SCOM/SCCM Specialist at Cara Operations - GEN 5 - Jack Ganz Consulting
Toronto, Canada Area
SCOM/SCCM Specialist at Cara Operations - GEN 5 - Jack Ganz Consulting
Toronto, Canada Area
Fifteen plus (15+) years experience in the analysis, evaluation, architecture, recommendation and hands on implementation of the newest technology solutions within various enterprise infrastructure projects in Canada and the United States.
Experience spans (but is not limited to) Microsoft, Novell, Oracle, IBM, Symantec, VMWare, McAfee, Symantec, Altiris and Wise Solution architectures.
My main goal is to continue being an expert in leading edge technologies and have the ability to fully implement these architectures successfully within any client infrastructure.
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007, Microsoft Systems Center Operations Manager (SCOM) 2007, Systems Management Server 2003, Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Operating Systems (Migration, Maintenance,and Integration), Desktop and Server Security Management and Update Technologies, Active Directory, Anti-Virus Software, QA Testing, Pilot Project and Production environment implementations working within Change Management and SOE (Standard Operating Environment) processes.
(Privately Held; Food & Beverages industry)
June 2009 — Present (7 months)
Design, implement and maintain WINTEL Server architectures with the following products: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007, System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) 2007, Forefront Client Security Management Server, and Windows Server Update Services 3.0 (WSUS). These products are implemented in both 32-bit and 64-bit environments.
(Information Technology and Services industry)
June 2009 — Present (7 months)
http://www.gen5networks.com
(Information Technology and Services industry)
February 2009 — May 2009 (4 months)
Design, install, administer, and optimize company systems and related components supported by tuning servers, switches, routers, Telco equipment, and client machines.
Assist in the development of strategies for client/server implementations; architect the infrastructure required to support those strategies.
Coordinate and participate in key process improvements as they relate to the client/server environment.
Assist and or act as technical lead in the design and review of new server systems, applications, and hardware; conduct capacity planning as needed.
Administer the Customer Relationship Management system, Information Management and Communication systems, Microsoft Office Professional Suite, Unified Messaging tools (Email, Telecommunication).
Installation, management and support of the following technologies: Exchange 2003, MS SQL Server, IIS, Site Server, ASP, SharePoint, SCCM 2007, SCOM 2007, XML, and Nortel BCM400.
(Public Company; RHI; Staffing and Recruiting industry)
February 2009 — May 2009 (4 months)
(Information Technology and Services industry)
September 2008 — January 2009 (5 months)
Owner/Operator of Sole IT Proprietorship.
Provide IT Consulting to small, medium and large Corporations in the area of WINTEL Servers and related Infrastructure, Desktop Engineering, Software and Application Installation Architectures (Microsoft SMS, SCCM and Windows Installer), and Security,
(Automotive industry)
March 2008 — September 2008 (7 months)
Sole Systems Administrator of Microsoft Systems Management Server in the Information Systems Division.
(Retail industry)
August 2007 — December 2007 (5 months)
Administered, updated, and maintained the SMS/SQL Windows 2003 Standard Server. Performed daily maintenance and monitored Site Status. Analyzed, debugged, and corrected SMS advanced client installations.
Responsible for the creation, testing and distribution of Software / Application installation script packages for RGIS in North and South America (which consisted of over 7,000 desktops/laptops).
Utilized Altiris Wise Package Studio, MacroVision AdminStudio, SMS Installer, VB Scripting, Active Directory Group Policies, login scripts, AutoIT and Sapien Primal script tools and compilers to achieve software application and Security package creation and distribution.
(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)
May 2002 — December 2007 (5 years 8 months)
Was employed as an IT Consultant by CCI. Completed a variety of High Priority IT Projects for a variety of reputable client Corporations. Expertise included Microsoft SMS, Desktop Engineering, Server, and Software technologies.CCI was my sponsor authority for my working U.S. H1B Visa.
(Privately Held; Automotive industry)
May 2007 — August 2007 (4 months)
Enterprise Desktop Management.
Altiris Wise Package Studio application software packager. Developed installation scripts and Windows Installer packages for various applications.
Performed SMS (Microsoft Systems Management Server) System Administrator functions to test, pilot and deploy Installation packages to client computers (approximately 5,000 PCs).
(Public Company; CMA; Banking industry)
March 2005 — May 2007 (2 years 3 months)
Integration Software Center.
‘Genesis Project’ Team member for the migration of the client enterprise from Windows 98 SE, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000 Professional operating systems to Windows XP Professional SP2.
Wise Package Studio 5.5 software installation re-packager (MSIs, MSTs, MSPs, MSMs, and EXE compiles). Novell ConsoleOne/ZENworks object administrator and packager for Novell Application Launcher to enable distribution to approximately 8,000 desktops running various Operating Systems.
(Public Company; DCX; Financial Services industry)
May 2002 — March 2005 (2 years 11 months)
SMS (Microsoft Systems Management Server) System Administrator for all of DaimlerChrysler Services (Chrysler/Mercedes Benz Financial), North America (approximately 8,000 desktops, laptops and servers at over 25 sites).
Leading technical resource for the DaimlerChrysler Services SMS (Microsoft Systems Management Server) 2003 implementation project. This project required architecture design and integration within an Active Directory infrastructure. The migration the existing 28 North American Sites and creation of 2 additional new Sites in Mexico and Puerto Rico was also to be completed.
Created various software and application installation scripts. Used Wise Package Studio - Professional, Visual Basic scripting, and Java scripting and Microsoft MSI Editing for corporate software deployment.
(Public Company; Mining & Metals industry)
August 1988 — May 2002 (13 years 10 months)
Developed and deployed SMS Installation scripts for both the Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 Operating Systems. Scripting tools included: SMS Installer, Visual Basic Scripting, Windows Scripting Host, MS DOS Batch Files, Wise Scripting Products, and Microsoft Windows Installer technologies.
Participated as a vital member of the NT 4.0 Workstation to Windows 2000 Professional Migration Project (approx. 5,000 computers) including desktop applications integration. Detailed tasks include integration and problem solving of current application software and SMS Packages into the Windows 2000 Professional environment.
A System Administrator for Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 1.2 for the entire Corporation.
Industrial Management Technology , Management, Computer Sciences , 1984 — 1988
Certificate in Metallurgy , Metallurgy
Member of OACETT (Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists).
Comerica “Recognition of Exceptional Accomplishments” Award for the successful completion of the Genesis Windows XP and Novell ZENworks 6.x Enterprise Migration Project.
Certificate of Excellence Award from Computer Consultants of America for continued and diligent work ethic.
DaimlerChrysler Spotlight Recognition and Applause Award recipient for the successful completion of the LoanIQ / IBM DB2 UDB 7.2 Upgrade project.
Recipient of the Mohawk College/Canadian Institute of Management scholarship award for academic achievements.
Recipient of the Mohawk College/Westinghouse Inc. scholarship award for academic achievements.