User:ThomasTremain

Thomas P. Tremain

Vancouver, Washington, USA
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

Highly astute Information Technology professional possessing 16 years experience in networking technologies added to an extensive background of system integration and hardware troubleshooting with proven ability to direct technical/web support operations. Seeking a local or remote position, providing administration and/or support for an Internet Service Provider, web host, or datacenter.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Skilled in analyzing business requirements and design and implementing infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows OS Platform and Microsoft Windows Server OS

Proven ability to direct technical/support operations

Proficient in customer service, technical support, Linux server management, website management, registrar assistance, database design, and PHP programming

Above-average project management skills

Adept at preparing and managing budgets, reducing costs, and improving margins and able to lead and motivate individuals and teams.

Ability to perform critical IT functions

Areas of Expertise:

Centos and RedHat Linux Web Server Planning and Deployment
Microsoft Windows Servers
Novell Netware
cPanel/WHM Web Hosting Control Panel
Microsoft Exchange Enterprise Server
Custom PHP and mySQL Solutions
Server Recovery and Migration
Email Solutions and Troubleshooting
Apache; mySQL Performance Optimization
Strong DNS Expertise
Internet Server Security
Technical/Customer Support

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LIVEHOST.NET: VANCOUVER, WA
OWNER, OPERATOR, AND SOLE TECHNICAL SUPPORT AUG 2002 – OCT 2006

Worked with Centos Linux, Apache, mySQL and cPanel products on Internet Web Servers for 4500+ domains, 880+ clients, and 22 servers

Developed and implemented all sales and marketing strategies for the company.

Conducted all technical and customer support operations

Key Accomplishments:

“Top Rated Host of All Time” by HostSearch.com: Nov 2004 – Jul 2006
Recognized as Web Host Magazine Editors’ Choice Award: Apr 2006
Ranked 3.97 out of possible 4.00 by customer reviews at HostSearch.com: Aug 2003 – Oct 2006

FUJITSU ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEMS: GRESHAM, OR
LEAD NT ADMINISTRATOR AND SYSTEM ENGINEER AUG 2000 – FEB 2002

Managed and maintained all Windows NT/Compaq servers, including technologies such as: Microsoft clustering services, Windows NT Enterprise Server, MS Proxy Server, MS Exchange Enterprise Server, MS-SQL, SMS, Windows 2000, ArcserveIT, and various McAfee TVD products

Accomplishments:

Successfully engineered and implemented major infrastructure rollouts, including fault tolerant file server implementation, Clustered MS Exchange Server, Proxy Server, Multiple Application Servers, Domain Controllers, Clustered MS-SQL, and Backups

SARCOM: LAKE OSWEGO, OR
SYSTEMS ENGINEER SEPT 1998 – MAY 2000

Handled numerous projects with multiple clients including US Bank and Renaissance Holdings

Worked on Compaq Servers with NT 4.0 NetWare 5.0, and other products, including Veritas Backup Exec

Effectively engineered various networks consisting TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, Routers, Switches, and Gateways, using LAN/WAN Technologies

US BANK: PORTLAND, OR
CONTRACT LABOR AND SYSTEMS ENGINEER JAN 1998 – AUG 1999

Served as the lead engineer responsible for designing of a process to roll NT/Netware client solution out to over 30,000 client workstation within US Bank

Designed and implemented 400+ NT/Netware client rollout for customer service department

Managed and supervised team leaders for several major conversions, including domain change, IP addressing schemes, mainframe connectivity, and NT/Netware client rollouts

Spearheaded a relocation of 400+ NT/Netware clients and five servers across town, and new location on WAN, included new naming convention for servers and clients

BEYOND TECHNOLOGY: VANCOUVER, WA
OWNER/ NETWORK ENGINEER MAY 1995 – MAY 1999

With several small businesses as clients, engineered solutions for many diverse networking needs including infrastructure design, server architecture, laying cables, and debugging workstations on multiple desktop platforms

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

Novell Master Certified Netware Engineer: 2000
Novell Certified Network Engineer: 2000
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: 1999
Novell Certified Network Administrator: 1999
Microsoft Certified Professional +Internet: 1999
Microsoft Certified Professional: 1998

WebSites

KeyReviews.com Web Hosting Reviews
NetAliases.com Domain Name Registration Services

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