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David Wong
Sr. Systems Administrator
Renton,WA
Summary
Experienced System Engineer with a proven track record in supporting and managing IT infrastructures across multiple locations globally. Demonstrated technical expertise in installing, upgrading, and managing Microsoft Windows servers and network environments. Adept in VMware virtualization, comprehensive backup systems, advanced storage configuration, and the deployment and management of Cisco network devices. Proficient in Microsoft O365 Cloud services, Microsoft Azure, and ensuring robust IT security.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Sr. Systems Administrator
Comagine Health
04.2019 - Current
- Support a nationwide IT infrastructure that spans multiple states (WA, AK, OR, DC, AL, NM) and Azure cloud.
- Support hundreds of servers, environment includes VMware ESXi, Citrix, Cisco switches and firewalls, VPNs, storage SANs, backups and disaster recovery support and planning, Microsoft O365
Systems Administrator
Qualis Health
04.2014 - 04.2019
- Support nationwide IT infrastructure that spans multiple states across the country.
- Support hundreds of servers, environment includes VMware ESXi, Citrix, Cisco switches and firewalls, VPNs, storage SANs, backups and disaster recovery support and planning, Microsoft O365
Systems Administrator
Seagull Scientific
11.2010 - 04.2014
- Work in a team to support a global IT infrastructure that spans three countries including a central datacenter in Bellevue, and remote offices in Spain, Taiwan, and Japan.
- Support 500+ employees worldwide, managing over 150 production, test and development servers running on VMWare and Amazon AWS.
Systems Administrator
Youth Eastside Services
09.2004 - 11.2010
- Provide professional technical support to the whole agency with three offices in different cities, 10 physical servers and 5 Hyper-V guest servers, 70 workstations, 16 Ncomputing units, 7 laptops, 30 printers, scanners, and fax machines
IT Support Engineer
AT&T
10.2003 - 09.2004
- Managed user accounts for over 50 internal applications, troubleshoot workstations and applications, reset password for over 30 internal applications (Siebel, PeopleSoft, NT accounts, etc.), provided application support to employees, handled high-volume phone inquiries in a fast-paced environment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - MIS
Western Washington University
01.2000
Associate of Arts and Sciences - Business Administration and Management, General
Bellevue College
01.1999
Skills
VMware Virtualization: Extensive experience in deploying and managing VMware environments, ensuring optimal performance and scalability
Microsoft Active Directory Administration: Skilled in managing complex AD environments, including user and group management, GPOs, and integration with other services
Microsoft Exchange: Expertise in configuring and maintaining Exchange environments, including migration to cloud-based solutions
Microsoft Azure: Proficient in deploying and managing Azure cloud services, including virtual machines, storage, and networking
Backup and Disaster Recovery Systems: Proficient with Backup Exec, Dell AppAssure, and Veeam Backup & Replication, ensuring data integrity and availability through effective backup strategies and disaster recovery planning
Network Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Proven ability to diagnose and resolve network issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance
VPN Tunnels: Skilled in setting up and managing VPN tunnels for secure, reliable connectivity across locations
Implementation of New Technologies: Experience in evaluating, implementing, and integrating cutting-edge technologies to enhance organizational IT capabilities
Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows Server
Virtualization: VMware vSphere, ESXi
Email Systems: Microsoft Exchange
Cloud Services: Microsoft O365, Microsoft Azure
Backup Solutions: Veeam Backup & Replication, Dell AppAssure, Backup Exec
Networking: Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, VPN tunnels
Security: Network and data security best practices
Certification
Azure Administration Essential Training
Accomplishments
Work in a team to migrate to Microsoft Azure hybrid cloud
Deploy CrowdStrike cloud security
Setup VPNs between local offices and datacenter
Deploy Cisco AnyConnect client VPNs
Setup Meraki firewalls
Setup Cisco Firepower ASAs
Consolidate multiple windows active directory domains
Deploy Stratafax cloud faxing
Migrate phone system to Microsoft Teams
Interests
Timeline
Sr. Systems Administrator
Comagine Health
04.2019 - Current
Systems Administrator
Qualis Health
04.2014 - 04.2019
Systems Administrator
Seagull Scientific
11.2010 - 04.2014
Systems Administrator
Youth Eastside Services
09.2004 - 11.2010
IT Support Engineer
AT&T
10.2003 - 09.2004
Associate of Arts and Sciences - Business Administration and Management, General
Bellevue College
Bachelor of Arts - MIS
Western Washington University