Joel Terante

Experience

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  Integrated Computer Systems, Inc.

  Sept 1995 - Apr 2001

  Network Engineer

  • Provided systems network support to our clients by setting up routers, switches and routing network cables to meet client requirements.• Assisted in deploying and setup of HP rack servers and configured into our client sites.• Deployment of Desktop computers to clients and provided orientation how to use computers to end user.

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  Innodata Inc.

  Jun 2001 - Dec 2003

  Jr. Systems Administrator (GT Infrastructure Systems Department)

  • Administered and maintained Innodata HP/Compaq servers and racks to attained 99.99% Zero downtime on F500 Windows clustered environment.• Assigned to Innodata India Facility for 5 months to re-structure the 10 Compaq HP servers in Windows clustered environment.• Created a user accessed details and permission on windows servers for production users on different projects.• Cascaded and delegated task to next systems administrator on duty before leaving the office.• Replaced immediately the faulty server and transferred resources to failover cluster server to avoid longer period of downtime. While isolating and troubleshooting the failed server. Show less

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  Kone Development Limited ( Super Value Stores ) www.svs.com.pg

  Dec 2003 - Jun 2009

  IT Manager

  • Successfully administered and managed Pronto ERP software for retail business of Kone Development Ltd. (SVSMART) and SVS Lae via SSL remote connection.• Developed specific script report of retail operations using the Point of sales, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable/Payable, Payroll and Inventory warehouse modules to meet the needed reports of SVS Accountant, Financial controller and store Managers. • Monitored the night sequence operations of Pronto servers, provide system reporting and database operation on daily basis and automatically send the report to the financial controller and concerned managers for checked and balance. • Monitored 5000+ sales transaction on daily operation and conduct database backup to restore on backup server for redundancy in case hardware failure occurred on main server, • Analyzed Hardware and Software to be implemented for the improvement of the company’s retail operations and service to customerss.• Maintained an IBM servers running Redhat Linux and Windows 2003 servers. Provide Technical support for LAN and PC hardware repair.• Worked with Pronto Consultants for specific module updates, bugs, and database fixed.• Modernized the whole operations from Offline to Online real time connections on All SVS Port Moresby shops and configured standalone redundancy in the remote location of shops.• Implemented wireless network from different locations and configure AP/Bridge network for multipoint locations. Utilized it for real-time inventory, retail and stocks allocations. Show less

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  Kenmore Limited. (http://m.pngworkforce.com/jobs/view-company/125/kenmore-group-of-companies)

  Jul 2009 - May 2015

  Computer Hardware and Network Manager

  • Provided Hardware and Network Planning for the company.• Setup and Installation of equipment for Kenmore subsidiaries companies to meet the IT&C infrastructure project upgrade. • Evaluates and reviewed hardware to purchase such as HP Blade systems and Cisco network switches and routers.• Interlink all different companies into 1 Metropolitan wide area network using Point to Point wireless devices (Cambium network formerly Motorola PTP).• Build new server room and Data centers for the storage of Kenmore HP Blades, DL360 G6/G7/G8 servers to secure the investment. • Replaced and upgraded old 400+ of Desktop PC to new Intel i7 processors running on Windows 7 professional OS for all division of Kenmore group of companies. • Upgrade network cabling from CAT5 to CAT6 to improved the bandwidths for VOIP implementation and to utilized fiber optic backbone.• Replace old servers and deploy new 16x HP Blade systems on C7000,C3000 Blade enclosure and 30x HP Proliant DL 360 G6,G7,G8 server models.• Configured servers for the Virtual environment requirements, Study and analyze memory and disk usage requirements for each physical server to comply with the virtual host requirements.• Use Servicedesk plus application for creating service requests, updating and completing task and monitoring the task of Hardware Technicians daily.• Monitored and Checked the performance of Kenmore HP servers and Blades using HP iLO management tools in daily operations. Show less

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  Douglas Lighting Controls

  Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

  Production Technician

  • Assembled and Wired low voltage relay Panels used for Stadium and Arena. Test panels after completion. • Burn-in relay panels and do quality checked for wiring standards.• Followed Schematic Diagrams and drawings for specific Panels for wiring and connections• Installation of Electronics components such as low voltage relays required base on the Schematic Diagrams.• Assigned to Programmed and configured Lighting Control components including relay drivers, occupancy and daylight sensors, as well as remote low voltage switches.• Build Lighting Panels for Sales demo unit. Show less

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  Vancouver Fire and Radius Security

  May 2016 - Jun 2020

  IT Deskside \ Junior Network Technician \ Systems Administrator

  • Managed Desktop, Laptop, Mobile phones, Printer Servers, Tablets for Vancouver Fire and Radius Security. • Managed and Administered Windows Servers and VMware Servers. • Upgraded Server hardware and Installed VMWARE and Host Virtual servers. • Creating Image Deployment PC using Veeam for Backup and Recovery.• Upgraded Server hardware and Installed VMWARE and host Virtual servers.• Managed and administered Exchange server and Office 365 and MDM VMware Workspace ONE• Managed Network Switches and Palo Alto routers, Setup and provide VPN access to end user for remote connection.• Provided day to day support for all internal staff and Field Technicians using remote assist to their device.• Managed and Monitored Central Station AlarmNet, AES, Surgard alarm systems devices and provide support to end users for Computer related problems and network communications.• Create Procedural Documentation’s and Diagrams of Vancouver Fire IT infrastructure for future references. Show less

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  WildBrain

  Dec 2020 - Jan 2022

  IT Technical Support
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  Digital Domain

  Jan 2022 - now

  Systems Technician