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Jon Gruber

Altoona,IA

Summary

  • System Administration Project Leader ~ Systems support Manager ~ Strategic Planning I’m an accomplished professional, consistently demonstrating cutting edge knowledge and leadership in an ever-changing work environment in multiple fields. I’ve been innovative and successful in developing ways to solve problems, including streamlining ways to virtualize servers in an active environment. In my past positions I have demonstrated ability to produce logical as well as physical products. I’ve worked to utilize my highly defined problem solving skills and my ability to handle complex multi-tasking assignments. I can demonstrate my ability to work in a team oriented environment or on my own to meet or exceed goals with minimal supervision. Shown my ability to provide first class customer service, my ability to produce extremely high quality work output, and my ability to sell, install and support goods or services in both small and large markets. Business Skills: Systems Administrator
  • Over 20 years’ experience working on Microsoft server networks
  • Sole Systems Administrator for 3E for over 6 years for over 70 servers
  • Worked on Mediacom server team of 4, administrating over 150 servers
  • Implemented a DRAC (dell offline administration) solution for server network
  • Worked with SCOM to maintain servers in the environment Contract Computer service
  • Worked on multiple companies systems outside of Mediacom
  • Ability to easily shift from what/ how one company does it to a second.
  • Able to hold in confidence what I know from one company to the next.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Systems Administrator

08.2016 - Current
  • Servers (50+ on ESXi 6.7)
  • Direct user support via support tickets or phone
  • Expert knowledge in DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, Active Directory
  • Expert in planning and implement Group Policies for enterprise
  • PROJECT MANAGER for several high profile projects
  • Working knowledge of PowerShell on exchange
  • Redesigned /Rebuilt network from T1 to SDWAN dual ISP
  • Redesigned IP network to go private 10.0.0.0 network
  • Built a Disaster recovery rack in Omaha and plan with testing
  • Daily work with Veeam backup and recovery or multiple platforms
  • Upgraded all servers from 2008 2016 or 2019
  • IOS specialist – working with clients with iPads and iPhone

Owner

Riverside Consulting
Des Moines, Iowa
05.2002 - Current
  • Consulting – Planning of systems for array of companies

Electrical Engineering and Equipment

Symantec
Windsor Heights, Iowa
- 01.2016
  • 8.1/10 VM Ware ESXi 5.0/6.7/7.0
  • Server Applications: Microsoft Exchange 2003 / 2007 / 2010 / 2013 /, Veeam backup suite of tools, Endpoint Protection (anti-virus) / ESET AV systems SCOM – Systems Center Operations Manager
  • Desktop Apps: MS Office Suite MS Visio AutoCAD
  • Chronological

Field Technician

Mediacom Communications
West Des Moines, Iowa
06.2008 - 01.2012
  • Windows servers and workstations
  • Wire Technician – Cat6/5e Network cable installer/sub-contractor
  • Unified messaging – setup email servers to connect to phone systems
  • Travel to clients sites in multiple states, WINDOWS SERVER 2003, 2008, 2008R2
  • Primary point of contact for SCOM with servers in network
  • Maintain data centers in West Des Moines and Moline with over 80 Servers
  • Working knowledge in PNT circuits, CISCO Router configurations
  • Strong knowledge in SAN storage (NetApp, Equalogic devices)
  • Advanced knowledge of VoIP and SIP phone technology
  • Advanced knowledge of SCOM and other monitoring tools for servers
  • Lead role in building a maintenance plan for servers
  • Advanced knowledge of VM-Ware and Hyper-V installations
  • Independent work in West Des Moines, other team members in other cities
  • Escalation point for TIER2 Desktop Administrators
  • Written and verbal communications to management in New York
  • Travel to outside offices via road or air whenever needed

Network Administrator

MediNotes Inc
West Des Moines, Iowa
06.2000 - 05.2002
  • (layoff – software not HIPAA compliant), NT/Linux),system support manager
  • Beta testing of Health Care medical records software
  • Heath care software user documentation creator
  • Software development of the help desk ticket system with MS Access
  • Administrated DHCP, DNS, Exchange, Sendmail, Norton Antivirus servers

Help desk

RHI Consulting, Wells Fargo Mortgage
Des Moines, Iowa
02.2000 - 06.2000
  • State of Iowa
  • Independent work at branch offices across the state
  • Rollout of software upgrade for Workforce Development
  • Documented rollout procedures for Windows 2000 professional
  • Second, level II
  • Assist users with VPN login issues
  • Worked with image team, building images for laptop rollout

Analysts

Norwest Financial Inc
Des Moines, Iowa
11.1997 - 10.1999
  • (Third Level)
  • In-Person / Telephone Support with technical and non-technical personnel
  • Knowledge in DHCP, WINS, DNS and TCP/IP
  • MOUS certification in WORD and EXCEL
  • PROJECT MANAGER for Antivirus upgrade from McAfee to Symantec
  • Managed Antivirus protection and disaster recovery for 10,000+ users
  • Expert knowledge on MS Office 97/2000 product line

Midwest technical coordinator

Advanced Cable Systems
San Clemente, California
10.1992 - 11.1997
  • Nation-wide communications contractor living in Iowa, – Sales and Service
  • Traveling support of Midwest computer / phone system clients
  • Installation of computer and telephone equipment
  • Certified Cat 5 cable installer

System Administrator

01.2010
  • Maintain servers including exchange
  • Customer Sales – Direct selling company services and products

Project Manager

  • Oversee installations, upgrades for client office moves
  • Built servers – Build servers and workstations from the board level

Education

Microsoft Certification for server - undefined

Indian Hills Community College
2008

Associate Degree - Computer programming

B.S - Computer Engineering

Clarke College
  • Wholesale distribution of electrical supply
  • Television Cable Systems
  • Mortgage Re-Finance
  • Patient Medical Records
  • Telecommunication installations

Skills

  • Technical Skills:
  • Tools: DHCP DNS TCP/IP Cloud connect
  • Active Directory Group Policy VM-Ware Sip phones
  • Fortigate firewalls Hyper-V MS-SQL Cisco router/switches
  • PowerShell Batch script
  • Operating systems: Windows Server 2008(MS cert)/2012/2016/2019

Timeline

Systems Administrator -
08.2016 - Current
System Administrator -
01.2010
Field Technician - Mediacom Communications
06.2008 - 01.2012
Owner - Riverside Consulting
05.2002 - Current
Network Administrator - MediNotes Inc
06.2000 - 05.2002
Help desk - RHI Consulting, Wells Fargo Mortgage
02.2000 - 06.2000
Analysts - Norwest Financial Inc
11.1997 - 10.1999
Midwest technical coordinator - Advanced Cable Systems
10.1992 - 11.1997
Electrical Engineering and Equipment - Symantec
- 01.2016
Project Manager -
Indian Hills Community College - Microsoft Certification for server,
- Associate Degree, Computer programming
Clarke College - B.S, Computer Engineering

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