Experience

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  Japs-olson company

  Mar 2000 - Oct 2001

  Network administrator

  •Performed Desktop, Server, and Network support and setup•Administed E-Mail Services, Firewall Technologies, Tape Backups•Administed AIX Unix Users and files•Configuration of routers and switches•Evaluated, recommending, and purchasing new equipment

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  Ucs networks, inc.

  May 2000 - Aug 2011

  Technology consultant

  Consulting of technology needs for small businessesPerforming Desktop, Server and Network support and setupConfiguring and installing new servers and workstationsAdministering E-Mail Services, Firewall Technologies, Tape BackupsAdministering Printing Devices, Services, User Files and Folders Administering and Implementation of Exchange Environments and UpgradesImplementation and Administration of Microsoft Active DirectoryInstalling Internet connectivity for small businessesSetup and Configuration of routers and switchesInstallation of network cabling Show less

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  Unitedhealth group

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Sr. server solutions engineer

  •Worked as a consultant for United Health Group•Performing Server support and setup•Performed vendor relations with Compaq, Dell and Microsoft•Designed a Storage Area Network using Xiotech equipment•Designed and Implemented Active Directory design for 20,000+ objects•Worked with HIPAA regulations on server and E-Mail•Administered E-Mail servers and users•Administered Active Directory users and computers•Evaluating, recommending, and purchasing new equipment•Designed the migration from Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2000 Show less

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  Target

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2003

  Systems recovery

  •Worked as a consultant for Target Corporation•Performing Server and Desktop support•Performing router configuration and maintenance•Documented procedures for installations and fixes•Worked on proprietary Target hardware at the stores•Performed switch configuration and maintenance•Solved complex network connectivity problems•Performing network printing troubleshooting

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  Wells fargo

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  Infrastructure engineer

  •Responsible for all SAN activity•Responsible for 360 Cisco fabric ports•Implemented a full Cisco SAN multi fabric environment•Researched and Implemented Cisco FCIP solution on metro optical link to D.R. site•Researching new SAN related solutions•Responsible for all VSANs•Responsible for all zoning changes•Responsible for 140+ SAN attached servers and 65+ TB of SAN Storage•Working closely with SAN related vendors•Implementing new SAN technologies•Configuration and Implementation of new servers•Supporting and Administrating Windows 2000 \ 2003 and Netware 6.0 \ 6.5 servers•Member of the Infrastructure Engineering & Support team•Supporting over 175 servers•Implemented APC Data Center Series UPS systems Show less

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  X-io technologies

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Tech support

  •Responsible for incoming calls from customers and Field Engineers•Responsible for escalations from Level 1 TAMs•Worked with evaluating Active Watch for Emprise 5000 and 7000•Troubleshooting and repairing Active Watch for Emprise 5000 and 7000•One of four Emprise Support Engineers to handle all incoming calls•Installed 5 Emprise 5000 units at Federated Insurance•Responsible as main Cisco switch support person at Xiotech•Testing new processes and firmware levels from a customer standpoint•Worked on the ISE Early Adopter programs as one of two support people•Worked as a Floating Field Engineer for a couple months in 2007•Backup to Field Engineers when called upon to act as such•Co-Responsible for the Customer Service lab environment•Worked with Level 3 on escalations from Level 2•Responsible for being a dedicated TAM for Federated Insurance account•Helped customers and co-workers with Cisco SAN switch issues•Tested configurations and new ideas to resolve customer issues•Implemented easier ways for TAMs to be able to access resources (Terminal Server)•Worked with vendor partners to help resolve customer issues Show less

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  Mendakota country club

  May 2010 - Aug 2011

  Chef / cook
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  Dinner with chef d

  Aug 2011 - now

  Chef / owner

  Specializing in dinner parties of 14 people or less. From appetizers to dessert, we can provide it all.

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  Veracity technologies

  Aug 2011 - Mar 2022

  Vcio

  Providing world-class technology support to businesses that are looking to take advantage of new opportunities. Our scale-able computer network services can help you realize greater success and achieve more, with improved efficiency and organization.Provide the computer tech support that can help you focus on your core businessProvide the computer support that can take the focus off of your technology, and put it back on your business. With computer network services tailored to meet the specific needs of your business, you can enjoy computer tech support that works for you – instead of the other way around.Peace of MindAccount ManagementManaged ServicesDisaster RecoveryManaged CTO/CIOLicense ManagementIT AuditingHardware and Software SalesVendor LiaisonProject ManagementMicrosoft Partner Show less

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  Metro sales inc.

  Mar 2022 - now

  Managed services sales evangelist