1. Dmitriy Kupch
647-787-8556 • 499 Cosburn ave., Toronto, ON, M4J 2N7
adcpdk@gmail.com • ca.linkedin.com/in/kupch
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
I have seven years of experience in IT as a System/Network Administrator. I have seven years of
experience in IT as a System Administrator. As a recent graduate from a MSc program in Internetworking,
I possess all up-to-date knowledge of modern technologies from Networking to Cloud infrastructure and
its implementation in the real world environment. I am waiting for an opportunity to utilize my professional
skills. Any position related to my background is of interest to me.
HIGHLIGHTS OF SKILLS
• Being an experienced Network Engineer with knowledge and skills to design, implement and administer
networks and cloud applications from end user devices to servers
• Having a strong understanding of Software Defined Networking and Network Functions Virtualization
• Working with Cisco, Alcatel, Brocade devices on a regular basis (including Virtual Switches/Routers)
• Having hands-on technical skills and experience in Voice Over IP telephony (CME, CUCM, Elastix)
• Configuring Multi-Homed load-balanced internet access with several ISPs using BGP
• Well–experienced with Networking Protocols e.g. IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, OSPF, and more.
• Being well experience in Quality of Service and Traffic Engineering
• Experienced deploying Openstack Cloud with provisioning platforms (e.g. Mirantis FUEL, MAAS & JUJU,
Puppet, and DevStack) with Virtual Routers implementation (Brocade Vyatta vRouter)
• Experienced in Audio/Video Broadcasting and Multicasting
• Possessing scripting/automation skills with Python, Shell/Batch scripts
• Being familiar with procedures of working and corporate ethics in Apple and IBM
• Being Cisco, CompTIA A+ and Brocade certified engineer
• Designing, implementing, and developing IT infrastructure of more than 250 assets focusing on
scalability, security, and reliability
• Having hands-on experience and in-depth understanding of Cloud computing and implementation
• Having deployment and configuration experience in VMware ESXI, vSphere, KVM and OpenStack
• In-depth understanding of Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP services
• Administering and deploying Unix/Windows-based Server OS platforms (e.g. Linux Debian, Suse)
• Possessing required skills for working in a faced paced environment with multiple deadlines and priorities
• Having strong interpersonal and communication skills as recognized by customers while resolving
network, hardware and software issues
• Possessing team leadership strength by managing IT Techs and collaborating with them
• Working both independently and as a team member
• Being a fast learner who is highly motivated and eager to tackle new tasks.
• Having G Class Driver’s license with personal vehicle

2. EDUCATION
Master of Science, Internetworking
University of Alberta, (Edmonton, Canada)
Project: OpenStack - Service Orchestration with Openstack &
Implement Tenant Firewall with Brocade Vyatta vRouter
BSc, Radio Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications
Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications,
Project: The implementation of Online Radio Station
EXPERIENCE (7 YEARS)
Network Technician at AUDCOMP
(Permanent, Full-time)
August 2016 - Present
Responsibilities:
• Remote Help-Desk support
• Monitor and manage infrastructure availability, performance and capacity per SLA and best practice
• Maintain documentation (Reports, Network Diagrams, Instructions, etc.)
• Escalate any critical issues with vendors
• Resolve any urgency in responding to critical alarms
• Administration/Configuration/Deployment/Support of the items mentioned in Skills section below.
Skills:
• Microsoft Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 R2/2012 R2
• Microsoft Active Directory
• Microsoft Exchange 2003/2007/2010/2013
• Backup Software / Migration and infrastructure upgrade
• Various Firewall systems configurations
• Server hardware, routing/switching configurations (Cisco, Cisco ASA, etc.)
• Commercial security appliances configuration and support
• Microsoft Office 365 Deployment & Configuration
• Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware ESXi 4.x & 5.x, VMware vCener
• Database Server & Webserver implementation
• iSCSI & FC SAN/NAS Storage
• Various private/public cloud services
06/2008 - 06/2012
09/2014 - 04/2016)

