Ron Fowler
Lawrence,KS
Summary
Experienced with managing and maintaining IT infrastructure, including servers and networks. Utilizes advanced troubleshooting skills to resolve technical issues efficiently. Knowledge of optimizing system performance, ensuring high reliability and uptime.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Engineer
Lawrence Public Schools
07.2016 - Current
- Managed Windows/Linux Servers
- Managed VMware environment
- Managed Site-to-Site VPNs
- Managed Cisco/FortiGate/Meraki Firewalls
- Managed Cisco Catalyst and Nexus Switches
- Managed Meraki Switches/APs
- Managed Active Directory and Azure/O365
- Managed Cisco Call Manager and Unity. Created automation to provision user devices for Webex using the Cisco AXL API
- Managed systems using Graylog Open, configured all systems to send logging to Graylog
- Managed systems using SolarWinds and OpManager by using SNMP/WMI on all systems
- Managed network using NetFlow data collected by SolarWinds or OpManager
- Wrote PowerShell scripts and modules for integrations and automation. Leveraged APIs where available in the automation
- Wrote SSIS jobs to maintain user accounts across multiple platforms
- Managed DNS/DHCP/NTP/GPO
- Managed Veeam backup and disaster recovery from on premises to Azure
- Managed Azure enterprise apps using SAML authentication
Network Analyst
Lawrence Public Schools
10.2000 - 07.2016
- Managed over 6000 Windows Workstations with SCCM, LANDesk, ZENworks
- Packaged dozens applications into MSI using Wise Package Studio
- Created and maintained task sequences in MDT for imaging Windows computers
- Wrote C# applications for Inventory and Timeclock. Integrated Timeclock with Cisco IP Phone Services to use Cisco IP Phones to clock into the system
- Managed Exchange on premises and online using PowerShell
Building Technician
Lawrence Public Schools
Lawrence, KS
10.1995 - 10.2000
- Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
- Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
- Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.
Sonar Technician
US Navy
08.1986 - 04.1992
- Honorable discharge
Education
Associates - Engineering Technology
Kansas State University
Salina, KS01.1995
Skills
- Windows server management
- VMware administration
- Site-to-site VPN configuration
- Firewall management
- Network switch management
- Active Directory administration
- Azure/O365 management
- PowerShell scripting
- DNS/DHCP/NTP management
- Backup and disaster recovery
- API integration automation
- Network monitoring tools
Timeline
IT Engineer
Lawrence Public Schools
07.2016 - Current
Network Analyst
Lawrence Public Schools
10.2000 - 07.2016
Building Technician
Lawrence Public Schools
10.1995 - 10.2000
Sonar Technician
US Navy
08.1986 - 04.1992
Associates - Engineering Technology
Kansas State University