RALPH R.

SELLERS
(818) 238-7037
rs9b7bea@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE
Highly motivated and technically experienced IT Manager/Senior (Windows) Systems
Administrator, seeking a career where I can utilize my 10+ years of experience
and grow personally and professionally. Ability to work in a team environment a
s well as independently. Quick thinker, thoroughly sound and very hands on invo
lvement. Excellent problem solving and supervisory skills.
EXPERIENCE
GenASCis, LLC (PMG Partners, LLC - Medical Billing, Coding and Transcription) -
(Sr. Technology Administrator) Aug 2008 - Aug 2010
* Company-wide LAN/WAN with remote locations in Oklahoma, San Diego and India.
* Upgraded Oklahoma office from single T-1 communication to a Bonded T-1 communi
cation, providing failover and redundancy.
* Laserfiche Document Imaging solution for imaging and storage of over 10 millio
n medical documents.
* HP NAS server.
* Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 for disaster recovery using Symantec System Reco
very software.
* Dell PowerConnect switches.
* Sonicwall, Watchguard and Cisco Pix Firewall, VPN and Wireless configuration.
* Utilizing Windows DSFR, replicated over 10 million electronic medical document
s to new location.
* Configured Microsoft Terminal Server enabling remote clients and India office
users to access company application.
* Established Change Management system to document network and infrastructure ch
anges.
* Symantec Backup Exec (11d and 12.5) for backups and disaster recovery.
* Implemented and managed VMWare Go with ESXi virtualization. Virtualized 6 liv
e servers, saving the company in energy and hardware costs.
* Implemented and managed BigAnt internal messaging solution, providing internal
messaging system for faster communication throughout company.
* Script Logic Deployment software.
* Altiris Deployment and Imaging software.
* Blackberry Enterprise Server.
* Upgraded 2000 Active Directory structure to 2003 Active Directory structure.
* Exchange 2007.
* SQL 2005 database maintenance and administration.
* Trend Micro Anti-virus.
* Kaspersky Anti-virus.
* Implemented and administered Nagios Monitoring System, utilizing virtual Linux
CentOS server.
* Linux (CentOS, Fedora).
* Windows 2003 active directory (DNS,DHCP, WINS).
* Maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot and monitor company-wide Dell servers (50) and
network infrastructure.
* WellsFargo Check Image Viewer for financial reconciliation of daily and monthl
y checks.

