Derek Vine

Microsoft Server, VMware, Storage Area Network, Networking, Server Hardware, Data Centers

Job duties: Provide design recommendation for datacenter projects. Projects include Migration to Exchange 2010, upgrading to VMWARE ESX 4.1, Installing new SAN and LTO tape library. Job duties included setting up hardware (Servers, SAN’s, and Switches), installing software solutions (VMware, Windows, Exchange, BES, and Rightfax), and provide escalation support for all backend systems.

Worked closely with Account Executive to market, present, and install our product offerings to potential prospects and current customers. Utilized channel partners to design and sell Storage Area Networks (SAN) solutions for prospects. Specialized in SAN for highly available systems for local and remote Disaster Recovery (DR) Sites. VMware Sales Professional certified to design and propose VMware server consolidation configuration. Utilized Visio to create visual guide for prospects to understand proposed s

Managed a technical team both on site and leveraged global support. Responsible for assessment and recommendations to improves hospital’s infrastructure with innovative technologies. From server consolidation, network upgrade, wireless implementation, and a central storage area network. Provided monthly costs and service level agreements to Perot and client. Prepared task orders for new projects with total expense.

Lead for the hospitals server consolidation project with VMware. Familiar with EMC, Dell, and IBM SAN’s. Upgrades Windows 2000 to Windows 2003 Active Directory and Exchange 2000 Active Passive Cluster to Exchange 2003 Active Passive. Responsible for proper operations of a 175 node server and 1,200 node client infrastructure. Planned and managed implementation of network cables for datacenter cleanup and expansion. Provided input and recommendations to Chief Information Officer (CIO) when evaluating new pur

Vmware 5.x

Microsoft Server, DNS, WINS, TCP/IP, Exchange