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Michael Hayes

St. John's,Canada

Summary

With 20 years experience in the IT industry I have gained a wide range of knowledge and technical ability, I have worked on a variety of projects, both as a technical lead and liaison to clients. I have been involved with such aspects as installation, configuration, maintenance, support services, security, data recovery, and project planning. In addition, I support 30-40 networks on a daily basis (Networks supported range from 25-500 users). These clients have support needs that require a vast array of knowledge in several areas, including, Windows, Linux, proprietary application testing, Virtualization, VOIP, VPN, and Security. Infrastructure experience ranges from single server single site configurations to multi-server, multi-site environments. I am required to deal with customers/clients, both in sales and support roles. I am required to analyze situations, recommend solutions, devise specifications for projects based on needs of the clients, and provide clients with an appropriate business prospective on projects that may interject with current configuration of equipment. This prospective has gained me respect with all existing clients.

Over the years my roles have transitioned from being technical in nature to more of a management based culture where I develop strategies, RFP's, oversee projects, develop both operational and capital budgets while still maintaining much of my hands on experience.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Operation Manager

St. John's Sports & Entertainement
05.2022 - Current

Management Related Duties

  • Contributed to business growth by participating in strategy development meetings with senior management.
  • Oversaw daily operational activities within the technical department, including resource allocation, workload distribution, and priority setting.
  • Implemented robust security measures to safeguard sensitive data, minimizing potential risks and vulnerabilities.
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of products and services.
  • Successfully managed multiple high-priority projects concurrently while maintaining strict deadlines and budgets.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans for technical infrastructure upgrades, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency.
  • Worked with camera operators and photography team to optimize equipment and effects choices.
  • Collaborated with leadership staff to determine appropriate budgets.


Technical Duties

• Create and maintain the Active Directory user accounts and

access for on-premise and cloud infrastructure.
• Create, prepare, test, deploy and resolve issues with

physical, virtual and cloud-based servers and any relevant

software (ie. vMware vCenter and Esxi virtual environment).
• Install, configure, and maintain all network routers, switches

and wireless access points and controllers, printers and

other associated peripherals, digital display boards, keyless

entry system, storage area networks, including provisioning

and allocation of on/off-premise storage.
• Management and/or maintenance of firewall policies, rules,

patching, and remote SSL VPN management.
• Maintain security and vulnerability patching of all devices.
• Management and maintenance of Motion Rocket LED Ring

and Jumbotron.
• Perform wired and wireless network installation, testing and

troubleshooting.
• Management and/or maintenance of Cisco IP phone system,

Cisco Call Manager, Call Unity and Contact Center for the

Box Office.
• Manage and maintain onsite and offsite backups.
• Participate in management and negotiation of all technical

and IT support contracts.
• Manage IT requirements, including preventative

maintenance and capital project activities.
• Responsible for the preparation and administration of the IT

budget operating and capital budget pertaining to IT

infrastructure.
• Provide technical support to staff and clients on a daily

basis.
• Responsible for maintaining an inventory of IT related

equipment and supplies.
• Configure and support the operation of the Video

Surveillance system.
• Work with external service providers when required and

escalate technical issues to IT vendors when necessary.
• Train staff in the use of technical systems as required.
• Maintain documentation and provide timely project updates

and status reports for network infrastructure and

applications and all other aspects of the position.

• Maintain proficiency in IT technical fields of expertise and

communicate technical concepts to non-technical staff and

clients.
• Contribute to IT Policies, Procedures and technical

standards.
• Plan technical improvements and equipment life cycle

anagement

Senior Network Engineer

Triware Technologies
01.2008 - 05.2022
  • VMware Virtualization Solutions both LAN and WAN Based Replication
  • HP SAN Based Storage, Veeam Replication and Backup Solutions
  • EMC VNX Series SAN Deployment and Support
  • Dell Power Vault SAN configuration & deployment
  • Cisco Voice and Collaboration Solutions for Small to medium business
  • Cisco BE6K Integration and collaboration
  • Cisco Call Manager, Cisco Unity Connection, and Cisco IMP Services
  • Cisco Contact Center Express (Call Center Setup and Deployment)
  • Cisco Router / Server Based Collaboration solutions
  • Routers, Switches and Server based Solutions
  • Exchange 2013, 2016, 2019 Setup/Configuration and Support
  • Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012 and 2012 R2, 2016/2019,2022,2025(RDP, AD, RAS, Group Policy...etc)
  • Share Point Deployment and Configuration (2013)
  • VCenter, vMware Setup and Deployment (5.0, 5.1, 5.5 and 6.0, 6.5, 7.0,8.0)

Senior Systems Analyst

Infotech Solutions (Formerly InfotechCanada)
01.2002 - 01.2008
  • Provide technical solutions, service, configuration installation and support in both private and public sectors
  • Voice over IP installations, telephony applications, Server Setup, design, installation
  • Novell/AD migrations, Exchange 2000(5.5), 2003, and 2007

Engineering Support Tech

Bayer Corporation
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Setup and maintain All new equipment and production lines on 3rd shift
  • Setup Vision systems and software for these systems
  • Utilization of MacRail programming and Visual basic (Crystal Reports)
  • Work on development teams to oversee software support as well as setup technical support pipelines for these lines

Supervisor/Vision System Support

Bayer Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Troubleshooting of AEG robotics, and labeling systems with the utilization of true/false, start/stop bits within the software confines of the line
  • Oversee the manufacturing of Diabetic Instruments including both the Reagent manufacturing and Instrument production lines
  • I have also been trained on the Acuity Vision systems and to support all the lines that utilize this software, was trained by in house vision engineer