JD Powers & Associates (Research Development) - (Sr. Windows Systems Administrat

or) Nov 2007 - Feb 2008 (Contract Assignment)
* EMC SAN administration (configure, troubleshoot, maintain) with CX340 and CX50
0.
* Navisphere Administrator
* VMWare ESX Server with clustering.
* Install, Configure, Support Exchange 2007.
* Configure and Support Citrix Presentation Server 4.0
* Maintain and administer SharePoint Server
* WS_FTP
* Maintain Cluster environment.
* Administer over 1000 servers (Dell and HP).
* Nagios Network Monitoring.
* Remedy Helpdesk Software.
* Cisco router and switches.
Creative Technology North America (Audio/Video Providers) - (Sr. IT Manager (Han
ds-on) Oct 2006 - Oct 2007.
* Company wide LAN/WAN which extended to remote sites in Chicago, Las Vegas and
San Francisco. Monitoring of systems and application components.
* Management of 4 U.S. Locations.
* Implementation and establishment of company wide (WAN) MPLS system.
* Migration from Windows 2000 Active Directory to Windows 2003 Active Directory.
* Windows 2003 (AD/DNS/DHCP/WINS) network with 175 end users.
* Change Management and implementation.
* Migrate from Terminal Services (Windows 2000) to Terminal Services (Windows 20
03).
* Implemented Opmanger Plus Monitoring/Inventory/Help Desk software.
* Exchange 2003 (Front-End/Back-End) environment. Client email access, mailboxe
s, disaster recovery, performance, maintenance and optimization. POP3/SMTP emai
l delivery. Outlook Web Access for internet email users. End users mobile devi
ces to access company email services. Internet Information Services (5.0/6.0).
RPC over HTTP.
* VPN (Microsoft Remote Access) access.
* NAS for File Servers with Clustering.
* Sonicwall Firewall and Firebox Watchguard Firewall.
* MAC OS (Tiger) deployment and troubleshoot, MAC Server support and networking
* Blackberry Enterprise Server.
* Wireless RADIUS Server.
* OPManager Network Monitoring.
* SQL 2000 database servers, databases, user access, disaster recovery, performa
nce, maintenance and optimization.
* Implementation of company wide wireless access points to be used by company cl
ients.
* Migrated Intranet services from location in San Francisco office to be housed
in Chatsworth location, with build of new Intranet server.
* Migrated MAS500 database from location in San Francisco office to be housed in
Chatsworth location.
* Developed company wide disaster recovery using Symantec Veritas Backup Exec (1
1d).
* Implementation, configure and administration of Microsoft Update Server.
* Symantec Anti-Virus software for all servers, pc's and laptops.
* Altiris Deployment and Imagining software.
* GFI Mail Essentials Spam software.
* Postini email delivery.
* Maintenance and upgrades (security patches) of servers, pc's and laptops using
WSUS.
* Acquisition of company wide Dell Servers, PC's and Laptops.
* Ensure company compliant with BSA for software acquisition.
* Coordinate end user training for company wide applications.
FADAL Machining Centers (CNC Machine Manufacturers) - (Senior Systems Administra
tor/Ast. IT Manager) Dec 2005 - Oct 2006.
* Reduced IT Costs by 60%.
* Rebuild and reconfiguration of the entire Company Network.
* Windows 2003 (AD/Exchange) network of 250+ end users.
* Provide desktop support, hardware/software maintenance, account setup, securit
y, and resource maintenance,
* Exchange 2003 (Front-End/Back-End). Clients email access and mailboxes, disas
ter recovery (Veritias Backup Exec). Performance and Optimization.
* Software and configuration changes of desktop computers using Group Policy and
Numara Deployment Software and WSUS.
* Daily, weekly and monthly tape backups using Veritas Back-up Exec for all Wind
ows Servers and AS/400 server.
* Provide user support for MAPCIS system, using AS/400.
* Symantec 5620 Firewall and Client VPN.
* Cisco Routers and Switches.
* Maintenance of Dell PowerConnect Switches.
* Altiris Deployment and Imaging software.
* Software evaluation, testing and implementation.
* Software changes and configurations to servers, desktops and laptops.
* Troubleshoot companywide LAN/WAN configuration.
* Blackberry Exchange Server for 30+ end users.
* OPManager Network Monitoring
* TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, WINS and PPOE.
* NAS for file servers with Clustering
* Goodlink Server for over 30+ end users.
* WSUS server for increased software deployments to servers and desktops.
* Numara TrackIT, Deploy and Patch Manger software, for better tracking of end u
ser problems.
* Monthly maintenance to all Dell Servers, using the Dell Server Manager applica
tion.
* Mitel IP Phone Network.
* Unifier Fax Server.
* GFI MailEssentials Spam Software (Ver. 11)
DirecTV (Satellite Broadcast Company) - (Systems Administrator/Broadcast Technic
ian) Apr 2003 - Dec 2005.
Responsible for installation, diagnosis, administration and maintenance of vario
us Windows and Unix based computer systems critical to signal and data processin
g, compression, automation & encryption.
* Windows network of 750+ clients, remote users and servers.
* Desktop support, hardware/software maintenance, account setup, security, and r
esource maintenance,
* Exchange 2000/2003 for clients email access and mailboxes.
* Deploy software and configuration changes of desktop computers using Altiris D
eployment Server.
* Weekly tape backups using Veritas Netbackup,Veritas Back-up Exec, HP Data Prot
ector and OmniBack and SAN.
* Pinnacle, Avid and Grass Valley servers and encoders.
* Provide software evaluation, testing and implementation.
* Software changes and configurations to servers, desktops and laptops.
* Troubleshoot companywide LAN/WAN configuration.
* Exchange 2000/2003 for over 750+ users.
* Windows 2000/2003 Active Directory.
* Configure Spectralink phones for users.
* WSUS server for increased software deployments to servers and desktops.
* SMS server.
* Provide support with HP/Compaq, Dell and IBM servers and desktops.
* RedHat Linux
* MAC OX Desktop and Server Support and Troubleshoot for Graphic Artist and Vide
o Editors
Midnite Express INC (Transportation and Distribution) - (Network/System Administ
rator and Technical Support) Mar 2002 - Apr 2003
Responsible for the operation of the company networking systems which contains 1
8 servers and over 1000 local users and 150 remote users.
* Coordinating of daily back-ups using Veritas Back-up Exec.
* Software and configuration changes of desktop computers using Altiris Deployme
nt Server.
* Implemented Company wide security update procedures utilizing Microsoft Softwa
re Update Services.
* Company wide NEC phone system.
* SQL 2000 Database administration which also included the writing of scripts.
* Desktops, laptops and network printers using Windows 98, NT, 2000/2003, XP and
Office Suite 2000, XP and 2003.
* Migrate Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2000/2003.
* Exchange 5.5, Exchange 2000 to over 2000 users.
* Altiris Deployment and Imaging software.
* Coordinated installation and configuration of System Management Server (SMS) f
or deployment of desktops and servers.
* Provide end-users with email accounts, both locally and remotely.
* Migrate company server system from NT4.0 to Windows 2000.
* Email accounts for remote and onsite users.
* VPN and terminal services.
* Cisco PIX Firewall, routers and switches
* Desktops from Windows 2000 to Windows XP.
* NT scripts for Logon and User Profiles.
* Troubleshoot LAN/WAN issues.
* TCP/IP to all systems requiring networking service.
* Train end-users on the proper use of applications (Outlook and Navision applic
ation)
* Technical drawings of current network configuration using Viso software.
* Prepare Weekly reports on status of security and current system maintenance an
d current issues at hand.
* Built test network for the testing of current security upgrades, software upgr
ades and new vendor applications.
Academy of Technical Arts - (Network/Database Administrator & Instructor) Aug 20
01 - Jan 2002
Responsible for configuring, installing and troubleshooting company computers an
d network system. Provide instruction for A+ (Hardware/Software) Certification.

