Thomas W. Carrington, III
Systems/Network Engineer
tcarrington@relitech.com Summary:
Information Systems Management
Local and Wide Area Network Systems
Technology Training
Helpdesk and Desktop Support
Licensing and Certifications:
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
Microsoft Certified Trainer(MCT)
Certified Netware Engineer (CNE)
Certified Netware Administrator (CNA)
Qualifications:
Information Systems Management
Planned and managed a migration of over 100 users from Windows 3.x to Windows 95. Deployed, administered and supported several hundred Windows NT Workstations in an integrated NT Server/Novell Netware environment. Planned and implemented a multi-server upgrade from Novell Netware 3.12 to Novell Netware 4.10 and NDS. Migrated over 200 Macintosh users from Sun's UNIX AFP to Novell Netware 3.12 running Netware for Macintosh. Administered Novell Netware and cc:Mail electronic mail systems on a growing multi-server Novell Netware 3.x network. Installed, evaluated, tested and configured networked software applications. Designed, implemented and documented comprehensive network backup and disaster recovery procedures.
Local and Wide Area Network Systems
Designed and installed Windows NT and Novell server LAN systems using Ethernet 10BaseT, Token Ring and FDDI topologies. Configured Compaq, Dell and HP network servers running Novell Netware or Windows NT Server. Interconnected multiple LAN sites via ISDN, 56KB leased and T-1 lines with TCP/IP, IPX and AppleTalk. Monitored and evaluated network performance using HP's OpenView for Windows. Computer network and system operator on large IBM MVS/XA and VM/CMS installation. Monitored IBM Token Ring and SNA/VTAM/NCP/TCPIP networks using IBM's Netview 6000. Installed and maintained Token Ring and 3270 coaxial cabling in LAN closets and at user workstations. Converted 400+ offices from coax and UTP to shielded twisted-pair cable for the expanding LAN.
Technology Training
Provides instructor-led training for IBM, Novell's CNE/CNA and Microsoft's MCSE curriculums. Classroom presentations include: TCP/IP Networking, Windows NT Workstation and Server Administration, Windows 95 Administration, Technical Support for Microsoft Windows, Technical Support for Novell Netware, Data Communications/Networking Technologies, Administration for Novell Netware 3.x/4.x, Advanced Administration for Novell Netware 3.x/4.x, Novell Netware & Macintosh Integration, CTIA A+ Certification and Personal Computer Service and Support.
Helpdesk and Desktop Support
Provided helpdesk and desktop support services to over 300 Windows NT and Windows for Workgroups users of Bell Atlantic's Billing/Customer Contact Organization LAN in Arlington, Va. Employed as a help desk hotline/network operator for a large real estate on-line database (Multiple Listing Service) for the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors. Assisted users (with varying ranges of computer knowledge) with PC hardware/software problems. Provided instruction on use of systems and applications.
Areas of Expertise:
Network & Desktop Operating Systems:
Novell Netware 2.x/3.x/4.x, Windows NT Server, Windows NT Workstation, Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups, DOS, OS/2 and UNIX.
Network Diagnostic and Management Applications:
HP OpenView, IBM Netview 6000, Network General Sniffer, Synoptics Optivity, Novell LanAlyzer.
Employment:
ReliTech, Inc., Director-Network Services, March 1996- Present
Information Systems Management, Systems Integration and Support
Capital Technologies, Network Manager/Systems Specialist, October 1995-March 1996
Information Systems Management, Systems Integration and Support
Bell Atlantic Information Systems, Inc., Network Manager, January 1995-October 1995
Network Administration, Information Systems Management, Desktop Support
Wave Technologies International, Inc., Technology Trainer, June 1994-January 1995
Instruction in IBM, Novell's CNE/CNA and Microsoft's MCSE curriculums.
Dator, Inc., Customer Support Representative/Computer Operator, August 1993-April 1994
Telecommunications Maintenance, Helpdesk support
Birch & Davis, Inc., Network Technician/Technical Support, February 1993-June 1994
Network support, Novell and cc:Mail Administration, Information Management
NYMA, Inc., Computer Operator/Network Technician, September 1990-February 1993
Network Operations and Support, Helpdesk Support
Education:
Montgomery College, Rockville, MD
AA, Business Administration, 1993
Affiliations/Honors:
Birch & Davis, Inc. - Awarded "Rookie of the Year" for 1993.