Current Resume

JOHN BABB
201 NW 6TH STREET • GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32601
PHONE (941)779-3250 • E-MAIL GVILLEGYM@GVILLEGYM.COM

Systems Administrator/Mis Director

Accomplished IT professional with 10+ years demonstrated success in networking and windows server/desktop deployment, troubleshooting and management. Possesses strong background in data management and deployment of scalable systems. First-rate communications and organizational skills. Team player. Successful history of project management, budget creation and adherence, personnel management. Self starter and highly motivated. Microsoft Registered partner.

Qualification Highlights

• Backup Exec Expert           • Exchange Server                • Cisco Net Assitant
• Active Directory                • VmWare, Esx                      • Security Specialist
• San Management             •Vpn and T1 Specialist          • IT Strategy Development
   
Technical Expertise

Certifications: Microsoft MCSE Server 2003, MCTS(Vista) Cisco CCNA, Security +

Operating Systems: Windows Servers(all versions), Vista, XP, NT, 9x, VmWare, and Linux.

Hardware: Cisco routers and switches, Dell, EMC San Support, Laptops, Mobile computing, Wireless, Workstations and Servers (HP, Dell. IBM, Compaq) Raid, SCSI, ATA, Raid, DFS, Network Cards, Tape backup systems (DLT/LTO), Video capture, Multiple monitor displays, Printers, Plotters, Scanners, and other peripherals.

Software: Windows Server 2003, 2000, NT, Windows 7, Vista, Xp Vm Ware,Virtual Server, Symantec Endpoint, SQL server, MS IIS Server, Terminal Services, Sharepoint, Apache, MS Office Suite all versions, HTML, Acrobat Professional, Arc/Gis, and many others.

Networks/Protocols: LAN/WAN. TCP/IP. IPX.SPX, IPSEC, WINS,
DNS, DHCP, POP3, SMTP, FTP, TELNET, VPN, ICMP, RIP, NAT, IGRP, TFTP, CSU/DSU, Ethernet, Fiber Optic.

Professional Experience

March 7, 2010 to Present: Department of Information Technology, Gainesville Police Department, Gainesville Florida.
A 24/7 service agency of approximately 500 users with over 20 terabytes of data under management.

Systems Analyst/System Support- Volunteer Intern 20 hrs per week

• Desktop systems analysis and support
• Server/backup support
• Author of numerous articles of tech procedures, techniques
• Software, hardware installation and support
• Security analysis and support
• Multimedia creation and support

2007- 2008 Gainesville Gym     Gainesville,  Florida
A coed 10,000 square ft fitness facility in Gainesville Florida. Large exercise area, 12 bed tanning salon, full service Proshop with 1000 sku inventory.

Manager Information Systems
Designed and implemented client server system featuring two Windows Servers and 6 workstations.
Designed and implemented a video on demand system that is utilized for cardio theater area.
Designed and implemented Microsoft Access Database system, featuring contact management, membership payment, attendance records, mail merge, photo database.

2003-2007 City of Alachua Alachua, Florida
Information Technology Director
Community located in North Central Florida population approximately 8,000 people. Information systems used by the Police department, Utility billing, Human resources, Finance department, Public Works, Public Records, Ordinances, Planning, Building, Code enforcement.

Designed and implemented new servers and storage systems.
Designed, managed and maintained 2 distinct networks. Networks contained over 250 connected network devices and over 75 users.
Managed and implemented Technical Support help desk. All service calls well documented by email “Ticket” system.
Maintained and serviced four remote offices connected Alachua City Hall by T-1 connections.
Implemented TCP/IP core networking services using Windows 2003 server, DHCP, WINS, DNS, Active Directory.
Supported additional remote locations with Internet VPNs. Extensive use of Remote Desktop, Terminal services, Citrix, Pc Anywhere.
Managed 1 Network Technician and 4 contractual Vendors.

Accomplishments:

Guided the City of Alachua IT Department through an extensive growth phase of users and services. Starting with twenty-five workstations and one network server in 2003, seventy-five workstations and four servers in were under management by 2007.

Upgraded the police department server from Novell 4.1 to Windows Server 2003. This achieved a reliable, 24/7, stable system. System design included methods that allowed backups to occur without interruption of data services.

Completely recovered data and data services after fire destroyed main data center located at City Hall. Critical data services (payroll and utility bills) were up and running within 24 hours of the disaster.

Data service record of 99.9% up time. Maximum service outage over 4 years of employment was 2 hours.

Flawless attendance record. Used only 2 sick days in 4 years tenure.
Received positive employee evaluations.


Education
1976 - 1981 University of Florida Gainesville, Florida
Agriculture/Food Science
Bachelor of Science

Validation of Industry certifications available on request

References

David Duda, Technology Director, Gainesville Police Department, Gainesville Fl,

Johnny Dang, Systems Analyst, Gainesville Police Department, Gainesville Fl,

Michael Lucas, Sr Systems Programer, Tigert Hall, University of Florida,

Jeff Morgan Jr, Director of Technology, City of Alachua, Alachua Fl,