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Dennis Skotzke

Lenoir City,TN

Summary

Skilled technical professional with a 15+-year track record of fastidious systems installation, administration, and support. Dynamic, technically experienced systems administrator with solid history of effective systems integration and maintenance, focusing on Windows OS environments. Broad knowledge of servers, management systems, network protocol utilization, and data storage. Adept at troubleshooting and quickly resolving issues, as well as providing a wide range of support for users of all skill levels. Adaptable and capable of readily mastering new systems tools.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Systems Analyst

Denso Manufacturing Tennessee Inc.
1 2013 - Current
  • Plan all aspects of the fiscal year for systems analysis, including maintenance, capital purchases, and approvals
  • Administer the RSA SecurID tool and its configuration
  • Facilitate smooth utilization of Spark View, a browser-based HTML5 remote access client
  • Orchestrate technical support for Portal, a Wi-Fi router designed for high-traffic organizations
  • Maintain database functionality and provide user support for applications and identity card printing
  • Coordinate with vendors to ensure satisfaction of company needs and objectives, including leading meetings to negotiate comprehensive solutions to issues
  • Manage Kaspersky Antivirus software utilization on all computer devices
  • Maintain optimal operation of Honeywell Access Control System.

Systems Administrator

American Technical Associates
01.2003 - 01.2013
  • Installed and oversaw the Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager systems, including reporting and application deployment, in accordance with established best practices and security guidelines
  • Initiated and supervised the Windows Active Directory Group Policy domain service for managing user accounts
  • Established technical support and leadership for the installation and maintenance of servers and storage systems and resolved issues in a timely manner
  • Coordinated data server upgrades and print server version migrations
  • Set up and administered network protocol such as DNS, DHCP, and WINS
  • Implemented and administered Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Systems, two Production Tivoli Storage Manager Systems for data retention, application servers, and remote access servers
  • Managed Microsoft patch implementation.

Skills

RSA SecurID

Spark View Remote Access

Honeywell Access Control System

Portal

Cisco UCS Server

Cisco MDS Switches

NetApp Data Storage

Quantum Scalar i500 Storage

Nimble Storage

Windows

Active Directory

ReportSmith

CAD Systems

Tivoli Storage Manager System

DNS

DHCP

WINS

Kaspersky Antivirus

Microsoft Office Suite

Storage Systems Implementation

Operating System Migration

User Training & Technical Support

Hardware & Software Installation

Remote Access Administration

Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution

Custom

70-292 MCSA Windows Server 2003, 70-210 Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, 70-215 Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, 70-216 Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure, 70-217 Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure, 70-219 Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure, 70-220 Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network, 70-221 Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure, 70-224 Installing, Configuring and Administering Exchange 2000, 70-227 Installing, Configuring and Administering Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000 Enterprise Edition, Empowering Development and Growth Environment (EDGE) – Ongoing Employer-Based PD

Custom

  • Support Technician, Hewlett Packard (assigned to Philip Consumer Electronics)
  • Site Technician, The Computer Merchant Ltd.
  • Site Manager, Westside Distributors DBA Auto Fair Ltd.

Timeline

Systems Administrator

American Technical Associates
01.2003 - 01.2013

Senior Systems Analyst

Denso Manufacturing Tennessee Inc.
1 2013 - Current
Dennis Skotzke