77 Cameron St., unit 205

Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

E1C0C4

Home: 506-855-4188

Fax:    506-388-6241

Email: agcharl@rogers.com

Website: http://agc-pc.tripod.com

Andre Charlebois

Objective

Information Technology Support Position – network administration

Profile

 

Experience

A network administrator with excellent problem solving, analytical and writing skills.  Extensive knowledge of various software applications and network design and implementation.  Excellent training and tutorial skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Oct. 2004 – Present       East Coast Claims Services

Technical Support

·         Set up \ upgraded peer-peer network to XP pro with SP2

·         Upgraded legacy router to XP-compatible router

·         Partitioned PC’s for fault tolerance

·         Set up tape drive, and backup strategy

·         Instructed staff on ergonomics, security (passwords), MSN Messenger for office collaboration.

Sept. 2004 – Present     IBM

Migration project

·         Converted Bank of Nova Scotia PC’s from token ring to Ethernet.

·         Reconditioning of PC’s (asset tracking, partitioning, reformatting, bios updates, testing, etc.)

 

Mar. 2004 – Present       Atl. Prov. Chmbrs of Commerce Moncton, NB

Network Architect

·         Staged new desktop \ file server.

·         Set up 3 node peer-to-peer

·         Migrated user config data (contacts, calendar, etc.) to new machine, using crossover cable.

·         Partitioned new PC to allow for efficient data sharing \ backup.

·         Set up legacy network printer.

·         Advised on calendar \ contact sharing without Exchange server (third party solutions).

·         Installed firewall for new PC, trusting only other 2 nodes.

·         Staged Winfax on new PC.

·         Tutored staff on disaster recovery \ composed documentation.

·         Provided ergonomics consultation for staff.

Nov. 2003 – Dec.2003    ACOA                                                       Moncton, NB

Desktop Support

  • Troubleshooting user desktops (w2kpro), registry editing, RIS workstation installations, print config.
  • Design of XP rollout preventative maintenance utilities to run automatically on a schedule (defrag, sfc, cleanmgr, etc.)
  • Extensive support of Word (OLE excel chart editing, formatting)
  • Provided training for users on challenging Word problems.
  • SMS remote control to assist users
  • Windows 2003 server admin (AD, etc.)
  • Blackberry 3.6 PDA configuration,  Enterprise Server ID admin

Aug. 2000 – Oct. 2003   Imperial Oil Ltd.                              Moncton, NB

ExxonMobil Security Agent

§     Provided security access to ExxonMobil computer resources (LAN, mainframe, email, etc.) maintaining service level objective of 90% completion of requests within 1 day.

§     Provided in-depth Windows NT troubleshooting and security consultation (team specialist, DFS translation, documentation, SAN design).

§     Contributed to email platform migration from Exchange \ mainframe email  to Lotus Notes for ExxonMobil.

§     Assigned to special team for planned migration to Windows 2000 (from 1000 domain model to single tree model worldwide, using Aelita). Use of command line utilities to effect mass changes \ dumps.  Trained 60 support staff.

§     Trained and continually coached new staff.  Includes colleague desktop optimization and configuration to ensure efficiency and productivity.

§     Developed batch files for use in mass changes (command line utilities to avoid overhead of GUI tools). 

§     Familiarity with large number of platforms demanding multi-vendor interoperability

§     Advised on optimal use and positioning of NT terminal servers to avoid WAN leased line bottlenecks. (i.e. communications between Moncton and Houston).

§     Advised on migration to standard worldwide NT workstation desktop project.  Assisted users in expediting migration through key configuration file backups (to avoid rebuilding their preferences following migration). 

§     Advised on Remedy work-order software configuration and optimization.

§     Assigned to multiple special projects for key clients involving NT permissions overhaul. 

§     Automation of tasks using KiXtart, and VB scripting

 

Mar. – Apr. 2000            Canadian Armed Forces                 Moncton, NB

On-the-job Training, Contract

§     Worked under network administrator for CFB Moncton.

§     Advised on login scripts, desktop troubleshooting, and migration from Banyan Vines to Exchange.

§     Assisted in mainframe WAN printer configuration (legacy hardware) through terminal emulation.

May – Aug. 1997        Canadian Mental Health Organization Moncton, NB

Technical Support, Summer job

§     Computer technical support for office staff.

§     Installations of Windows (95 and 3.1), printer drivers.

June – Aug.1995                   Anderson MacWilliam Law       Moncton, NB

Technical Support

Computer technical support for office staff.

Education

1999-2000                     CompuCollege School of Business  Moncton, NB

§     Information Systems Specialist diploma, Graduated in top 1% of class.

1994- 1998                    University of New Brunswick        Fredericton, NB

§     Bachelor of Physical Education in Sport Science,

§     Graduated 1st in class.

§     Provided tutorial leadership for Exercise Physiology class.

1991- 1993                    Royal Military College                    Kingston, ON

§     Electrical Engineering (completed 2 years)

1991                             Moncton High School                     Moncton, NB

§     College preparatory stream (diploma)

Awards and Scholarships
(University of New Brunswick)

 


Certifications and Activities

 

1995,  Joy Wells Kidd Memorial Bursary

1996,  Scoudouc River University Award; Fannie Chandler Bell Scholarship

1997, Anne Murray Award

1997,  Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Award

1997,  Lieutenant Governor’s Silver Medal for highest GPA over 4 years

1994 – 1998,  Dean’s List for years 1 – 4 in Sport Science

 


2004 Currently studying for CCNA
1999 Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE 4.0 with IIS, TCP/IP electives, upgrading to Win2000

1999 Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet

1999 CompTIA Certified A+ Technician; Novell; former webmaster www.trinb.com