Andreas Helmers Olsen
Washington,NC
That you are here, that life exists and identity, that the powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse.
What will your Verse be ?
Robin Williams
Summary
Experienced Systems Administrator with 25 years of expertise in design, development and maintenance of complex software and management of server infrastructures and data center operations across operating system platforms. Highly proficient in implementing enterprise solutions for business applications in broad scale, web-delivered environments. Determined to deliver best technical solutions to meet functional and business requirements. Diligent troubleshooter, with strong communication skills to interact effectively with employees and departments various IT environments. Flexible with positive work attitude focused on producing results under tight deadlines. Demonstrated understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Systems Integrator
The SoundSide Group
03.2008 - Current
- Most recently in this position I've been serving as contracted full time IT Director for a local City since 2019
- Responsible for Budgets, Purchasing, and all City IT functions
- Projects include; full fiber network build out to all city locations reducing monthly internet charges
- Moving to 100% virtual Server environment with VMWare and utilizing VCenter for redundant connectivity and high availability
- Management Of Cisco wireless network City wide, along with 40 node Cisco / Meraki LAN
- Installed and configured redundant internet connection with high availability firewall
- Installed, configured and migrated city offices to cloud based VOIP phone system from on-premesis Cisco VOIP system.
Network/Systems Engineer
First South Bank
06.1999 - 03.2008
- Secure, manage, monitor, and support 33 location 350 user Windows network, provide second and third level support for all corporate servers, computers, printers, and networking equipment, manage Help Desk operations; as well as change management for all software and hardware systems
- Setup SOX 404 testing and reporting
- Accountable for all IT Department project management tasks regarding new office locations and IT enhancements
- Completed projects have included; recreation of the bank’s intranet, multiple new branch locations; as well as reconfiguration of the wide area network, and internet connection
- Assist Motorola/Vanguard support on FT100's through 6400 series
- Manage and maintain Cisco Secure VPN connectivity for remote users as well as Network security using Cisco PIX/ASA firewall, IDS, and Cisco 2821 Router.
Education
Associate of Science - Information Systems
GPA: 3.0
Associate of Science - Information Systems/Networking
GPA: 3.0
Skills
- Department Management
- Network Administration
- System Administration
- Network Engineering
- Network Security
- Virtualization
- Network integration
- Customer Support
- IT Infrastructure
- Configuration Management
- Network performance monitoring
- Server Management
- Disaster Recovery
- Project Documentation
Certification
Certified Meraki Network Associate
Microsoft Certified Infromation Technology Professional: Server 2008
Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist: Sharepoint 2007
A+ Certified IT Technician
SEL University RTAC APP3530 Configuration
References
References
Available Upon Request
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridAccomplishments
- Achieved lower monthly internet costs by completing implementation of City owned fiber to all locations with accuracy and efficiency.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
Fly Fishing
Being outdoors
Drone operations
Timeline
Systems Integrator - The SoundSide Group
03.2008 - Current
Network/Systems Engineer - First South Bank
06.1999 - 03.2008
Beaufort Community College - Associate of Science, Information Systems
Pitt Community College - Associate of Science, Information Systems/Networking