Brentwood Alan Simpers
Huntsville
Summary
Senior Systems Engineer/Network Engineer with extensive experience in wireless and data systems engineering, acquisition, integration, and configuration management. Recognized for developing innovative architecture and infrastructure designs that enhance operational capability and efficiency. Proven track record in creating effective strategies that align technology implementation with business objectives, resulting in measurable improvements in team performance and corporate profitability.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Tech
Diboll ISD
Diboll
01.2023 - Current
- Imaging Computer
- Troubleshooting
- Meerkat
- Network Issues
- Phone Setup VoIP
Network Admin/Network Engineer
Vorticity
Remote
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Handled meeting with Clients
- Approval of Time and expenses
- Planned out and setup project to go to Projects team.
- Server Management and network planning
- Managed Team
Systems Engineer
Dex Imagining
Orlando
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Administered Checkpoint Endpoint security protection for network users.
- Administered SolarWinds, troubleshoot security logs in Wireshark, IT auditor, and MBSA.
- Performed Net backups for physical and virtual servers, from Symantec OpsCenter Analytics, generate graphs, reports and etc.
- Worked on Windows Servers, VMware vSphere Hypervisor, Active Directory, group policy object (GPO), VPN/Firewall, IP routing, SAN, LUN, Citrix Administration, DHCP/DNS, EPO and etc.
- Administrated all aspects of Microsoft Exchange, troubleshoot/resolution, support, migrations, setting up mailboxes, Disaster recovery.
- Worked with active directory, IP servers, and networking to troubleshoot and fix issues.
- Configured Virtual Networks, Storage, Memory and processers for Virtual Machines.
- Setup and configure SonicWALL's
- Creation of Virtual Machines for Clients
Contacted Engineer of Systems and Networking
IT GUY of Lufkin
Lufkin
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Configured Virtual Networks, Storage, Memory and processers for Virtual Machines.
- Setup and configure Cisco UCS Chassis, Fabric Interconnects and Blades.
- Managed Virtual Machines using templates and images, and building production-ready VM's Monitoring and managing performance of vSphere ESXi servers and Virtual Machines.
- Experienced in adding NFS storage and iSCSI storage to vSphere hosts.
- Implemented Virtual Machine cold clone and hot clone procedure while cloning the VM's.
Conversion Specialist
Consolidated Communications
Lufkin
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Configured Virtual Networks, Storage, Memory and processers for Virtual Machines.
- Setup and configure Cisco
- Remote install of software, Remedy Ticket System
- Training of Employees on new software
- Saved Company Thousands of dollars on converting back.
Network Systems Assistant
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Assisted faculty with scheduling and organizing academic events.
- Organized files and documents to ensure easy access and retrieval of information.
IT Services Manager
Triad Office Solutions
Nacogdoches
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Managed IT service delivery for diverse clients in various sectors.
- Coordinated technical support teams to resolve client issues efficiently.
- Developed and implemented IT policies to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted regular training sessions for staff on new technologies and systems.
- Facilitated communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
Network Administrator/ IT Manager
A Pineywoods Home Healthcare
Lufkin
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Managed network systems for home healthcare operations and staff connectivity.
- Configured and maintained routers, switches, and firewalls for secure communication.
- Supported software installations and updates for healthcare applications and tools.
- Monitored network performance to ensure reliable access for medical personnel.
- Assisted in troubleshooting technical issues to minimize downtime for users.
- Documented network configurations and procedures for compliance and training purposes.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance system security measures effectively.
- Performed routine troubleshooting and network monitoring.
Education
M.S. - Business Management IT Management
Southern New Hampshire University
New Hampshire08.2021
M.S. - Education Curriculum Development
Southern New Hampshire University
08.2016
Bachelor of Science - History/Graphic Arts, Minor: Computer Science
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX12.2011
A.A.S. - Computer Design and Drafting GIS/GPS
Angelina College
05.2001
Skills
- Vulnerability assessment
- Virtual machine setup
- Server management
- Network troubleshooting
- Endpoint security
- IT policy development
- Disaster recovery planning
- Incident response management
- Security awareness training
- Cloud security
- Network security
- Policy development
- Penetration testing
- Secure SDLC integration
- Multi-factor authentication
- Intrusion detection systems
- Cybersecurity auditing
- Risk analysis
- Threat intelligence
- Security information management
- Encryption technologies
- Identity management
- Disaster recovery
Certification
- HP Apollo Server
- TCP/IP 4
- TCP/IP 6
- Dell Service Servers
Timeline
Network Tech
Diboll ISD
01.2023 - Current
Network Admin/Network Engineer
Vorticity
01.2022 - 01.2023
Systems Engineer
Dex Imagining
01.2020 - 01.2022
Contacted Engineer of Systems and Networking
IT GUY of Lufkin
01.2016 - 01.2020
Conversion Specialist
Consolidated Communications
01.2013 - 01.2014
Network Systems Assistant
Stephen F Austin State University
01.2007 - 01.2011
IT Services Manager
Triad Office Solutions
01.2000 - 01.2001
Network Administrator/ IT Manager
A Pineywoods Home Healthcare
01.1999 - 01.2000
M.S. - Business Management IT Management
Southern New Hampshire University
M.S. - Education Curriculum Development
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - History/Graphic Arts, Minor: Computer Science
Stephen F Austin State University
A.A.S. - Computer Design and Drafting GIS/GPS
Angelina College
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