BRADLEY ROTH

14736 V PLAZA
OMAHA, NE 68137
br572404@westpost.net
402-216-8463
S U M M A R Y
Mr. Roth has worked in the Information Technology Industry for over five years w
ith an emphasis in network administration. Brad has solid experience installing
and maintaining network servers, firewalls, and back-ups, and has worked extensi
vely with Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange. Additionally, he has designed
, built, tested, and administered UNIX/Linux Systems. Brad is dedicated to ensur
ing that all networks and applications run smoothly, and is open to any new chal
lenges that he encounters. He has been commended for his willingness to dig into
any issues, and has been identified as a true team player. With over six years
of previous experience in the Nursing field, Brad has developed excellent verbal
and interpersonal communication skills, which will allow him to make an immedia
te impact to any project or team.
SOFTWARE/LANGUAGES
VB.NET
ACTIVE DIRECTORY
MS EXCHANGE
IIS
MYSQL
PHP / HTML / CSS
SQL
MS DOS
LAMP
VMWARE
SYMANTEC / VERITAS BACKUP EXEC
HARDWARE/OPERATING SYSTEMS
IBM & PC COMPATIBLES
WINDOWS NT / 2000 / XP / VISTA / 7
MS EXCHANGE SERVER
LINUX / UNIX
MACINTOSH
SQL SERVER
WAN / LAN
MS SERVER 2000 / 2003 / 2008
PBX
SAN
NAS
HARDWARE FIREWALLS
E X P E R I E N C E
(09/06 - 06/10) Sr. Network Consultant - Roth Networking & Associates, Omaha, NE
* Provide Help Desk services and troubleshooting anomalies, errors, and problems
related to all network, computer, phone, printer, and fax machines.
* Corrected faulty network topologies, for maximum performance and through put.
* Worked extensively with Symantec/Veritas backup solutions.
* Setup and maintained multibile Linux server solutions, from simple NAS, FTP se
rvers up to Mandriva/Fedora DS, DNS and DHCP Windows replacement boxes.
* Setup Linux clustering servers for network that needed minimal downtime and op
timal performance.
* Converted networks into virtual server farms using VMware, condensing the need
for so many physical servers.
* Automated daily tasks with scripts, from basic shell, bash and batch scripts t
o more advanced VB and Perl depending on the needs of the clients.
* Maintained client business contracts.* Setup and maintained multiple Network A
ttached Storage devises along with some Storage Area Networks solutions as well.
* Managed records and bookkeeping along with all monthly billings.
(03/08 - 02/09) Sr. Network Administrator - Universal Specialty Products, Omaha,
NE
* Primary contact manager for equipment and service vendors related to phone, In
ternet, equipment, alarm systems, shipping, product ordering, returns, service c
ontracts, contractor work and printing services.
* Provide Help Desk services and troubleshooting anomalies, errors, and problems
related to all network, computer, phone, printer, and fax machines.
* Create user files and access for file storage, backup, and transfer access.
* Set up static and dynamic IP addresses for network resources to allow mobile a
ccess to network resources.
* Regulate the spam filter, email account setup, and access.
* Maintain up time on the Application Server, as well as the Back-Up server.
* Set up Peachtree user accounts, database updates, and training.
* Installed Exchange Server.
* Converted from iMail to MS Exchange.
* Migrated all email accounts.
* Create new email accounts, maintain mailbox sizes, and monitor security and em
ail settings.
* Maintain settings in Active Directory, which controls all network connections,
including all computers, servers, printers, switches, and access points.
* Set up and maintain group policies which control user access to network resour
ces on a per department/user/management basis.
* Updated all servers from Windows 2000 to 2003.
* Analyzed existing servers and reduced number needed from 11 to 3.
* Corrected faulty server setup and network topology.
* Implemented and maintained new order entry software.
* Administered secure remote access - VPNs and RDP.
* Set-up and maintain new ClearOS Linux firewall.
* Perform random sweeps with a network intrusion utility to help maintain system
security.
* Maintained 25 days worth of backups utilizing VERITAS.
* Removed existing cables and updated to GB throughput.
* Updated throughput speeds for Internet by adjusting QOS levels.
* Website design, maintenance, and web-server monitoring.
* Control of the phone switch, which includes how calls are routed, incoming pho
ne numbers, outgoing lines, fax lines, phone extensions, cable runs
throughout the building, phone button programming, voice mail control, and runni
ng cable/ wall outlets as needed.
* Maintain printers and faxes.
* Video camera control, on-line access, POE switch and camera recording server.
* Repair equipment or replacing as necessary to maintain uptime of the network a
nd resources.
* Created web based time clock to manage time in / out / overtime / reports and
an e-commerce website utilizing Apache, MYSQL and PHP as programming
languages and database backing.
(10/07 - 02/08) Network Administrator - Infinet Solutions, Omaha, NE
* Fielded call and emails from clients.
* Troubleshot client servers and desktop PCs.
* Implemented new software on servers or desktop PCs.
* Remote managed several out of state accounts.* Installed new servers.
* Maintained Active Directory.
(09/05 - 09/06) Network Administrator - Email Solutions Inc., Omaha, NE
* Fielded all inbound calls about product problems.
* Answered incoming email concerns.
* Key part of implementing company changes.
* Team player with all co-workers.
E D U C A T I O N
* Bellevue University - Omaha, NE
o Currently Working on Masters of Computer Networking Systems
* ITT Technical Institute - Omaha, NE
o Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Networking Systems
* Omaha Metro Community College
o Courses Completed
* Southeast Community College
o Courses Completed
Rev - 05/10/2010