RJ Skubic Resume, MCSE 4 Networking or Systems Engineer

Robert J Skubic
121 Pony Express Rd.
San Dimas, California 91773
626 215-6273
Email: rskubic@hotmail.com

Network / Systems Administrator

Over 12 years experience with Windows Server platforms with an emphasis on Active Directory. Strong background in Exchange 2000/2003 messaging system and solid knowledge of LAN/WAN configurations to include experience with routers & switches, Internet firewalls, and wireless technology. Have background supporting telephone systems such as Nortel BCM50, Avaya and Telrad along with advanced hardware & software troubleshooting skills. Maintain quality customer service skills, a strong work ethic, and is a team player with the ability to work well independently. I consider myself an out of the box thinker with a never-ending willingness to learn.

Technical Proficiencies

Platforms:	NT 4.0, 2000, 2003, MS Exchange and SQL, Terminal / Citrix and Small Business Servers. Windows 9x / NT / 2000 / XP Pro, Mac OS X, Ms Dos 6.22
Networking:	LAN / WAN Administration, VPN, TCP/IP, DNS, FTP, Telnet and Ethernet Cabling.
Hardware:	HP/Compaq Proliant, Dell Poweredge Servers, Snap Servers, PC clones, Apple iMac, MacMini, MacBook, & Airport Wireless, HP Network Printers & Print Servers, Wired and Wireless Routers, Switches, Hubs, SonicWall & Symantec Firewalls.
Software:	Exchange Server 5.5 / 2000 / 2003, SQL 6.5 / 7.0 / 2000, IIS 5.0 / 6.0, Veritas Backup Exec, Office 2000 / 2003, Visio 2000, HP Insight Manager, Remote Control (PCAnywhere, Vnc, LogMeIn), Norton / Symantec Corp Antivirus, Photoshop and Frontpage 2000.

Professional Experience

JANUS et Cie
Santa Fe Springs, California

Network Administrator
8/05 - 11/08

Attend to the day-to-day network operations of a 100+ user, multi-server Citrix network. Troubleshoot server, PC & Mac hardware, network printers and software problems/errors. Procure and install all necessary hardware (servers, workstations, thin clients, iMac, Mac Minis, Mac Books, racks, switches, etc) for our current company expansion. Execute daily / monthly backups and plan for disaster recovery.

Key Achievements:

Converted an external mail hosted environment to an Exchange 2003 messaging system.
Installed over 7000 ft of shielded Cat 5e Ethernet cable and hardware to bring a newly acquired 80,000 sq. ft. warehouse into operation along with telephone software and extension management.
Traveled to remote sites to set up networking and Mac desktops in newly remodeled showrooms.
Provided network, VPN and end user support to all the other remote showroom / home user sites across the US .

Gardner Trucking, Inc
Chino, California

Network Administrator
4/04 - 3/05

Attend to the day-to-day network operations of an 85 user, multi-server network. Troubleshoot server, pc hardware and software problems/errors while attending to the continued smooth operation of all the network printers. Procure and install all necessary hardware (servers, racks, switches, etc) as needed. Execute daily backups and plan for disaster recovery. Provide support to the other remote sites when needed.

eNetwork Solutions Azusa , California	Network Technology Specialist 5/02 - 4/04
Provide continued overall nationwide IT support to former Geac clients through remote access and onsite visits. Support includes troubleshooting and network configuration of NT 4.0, Win2k, Citrix/Terminal Services and Small Business Server networks including Exchange and SQL server install, setup, maintenance and backups.

Geac Computers
Networks and Technical Division
Baldwin Park, California

Network Administrator
9/97 - 5/02

Pre-staged, configured and installed Windows NT 4.0 / 2000 / SBS Compaq, HP and IBM server networks (PDC, BDC, DHCP, Wins, SQL and Exchange servers). Configured these servers with fault tolerance (Raid 5 and mirroring).
Recommended, installed and managed, maintained and supported both local and wide area networks. Implemented PcAnywhere, Net-op and VNC to remotely maintain and troubleshoot these networks.
Set up network backup policy using Veritas Backup Exec including Exchange and SQL database disaster recovery.
Established extensive use of Terminal Services / Citrix Metaframe Technology.
Supported electronic messaging, Internet access and interfaced with numerous Internet Service Providers. Set up SonicWall VPN tunnels for secure network / application access through Internet.
Experience working independently and/or in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport building, listening, and questioning skills.
Have installed many hardware components such as memory, hard drives, sound & video cards, network cards, hubs, routers, switches, tape drives, printers, scanners, etc.

Empire Securities of So.California
Los Angeles, California

Options Principal
3/88 - 9/97

Became Options Principal and developed the initial option agreement for use by Empire Securities. Was recipient of award for total sales of a Real Estate Limited Partnership. Analyze over 250 stocks daily for technical condition based on a computer charting program.

Prudential Securities
Claremont, California

Stockbroker
12/79 - 2/88

Evaluate customer needs by use of various Prudential computer financial modeling programs. Computer generated direct mail marketing using telephone cross directories. Was in top 5% winning the "most improved" production contest in 1981.

Bateman Eichler Hill Richards
Pasadena, California

Stockbroker
6/78 - 11/79

Responsible for developing new business; working with clients to manage their investment portfolios and evaluate their future financial goals. Use of computer to access and impart monetary information.

Clayton Brokerage
Los Angeles, California

Commodity Broker
3/76 - 5/78

Fluor Engineers and Constructors
Irvine, California

Process Engineer
1/74 - 3/76

Responsible for line and equipment sizing on various Middle East Oil Refinery projects. Worked closely with Senior Design Engineers to coordinate my effective design. Use of computer programming (Fortran, BASIC) to aid in the design of the lines and equipment in these refineries.

Note:

During the last 20 years was exposed to all aspects of computerized communication, data logging, marketing and information dissemination. Also extensive use of telephone to initiate investment ideas and arrange appointments.

In addition was a Los Angeles Dept. of Water and Power Electrical Lineman apprentice from 4/93-11/93. Out of 1500 people applying for the position, I was in the top 40 which qualified me for further consideration and eventual hiring.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering w/honors
California Polytechnic University , Pomona , CA

Cisco Networks - 8 hrs completed coursework - Sept 2003

Continuous Self Study in all areas

Credentials

MCSE (Win2000 track) Certification � completed: July, 2001

MCSE (NT 3.51 track) Certification - completed: August, 1997

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This resume last updated on September 3, 2009

	Note:	During the last 20 years was exposed to all aspects of computerized communication, data logging, marketing and information dissemination. Also extensive use of telephone to initiate investment ideas and arrange appointments.
		In addition was a Los Angeles Dept. of Water and Power Electrical Lineman apprentice from 4/93-11/93. Out of 1500 people applying for the position, I was in the top 40 which qualified me for further consideration and eventual hiring.