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739 Iris Ave 619 424-8119

Imperial Beach, Ca. 91932 619 520-9594

Don R LaFave
Objective To transition myself into a long term career based on my current & future knowledge
of the computer networking industry.

Experience 2005-Present Project Design Consultants San Diego, Ca.


Senior Systems Administrator
• Coordinate response to user inquiries and issues pertaining to personal desktop
systems, servers, printers, phone system, cell phones and various other issues
• Document system specifics including hardware and software asset management and
hardware auditing
• Develop system of computer imaging & software deployment using Symantec Ghost
and Microsoft RIS
• Deployment of system software using Active Directory and Global Policies
• Management of company cell phone hardware, software, and accessories
• Implementation of Oracle Collaboration Suite software in conjunction with
Microsoft Outlook and Mozilla Thunderbird email clients and various cell phones
including iPhone 3G

2002-2005 Lansolutions San Diego, Ca.


Network Engineer - Field Service Technician
• Responsible for server and workstation upgrades installation migration and
maintenance
• Help develop strategies for remote management of computer systems using Remote
Insight software
• Maintenance/Installation of routers, firewalls, network security, physical security,
system backups, virus and spyware protection
• Cabling CAT 5 – CAT 3 PVC and Plenum and PBX phone system knowledge

1996-2002 Parallel Computing San Diego, Ca.


Purchasing Agent - Network Engineer
• Purchasing agent from 1996-1998
• Installation of servers and workstations
• Installation and maintenance of phone systems and LAN cabling
• Completed 2 of 4 Semesters of Cisco CCNA training (Class folded)
• Router programming using Cisco, Netware and Windows
• Extensive protocol experience TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NETBEUI, etc
• Writing, coordinating, and leading training on several software types
• Lead technician on numerous accounts with an excellent client rapport

1994-1996 Computer Services Plus San Diego, Ca.


Customer Service Representative
• Fielded incoming phone calls
• Gave estimates for computer repair by phone
• Recorded information regarding clients' repairs in database
• Created Invoices and receipts for computer repairs
Software
Experience Installation upgrades and maintenance Includes but is not limited to

• Novell Netware Server 3.x/4.x/5.x/6


• Windows NT/2000/2003 Server
• Novell Client installation maintenance
• Novell Groupwise 4.x/5.x
• Microsoft Exchange 5.x/2000/2003 server
• Microsoft RIS and SUS server deployment
• Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista
• Microsoft Office Products 1998-2007
• Novell BorderManager, Web server, FTP server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional/XP professional/Vista
• Symantec Security – Antivirus
• Trend Micro Security – Antivirus
• Blackberry & Notifylink Server
• Linux SAMBA server
• Oracle Collaboration Suite User Maintenance
• Citrix Server/Client Maintenance
• Audit Wizard

Certification
& Training

Novell Netware 4-5-6 CNE


Compaq/HP ASE training
SUSE Linux Training
Cisco CCNA training

Education

1992 TECs Computer School San Diego, Ca.


1990-1992 Southwestern College Chula Vista, Ca.
1980-1983 Marian High School San Diego, Ca.

Interests
Computer Graphics, Music, Woodworking, Scuba Diving, Photography, Running,
Hiking, Camping, Cooking and Swimming
References Available Upon Request

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