Matthew Johnson

• Expert knowledge in configuring, designing, and implementing enterprise level VMware virtual environments • Proficient in building, configuring and administrating LANs using both client and server OSs: Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, 2003, XP, UNIX, ESX Server, and HP UX 11i • Experience in the designing large networks from the ground up and implementing them into existing networks • Experience in designing and evaluating logical and physical layouts of Network architectures using Visio and System Architect • Proficient in configuring and managing Microsoft DNS, DHCP, FTP, and IIS servers • Experience in Network optimization and Device Management using SNMP and tools such as Net X-ray and Tivoli NetView • Proficient in installation and wiring of stand-alone and rack mount servers, net cameras, UPS equipment, tape backups, routers and switches • Ability to understand software/hardware relationships and how they depend on each other in a network setting • Good knowledge of Dial-up and VPN software and configurations such as Nortel Extranet Access Client and terminal services applications such as Citrix and Microsoft Terminal Services • Great understanding of remote installation and management of machines using remote software such as Terminal Services, Dameware, and Ghost • Proficient in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing hardware problems on desktop and server systems • Comfortable meeting deadlines, working under pressure and dealing with a constantly changing work load • Advanced experience in building ESX virtual environments.

Specialties: Extensive VMware training and experience