Resume

Chuck Lindblom

Chuck.Lindblom@Gmail.com

SUMMARY

Current experience with multiple operating system environments as well as virtualization. Strong customer service skills, a motivated self-starter.

TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Windows * Microsoft Server * Microsoft Exchange * Active Directory * Microsoft Office * Server & Workstation Hardware * VMware * DNS * DHCP * Email * Backup Solutions * MDM * NetApp * Google Apps * LANDesk * Linux * GCP * Azure * Intune * Terraform

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Jackson Laboratory, Farmington, CT                                                              September 2018 – Present

Systems Administration / Cloud Administrator

  • Helped manage the needs of multiple different labs to ensure their needs are meet in a timely manner
  • Helped liaison requests between different departments to ensure projects are completed on time
  • Managed day to day operations of multiple projects inside GCP and Azure
  • Created and deployed a new dashboard to help track billing on a per project basis inside of GCP
  • Created and deployed a new admin dashboard to give a single pane of glass look into GCP
  • Migrated 200+ servers to a new virtual environment
  • Support for the needs of the 3000+ employees and scientists for the lab
  • Designed and implemented a plan to migrate from Symantec Encryption to Bitlocker
  • Designed and implanted Intune MDM for the lab
  • Implemented a new Veeam backup and recovery solution for all physical servers
  • Creating a streamlined process for the deployment of new GCP projects using Terraform
  • Worked on implementing a new Covid-19 Clinical Portal for submitting samples to be tested

Conning, Hartford, CT                                                                               September 2013 – September 2018

AVP - Systems Engineering (September 2013 – September 2018)

  • Help to manage Infrastructure Engineering projects to ensure successful completion on time
  • Configured and built new virtual SQL environment on ESX 6.5 and NetApp AFF8080 storage
  • Configured and implemented a new virtual environment for Cologne Germany Office
  • Configured and implemented a new virtual environment for Hong Kong Office
  • Configured and deployed an HA email relay system for internal applications on Linux
  • Configured and manage multiple load balancers using HAProxy
  • Managed day to day operations of 300+ Servers in VMware environment
  • Managed templates, storage, network, backups, and vApps in VMware
  • Managed Multiple NetApps in multiple global locations
  • Created Snapmirrors and snapshot policies on NetApp to ensure HA and Restore abilities
  • Managed six XioTech storage arrays for the SQL team
  • Removed numerous X-Volumes from XioTech environment to increase speed and remove overhead
  • Created and manage backups for VMs, Storage, and archive data
  • Played a key role in the migration for Google Apps to O365
  • Built and deployed a new Windows 10 based image to workstations
  • Built and tested new McAfee Epo server/environment and wrote a proposal to deploy to the company
  • Implemented a new HP SIM Server to monitor all physical HP servers in all offices
  • Designed and implemented a pilot Mobile Device Management system using ForeScout
  • Planned and executed an upgrade of the Cisco Unified Communications System
  • Managed both LANDesk Service Desk and LANDesk Management Suite for the department
  • Designed and implemented a new LANDesk environment for the latest version
  • Used XTraction to create reports based off of our Service Desk and Inventory System
  • Documented large amounts of processes for the department
  • Managed entire Google Apps platform
  • Created reports and audit rules for Google Apps
  • On/Off Boarding of all users

Fandotech – A Division of Industrial Defender, Manchester, CT                 April 2012 – September 2013

Computer Technician III (April 2012 – September 2013)

  • Managed day to day operations of three separate Data Center locations
  • Responsible for monitoring power and cooling in all locations
  • Assisted in the integration of a new parent company
  • Built a new Offsite Backup and Recovery solution for customers
  • Engineered multiple network and hardware upgrade projects for customers
  • Tier 2 support for Helpdesk Team
  • Built new hosted customer virtual environment on Cisco UCS
  • Trained new employees on many of the company systems
  • Managed and Monitored multiple customer locations

Projects:

  • Built multiple XenApp environments based in the Data Center that allowed for both Local and Remote access for customers. This environment would replace all servers on customer location allowing for a streamlined office environment that was both highly functional and expandable on demand.
  • Built new XenDesktop and XenApp environments for the integration for Fandotech and Industrial Defender, allowing a single user experience in office or remotely. The environment leverages Citrix Secure Gateway and allowed tunneled session access for technicians to access all tools and services regardless of location.
  • Replaced CAT6509 core network with a dual stack of Cisco 3750X switches as the backbone of the Data Center. This included building the configuration for all of the VLANs and testing before successfully moving all customers to the new switch.
  • Upgraded Sonicwall and Fortinet Firewall/UTM appliances for customers. This includes migrating existing policies and configuration to newer system. The process would also weed out any rules or ports that had been opened but were no longer needed, as well as making individual access groups for applications or servers
  • Lead a project to map both LAN and WAN networks. Documented all public IP space per customer, as well as verifying and IP address used by Fandotech and well as identifying what service they were currently configured for.

Fandotech, Manchester, CT                                                                                  2007 – April 2012

Computer Technician III (January 2011 – April 2012)

  • Managed day to day operations of three separate Data Center locations
  • Responsible for monitoring power and cooling in all locations
  • Managed new network and server installs
  • Managed multiple Backup and Recovery Solutions
  • Managed multiple VMware vSphere and Citrix XenServer clusters
  • Managed and Monitored Virtual Machines in all virtual environments
  • Built solid relationship with customers

Computer Technician II (July 2009 – December 2010)

  • One of the Lead Technicians in the Technical Assistance Center
  • Managed and developed relationships with many client accounts
  • Managed day to day operations of multiple client accounts
  • Worked with multiple virtual environments, both internal and external
  • Domain Hosting and Email support
  • Configure and maintain Desktops and Laptops
  • Continuous monitoring of client networks.
  • In house Network Builds.

Computer Technician I (Intern) (July 2007 – January 2009)

  • Worked in the Technical Assistance Center as tier 1 support
  • Worked with Connectwise to track and fix computer issues reported by clients
  • Domain Hosting and Email support
  • Configure and maintain Desktops and Laptops

Proactive technologies, North Haven, CT                                                                    2005 -2007

Computer Technician (Intern)

  • Worked on the Helpdesk to solve customer issues.
  • Assisted in multiple server and network builds.
  • Helped to maintain customer networks.

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist (MCTS) - 2009
  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCTIP) – 2010
  • Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA) – 2011
  • Certified Sonicwall Security Administrator (CSSA – 2012)
  • Asigra Level 1 Certified – 2012
  • VTSP 5 - 2012
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) - 2013

EDUCATION

B.S. Business Administration in Business Information Systems - 2009

Western New England College, Springfield, MA

RELATED COURSEWORK

  • System Analysis and Design
  • Business Strategy
  • Enterprise Computing
  • Integrated Business Operations