Peter Pierce
Howell
Summary
Methodical network administrator with 20 years of experience in supporting server environments. Resourceful in managing network infrastructure and optimizing environment while reducing redundancy. Capable in troubleshooting complex problems and reaching innovative solutions while adhering to rules and requirements of project scope. Excellent communicator when interfacing with other teams, vendors and end-users.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Network Administrator
Summit Academy Community School
12.2011 - Current
- Implemented corrective plans of action for network availability and latency.
- Maintained network performance by performing network monitoring, analysis, and performance tuning.
- Upgraded network by conferring with vendors and developed, tested, evaluated, and installed enhancements.
- Performed day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance, and support.
- Authored documentation for system configuration and troubleshooting.
- Backed up company data to distributed storage centers to avoid massive data loss.
- Assisted IT staff on troubleshooting issues and closing calls.
- Maintained network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to end users.
- Met financial requirements by submitting information for budgets and monitored expenses.
- Established network specifications and analyzed workflow, access, information, and security requirements.
- Deployed Exchange and managed the migration from exchange to Google.
- Managed Active Directory environment
- Developed and plan and executed the migration from a analog phone system to a locally hosted 3CX IP phone System
Network Engineer
Private Contractor
03.2013 - 09.2016
- Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
- Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.
- Performed troubleshooting for Juniper, Cisco, and packet analysis.
- Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
- Managed, tracked, and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
- Assisted with implementation and support of network monitoring tools.
- Created VPN infrastructure and allowed for secure remote connections.
- Deployed Cisco Call manger with Voicemail and presence
- Supported data center power and cooling infrastructure and consistently applied critical facility operational best practices.
- Deployed new MS domain start to finish for multiple company's from AD, DNS, DHCP,IIS.
- Deployes new and updated existing VMware envionments
- Deployed MS Exchnage
Network Administrator
Advanced Communications Inc
02.2005 - 12.2011
- Performed day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance, and support.
- Identified and immediately resolved issues with network devices.
- Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.
- Maintained network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to end users.
- Analyzed network traffic and performance metrics to optimize system performance.
- Managed data backups and disaster recovery operations to comply with business continuity initiatives.
- Installed, configured and supported local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and Internet system.
- Verified continuity of computer and telephone system services for users..
- Deployed new Cisco Call manager to replace our existing analog phone system.
- Manages 20 employees in our cabling decision. Performed quoting and project cost management.
- Implemented network security measures to minimize data loss.
Electrician
Energen Electric
04.2001 - 02.2005
- Apprentice electrician
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Divine Child
Dearborn, MI06-1999
Skills
- Systems installation and configuration
- Experience with Cisco L2/L3 Networks
- Cisco Call Manager Administration
- Aruba Clearpass Configuration Expertise
- Aruba Wireless Management
- Aruba Switch Management
- Zabbix Administration
- 3CX Expertise
- Microsoft Exchange Management
- Active Directory Management
- Management of Cisco Firepower Systems
- Network Security Monitoring
- Veeam Recovery Solutions
Timeline
Network Engineer
Private Contractor
03.2013 - 09.2016
Senior Network Administrator
Summit Academy Community School
12.2011 - Current
Network Administrator
Advanced Communications Inc
02.2005 - 12.2011
Electrician
Energen Electric
04.2001 - 02.2005
High School Diploma -
Divine Child
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