CHRIS INTERRANTE

Experienced and Certified Computer Network Professional

Address::1920 Abrams Parkway #108::Dallas, TX 75214
Telephone::hm 214.827.7222::cell 214.243.4728
E-mail: chris@datasonic.net

SUMMARY

Over 10 years experience with Servers, PCs, LAN and WAN network management
Experience with Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Linux, Free BSD & Cisco IOS
Experience administering Microsoft Exchange server (5.5, 2000)
Experience installing routers, firewalls, and switches
Red Hat Certified Technician RHCT (#604005489195961)
Network+ Certified Professional (CompTIA #COMP001006203376)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer MCSE (NT4 - MCP ID #1535094)
Excellent communication, organization, and problem solving skills

 
EXPERIENCE

9/2003 to Present                The Planet Internet Services         Dallas, TX

Provisioning of Enterprise-class data center network installations 
 (hundreds of servers installed, including base OS installations, 
 network make-ready, IP allocation and DNS changes, racking servers, 
 wiring and testing).
Planning and execution of mission critical upgrades and migrations
Technical project management involving multiple departments
Sales engineering for new customer solutions

1/2002 to 9/2003                    Sterling Client Services         Dallas, TX

Installation, administration and support of Windows 2000/NT LAN environments
Active Directory administration
Exchange 5.5, 2000 and administration
Backup and recovery using industry standard tools
AntiVirus server and workstation installation and configuration
Firewall rule set configuration and maintenance
Remote access and remote control solution setups
Wireless LAN setups (including outdoor point-to-point)
Windows 2000 Terminal Server and Citrix Metaframe pilot testing
Web and Mail hosting and administration
Custom application installation, support and troubleshooting

 

4/2001 to 12/2001                    Verado                        Dallas, TX

Installed Cisco backbone hardware and wiring for data center
Tested analog and optical circuits  (DS1, DS3, OC3)
Created Intranet site for operations department
Performed regular preventative maintenance routines 
Ran live generator tests
Installed Compaq and Sun rack servers
Isolated and solved network problems

 

2/2000 to 4/2001          PCI Consulting Inc.                Dallas, TX

Administered and upgraded NT servers and workstations
Administered and installed Exchange Server 5.5
Maintained regular tape backups and test restores
Interfaced bio-medical devices and cameras with workstations
Performed disaster recovery

 

8/1998 to 1/2000            OncourtOffcourt Inc.             Dallas, TX

Administration and troubleshooting of NT network
Advised on purchase of PC hardware and software
Maintained tape backup and performed disaster recovery
Set up procedures for website updates, orders, returns, and general work flow