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Chris Bell

Matthews,NC

Summary

Experienced Network Architect specializing in data center and network design, with a strong ability to innovate and lead in challenging environments. Proficient in Data Center Design and Architecture, with proven success in enhancing IT infrastructure and security. Committed to professional growth and effective teamwork.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network Architect

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
Columbia, SC
05.2009 - Current
  • Data Center Infrastructure, Storage, Collaboration, Networking, and Virtualization.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve workplace productivity.
  • Developed and implemented network security policies, procedures and standards to ensure the integrity of confidential data.
  • Assisted with developing disaster recovery plans for critical systems.
  • Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.

System Admin IV

Aimco
Greenville, SC
01.2005 - 05.2009
  • VMware, Storage, SAN, Citrix, Windows, SharePoint, Project Server, Hyperion, Design, and DR.
  • Optimized server resource utilization through proactive monitoring.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve workplace productivity
  • Resolved complex technical issues, ensuring system reliability.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.

Senior Systems Admin

Bowater
Greenville, SC
11.2000 - 01.2005
  • Storage, SAN, Citrix, Hardware, Oracle, Windows, SQL, Exchange, BES, Wireless Handhelds.
  • Coordinated with vendors for purchasing new hardware components when required.
  • Implemented inventory control measures to replenish and maintain IT equipment, supplies, tools and replacement parts.
  • Tracked inventory of all hardware components used within the organization's IT infrastructure.
  • Monitored server performance and optimized resource utilization using tools such as Nagios.
  • Provided technical support to end users on various IT related issues via remote access or onsite visits.
  • Assisted with developing disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.
  • Managed, troubleshot, backed up and restored data, operating systems, files, documents and drivers to provide comprehensive systems management and support.

Systems Administrator

American Technology Services, LLC
01.1998 - 11.2000
  • Configured, monitored and maintained email applications or virus protection software.
  • Troubleshot networking connectivity issues within LAN and WAN environment utilizing packet sniffers such as Wireshark or tcpdump tools.
  • Kept flexible schedule and resolved after-hours and weekend emergencies quickly and accurately.
  • Conducted basic troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common system problems.
  • Conducted regular maintenance activities on servers such as patching or cleaning up disk space usage.
  • Provided technical support to end-users across the organization with IT related issues and queries.

Systems Administrator

Digicon Technologies
Bethesda, MD
07.1996 - 12.1997
  • Participated in IT department meetings to identify continuous improvement opportunities and enhance delivery of IT services to users.
  • Diagnosed, troubleshot and resolved hardware and system problems.
  • Spearheaded server infrastructure development, quality control, staging, and production operations.
  • Conducted basic troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common system problems.
  • Configured spam filters, anti-virus programs, firewalls and other related systems.
  • Performed periodic maintenance tasks such as disk space management, monitoring logs.
  • Participated in maintaining approved vendor lists for hardware repairs, advising internal, and external personnel on providers of replacement parts.
  • Evaluated software or hardware to recommend improvements or upgrades.

Lead Cable Technician

The Presidio Corporation
Lanham, MD
06.1994 - 07.1996
  • Installed cabling from transport and wiring closets to customer access outlet.
  • Spliced and terminated coaxial and fiber optic cables according to industry standards.
  • Completed tests on system components using volt-OHM meters, spectrum analyzers and other useful tools.
  • Laid out cabling plans and ran through buildings to desired locations.
  • Performed quality assurance testing to ensure proper installation of cables.
  • Tested existing cables using specialized tools such as tone generators, voltage meters.
  • Pulled lines to proper tension for safety and durability of installation work.
  • Strung cables between newly installed or existing poles and restrung cables due to damage or sagging.
  • Designed, configured and tested computer hardware and operating system software.
  • Monitored system performance to ensure proper operation and security of the network.
  • Monitored system upgrades, patches and new configurations.

EOD Technician

USAF
Goldsboro, NC
06.1990 - 05.1994
  • The mission of EOD is to mitigate hazards to personnel and property posed by weapons and explosive materials in all physical domains. Air Force EOD members provide an emergency response capability for Air Force and Joint Commanders to detect, locate, access, diagnose, render safe, recover and dispose of explosive ordnance.

Education

High School - High School Diploma

Spring Valley High School
Columbia
01.1990

Skills

  • IT Infrastructure Management
  • Vendor Management
  • System Optimization
  • Cloud Computing
  • Network Security
  • VMware
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Data Center
  • Storage
  • SAN
  • Troubleshooting
  • Virtualization
  • Project Management
  • System Administration
  • Security
  • Network automation
  • Wide area network
  • Data center networking
  • IP addressing
  • Network design
  • Network documentation
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Switching technologies
  • Local area network
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Virtualization technologies
  • Routing protocols
  • Network monitoring
  • Load balancing
  • Firewall configuration

Certification

  • MCSE 1996
  • Citrix 1997
  • Fiber/Cable 1994

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Network Architect

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
05.2009 - Current

System Admin IV

Aimco
01.2005 - 05.2009

Senior Systems Admin

Bowater
11.2000 - 01.2005

Systems Administrator

American Technology Services, LLC
01.1998 - 11.2000

Systems Administrator

Digicon Technologies
07.1996 - 12.1997

Lead Cable Technician

The Presidio Corporation
06.1994 - 07.1996

EOD Technician

USAF
06.1990 - 05.1994

High School - High School Diploma

Spring Valley High School

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