1. STEVEN M. STAABS
2209 Indian Cross Trail • Matthews, North Carolina 28104
704.821.8097 • smsinfo1@windstream.net
SYSTEMS & SERVER ADMINISTRATOR • VIRTUALIZATION SPECIALIST
Multi-talented technology professional with a career spanning over 10 years of experience in systems analysis and
implementation, server and systems support, and hardware virtualization. Proven abilities as a project manager
successfully coordinating all stages of technology deployment, enhancement, and refresh initiatives. Particularly
specialize in implementation and maintenance of virtual machines. Demonstrated track record of effectively right-sizing
technology to meet business needs and support overall productivity. Committed to improving technology performance
through ongoing process and systems enhancements. Excellent analyst, trouble shooter, and problem solver.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Systems Administration • IT Infrastructure & Architecture • Server Administration • Virtualization • Solutions Design
Application & Systems Maintenance • Project Management • Emerging Technologies • IT Strategy
Technology Optimization • Technical Administration • Hardware management • Troubleshooting & Support
Continuous Process Improvement • Strategic Planning • Technical Documentation • Team Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SOUTH PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Monroe, North Carolina • 2010-2015
Community college providing specialized education and certification for a number of trades.
Server Administrator (2012-2015)
Coordinated hardware, software, network, and systems administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting –
ensuring optimal performance and uptime in a demanding environment serving thousands of users. Strove to
build IT architecture and infrastructure to support business goals. Led execution of university-wide IT projects.
Defined, implemented, and documented system design and installation procedures. Oversaw systems and
hardware installation projects. Responded to trouble tickets and support requests. Consistently drove ongoing
enhancements to system and network configurations by recommending key changes. Monitored physical and
system status of all hardware.
Selected Achievements:
• Modernized and upgraded from Exchange 2010 to Office 365, driving deployment of a hybrid environment
leveraging DirSync to achieve full faculty-wide and student-wide Office 365 implementation.
• Took an instrumental role in design and implementation of SCCM, SCOM, SCVM, SCSM, and WSUS prior to
coordinating integration of WSUS with GPOs.
• Cut 15% in licensing costs by contributing to creation of a new customized test backup solution.
• Shorted time for Accounts personnel to prepare a specially formatted file for state submission from weeks to
30 minutes by creating an Excel spreadsheet capable of automatically generating the file.
• Spearheaded a key initiative to replace and refresh all server hardware, as well as overseeing diverse full-360
software upgrade projects.
• Accomplished a full VMware 5.5 upgrade with zero interruptions to production and absolutely no downtime.
• Promoted excellence among the leadership team by mentoring and training new managers.
• Created a viable plan and followed through on migration from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server
2008 / 2008r2 / 2012r2.
• Boosted staff performance through mission-critical training on server and application update procedures,
Active Directory account creation, and DirSync Scripting.
Systems Analyst II (2011-2013)
Conducted application and systems testing, monitoring, and maintenance. Handled deployment of mission-critical
programs and systems. Aided staff, students, and other users in troubleshooting and resolving PC issues.
Developed and updated Active Directory objects. Established requirements for system implementation.
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SOUTH PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE, continued:
Selected Achievements:
• Promoted an environment of technological excellence by identifying, selecting, and implementing emerging
technologies that enhanced business processes.
• Monitored the latest trends in the industry to further expand experience and insight into development of
programs aligning with staff and user requirements.
• Improved systems compatibility and optimized information sharing by linking systems within the school.
• Supported staff and users in independently using systems by providing comprehensive training.
Systems Analyst I (2010-2011)
Managed systems enhancement, upgrade, and expansion as part of key initiatives to strengthen workflows and
introduce new functionalities. Performed applications and systems testing and maintenance. Monitored
technology performance. Customized, configured, and implemented software, systems, and hardware.
Established and documented system design and test procedures. Defined quality standards.
Selected Achievements:
• Introduced cross-departmental access to multiple computer applications by coordinating Windows Server
2008r2 Hyper-V virtualization.
• Prolonged the life of projector lamps through preventative maintenance and implementation of an inventory plan.
• Quickly provided expertise to address and resolve software installation issues.
LNS TURBO, Kings Mountain, North Carolina • 2005-2009
Global leader in bar-feed systems, chip conveyors, coolant management systems, and other industrial systems.
Senior Systems Analyst
Provided technical subject matter expertise for development, implementation, and support of internal processes,
systems, and applications. Troubleshot and resolved end user issues with technology hardware and software.
Selected Achievements:
• Cut input time for parts lists from 30 minutes to a matter of seconds by developing a customized program
interfacing with the ERP system.
• Boosted engineer productivity by 40% by collaborating with the engineering department to deploy the CAD /
PDM system.
• Shortened issue resolution workload from 16 hours weekly to minutes by developing an Excel spreadsheet
that supported the quality department in tracking issues and shop-wide problems.
• Enabled identification and attachment of printed labels to loose parts shipped with the end product by
identifying and attaching printed labels to loose parts.
FORMAL EDUCATION
Associate's Degree, Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology (2011)
Graduated Cum Laude in Computer Information Technology; Minored in Cisco Networking
South Piedmont Community College – Monroe, North Carolina
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
VMWare 5.5 Training with Skillsets
SQL 2005
Microsoft Virtual Academy Server 2012
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Hardware: HP Proliant DL Servers, HP P2000 G3 SAN, Barracuda 990 Appliance
Software, Systems & Tools: Windows Server 2003 / 2008r2 / 2012r2, Windows 7 Pro / Enterprise, Microsoft
Office 2010 / 2013, Microsoft Project 2010 / 2013, SolidWorks, SQL 2010 / 2012, Powershell, VMware, VMware
VSphere, ESXcli, HP Cli
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