Donald Lyons
Lower Sackville,NS
Summary
Network professional with track record of ensuring reliable and secure network operations. Possesses deep technical knowledge and proactive approach to problem-solving. Known for effective collaboration in team settings and adaptability to evolving technological needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Administrator
Parts For Trucks
06.2019 - 09.2025
- Configured and maintained network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
- Created and implemented network expansion in western Canada for new branches
- Maintained Telephony infrastructure through Cisco Call Manager & administered transition to Cisco Webex
- Monitored network traffic for anomalies, ensuring security compliance and data integrity.
- Troubleshooting network issues, providing timely resolutions to minimize downtime.
- Implemented backup solutions and disaster recovery plans to safeguard critical data.
Network Administrator
Maritime Broadcasting Systems Ltd
04.2012 - 06.2019
- Assisted in monitoring network performance and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
- Supported installation and configuration of network hardware and software.
- Maintained documentation for network configurations and updates.
- Collaborated with team members to implement security protocols and measures.
- Conducted routine system checks to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Executed backup procedures to safeguard critical data and systems.
- Reduced downtime by proactively troubleshooting and resolving network connectivity issues in a timely manner.
- Optimized network performance by monitoring usage, identifying bottlenecks, and making necessary adjustments.
Education
Information Systems Specialist -
Eastern College
Halifax, N.S.01.2011
Skills
- System and Network Installation & Administration
- System Security, Backup and Recovery
- Network Infrastructure (LAN/WAN/VPN/VOIP)
- Cisco Routers/Switches/WAP/Video
- Cisco Meraki
- Cisco Webex & Unified Communications
- Paging & Intercom Systems, Algo, Valcom
- Microsoft Exchange
- Office 365
- Active Directory Domain Services
- VMware & Hyper-V
- SQL Server
- Apache2/IIS 7 Web Server
- Workstation Installation/Configuration
- Help Desk
- User Training and Support
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, MCTS – Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration, Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration
Timeline
Network Administrator
Parts For Trucks
06.2019 - 09.2025
Network Administrator
Maritime Broadcasting Systems Ltd
04.2012 - 06.2019
Information Systems Specialist -
Eastern College