Computer Support Specialist

Culver Military Academy
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Manpower Professional Contract, setup and configure workstations, and servers
  • Setup student machines on use on internal network (Novell/NT)
  • Clean and repair Printers, maintain computer systems for faculty and staff

Computer Technician

SouthBend Lathe Corporation
01.1995 - 01.1999
  • Upgrading computers, Installing Ethernet cards
  • Hooking up pathworks software/NetWare
  • Repair and upgrade older models, Printer Repair, backups
  • LAN Upgrade from WFW3.11 to Windows95/98/NT

Education

High School -

Holy Heart of Mary High School
St. John's, NF
01.1991

Diploma - Computer Troubleshooting and Repair (A+)

Davenport College
South Bend, IN
01.1995

Business Diploma -

Keyin Technical College
St. John's, NL
01.1993

Category II Industrial Diving Certificate -

Canadian Diver Training Center (CDTC)
St. John's, NF
01.1993

Skills

  • A Certification Comp TIA
  • MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional)
  • MCTS (Exchange 2010 Configuration)
  • MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer 2003)
  • Cisco SBCS Certification for UC500 Series Systems
  • Cisco CCNA (Voice, Routing/Switching)
  • Cisco CCNA Collaboration (VOIP)
  • Cisco Video Network Specialist Certification
  • Veeam VMTSP/VMSP Backup and replication
  • CMNA Cisco Meraki Certification
  • VMware Professional Certification
  • HP Comware Training / IMC
  • HP ASM Certification (Server Maintenance)
  • Fortinet Security Certifications (FCNSA)(FCNSP)
  • HP Print Advantage Inkjet/Deskjet Repair Certification
  • Industrial Electricity I, II
  • Oki Data LED Certification
  • Oki Data Dot Matrix Certification
  • 3 Com Certified Telephony Specialist (VOIP)
  • IPC 610 C Printed Circuit Assemblies Certification
  • Troubleshooting with Siemens Ti-soft and Allen Bradley RS logix/linx (PLC)
  • Acuity Vision systems / Macrail (Cameras, Lighting, Polarization)
  • AutoCAD LT
  • Win2000 Pro/Server/Win 2003 Server/XP/Vista/Windows7/Win10
  • Linux (Any Distro)
  • MSOFFICE Professional/Standard
  • MS/IBM/AS400/DOS/Novell Environment
  • Networking, LAN/WAN, Switching, Routing
  • Certified first aid and CPR

Accomplishments

  • Led a comprehensive network infrastructure upgrade, including the replacement of switches and routers.
  • Upgraded Storage Area Network (SAN) and virtual host servers, successfully migrating virtual machines to the new infrastructure.
  • Developed and managed Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for venue-based technology projects, overseeing complete sound system replacements and enhancements to in-venue digital experiences, ensuring successful project completion.
  • Configured and deployed security awareness programs, along with 24/7 security monitoring, escalation, and remediation initiatives for cybersecurity projects.
  • Executed cloud-based deployments in Azure, including virtual machines and firewall setups, for a remote desktop services project.
  • Conducted reverse migration of virtual machines from Azure cloud services back to on-premises infrastructure.
  • I have been involved in many other projects as well and continue to grow and learn with every new project I undertake and every person I meet.

Certification

  • A+ Certification Comp TIA (Through Davenport College)
  • MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional)
  • MCTS (Exchange 2010 Configuration)
  • MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer 2003)
  • Cisco SBCS Certification for UC500 Series Systems
  • Cisco CCNA (Voice, Routing/Switching)
  • Cisco CCNA Collaboration (VOIP)
  • Cisco Video Network Specialist Certification
  • Veeam VMTSP/VMSP Backup and replication
  • CMNA Cisco Meraki Certification
  • VMware Certified Professional 5.5 and 6.0
  • HP Comware Training / IMC
  • HP ASM Certification (Server Maintenance)
  • Fortinet Security Certifications (FCNSA)(FCNSP)
  • HP Print Advantage Inkjet/Deskjet Repair Certification
  • Completed Courses in Industrial Electricity I, II (Lewellyn Technology)
  • Oki Data LED Certification (Printing)
  • Oki Data Dot Matrix Certification (Printing)
  • 3 Com Certified Telephony Specialist (VOIP)
  • IPC 610 C Printed Circuit Assemblies Certification
  • Troubleshooting with Siemens Ti-soft and Allen Bradley RS logix/linx (PLC)
  • Acuity Vision systems / Macrail (Cameras, Lighting, Polarization)
  • AutoCAD LT
  • Win2000 Pro/Server/Win 2003 Server/XP/Vista/Windows7/Win10
  • Linux (Any Distro) Prefer CentOS or Debian
  • MSOFFICE Professional/Standard (Office 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016)
  • MS/IBM/AS400/DOS/Novell Environment
  • Networking, LAN/WAN, Switching, Routing
  • Certified first aid and CPR

Languages

English

Timeline

Technical Operation Manager

St. John's Sports & Entertainement
05.2022 - Current

Senior Network Engineer

Triware Technologies
01.2008 - 05.2022

Senior Systems Analyst

Infotech Solutions (Formerly InfotechCanada)
01.2002 - 01.2008

Engineering Support Tech

Bayer Corporation
01.2001 - 01.2002

Supervisor/Vision System Support

Bayer Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2001

Computer Support Specialist

Culver Military Academy
01.1999 - 01.2000

Computer Technician

SouthBend Lathe Corporation
01.1995 - 01.1999

Diploma - Computer Troubleshooting and Repair (A+)

Davenport College

Business Diploma -

Keyin Technical College

Category II Industrial Diving Certificate -

Canadian Diver Training Center (CDTC)

High School -

Holy Heart of Mary High School
Michael Hayes