Guy Skarin has over 20 years of experience in information technology, specializing in systems administration across multiple platforms including Linux, Windows, and Mac. He has a proven ability to create solutions that support business growth while optimizing systems and networks. Skarin is skilled in problem identification, troubleshooting, and managing systems, projects, and teams in various IT environments. His experience includes roles as an IT director and owner of an IT support business.

1. GUY M. SKARIN
13337 Old Dock Rd. ~ Orlando, FL 32828 ~ Phone: 321.442.9186 ~ gskarin@gmail.com
Information Technology Specialist
Accomplished systems administrator with over 20 years of experience managing server infrastructures and
data center operations across multiple platforms (Linux, Windows, Mac). Proven ability to create and
deliver solutions tied to business growth, organizational development and systems/network optimization.
Skilled problem identifier and trouble-shooter comfortable managing systems, projects and teams in a
range of IT environments. Effectively plan, install, configure and optimize the IT infrastructure to
consistently achieve high availability and performance. My excellent leadership skills have enabled
seamless implementations and delivery of next-generation technical solutions while improving security,
privacy and workplace productivity.
Skills & Assets
LAN/WAN/NOC Administration Technical Support Training & Mentoring
Project Management Workflow Planning Linux Administration
High Availability Productivity Improvement Virtualization
Active Directory/LDAP Server OS (Windows & Linux) SAN / NAS
Backup Strategy/Administration Exceptional Desk-side Manner Helpdesk Management
Technical Research Creative Thinking Internet/Email Filtering
Google Apps Migration/Administration Office 365 Administration Patch Management
Work Experience
Disney IT Support Center Helpdesk Analyst – Contractor 2014
Responsibilities:
• Install operating systems for new and used PCs and replace laptops via Windows Deployment
Services (WDS).
• Assist end-users with software validations on their new computer equipment.
• Work with end-users to troubleshoot problems with packaged applications.
• Support Windows XP to Windows 7 migration.
• Manage Active Directory, adding users, editing profiles, resetting passwords.
• Exchange 2007, 2010 and Office 365 administration.
• Outlook 2007, 2010 and 2013 support.
• Android and iPhone support over company secure wireless network.
• Maintain network printers.
• Undertake software installation and re-installation after imaging/migration.
• Provide quality customer service.
Key Achievements:
• Supported Windows XP to Windows 7 rollout to workstations.
• Commended for providing excellent customer service.
Owner / IT Specialist
Skarin Technology Solutions, LLC 2012-2014
Responsibilities:
• Develop business strategy and launch business.
• Develop and implement marketing strategy to develop company profile and sales.
• Provide IT support through assessment of problems and effective solutions.
• Provide quality service to valued customers throughout the United States.
Key Achievements:
• Gained experience of starting up a small business.

2. IT Director Tawas Area School District 1999-2012
Responsibilities:
• Lead a team to manage large-scale enterprise migration projects.
• Implement security monitoring for applications / systems.
• Maintain long-range technical, security and network capacity plans.
• Prepare annual budgetary recommendations and proposals.
• Facilitate, design and implement secure virtual private networks (VPN) for remote users in the field as well as
remote home offices.
• Provide network support in an LDAP and Active directory environment.
Key Achievements:
• Promoted to IT Director.
• Migrated Microsoft and Novell servers to Linux and later virtualized all servers utilizing VMware.
• Established multi-site network communications for servers, HP Procurve switches, firewalls and routers with
bandwidth of up to 20Gbs.
Previous Jobs
• Lead IT Support Specialist Bay Arenac ISD 1998 - 1999
• IT Consultant Freelance Consultant, Hastings, Michigan 1996 - 1997
• Computer Technician Lan Management Systems 1994 - 1996
Education
ITT Technical Institute, Grand Rapids, MI 1995
Associates/Electronics
Professional Qualifications
• Certified Digium Administrator Digium.com 2013
• VMware courses VMware.com 2011
• HP Procurve Network Switch HP, Massachusetts 2008
• Linux+ Course New Horizons, Grand Rapids, MI 2006
• Suse Linux Enterprise Server New Horizons, Grand Rapids, MI 2006
• Avaya phone system administration Avaya Training Center, Chicago, 2000
• Certified Netware Administrator New Horizons, Grand Rapids, MI 1999
• A+ Certificate CompTIA 1996
Skills
• Management: Leadership and organization; project management; team building and staff development;
research and critical thinking; troubleshooting and problem solving; collaborating and liaising; resource
management – time, human, financial and material; legal requirements; quality customer service.
• IT Skills: Strategic technology planning; major software/systems implementations; secure wireless
networking; IT security policy; information security auditing; network and systems administration; secure
remote user and site connectivity; systems security and Disaster Recovery Planning; Email and Internet
content filtering; technical writing (manuals / system specs); technical hardware and solution purchasing.

3. • Communication: Verbal and written English; documentation and reports; information giving;
interpersonal skills; presentation and public speaking; negotiation and conflict resolution;
delegation and supervision.
• Personal: Hardworking and professional; dedicated with strong work ethic; attention to detail;
keen to keep updated; work well in team and autonomously; work well in a busy environment;
friendly and approachable; motivated and enthusiastic.