Jared Littledike

Experience

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  U.S. Bank

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2004

  Network Administrator

  Supported banking workstations and server equipment in a 24/7/365 environment. Responsible for managing approximately 200+ workstations throughout the department, including hardware upgrades, software installation, anti-virus maintenance, and user management on the network.

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  ProNet Solutions

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2006

  Senior Network Administrator

  Early on in my career, I served as the consultant responsible for administrating and supporting infrastructure needs at ProNet. My primary goals were to ensure network infrastructure was effectively designed, implemented, and managed to deliver secure, reliable, and responsive solutions that enabled the company to deliver industry-leading solutions to its customers.Key Contributions:Server Support: Oversaw over 30 servers including SQL, Exchange, Citrix AD, Linux, Web, Surf Control, DR systems, Antivirus, Backups, File and Printing, Virtual Call Manager, and Application Databases. Show less

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  TrailersPlus, a Division of Interstate Group

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Senior Network Administrator

  While working for the nation’s largest trailer builder/supplier (operating in 25 states), I developed IT solutions to amplify efficiency, increase profits, and boost productivity within the corporation. Administration of our network infrastructure systems and design/implementation of virtualized server architecture all fell under my purview. Additionally, I oversaw maintenance of management tools, network documentation, and disaster recovery procedures.Key Contributions:• Citrix Integration: Created Citrix application environment (using Presentation Server 4.0) to provide access to critical business applications for employees across locations throughout U.S.• Transition to Virtual Server Solution: Spearheaded design and project RFP for switch from physical to virtual server environment using VMWare ESX with EMS SAN. Migrated all data services to managed Datacenter for high redundancy and availability.• Communications Improvement: Saved company thousands of dollars in monthly telephone expenditures by installing and supporting Cisco Call Manager 4.1, Unity 4.0, and Cisco VoIP IP phones. Show less

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  Carrington College

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  Windows Engineer

  As a Windows Engineer for this university system, I developed designs and enacted strategies which improved server infrastructure and end-user computing. I also led projects which delivered infrastructure services necessary for the deployment of enterprise applications across the organization. From the server management side, I corrected issues which arose with Windows servers and handled all maintenance (patching, OS upgrades), performed root cause analysis, and enacted change control processes for server and end-user computing.Key Contributions:• AD Design and Implementation: Bolstered student (end-user) experience by designing/deploying new Active Directory Domain for student environment that replicated over local DSL and cable internet lines using secure mess VPN solution (LogMeIn Hamachi). Solution resolved system administration issues in cost-effective manner.• Network Upgrade: Magnified data integrity and network control capabilities by creating Layer-3 Network solution which segregated critical business applications from student environments.• Windows Administration Streamlining: Increased system administration efficiency by standardizing system imaging for client OS installations on different computing environments using Microsoft WDS, WSUS, and Symantec Security Enterprise.• Virtual Server Consolidation: Saved operation costs enterprise-wide by designing, developing, testing, and deploying redundant and standardized server infrastructure (XenServer) for all 26 campus locations.Tech Competencies: Linux: CentOS | Computing Virtualization: Citrix XenServer | Active Directory (AD): NT; Azure AD/0365 | Windows Server: 2008, 2012 | Operating Systems: Windows 7 Enterprise | Group Policy: GPO | Microsoft Exchange/Office 365: 2013 | Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Lync | DNS Services: DNS Server/Open DNS | Scripting: VBscript; PowerShell; MS Dos/Bat | Hardware: HP Servers; NAS Storage; Dell Desktops | Server Monitoring/Management: SolarWinds; Nagios Show less

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  Adtalem Global Education

  Jan 2013 - now

  Senior IT Engineer / Windows System Engineer

  I have had the opportunity to work with Adtalem during a time of growth and transition at the organization. In overseeing the automation of key processes, management of server and application infrastructure, and development of technical solutions, I am able to ensure that business operations run smoothly. I am also a key player in working with leadership and other stakeholders to implement technologies which address the challenges and changes taking place enterprise-wide. Key Contributions:• AD Integrations: Streamlined management/support of server and application infrastructure and reduced operating costs by migrating 3 different companies’ systems (20 DHCP servers) to 1 centralized HA DHCP solution.• AWS Migrations: Enhanced infrastructure and end-user experience by managing migration of complete datacenter infrastructure (virtual/physical systems) plus 500+ Productions Systems, 80+ LB applications, 200+ Dev applications, and 100+QA systems to AWS.• DIAD PAW New Activate Directory Redesign: Partnered with Microsoft to design and implement new Secure AD solution for newly formed business unit. Replicated process for Adtalem’s enterprise system, achieving security-minded Active Directory solution. • Linux AD Authentication: Improved security and enabled centralized end-user access by building custom classes and attributes enabling Linux system authentication against Active Directory. Tech Competencies: Cloud Computing: SaaS; PaaS; IaaS; Amazon Web Services (AWS); VMware | Computing Virtualization: VSphere; Hyper-V; Citrix XenServer | Active Directory (AD): NT3.51, NT 4.0, 2008, 2012, 2016, Azure AD/0365 | Windows Servers | Operating Systems: Windows 7 Enterprise; Windows 10; Novell | Group Policy | Microsoft Exchange/Office 365: 2013; Exchange/0365 Online | DNS Services: DNS Server; Open DNS | Scripting: VBscript; PowerShell; MS Dos/Bat | Server Monitoring/Management | Data Analysis: Splunk | Microsoft Services: Microsoft IIS; PKI; Radius Show less