* Company network system to provide quicker response time.

* VPN and roaming profiles.
* Exchange 5.5 mail configuration and user support.
* Technical support to outside sources.
* Create and maintain user accounts and passwords.
* Create and configure user databases.
* Backup and restore databases.
* Use Data Transformation Services (DTS) to import/export databases.
* Query MSSQL databases using T-SQL.
* Manage user access to databases.
* Teach A+ Hardware & Software certification class.
U.S. Navy - (Paralegal/Legalman 1st Class) Nov 1984 - Dec 1995

SKILLS
* Microsoft Operating Systems (Windows NT, 98, 2000, XP and Vista)
* Microsoft Server Systems (NT, 2000, Advanced Server, SQL; 2003 and 2008)
* Microsoft Exchange Server (5.5, 2000, 2003, 2007)
* Microsoft Virtual Server 2005
* Symantec Firewall
* Sonicwall Firewall
* Watchguard Firewall
* Laserfiche 7/8 Document Imaging Solution
* Sharepoint Server
* Linux RedHat ES; CentOS; Ubuntu
* Windows Clustering
* Blackberry Enterprise Server
* Trend Micro Anti-virus, VPN Client and Email Scan
* Kaspersky Anti-virus
* WS_FTP
* HP, IBM, Dell and Pinnacle Servers; HP OminiBack; HP Data Protector
* Linux Apache; Windows IIS 6.0 and 7.0
* Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express (all versions)
* Microsoft SQL 2000, 2005 and Access Database
* System Management Server (SMS)
* Microsoft Office Suite 2000, XP, 2003 and 2007
* Microsoft VPN, Symantec VPN and CISCO VPN
* MAC OS for Desktop and Server (Tiger and OS X)
* Dell PowerConnect Switches
* Cisco Router and Switches
* Numara TrackIT, Deploy and Patch Manager
* Unifier Fax Server
* Nagios/OPManager Network Monitoring
* Remedy Help Desk Software
* EMC SAN (CX340 and CX500)
* Navisphere Administrator
* GFI MailEssentials (Ver. 11)
* PC Anywhere
* Altiris Deployment Server
* Veritas Back-up Exec
* VMWare Go, VMWare ESXi Server and Workstation
* TCP/IP, FTP, TelNet, WWW, HTTP, DNS, DHCP, PPOE, ACTIVE DIRECTORY
* HTML
* Internet Explorer and Mozzilla
* Logon and User Profile Scripts
EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS
* Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL - Computer Information Systems
* College of the Canyons, Santa Clarita, CA - Computer Information Systems (AA)
* Comptia A+ (Hardware/Software)
* Comptia Security+
* Linux+
* RedHat Linux
* Microsoft Certified Professional - MCP (NT4.0/2000/2003)
* Microsoft Certified System Administrator - MCSA (2000/2003)
* Microsoft Certified System Engineer - MCSE (2003) Messaging
* Cisco Certified Network Associate - CCNA in progress