Email: dkaplan2005@gmail.com
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david.kaplan@nasa.gov
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David A. Kaplan MCSE, MCSA, MCP Messaging Specialist
Objective
To obtain a challenging position in Computer Network
Engineering and Administration, utilizing my knowledge and experiences while
remaining involved in the state of the art.
Qualifications
Sr. Systems Architect/Engineer/Administrator Arcata
Associates at NASA DFRC responsible for all NASA Dryden Flight Research Center
Systems (Servers) including Active Directory (Domain Controllers), File and
Print Servers, Exchange 2003 Enterprise Servers, (including architecture,
design, stand-up, migration from POP3, Lotus Notes & Domino),
Blackberry Enterprise Server (Design, Stand-Up & Migration). Other
application Servers including NAV, Retrospect, Veritas: Net Backup, DLO, BackupExec, Disaster Recovery (Including VMWare), HP,
EMC Apple X-Raid SAN(s), SMS & Patchlink patch deployment, Network Health
Monitoring, Environmental Monitoring, etc. and on-call for same.
Responsible for
large
Achievements
Responsible for
the architecture, design, build, and implementation of NASA Dryden Flight
Research Center Exchange System and AD. Migration of heterogeneous mail systems
into integrated homogeneous Exchange System, including Blackberry. Active
Directory,
Member of the
migration team from Windows NT and Novell to Windows 2000 multi-Domain
Developed and
implemented Advanced Recovery Plans and Practices for Classified Data
Incidents. Developed and deployed Login and other specific scripts for
the
Developed
HTML/Java Script Based Network Administrators Manual for base wide
administration leading to quick response for all Administrator tasks including
Disaster Recovery, Best Practices for Backup, Large Scale Data Base for Lessons
Learned etc
Work History
Began career
using IMSI Mini and CPM Microcomputers through current PC's and network
technologies including most hardware, software, operating systems and
environments. Experienced
Experience
2004-Present
Arcata Associates
Sr. Systems Design
Engineer/Administrator
NASA
DFRC on Edwards AFB, CA
Sr Systems
Engineer and Administrator - Server Development and Operations. Exchange and AD
Architect. Engineer/ Administrator E.A.of Windows 2003
B.E.S.
(Blackberry Enterprise) Responsible for design, implementation, migration of
Blackberry Servers.
EMC, HP, Apple
X-Raid SAN. Administrator for Exchange and File and Print, and Application
Servers.
Enterprise Backup
Administrator- responsible for Enterprise robotic backup solutions utilizing
Compaq (HP) and Dell robotic systems with BackupExec and Netbackup software; as
well as Retrospect and Symantec NetBackup DLO for desktops.
Design,
Implementation of Disaster Recovery System for Entire AD, File and Print, and
Exchange Systems
Design,
Administration of Microsoft 2003 Networks, VBS, WSH, Kixtart
scripting.
Responsible for
maintaining availability for 99.99% uptime.
2004
Aera Energy LLC
Contract Windows
Administrator for AeraEnergy LLC via TEK Systems. Enterprise-wide
Scripting Packaging & Deployment via Active Directory, utilizing Wise
Package Studio & Microsoft Visual Source Save. Package and deploy
applications for installation in a locked own desktop environment. Document
procedures and instructions. Provide technical support for a Windows 2000 based
network. Evaluate new patches and best way to deploy. Analyze, design and
deploy upgrades to existing applications and technology. Create MSI packages
using Wise professional software. Build new Windows servers for a variety of
purposes
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2000-2004
CSC/ JT3 /Unisys
USAF Edwards AFB, CA Network Design Engineer–
"Core Services" Enterprise
Level Network Engineer/ Administrator of Windows 2K, NT Domains/Forest with
over 1000 Servers & 9000 users locally. Exchange
Administrator – responsible for Design and Implementation and
Administration. Enterprise
Backup Administrator- responsible for robotic systems
with BackupExec and Netbackup software. Design,
Administration of Novell and Microsoft NT & 2000 Networks, VBS, WSH,
Kixtart scripting. Member of
"Core Services" responsible for migration WinNT to Win2000 Active Directory.
DNS Design and
Administration. RAS Server Design and Administration. |
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1996–2000
PDK Computer Resource
Consultant Network Design Engineering Consultant in
all of the above disciplines. Remote and on-site support for established
customer base. Design,
Administration of Novell and Microsoft NT Networks Design,
Engineering and Administration Enterprise robotic backup solutions 1989–1996
Compu~LinK Computing
Southern
and Mid, CA Owner/Partner Responsible for
day-to-day operation of four offices including network engineering, sales,
design, installation and service. Develop and
implement mission critical applications for military and private industry
nationwide. |
Education
MCSE,
MCSA, MCP Windows 2003 Messaging Specialist
Bachelor of
Science - Computer Science Edison Technical Institute
Certificate of
Achievement- NetIQ – App Mgr, DRA, ExA, Security Mgr
Certificate of
Achievement Implementing and Managing MS Exchange 2003
Certificate of
Achievement- Designing a Microsoft Exchange 2003 Organization
Certificate of
Achievement- Implementing and Managing MS Exchange 2000
Certificate of
Achievement- Designing a Secure Microsoft Windows
2000 Network
Certificate of
Achievement-Computer Security Institute - Intrusion Techniques and
Countermeasures
Basic and
Advanced DNS Design and Administration – Acme Byte and Wire.
Certified Novell
Professional Developer
Certificate of
Achievement-Microsoft Windows 2000 Network & Operating System Essentials
Certificate of
Achievement-Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server
Certificate of
Achievement-Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure
Certificate of
Achievement-Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services
Infrastructure
Certificate of
Achievement-Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Migration Strategy
Programming in
Basic and Pascal - Edison Technical Institute
Computer Network
Design and Implementation – American Technical Institute
Skills
Responsible for over One Hundred Severs and over nine thousand users.
Design and Administration of Novell, Microsoft 2003 Servers as well as
all Exchange 2003 Servers.
Responsible for migration design and implementation from POP3 &
Lotus to Exchange 2003.
Programming in DB2, Foxpro, Clipper, VB, C, Pascal, SQL, etc.
Thorough
knowledge of Active Directory, LDAP, WSH, ADSI etc
Programming Novell, VBS, WSH
server scripting.
Scripting for enterprise wide
user control, drive mapping, anti-virus control,
OU
changes etc., push software and capture user data via scripting, GPO, SMS,
Tivoli etc.
Design and Administration of Microsoft Exchange
Site .
Design and Administration of Antiviral Servers.
Design and administration of DNS.
Design and administration of RAS Servers
Administration of ATM Clients etc.
On Call for entire enterprise network
Use of most existing "main Stream" programs etc.
Exchange Administrator
Wise Package Studio
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Front Page
Microsoft Visual Basic
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Visual InterDev
Microsoft Visio
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Acrobat
Kane Security Monitor
Sybari Antigen for Exchange
Novell NW Admin
Novell NDS Admin
And many more
Interests
Photography,
flying, carpentry, astronomy, computers
Personal
Telephone:
661.823.9822 H 661-972-1597 P Cell 661-816-9942 W Cell
Address:
Current
Able to Commute.
References
Available on request