Jim Abshire is seeking a position that provides stability, benefits and opportunities for advancement. He has over 15 years of experience in server administration, network engineering, and IT support roles. His technical skills include experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange Server, Hyper-V, VMware, Cisco networking equipment, and Citrix.

1. JIM ABSHIRE
17231 Kiowa River Ln
Houston, TX 77095
Cell 281-638-7868
jimabshire@att.net
OBJECTIVE:
• To have the opportunity to demonstrate and apply my skills with a company that provides
stability, excellent benefits and the opportunity to climb the corporate ladder of success.
• To be part of a team that incorporates policies that will ensure the security and growth of
the company
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Server Administrator, NOV 8-4-2014
Job Duties
• Ensure the availability of client/server applications, configuring new
implementations, and developing processes and procedures for ongoing management
of the server environment.
• Participate in anticipating, mitigating, identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving
hardware and software problems on servers in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Coordinate with network engineering, business application, and database
administration functions to implement server systems that utilize industry best
practices to meet corporate goals and objectives.
• Administration of Microsoft Windows 2003/2008/2008R2 network operating systems
and services including Active Directory.
• System administrators will also often perform light programming (usually scripting,
which involves writing programs to automate tasks).
Sr. Network Engineer, CY-Fair Volunteer Fire Department 3-1-2013 – 8-4-2014
Responsibilities include:
• Administer and manage Microsoft Active Directory 2008 R2 accounts, permission, securities,
etc
• VMWare 5.0, Configure virtual switches, fiber channel SAN, VMotion, VSphere, LUNS, etc.
• Install and administer Microsoft Windows server 2012 Hyper-V servers
• Install and administer Microsoft Windows 2008 R2, 2012 Hyper-V clustering
• Install and configured Exchange 2013 including DAG for high availability, rules, permissions,
SMTP connectors and relays. Manage users and mail flow, Exchange Powershell scripts, etc.
• Removed Exchange 2010 from organization
• Cisco ASA 5510 firewall inbound and outbound rules, NAT and PAT assignments, Trend
Virus/SPAM module. Set inbound and outbound policies to control and restrict traffic
applicable to Corporate Policy.

2. • Fortinet 60D in HA for MCV, Fortinet 300C in HA with Dispatch 300C over trunked VLAN,
utilized multiple interfaces for segmenting packets, set policies to redirect default gateway for
dispatch emergency servers and VOIP system.
• Designed and implemented all NAT/PAT assignments for inbound/outbound Internet access.
• Created multiple IPSec VPN tunnels for remote connectivity.
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• Alcatel 6850 Layer 3, 4 switches, configure, VLAN, QOS including PBR, VLAN Bandwidth
Shaping, etc.
• Managed and implemented multiple IP subnets and routes static and DHCP scopes.
• Mitel VOIP
• EMC VNXe 3300 SAN, SAN replication, bonded Gig adapters on iSCSI for better throughput
and performance, create and mangage Storage Pools, etc.
• Implemented Enterprise Wireless solution using Aerohive AP 121 with multiple SSID and
cloud controller.
Network Engineer, Dinerstein Management, 10-22-03 to 2-22-13
Responsibilities include:
• Citrix MetaFrame XPa, Presentation Server 4.0a, Administrator, Exchange 2000/2003
Email Server Administrator, Active Directory 2000/2003, Veritas Backup, Radius,
IIS, Timberline, Create-A-Check, Wireless, Fax server, VNC, Net Meeting and Remote
Desktop
• Responsible for all aspects of IT Security
• Responsible for all Active Directory administration including but not limited to creating
users, containers, computer accounts, printers, servers, GPO's, and scripts, directory
replication.
• Migrated databases to new servers
• Responsible for Citrix daily support
• Implemented IP printing from client side printing in Citrix
• Published applications to users
• Converted publishing full desktop to published apps in Citrix
• Created Group policy restrictions for users
• Migrated Citrix Datastore from Citrix Farm to SQL server
• Responsible for Citrix server upgrades/updates and server rebuilds and data restores
• Install and configure servers with predetermined resources and user interaction.
• Design and implement Server Farm.
• Implemented Load Balancing for server optimization and clustering.
• Designed and implemented Published applications.
• Setup print servers to host all IP printers for Citrix printing.
• Provide secure 128-bit encryption for remote access via the NFUSE.
• Troubleshoot and repaired resident internet issues and resident virus traffic control
• Assisted, designed, and implemented Citrix MetaFrame XPa Server Farm Solution for
remote offices and student computing labs including remote site travel, installation,
and configurations
• Designed and implemented Citrix NFUSE access over SSL.
• Designed and implemented complete VMWare environment
• Configured multiple HP DL 360 Proliant servers as VM Host
• Installed 2 Gig Fiber channel switch from servers to HP MSA 100 SAN
• Created virtual switches for internal, DMZ, and external connectivity
• Used P2V utility to convert physical servers to virtual
• Assigned memory, processor and storage disk for VM’s
• Created multiple LUN’s on SAN for VM storage.
• Set block size to 4 MB as to enable 1 Gig drives.
• Installed VCenter to manage host cluster and VM’s.

