Robbie Foust - My Resume

My Resumé

EXPERIENCE:

Duke University - OIT - Systems and Core Services, Durham , NC - (2003 - Present)
IT Analyst

Manage central Windows 2000 active directory forest consisting of 4 domain controllers running services such as DNS, WINS, and Certificate Services
Maintain 5 member servers running various software including Windows 2003, IIS, Citrix Metaframe, and ePolicy Orchestrator
Consult with campus departments to advise on migration plans to join the forest as a delegated organizational unit
Advise and implement minimal forest policies to maintain security and functionality, and provide documentation on the AD project website
Create and troubleshoot Windows XP software images for OIT labs
Investigating additional campus services such as managed anti-virus support, central distribution of Windows applications via group policy, and Windows patch management

UNC-CH - School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Chapel Hill , NC - (2000 - 2003)
Network Manager

Manage active directory domain of 10 servers and 400 computers and printers
Responsible for proper integration of multiple operating systems including Windows 2000 Active Directory, Windows XP, Linux, and Mac OS on all servers and workstations
Monitor network security threats and take appropriate action, including firewall adjustments and installing software patches, to prevent machines from being compromised by hackers
Build secure software images for lab computers using Symantec Ghost and Altiris Deployment Solution for multicast image transfer
Provide software and hardware technical support for all faculty, staff, and students
Analyze current and future network requirements and recommend appropriate purchases
Research and evaluate emerging technologies for implementation into network infrastructure
Migrated Windows NT network and services to Windows 2000 Active Directory
Implemented internet and intranet web servers running Red Hat Linux and Apache
Configured Symantec Antivirus servers for maintaining current virus definitions on all computers
Designed management servers running Internet Information Server (IIS), Altiris Notification Server, HP Web JetAdmin, Veritas Backup Exec, and Big Brother

Computer Service Center, Inc., Burlington , NC - (1995 - 1999)
President and CEO

Founded a corporation to design and implement multiple site-distributed customer networks (LAN and WAN) utilizing NetBEUI, TCP/IP, 802.2, 802.3, 802.11, IPX/SPX protocols running on platforms including Windows NT, Novell Netware, Windows 95/98, and LANtastic
Designed, installed, and administered network hardware (switches, bridges, etc) from vendors such as Intel, Ascend (Lucent), 3Com, and DLink over T1, UTP, Coax, Fiber Optics, and ISDN
Compiled accounting, billing, and expense data to ensure budget compliance
Coordinated employee certification for Intel Network Implementation, Intel Platform Integration, and A+ certification
Managed a staff of seven sales, technical, and administrative employees
Obtained Value Added Reseller (VAR) status from IBM, Compaq, HP, Acer, and Gateway
Earned Authorized Solution Provider (ASP) status from Intel as a result of meeting Intel certification requirements

Unicomp Computer Store, Jackson Hole , WY - (1994 - 1995)
Senior Network Service Specialist

Designed, administered, and debugged LAN/WAN networks to solve customer networking issues
Devised server solutions to solve existing company expansion limitations
Assembled and serviced personal computers and peripherals
Taught classes on software applications for consumers and provided training on custom applications for corporate clients

ComTech Computer Services, Graham , NC - (1992 - 1994)
Senior Service Technician

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