Abdulhayy Johnson
5390 Portland St
Columbus, OH 43235 USA
Tel: +1(614)538-1909
recruitme@inetbug.com



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OBJECTIVE

To build experience towards a lead role with an international organization that promotes diversity and professional growth. Willing to travel.



EXPERIENCE

Since October 2005
Comstation Communications Corp. • Columbus, OH, USA
IT Manager

Install, configure and repair servers, desktops, laptops and data/voice communications devices. Maintain all LAN/WAN infrastructure (including wireless DMZ), cabling, routers, switches, wireless devices, printers and business applications across 12 locations in Columbus. Configure remote access solutions. Manage, evaluate and procure technology resources. Research, develop and implement new technology initiatives. Assist in developing and documenting IT policies and procedures. Design, develop and publish company website and employee Intranet. Develop and deliver technical training for users.


July 2003 to October 2005
Franklin University • Columbus, OH, USA
Systems Administrator

Managed and administered all Active Directory infrastructure for two seperate domains in a mixed Windows/Unix/Netware environment, and played a key role in the directory migration from Novell to a Microsoft platform using Server 2003 (with Windows XP on the desktop). Developed documentation and standardization conventions. Streamlined software deployment and image distribution processes. Developed domain security standards, designed and configured group policy and anti-virus solutions.

Responsibilities included:
• Support Server 2003 infrastructure for five sites (three campuses)
• Configure and administer eight domain controllers
• Configure and administer two DNS servers
• Configure and administer two DHCP servers
• Configure and administer two SMS servers
• Configure and administer one SQL server
• Manage and maintain users, groups and file shares and print shares
• Manage and maintain group policy and login scripts
• Manage and maintain all Windows infrastructure (Server 2003), software and hardware
• Supervised and managed junior Admins and part-time Techs


October 2001 to July 2003
Franklin University • Columbus, OH, USA
PC/LAN Technician

Provided desktop support (Windows 98/2000, Mac OS X, Linux/Solaris) and Netware 5/6 server administration including computer hardware and software installation and support for over 500 users at three sites. Maintained documentation, implemented software standardization, supervised and trained technicians. Streamlined computer lab software and application maintenance and deployment. Implemented and administered desktop management solutions using ZenWorks 4.

October 2000 to August 2002
Columbus State Community College • Columbus, OH, USA
PC Specialist

Repaired and installed computer hardware & software, printers, application support and network configuration. Provided support on large Novell/Microsoft campus network with over 2500 users. Installed and supported multiple student labs.
Experience continued …

November 2000 to February 2002
Micro Electronics Inc. • Columbus, OH, USA
Customer Service Representative

Provided on-site customer service and technical support by phone to Microcenter customers and PC owners. Coordinated with technicians on initial diagnostics and creating trouble tickets for computer repair.


EDUCATION

Present
Franklin University • Columbus, OH, USA

Currently pursuing MBA at Franklin University
Expected Graduation: May 2009

2002 to 2004
Franklin University • Columbus, OH, USA

Bachelor of Science
Major in Information Technology
Graduated December 2004 with honors (summa cum laude)
Cumulative GPA: 3.95

1997 to 2002
Columbus State Community College • Columbus, OH, USA

Certificate in PC Hardware/Software Maintenance and Installation
Certificate in Networks and Distributed Systems.

 


CERTIFICATION


Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft Corp. December 2005
CNA Certified Novell Administrator, Novell Inc. September 2003
Network+ Certified Professional, CompTIA, Inc. September 2001


SKILLS

Microsoft Products: Active Directory deployment and server administration in a multi-site multi-domain environment using Windows Server 2000/2003, SQL Server, Exchange Server, SMS 2003 Server, IIS Server (FrontPage server), as well as DNS/DHCP/FTP file & print Servers. Advanced experience with Group Policy, login scripts and all Windows and Office products for the desktops.

Advanced experience with network security and enterprise server/desktop management and deployment solutions.


Novell Products: NDS deployment and administration of Netware 5.1/6 Servers over three sites, GroupWise 6 Server, ZENWorks for Desktops 4 , NDPS Printing.


Third Party Products: Advanced knowledge of McAfee Enterprise, Norton/Symantec Ghost multicasting, most Cisco devices including routers, switches, PIX firewall and wireless products, HP/Compaq Server utilities, disk array configuration, application deployment, Terminal Services, Sysprep. Proficient in HTML and web design using Macromedia Dreamweaver, Photoshop and some Flash. Some knowledge of Linux Redhat, Apple Mac and various open source solutions.

TRAINING
Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials (2151),
Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server (2152),
Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure (2153),
Cisco Academy, Configuring & Troubleshooting Linux, Novel Netware 6 Administration,
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (2273A), Security +, Systems Management Server 2003.


LANGUAGES

My native language is English. I possess advanced writing and communication skills.
I can communicate fluently in Arabic as well, with average reading and writing skills.


REFERENCES

References will be furnished upon request or during interview.


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