Paul Sabin Resume

Paul Sabin, MCSA 2322 Loving Ave Dallas, TX 75214 (214)327-7461

GENERAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Dependable and consistent. Rise to positions of responsibility. Not likely to shirk the doing of duty, even when it requires considerable sacrifice. Able to sit down with a manual, white paper, or RFC and work out solutions with little to no assistance required. PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE Seeking an opportunity to utilize skills, abilities, and experiences with front-end and back-end technologies to perform complete systems engineering and maintenance. QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY • Apply innovative solutions to complex issues and problems by identifying root cause of difficulties. Divergent thinker; strong brainstorming skills. • Administer customer relations functions; respond to questions, problems and complaints promptly and efficiently. • Identify and mitigate concerns associated with revisions in operations and program management. Utilize logical and methodical approaches in troubleshooting. • Resolve questions and problems. Refine accounting, inventory control and other operations programs. Streamline internal controls. Install security measures. Oversee production standards and deadlines for the installation and maintenance of major projects. • Learn quickly and easily adapt to new and changing situations. Listen well and able to consult and coordinate with others. • Self-motivated achiever/professional with an established reputation for reliability, hard work, commitment, teamwork, accuracy, and effectiveness in high-stress, fast-paced, detail-oriented law environments. COMPUTER SKILLS • Desktop Operating Systems (expert in all) ◦ DOS ◦ OS/2

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◦ Windows ◦ Linux Server Operating Systems (expert in all) ◦ Windows NT Server 3.x & 4.x (with Terminal Services) ◦ Windows 2000/2003 Standard / Enterprise ◦ SCO UNIX ◦ Linux (numerous distributions) ◦ VMWare ESX 3.x Network Protocols ◦ TCP/IP (LAN/WAN) ◦ PPTP/IPSEC/SSL (VPN) ◦ IP/SPX ◦ QOS ◦ 802.1x authentication (wired and wireless) Software ◦ Server software: Microsoft Exchange, SQL, Doubletake, Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM), VMWare ESX, Blackberry Server, Symantec Enterprise Vault for Microsoft Exchange, Symantec Backup Exec, RightFax, Symantec AntiVirus, Websense Web Filtering and Client Policy Manager ◦ Law firm software: iManage, Carpe Diem, Kwiktag, Elite, Paperless Performa, ◦ Expert with virtually all Microsoft Products, including Exchange Server, SQL Server, Fax Server, Proxy Server, IIS, Office all versions, Access, and FrontPage all versions. ◦ Accounting Software including: QuickBooks v5 and up, Quicken, CSI, CCH, ProSystem FX, and others. ◦ Various Linux applications Storage Area Network (SAN) ◦ NetApp Filers ◦ EMC Clarion Series Specialty Devices: ◦ Riverbed Steelhead ◦ ISS Proventia ◦ Cisco routers / switches: 1700/1800/2900/3600/4500/6500 series ◦ Cisco ASA 5500 / PIX 525 ◦ Cisco WLC 2006 Web Programming ◦ Intermediate with following web technologies: HTML, ASP, PHP, .NET, CGI, VBScript, JavaScript, ADO/ODBC, and SSL. Programming Languages ◦ Familiar with Visual Basic, AutoIt

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS November 2006 - Present Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, PC, Dallas, TX

Systems Adminsitrator • Redesigned Exchange Server implementation eliminating performance issues, achieved 99.999% uptime • Implemented VMWare ESX to consolodate 20+ servers onto two boxes • Implemented NetApp SAN to utilize high availabilty, dynamic resource scheduling, and vmotion for our ESX environment. Additionally, reduced storage requirements by half using NetApp's deduplication, cloning, and thin-provisioning technologies. • Redesigned disaster recovery plan to ensure receoverability of critical firm functions • Implemented Cisco WebVPN allowing VPN connectivity virtually anywhere. • Implemented 802.1x on wired ports in conference rooms to automatically place guests in secure, contained VLAN. • Redesigned WAN topology eliminating existing bottlenecks and removing the need for WAN accelerators. • Redesigned QOS setup to allow for video conferences over existing WAN connections, instead of high-cost ISDN lines. • Redesigned method for attorneys to receive conflict checks reducing the amount of emails attorneys received daily and increasing conflicts readability. January 2005 – November 2006 Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, PC, Dallas, TX Network Technician • Implement private and guest wireless utilizing 802.1x and webauth methods using Cisco Wireless LAN Controller. • Implement SAN in Dallas and Austin offices using Dell / EMC’s AX100I iSCSI device. • Installed Microsoft Operations Manager to monitor and report on system issues on servers to provide proactive support. • Plan and deploy new backup strategies to back up more data in less time. Impalement Continuous Protection Service to provide virtually immediate document protection of the documents within the document management system. • Assist with Doubletake failover setup and testing. • Assist with MS Exchange server upgrade. • Maintain Active Directory health and updates, hire-terms, etc. • Monitor server event logs, report and proactively fix problems as they arise. • Work with outside vendors on projects, report status and updates to management. • Support IPSEC VPN using technology provided by Cisco Systems. • Suuport WAN communication between remote offices in Austin and Houston. July 2000 – January 2005 Internet and Information Solutions, Dallas, TX President • Supply complete, external IT services for clients • Implement SSL VPN’s using technology provided by Neoteris and Permeo • Upgrade Microsoft Exchange Servers from 5.x to 2000/2003 June 1998 - July 2000

Assurance Technology, LLP, Mobile, AL IT Consultant • Computer Consulting • Technology Support • Business/Technology Liaison • Information System Design, Implementation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting • Local and Wide-area Network Design, Implementation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting • Server (NT, Novell, Unix, Linux) Installation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Security • Secure Remote Access to Information Systems (Virtual Private Networking) • Internet Strategy Consulting • Email and Data Communications Consulting • Website Design- Graphic, Interactive, and Data-enabled. • Website E-Commerce Design January 1998 - June 1998 Kaiser Realty, Gulf Shores, AL IT Manager • Internal LAN support • External LAN support (T1 connecting remote office to main) • Internal software support • Design and implement complete secure web interface for online hotel/condo reservations. SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/CERTIFICATIONS • • • • •

Cisco Wireless Microsoft MCSA 2000 Certified Microsoft MCP 2000 Certified Horizon - FrontPage 97 Certified Horizon - FrontPage E-Commerce Certified

REFERENCES Leroy Clark, President Assurance Technology, LLP 316 Bel Air Blvd Mobile, AL, 36567 (334) 479-7799 [email protected]

Paul Sabin [email protected]