Owen Woodward
Oxnard
Summary
Accomplished System Administrator and Network Engineer with a proven track record at Saalex and Apex Systems. Expert in configuring high-performance network systems and enhancing security measures. Skilled in virtualization and system upgrades, coupled with a talent for fostering team collaboration. Demonstrated success in improving system reliability and network performance, ensuring seamless business operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
System Administrator II
Saalex
07.2023 - Current
- Configured and maintained virtual machines using VMware for efficient resource utilization.
- Upgraded infrastructure components, improving network performance and scalability.
- Monitored network traffic using Cisco tools, identifying and mitigating potential threats.
- Optimized server performance to enhance system reliability for application functions.
- Simplified troubleshooting processes by creating detailed documentation for system configurations, procedures, and best practices.
- Managed user access rights to maintain a high level of information security while ensuring appropriate levels of accessibility for authorized personnel.
- Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
- Diagnosed and resolved complex technical issues through in-depth analysis, facilitating uninterrupted business operations.
Network Engineer
Apex Systems
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Configured high-performance network systems using Cisco IOS, achieving efficient data flow for cloud-based services.
- Utilized Wireshark for packet analysis, resolving network bottlenecks and enhancing data transmission for client networks.
- Developed comprehensive security policies, safeguarding assets and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Deployed firewalls using Fortinet, enhancing perimeter security and preventing unauthorized access to enterprise systems.
- Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
- Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.
- Delivered end-user support by troubleshooting connectivity issues and providing guidance on proper usage of networking equipment.
- Boosted system availability by conducting regular maintenance tasks, including firmware updates and hardware replacements.
- Trained junior engineers on industry best practices, fostering a collaborative team environment that prioritized knowledge sharing.
- Improved network performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks, optimizing configurations, and implementing best practices.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Information Technology
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2017
Skills
- System upgrades
- System monitoring
- Technical support
- System updates
- Windows administration
- User management
- Software installation
- Desktop troubleshooting
- Server management
- Network troubleshooting
- Hardware and software installation
- IT documentation
- Device configuration
- Configuration management
- Patch management
- Virtualization
- Linux certification
- Scripting languages
- Firewall configuration
- Active directory
- IP addressing and subnetting
- User training
- Connectivity resolution
- Network firewall management
Certification
Security +
Network +
Linux +
A +
Timeline
System Administrator II
Saalex
07.2023 - Current
Network Engineer
Apex Systems
02.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor Of Science - Information Technology
Western Governors University
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