3. • Used VMotion to dynamically assign VM’s to host with most available resources.
• Ran scripts with SQL Query Analyzer for troubleshooting and maintenance
• Designed and implemented network solution as the internet provider for Collegiate
Residential Housing
• Responsible for Cisco Router, HP Procurve Layer 2, 3, 4 10/100/100 Fiber/Copper
Switch, Createdmultiple VLAN’s for server, users, VOIP, MGMT, Packeteer
Packetshaper, IP3 Net Access, Wireless, VPN, PIX, Configuration and installation
• Performed monthly backup/restore of company databases for Month End closeout.
• Responsible for all Exchange 2003 administration including but not limited to, new
mailboxes and permissions, retention and recipient policies, public folders, Domain
address space and Routing Group for Connectors, information store creation and
policies, in front-end/backend configuration. OWA over SSL.
• Administrated corporate Anti-Virus/SPAM solution using Trend Micro Interscan
Messaging Security Suite including but not limited to creating custom SPAM filters.
• Designed and implemented corporate backup and offsite storage strategy using Veritas
Backup Exec via LTO tape library including but not limited Brick Layer backup for
mailboxes.
• Supported and troubleshoot PC office issues/network connectivity issues and phone
support
• Head Technician Manager responsible for interview and hiring process of all remote field
technicians and training
• Responsible for supporting and redesigning 2, Metaframe XPa FR3/SP3 Farms, 100 +
users each. All farms load balanced.
• Implemented NFuse Classic 1.6 Web portal via CSG.
• Responsible for optimizing Citrix servers using tools such as Tricerate and Screwdrivers
• Prepared servers for presentation 4.0 migration.
• Exchange 2000, Active Directory, and all server support.
• We are primarily a Dell shop, however I just implemented an HP NAS 2000 series
running Windows 2003, shadow copy and disk quota.
• Upgraded Exchange 2000 to Exchange 2003
• 2000 to 2003 Active directory upgrade
• Blackberry Enterprise Server 4.0 and handhelds administration
Network Engineer, Wood Group P.C, 7-16-2001 to 8-11-2003
My primary responsibilities consisted of designing, documenting, and implementing a diverse
infrastructure. In my two-year tenure, I successfully created an environment that would provide
24x7 secure accesses to mission critical applications from anywhere in the world.
I also helped reduce company overhead and cost by implementing Citrix XP allowing for lower
Frame circuit and PVC requirements, implemented a secure Internet portal to applications
accessible from a heterogeneous environment. Created VPN access from Venezuela, Norway,
Aberdeen, Australia, and China further reducing cost by avoiding Frame or PPP connectivity.
I devised and implemented a backup procedure using Veritas Backup Exec, antivirus solution
using Trend, and QOS solution via NetReality. I have extended knowledge in the configuration of
Cisco switches, routers, VPN, and firewall with an emphasis on security and future training in all
areas of my profession.
• NT Server 4.0/2000 Administration
• Consolidated over 40 domains NT4/AD mixture into single domain structure.
• Responsible for supporting and designing Metaframe XPa FR3/SP3 Farm, 1000 users,
single farm design using load balance.
• Incorporated Citrix NFuse 1.6 Web portal.
• Exchange Server 5.5
• Cisco PIX 506, 515, VPN 3000, 3005
• Cisco 3600, 1600, 1700 Routers

4. • Cisco 4000, 3550 switches
• Cisco VOIP
• Cisco AP 350 wireless
• BlackBerry Administration
In summary, I completely reconfigured the network, incorporated VPN solutions, security, disaster
recovery, Dell server solutions, SQL 2000, Exchange 5.5, and a brief introduction to Cisco VoIP.
Systems Engineer, Gamma Capital Services, 5-5-2000 to 7-16-2001
My primary responsibilities consisted of managing and documenting the company network, server
upgrades and installation of software, PC support, Citrix Metaframe 1.8, Exchange 5.5, and
telecommunications.
I was responsible for maintaining the voice as well as the data; I focused on areas where I could
reduce company cost. I switched the company from ISDN to ADSL providing faster access, lower
monthly fees, and the ability to incorporate Aplio Internet phones saving the company over $3000
monthly in long distance cost to Mexico.
I also implemented Citrix using published applications, administered the Frame and voice over
Frame using Cisco MC3800 routers.
• NT 4.0 administration
• Citrix 1.8
• Cisco PIX 505
• Cisco MC3810 routers
• 3Com hubs, switches
• Exchange 5.5
Network Administrator, GC Services L.P., Houston Texas, 1999 to 2000
Primary responsibilities include but not limited to network administration, server installations and
upgrades, creating user accounts for network access and email. Provide documentation and
recommendations for performance enhancements. Maintain Cisco router, switches, install
cabling, PC support, software upgrades including NT 4.0 server OS, Veritas backup, Norton
antivirus, Checkpoint firewall, and monitor WAN.
Supervisor, Tomball ISD, Tomball Texas, 1996 to 1999
Supervised Technicians and provided first, second, and third level PC support. Installed new PC’s
in classroom and labs, assisted network administrator with creation of user accounts, printer and
file shares in Novell 4.0 network. Setup NT 4.0 network access to Austin for record department.
Supervised and assisted in all PC, software, printers, TV’s, phones, and cabling in classrooms.
EDUCATION:
Associate Degree, Houston Community College, Computer Programming Language
Graduated High Honors, 1996
Phi Theta Kappa, GPA 3.9
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING:
• MCSE, MCP, MCP+I
• CCNA (Global Knowledge)
• Exchange 2000 (New Horizon’s)
• Windows 2003 Server (New Horizon’s)
• Citrix Metaframe 1.8 (Vector)
• VMWare 5.0
• Microsoft Exchange 2013