Pasquale Pescatore

Experience

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  The North West Company

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2012

  Senior Systems Administrator/Analyst

  Responsible for Implementing and supporting new and existing Windows-based systems in an Active Directory Domain throughout a LAN/WAN environment comprising 500+ servers Internationally.Supported and managed Server Technologies environment including analysis, development of requirements, technology recommendations from concept to implementation of server infrastructure including hardware and software, as well maintained the integrity of these systems. Reviewed existing technology and processes and recommended changes as required or requested by clients.Researched and investigated alternative solutions for improvements to technology and affected processes.Installed, configured, maintained and troubleshot problems with mission critical server infrastructure including servers, storage, enterprise backup, and storage area networks (SAN).Performed infrastructure testing, verified test results and assisted in client acceptance testing.Followed ITIL best practices for change management, problem management and incident management.Setup Physical and Virtual Servers with Windows 2003, 2008/2008 R2 and 2012 servers and implement into production. Served as Lead on all Windows platforms for Security in our Windows 2000/2003/2008/2012 Server Infrastructure in our Active Directory Domain.Served as Lead for Virus protection, Spam Control and Patch Management.Served as Lead for Corporate Messaging which is running on Microsoft Exchange 2003/2007 Enterprise Edition. Secondary Lead on Enterprise Backup Infrastructure which is running on Symantec Netbackup 6.5.x.Provided rotating 24x7 on-call support of mission critical UNIX and Windows server based infrastructure and assist in the identification and resolution of any problems or maintenance related issues. Show less

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  CanadaDrugs.com (Canada Drugs)

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

  Senior Systems and Network Administrator
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  City of Winnipeg

  Jul 2012 - now

  Senior Systems Administrator

  Implement and support new and existing Windows/Linux based systems in an Active Directory Domain throughout a LAN/WAN environment comprising of ~3000 servers.Support and manage Server Technologies environment including analysis, development of requirements, technology recommendations from concept to implementation of server infrastructure including hardware and software, as well maintained integrity of systems. Review existing technology and processes and provide recommended changes as required or requested by clients.Research and investigate alternative solutions for improvements to technology and affected processes and provide recommended solutions.Install, configure, maintain and troubleshot problems with mission critical server infrastructure including servers, storage, enterprise backup, and storage area networks (SAN).Follow ITIL best practices for change management, problem management and incident management.Document the technical and operational environment.Directs junior staff as assigned.Provide rotating 24x7 on-call support of mission critical UNIX and Windows server based infrastructure and assist in the identification and resolution of any problems or maintenance related issues. Show less