Richard Lawrence Sanders

1109 Santa Cruz Way

Winter Springs, FL 32708
407-310-3152
rs986702@westpost.net
Systems Administrator
Summary
Focused System Administrator with over 14 years of broad-based experience, stron
g ability to analyze and solve complex hardware and software issues. Extensive a
nd progressive computer / network operations for Fortune 500 company with mixed
computing environment including Windows NT/2000/2003/2008. Excellent communicati
on with end users to facilitate understanding of complex issues, Solid diagnosti
c skills and team oriented.

TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
Hardware Experienced in Dell, Gateway, Toshiba, Packard Bell, HP/Compaq, IBM. In
addition, experienced and knowledgeable in all forms of hardware necessary to b
uild, service, maintain and operate these machines. Lastly, very experienced wi
th major computer peripherals, such as scanners, fax/modems, network cards, prin
ters, and media devices.
Software MS-Office 97, 2000, XP, Excel, Access, Exchange 5.5/ 2000/ 2003, Outloo
k 95/97/2000 , MS-Works, , Adobe PageMaker, MS-Internet Explorer, Netscape Navi
gator, MS-Front Page 98, WinFax Pro, ProComm Plus, Norton Utilities, Norton Ant
ivirus, MacAfee Antivirus, Adobe Photoshop 4.0, SystemCent4er Service Manger, M
icrosoft Operations Manager, large knowledge of most third party shareware and
proprietary software.
Operating MS-Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows 2003 and Windows 2008
Systems
Network Windows 2000/2003 Networking, Cisco Router and switches, TCP/IP
Printers -Hewlett-Packard, Canon, Epson, Panasonic, s, Lexmark, Okidata
Experienced with dot matrix, bubble-jet, and ink-jet. laser.

CAREER EXPERIENCE
Centurylink Apopka, FL 1996- 2010
Systems Administrator
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Supported more than 1100 Windows 2000/2003 Servers nationwide, including over 30
0 VMware servers. Primary support for the local and remote Data Centers, respons
ible for troubleshooting, migrations, upgrades and support
Supported the Virtualization team, running VMWare ESX 3.5, evaluating utilizati
on levels. Created more than 127 virtual guests in remote sites thought the nati
on. Functioned as the Team Lead for File and Print server analysis in setting up
server virtualization.
Served as IT SME on Corporate Security Anti-Virus Team. Maintained McAfee EPoli
cy Orchestrator for more than 1100 Windows servers
Utilized Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 (SCCM) for patching
and desktop updates and Microsoft Operations Manager for hardware troubleshooti
ng
 Provided 24/7 Systems Administration on W2K W2K03 servers remotely and on sit
e, including Tier II support for troubleshooting diagnosing server problems on a
daily basis
Proficient with and interfaced with the following: EMC SAN, CA Unicenter, HP O
penview, MS Exchange 2000/2003, VPN remote access, Legato Backup, Commvault
Intec / DISC, Inc. Titusville, FL 1990 - 1996
Computer Technician
Responsible for providing Desktop Support to end users at Kennedy Space Center
Perform troubleshooting, hardware and software upgrades as well as end user sup
port
Technical Classes
Microsoft Exchange 2007
Installation and Management
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Active Directory Infrastructure, Planning, Implementation and Maintaining
EDUCATION
B.S., Air Commerce Transportation Technology Florida Institute of Technology, Me
lbourne, FL
A.A.S, Mercer County Community College, Trenton, New Jersey
Digital Microprocessor Technology- Lyons Institute of Technology, Cherry Hill, N
ew Jersey