3. Technical Lead at FusionStorm
(Contractor)
October 2015 – August 2016 (10 months)
• HP VHS Server Installations
• HP VIS Server Installations
• UCS Server installations
• Server/Network rack cable management
• Top-Of-Rack Cisco/Juniper Switches Installations and configurations
• POTS (telephone line) troubleshooting on CME (Call Manager Express)
IBM Lead Technician
(Contractor)
Full-time: May 2015 – September 2015
Part-time: September 2015 – August 2016
May 2015 – August 2016 (1 year 3 month)
• Providing onsite IT support across North-West territories for Banking sector
(reference letter upon request)
• POS installations/upgrades, software installations, computer peripherals, desktop/laptop roll-outs and
server migrations.
• Providing Support for: accounting software, network printers
• Using MS Configuration Manager 2012 for application installations
• Troubleshooting software issues (i.e. Microsoft Office) including PRP
• Creating tickets with Command Centre as well as with vendors
System Administrator at IT Labs
(Founder)
Full-time 2012-2014
Part-time 2009-2012 & 2014-2016
October 2009 - March 2016 (6 years)
• Provided IT support (onsite/offsite) for 10 companies for 6 years.
• Provided deployment as well as further support of Dell and HP Blade servers
• Provided full cycle support of Digital Signage system for KFC Food Restaurants including:
• Software/Hardware Installations of Digital Signage Display Panels for Menu Boards in restaurants
• Installed and administrated Digital signage server’s platform
• Designed a content for the Menu Boards and provided it’s Scheduling for Menu Boards
• Organized work of team with 4 Computer Technicians in it
• Provided tech support for Database, Servers, Operating Systems administration
• Managed Firewall, Active Directory, Cloud Services, CCTV (Digital/Analog), user privileges
• Operated and implemented CRM systems. (e.g. Sugar CRM, TIgerPaw, OTRS)
• Installed and supported of VOIP system including GSM/POTS to SIP and reverse.
• Created and supervised several websites (e.g. official website of Hyundai)

4. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
• CompTIA A+
March 2015 to March 2021
• CCNP Cisco Certified Network Professional in Routing and Switching
June 2016 to June 2019
• CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate in Routing and Switching
May 2015 to May 2019
• Brocade Certified vRouter Engineer (BCVRE)
December 2015
• Python for Everybody, a 5-course specialization by University of Michigan on
Coursera. Specialization Certificate earned on May 6, 2016
• Programming for Everybody (Python)
• Using Python to Access Web Data
• Using Databases with Python
Capstone Project: Retrieving, Processing, and Visualizing Data with Python
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Network Management : SNMP, Cisco Meraki, Wireshark, Nagios
• Security: ACL, NAT, VPN IPSec Tunnel, GRE Tunnel, 802.1x, Port Security, Radius, Firewalls (e.g.
Kerio Winroute Firewall, WatchGuard Firewall)
• Load Balancer: KEMP Technologies Inc. Loadmaster
• Operating systems
• Networking: Cisco IOS, ALU SROS, Brocade
• MS: Windows Server (2003 - 2008 R2) and Workstation XP/7/8/10
• Unix: MacOSx, Linux (i.e.CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, Suse etc.).
• Programming skills : Python, SQLite, Rest api, Google Geo api, JSON, XML HTML, CSS
• Routing Protocols : RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, HSRP, VRRP & GLBP
• Infrastructure services : DHCP, DNS, Dynamic DNS and Port Forwarding, SMTP, FTP, TFTP
• LAN technologies : Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet & 10 Gigabit Ethernet,
Ethernet channel, VLAN, VTP, STP, RSTP, MST, 802.1d, 802.1Q - VLAN trunking
• WAN technologies : Frame Relay, ISDN, ATM, MPLS, MPLS L3 VPN & MPLS TE, leased lines &
exposure to PPP, T1 /T3 & SONET
INTERESTS
I enjoy pushing my limits, so my family can feel safe and secure while keeping me motivated to achieve
more in my life. My hobbies are enjoying the nature, cooking, playing the guitar, and keeping fit. I also enjoy
discovering and experimenting with new gadgets as well as travelling and meeting new people.