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Richard Brett

Summary

Adept Network and Systems Administrator with a proven track record at Mazzella Companies, enhancing system performance and security. Skilled in VMware, Office 365 Microsoft Exchange and Active Directory, I excel in threat assessment and server administration. Demonstrated success in reducing vulnerabilities and optimizing email systems, showcasing strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network and Systems Administrator

Mazzella Companies
07.2000 - 10.2023
  • Managed incident response activities during critical security events, effectively containing threats and minimizing damage to systems and data.
  • Assisted with implementation and documentation of securing information per NIST 800-171 requirements for Level 3 compliance.
  • Contributed to the successful completion of numerous IT projects by providing expert VMware administration support throughout all stages of planning, implementation, and post-deployment maintenance.
  • Optimized the email system by configuring Exchange Hybrid settings, ensuring smooth email communication across the organization.
  • Enhanced email security by creating and modifying filters and rules on the anti spam appliance.
  • Reduced system vulnerabilities, conducting thorough security audits and updates.
  • Conducted regular audits of user accounts and access permissions, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
  • Responsible for 3rd level support for Office 365 and Azure Active Directory,
  • Ensured optimal server uptime, monitoring system health and performing routine maintenance.
  • Improved system performance by implementing server upgrades and hardware replacements.
  • Implemented, developed and tested installation and update of file servers, print servers and application servers.
  • Developed functional and technical specifications for print-on-demand solution for product, shipping and internal function labels using ZPL programming language.

Desktop Support Engineer

Alltech Resources
11.1998 - 07.2020
  • Provided PC support and basic troubleshooting for over 1,500 end users as part of outsourcing arrangement with Cleveland Clinic Western Region.
  • Configured LAN settings for Windows9x, Windows NT, and Windows 3.x workstations.
  • ·Installed and upgraded software to ensure Y2K compliance.
  • Installed appropriate hardware, software and network protocols to enable conversion from Token Ring to

Ethernet LAN architecture.

Education

St. Edward High School
Lakewood, OH

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Skills

  • Office 365
  • Azure Active Directory
  • Exchange Server
  • System monitoring
  • Data security
  • Server administration
  • Email administration
  • Network protocols
  • Virtualization technologies
  • Threat assessment
  • Group policy management
  • VMware

Certification

VMware Certified Professional 6 - Data Center Virtualization

VCP6-DCV

Timeline

Network and Systems Administrator

Mazzella Companies
07.2000 - 10.2023

Desktop Support Engineer

Alltech Resources
11.1998 - 07.2020

St. Edward High School

Cleveland State University
Richard Brett