David Rivera
Certifications
Netware 4.1 Implementation Certificate (CitiBank) | Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 |
Certified Netware Administrator 3.1x | PC-DACS ( Data Access and Control System ) |
Microsoft Windows 95 | Internet Connectivity Training |
Microsoft Windows NT Server | Microsoft SMS 1.2 |
Microsoft Windows NT Server Enterprise | Microsoft Windows 3.1 |
Microsoft TCP/IP for NT 4 | MCSE, CNA |
Systems Experience
Software
MS Windows NT 4, Windows 3.1 -3.11, Windows 95, Windows 98, Office 95 and 97, SCO Unix/Xenix, Linux 5.1, Lantastic, Systems Management Server 1.2, Arcserve 6.x for NT and NetWare. LAN Workplace 5, Front page, Composer, Netscape, Internet Explorer, Qemm 8, PC Anywhere, Rumba, Tn3270, CD-rip, Drive Image, Ghost, Macintosh System 7.0, 7.5, SQL Server 6.5.
Hardware
Ethernet (TP, Coax ) and Token Ring Topologies, Linksys, Kensington and Synoptics Concentrators and hubs, Hp Jetdirect Print servers, Webramp IP Router, Compaq Proliant Servers, IBM PC's and Clones, All Major Printers, CD/R Drives, Wyse terminals, PC Cards, Modems Int/Ext, SCSI and ESDI Interfaces. Pentium II Systems, Shiva LanRover, Tape Drives Int/Ext. Scanners, Macintosh Systems IICI, G3 and Classic, Ascend Pipeline 130 Routers, Adaptec Raid Controllers.
Work Experience
Ove Arup and Partners - Lan Administrator ( Consultant ) - May 1999 - June 2000
Maintain (4) Novell 4.11 Servers, and NT Server 4, Implemented Rollout of NT 4 Workstations for 200 + Users
and Installed SMS 1.2 and SQL Server 6.5, created packages, and successfully rolled out applications to workstations, in a Windows environment. Perform
Backups utilizing ArcserveIT, modified existing Intranet Site on a regular basis. Worked on changing infrastructure from distributed Hubs to Cisco 2948g switches.
Chase Manhattan Bank - QA Testing ( Consultant ) - Feb 1999 - May 1999
Application Testing, Testing applications requested by department heads for integration into the standardized desktop environment Insuring the Core Operating System Files where not Overwritten and work out Application Installation Problems. Utilized Winstall, Novell Application launcher and ZenWorks electronic Software distribution to rollout shared Apps.
New Age Consulting - Independent Consultant - July 1998 - Present
Planned and Implemented Network, utilizing Windows NT 4 in a Single Domain Configuration with Windows 95 and Macintosh Workstations. Setup, and configured NT Server, with NTFS and MS Services for Macintosh. Installed and configured Arcserve 6.5 for NT and setup tape rotational schedule. Installed all associated cabling, patch panels and hubs. Connected Network to T1 line for Internet connectivity, using Ascend Pipeline 130 ISDN Router. Configured Router, and Setup Internet security using Secure Connect Firewall 3.0. Setup Apple talk and TCP/IP on Server and Workstations. Configured RAS for dial-in access, for administration and maintenance purposes. Upgraded workstations from Windows 3.1 to Windows 95, configured users E-mail utilizing Eudora Pro 4.1, created Dial Up networking login Script. Upgraded NetWare 4.11 Server to Mirrored volumes on Compaq Proliant 1500. Reconfigured Groupwise 5.1 for inter-office e-mail. Provide ongoing technical support.
CitiBank N.A - Lan Administrator - May 1996 - June 1998
Migrated NetWare 3.1x Servers to 4.11. Managed Site Container on tree. Utilized NWadmin to maintain users and all other objects in tree. Built Swing Server for migration. Aided in implementing a disaster recovery plan by Mirroring production servers and backup using Arcserve 6.x. Maintained concentrators and implemented cable management system. Project lead on TCP/IP Implementation, utilizing Lan Workplace 5 to provide Intranet/Internet connectivity. Maintained Shiva LanRover. Installed and configured Windows NT server and tested homebrew applications prior to Server rollout. Implemented and maintained Process Control manual. Maintained Static IP address Database using MS Access.
ASAP Computers - Field Service Technician - November 1994 - February 1996
Serviced and maintained Major Brand PC's and Printers. Custom built PC's. Projects ranging from simple PC Configurations and installations to Network Implementation. Installed Cabling, Crimped 10 Base T Cables. Setup Workstations, Windows 3.1 Windows NT 3.51, and Windows for Workgroups. Built NetWare Servers 3.11 and 3.12. Workstations configured with real mode network drivers. Troubleshooting network and standalone Printer Problems and workstation connectivity issues.
Corporate Micros Inc. - Network Technician - January 1991 - Sept 1994
Prepared NetWare 2.15 , 2.2 , 3.11 Servers inhouse and installed at client site. Ran cabling, connected hubs and patch panels for 10baseT, Coax and Arcnet Topologies. Setup dedicated communication servers, using Intel Faxability and closeup. Aided with SCO UNIX and XENIX Installation and configurations. Installed and configured networks Using VM386 and PcMos Multi-user Platforms.
Education
American Institute for Computer Sciences - March 1997 - Present
Working toward B.S in computer Science with emphasis on software Development.
Projected Completion: Mar, 2002
National Radio Institute - January 1989 - February 1990
Course in microcomputers and Microprocessors
Certificate Course
Albert Merill School - April 1986 - October 1986
Course for Data Processing Technician and Electronics
References furnished upon request