Profile of John Watson

John Watson

Voorhees, NJ - 08043 US

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Objective
To contribute meaningfully to the growth and success of my employer, using my cross-disciplinary skills in a Technology Support Administration position.

Summary

• Experienced in Windows Server technologies employing Active Directory and Group Policy.

• Thorough knowledge of industry standard networking protocols and their implementations in the business model.

• Diverse knowledge of hardware networking equipment, switches, routers, remote access equipment

• Extensive background in network design, architecture, management, support , troubleshooting and maintenance of business hardware and software infrastructure.

• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, creative problem-solver.

• Ability to manage numerous aspects of complex projects, from concept approval through design and implementation.

Microsoft Windows NT/Server 2000/Server 2003 • WSUS • Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 • Windows Mobile Push Technology using Microsoft Exchange • Microsoft Office Products • Microsoft Outlook 2003 & 2007 • Microsoft OWA • Microsoft IIS • Active Directory Management • Microsoft Group Policy Object Editor • DNS • DHCP • VMware Server • LexisNexis • Westlaw • PerfectLaw • Time Matters • Lotus Domino/Notes R3.x – R8.x Administrator, Client and Designer • Domino Web Access • Domino Domain Monitor • Lotus Traveler • Blackberry Enterprise Server • Sametime • Quickr • Maysoft SpamSentinel • Nortel Call Pilot • Citrix Remote Access client • Symantec Mail Security • Symantec Antivirus Products • Symantec Backup Exec • Cisco Switches and Routers • Webroot Spysweeper • Arcserve • Esker Fax • ccMail • pcAnywhere • Dameware Utilities • Groupshield • various Remote Control products • Wildpackets Etherpeek NX network monitoring and diagnostics software • SurfControl Email and Web filtering products • Kerio Winroute Firewall

Employment

September, 1999 - Present

Position : Owner

Self Employed consultant since 1999 for these clients :
RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION,
Philadelphia, PA
RMA is a member-driven professional association whose sole purpose is to advance the use of sound risk principles in the financial services industry.

Manage, Support and Maintain Windows Server 2003 network environment.
Design, implement and maintain existing Lotus Notes/Domino infrastructure.
Review and present cost effective new technologies based on RMA s needs.
Participate in implementation and documentation of disaster recovery plans and procedures.

BROWN and CONNERY, LLP,
Westmont, NJ
Law Firm

Primary responsibility for the design implementation, management and support of network and communications infrastructure.
Support Windows Server environment and end user support for over 60 employees.
Support and manage Lotus Notes/Domino Server environment.

Manage and maintain case management, time and billing and accounting software, Perfectlaw in addition to other legal software
Manage Backup procedures providing security of critical data using Symantec Backup Exec.

TALLEY MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC
Mt Royal, NJ
Full-service association management, convention and tradeshow management to associations, societies and corporations.

Upgrade and migrate network operating system to Windows platform from Novell Netware.
Design, Support, Manage and Maintain Windows Server environment and end user support.
Implement messaging system using Lotus Notes/Domino

Work closely with customers ISP in troubleshooting internet connectivity issues.

September, 1997 - September, 1999
Senior Project Engineer

1995 - 1997

Network Adminstrator

1994 - 1995
End user support specialist

GENERAL INSTRUMENT CORPORATION

1992 - 1994
Field Support Technician

SMART

1991 - 1992
Hardware technician

End User Support Specialist

Education

Camden County College
Cherry Hill , NJ
MCSE Certificate of Course Completion
May 2005
March 2009

Pennco Technical Institute
Blackwood , NJ
May 1992

Training

Microsoft MCSE 2003 + Messaging

IBM Certified System Administrator - Lotus Notes and Domino 7

CLP Domino R5 System Administrator

CLP Notes Principal System Administrator

R4 CLS - Notes R4 Application Development 1

CLP Notes System Administrator R4

CLS - Notes R4 System Administration 1

Skills
Willing to be flexible with regard to travel, overtime, offering suggestions and working with a team to resolve problems, performing tasks not identified in the original job description and assuming responsibilities as the needs of the department or position change.

Miscellaneous
Camden County College
Cherry Hill, NJ
MCSE Certificate of Course Completion
May 2005
March 2009
Pennco Technical Institute
Blackwood, NJ
May 1992