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Kenneth Shinn's Resume

Linkedin Profile: Kenneth Shinn
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A VMware Certified Professional currently working toward my VCAP-DCD. I have 10+ years of customer service experience and experience in the IT field working in various roles and with different technologies with some being: Virtualization Implementation using VMWare vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V, Server / Network Management, Implementation and Management of Messaging and Collaboration tools such as SharePoint 2007/2010/2013Server, Exchange 2007 / 2010/2013, and Office Communication Server 2007 / Lync Server 2010/2013,and Desktop Architecture /Infrastructure Management on Windows Based Platforms.

Experience

January 2017 – Present

Senior Systems Engineer, PCN INC.

Maintain IT Production and Lab Systems including (VMware Virtual environment, Unitrends Backup Environment, NetApp SAN, Shoretel Phone System, Journyx Timesheet, Quickbooks, BMC Servicedesk Express Ticketing System, Microsoft Exchange 2016, SharePoint 2010, Lync 2013).
Mentor junior members of the team with career development and advanced troubleshooting.
Designed and Implemented Company deployment of AirWatch MDM Solution.
Designed and Implemented the migration from Exchange 2010 to 2016.
Plan, Design, and Implement Hyper-V Environment for hosting client business critical application.
Designed and Implemented a DR solution using Microsoft Hyper-V and Azure Site Recovery.
Plan, Design, and Implemented the Migration of client email system from Exchange 2003, Novell Groupwise, and Exchange 2010 to Office 365 (Exchange Online).

April 2011 – January 2017

Systems Engineer, PCN INC.

Maintain IT Production and Lab Systems including (VMware Virtual environment, Unitrends Backup Environment, NetApp SAN, Shoretel Phone System, Journyx Timesheet, Quickbooks, BMC Servicedesk Express Ticketing System, Microsoft Exchange 2016, SharePoint 2010, Lync 2013)
Plan, Design, and Implement all special projects as assigned by Business Management.
Manage and guide junior members of the team with advanced troubleshooting.
Designed and Implemented the migration from Exchange 2010 to 2016
Designed and Implemented VMware vSphere 6.5 for lab and production network
Designed and implement workstation backup solution, in order to prevent the loss of data from a hardware malfunction.
Designed and implemented Microsoft Windows Deployment Services Server with a LTI Image
Provide Level 2/3 Workstation support for all internal clients
Plan, Design, and Implement Hyper-V Implementation for hosting client business critical application.
Preform Remote Monitoring and management client infrastructure for companies and government agencies across Tri-State Area.
Works with Onsite Customer contact to resolve any issues they may have from our offices using Kaseya Management Platform.
Delivers onsite support for SMB Clients and takes part in special projects being managed by PCN.

April 2008 – April 2011

Jr. Systems Engineer, PCN Inc.

Maintain IT Production and Lab Systems including (VMware Virtualenvironment, NetApp SAN, 3Com Phone System, Journyx Timesheet,Quickbooks, Best Practical RT Ticketing System, Microsoft Exchange 2007,SharePoint 2007, Office Communication Server 2007)
Implement projects as assigned by IT Management.
Manage and Maintain Exchange Server 2007 implementation for both internaland managed clients.
Designed and Implemented VMware vCenter 4.1 to 5.0 for lab and production network
Designed and implement workstation backup solution, in order to prevent the loss of data from a hardware malfunction.
Designed and implemented Microsoft Windows Deployment Services Server with a LTI Image
Mange Company updates using Microsoft WSUS and vCenter UpdateManager.
Provide Level 2/3 Workstation support for all internal clients
Preform Remote Monitoring and management client infrastructure for companies and government agencies across South Jersey.
Works with Onsite Customer contact to resolve any issues they may have from our offices using Kaseya Management Platform.
Delivers onsite support for SMB Clients and takes part in special projects being managed by PCN.

Education

September 2005

Associates Degree in Computer Networking Systems, ITT Technical Institute
June 2003

Diploma, Bensalem High school

Skills

·       Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)
·       Microsoft Exchange
·       Microsoft Windows Server
·       Microsoft Azure

Certifications

VMWare Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (5 – 6.5)
ITIL Foundation Certified (v2 and v3)
Riverbed Certified Solutions Associate – SD
Riverbed Certified Solutions Associate – WAN Optimization

Volunteer Work


VMUG Leader
Philadelphia VMware User Group
2018 - Present
TBD


Advisory Board Secretary / Adult Leader
Philadelphia Assembly No. 47, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls
2016 – Present
Act in advisory role and assist in the operation of local assembly, Help setup for events, Assist in the planning of youth appropriate events for members, provide transportation as needed, and other duties as assigned.

Region 1 IT Specialist
Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
2018 - Present
Provide Guidance and IT Escalation Support for 9 Districts in Region 1 (Southeast Region of Pennsylvania).

District D IT Specialist
Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
April 2014 - Present
Provide End User Support during CRM migration
Conducted training on new system for Lodge Officers
Provide IT Support for Temple Associations, Lodges, and Officers

Honors-Awards

PCN Bridge Award
PCN EAG AWARD
PCN Bridge Award Q3 2017

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