To secure an expatriate position as an IT Professional/Network Engineer, within the Information Technology field.
NATHANIEL TAYLOR
361 Front Street West, Suite 2501
Toronto Ontario, M5V 3R5, Canada
Home: 416-883-3588 / Cell: 647-299-3778
Email: nathanieltaylor@njforever.com
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OBJECTIVE
To secure an expatriate position within a company that allows me the opportunity and challenges to develop and utilize my current and potential technical analysis skills, within the Information Technology field.
CAREER OVERVIEW
A resourceful, dedicated individual with extensive exposure to Technical IT support, including problem analysis, consultation and resolution for desktop/laptop hardware and software, electronic mail, printing services and networked systems. Demonstrated and developed key competencies including flexibility and multi-tasking, dedication to detail, exceptional customer service, excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, as well as strong leadership and team building capabilities, coupled with a willingness to continually enhance my skill level to accommodate future technology trends.
CAREER CERTIFICATION
q Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer NT
q Microsoft Certified Professional
q Microsoft Certified Professional plus Internet
q A+
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
June 2004 - Present: Gibraltar Solutions
Systems Engineer Consultant – Toronto, Canada
· Responsible for a comprehensive range of platforms, operating systems and protocols with various clients.
· Manage large Corporate TCP/IP Networks.
February 2003 – June 2004: Government of Ontario
Senior Systems Engineer – Toronto, Canada
· Lead Technical Consultant responsible for advanced operating system and server application support.
· Designed, implemented and managed DHCP, DNS, WINS and VPN Servers.
· Managed large Corporate TCP/IP Networks.
· Designed, implemented and maintained Citrix Metaframe XP and Citrix Metaframe 1.8 Server Farms.
· Worked with clients to identify the best technical solution that meets the client requirements and recommend solutions that integrate new software and hardware with the existing infrastructure, by utilizing technically innovative and creative solutions.
· Responsible for the analysis, resource management, creation, implementation and testing of the Disaster Recovery Plan.
· Lead Consultant responsible for client server design and development, from initial systems design and architecture to site implementation and support.
· Team Leader responsible for planning, testing, implementing and maintaining Security Systems including the architecture to site implementation and support.
· Responsible for Technical Support and implementation of all network applications, including the CA.
· Demonstrated ability to lead, drive and multi-task enterprise level projects in a fast-paced changing environment. Able to work well under extreme pressure, often meeting tight deadlines, and able to effectively handle multiple projects.
November 2000 – November 2002: Spectrum Investments
Senior Technical Systems Analyst – Toronto, Canada
· Managed team of IT Network professionals, providing mentoring, training and conflict-resolution support to employees.
· Prepared Feasibility Studies for Senior Management in regard to project initiatives, project plans, cost analysis, hardware and software requirements and resources.
· Utilized Project Management software to ensure projects were completed in a timely, cost-efficient manner.
· Team Leader responsible for planning, testing, implementing and maintaining Security Systems.
· Worked in coordination with the UNIX Team to guarantee database connectivity and network uptime.
· Accountable for decisions made and actions taken in all IT projects.
· Managed the Team responsible for providing competent, timely and professional company-wide Technical IT desktop user support to over 400 employees.
· Responsible for securing company approved vendors, after engaging in negotiations with suppliers, obtaining proposals and analyzing presentations.
· Installed and administered a Citrix Server that provided an external company with remote access to use and manage local applications.
· Responsible for the management of a Novell Directory structure, including Z.EN Works, N.A.L. and Novell distributed services.
· Led the Team responsible for advanced operating system and server application support, as well as monitoring and analysis of network activity and maintenance of efficient load balancing.
· Successfully created various Laptop Images for remote Sales Managers and Ghost Images for each department.
· Key team member responsible for design, implementation and testing of the Disaster Recovery Plan.
· Directed Team of IT Professionals in the planning, design, testing, implementation and documentation of VPN software.
· Responsible for managing SANs, Servers, Network hardware, backup solutions, network recovery locations and all incumbent duties.
· Monitored, maintained and repaired the Microsoft Exchange Server.
· Led Team involved in the rollout of AWD, Fundserv, Janna and many other network applications.
· Implemented Version Control to introduce department-wide standardized desktop images.
May 2000 - November 2000: Dynamic Computer Associates
Trainer, Network & Systems Administration – Toronto, Canada
· Taught Network, LAN, WAN, best practices, implementation, troubleshooting and management.
· Taught MCSE classes to professional institutions and private students.
March 1999 - April 2000: Subliminal Inc.
Network Engineer - Toronto, Canada
· Planned, designed and built network infrastructure and implemented Disaster Recovery Plan.
· Installed Firewalls, Innoculan antiviral software and Proxy Server.
· Installed, configured and supported LAN/WAN infrastructure and services.
· Integrated a Windows NT network with a MAC network.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT COURSES COMPLETED
q Citrix Metaframe XP Administration
q Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer 2000
q Solaris 8
q Cisco Certified Network Administrator
q Customer Contact Skills
q Effective Communication & Presentation Skills
q Time Management in the Workplace
- References available upon request -