I'm John Vianney Paja, an IT professional specializing in network and server administration. Explore my resume below to learn more about my experience, education, and skills.
Professional Experience
Network/Server Administrator
Smithsonian Enterprises | August 2022 - Present
- Managed 100+ Servers: Oversaw the performance and security of over 100 physical and virtual Windows servers.
- High Availability: Administered a cluster of Hyper-V Hosts and VDIs, ensuring 99.9% uptime and high availability.
- Cloud Migration: Spearheaded migration of 500+ user files to OneDrive and Microsoft 365 SharePoint/Teams, improving data access and collaboration.
- Automation: Automated server patching using PowerShell and reduced manual tasks by 60%, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
- Backup & Recovery: Maintained enterprise backup systems with Veeam, performing regular integrity tests and disaster recovery drills. Reduced recovery time by 50%.
- Patch Management: Implemented monthly Windows patches and managed PDQ Deploy/Inventory, addressing 100+ vulnerabilities and ensuring system compliance.
- Storage Management: Administered Dell SAN Storage Systems, creating and managing LUNs, and optimized storage performance.
- Security Compliance: Enforced security baseline requirements and mitigated vulnerabilities, reducing risk exposure by 40%.
- Collaboration Tools: Designed and managed SharePoint Sites and Microsoft Teams, streamlining communication and collaboration for 200+ users.
System Administrator I/II
Hixardt Technologies | March 2021 – August 2022
- IT Environment Oversight: Managed IT environments for 15+ small/mid-sized businesses, tailoring solutions to meet diverse client needs.
- Virtualization: Administered VMware ESXi infrastructure and optimized VDIs, improving virtual desktop performance by 30%.
- Client Migration: Led migration of 50+ clients from on-prem Active Directory to Microsoft 365, enhancing user management and access control.
- Infrastructure Setup: Configured firewalls, network connectivity, and wireless access points for 10+ new office locations.
- Technical Support: Provided technical support and deployed over 100 workstations, resolving issues, and ensuring operational continuity.
Data Center Technician
Ultra Packet | May 2020 – March 2021
- Network Configuration: Installed and configured Cisco switches/routers and Dell PowerEdge/SuperMicro servers for a high-speed 10G/25G Fiber optic LAN network.
- Infrastructure Setup: Set up and managed WAN/LAN networking for data center spaces, supporting remote user access and reducing setup time by 40%.
- Hardware Maintenance: Troubleshot and repaired server hardware and networking equipment, minimizing downtime and ensuring reliable operations.
Client Support Specialist Intern
Perkins Eastman | January 2020 - April 2020
- Server Management: Installed and maintained Dell PowerEdge servers and managed physical/virtual server environments.
- Technical Support: Provided IT support for 150+ users, resolving issues promptly and enhancing user satisfaction.
- Workstation Setup: Configured workstations and updated wireless headset software, supporting a smooth transition to hybrid work during COVID.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology - Network and Systems Administration
Bowie State University
Skills
- Windows Server Management: Expert in administration, configuration, and optimization of Windows Server environments.
- Cloud Services (AWS/Azure): Proficient in managing cloud infrastructure, services, and deployment strategies.
- Network Security: Skilled in implementing security protocols, managing firewalls, and conducting vulnerability assessments.
- Disaster Recovery: Experienced in planning and executing backup and recovery strategies to ensure business continuity.
- Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): Expertise in managing and optimizing VDIs using VMware Horizon and related technologies.
- PowerShell Scripting: Advanced skills in automating administrative tasks and system management with PowerShell.
- VMware ESXi & vCenter: Proficient in virtualization platforms, including administration and performance tuning.
- Microsoft 365 & SharePoint: Adept at using cloud-based collaboration tools and managing data migration to SharePoint.
- Cisco Networking: Experienced in configuring and managing Cisco switches/routers and troubleshooting network issues.
- Data Backup Solutions: Skilled in using Veeam and other backup tools for data protection and recovery.
- Storage Solutions: Knowledgeable in SAN storage systems and LUN management.
- Firewall Configuration: Proficient in setting up and managing firewalls and network security appliances.
- Networking: Competent in IPv4 networking, LAN/WAN configuration, and conducting network tests.
- Hardware Troubleshooting: Expertise in diagnosing and repairing server and networking hardware issues.
- Endpoint Management: Experienced in deploying and supporting workstations, laptops, and peripheral devices.
- IT Support: Capable of providing comprehensive technical support and resolving user issues efficiently.
- Project Management: Skilled in coordinating IT projects, including migrations and infrastructure upgrades.
- Collaboration Tools: Proficient in managing collaboration platforms like Microsoft Teams to enhance team productivity.