ROLAN GUINTO - Incorporated and Insured

@guinto.com

 

I am an experienced independent consultant with a respectable 15 year background as an IT Engineer.  My experience with top financial companies and their daily operational needs has given me the hands-on experience to assist businesses in exploring and delveloping IT options that increase employee productivity and maximizing desktop savings.  I provide solutions that apply advanced methods and technologies to solve complex business problems.

 

UPDATED - 2/2011: Under Contract

 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / NETWORK SPECIALIST / SOFTWARE ENGINEER

 

Highly motivated and dedicated professional with over 15 years of experience as an IT Engineer.  Advanced training and experience in network systems’ installation and configuration.  Proficient in using technology to enhance data and information management.  Committed to implementing quality improvement techniques that drive business operations to success.  Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.  A strong work ethic combined with a commitment to excellence in all projects undertaken.  Team player always willing to provide support and guidance to peers at all levels.  Strong motivator with exemplary communication and written skills. 

 

OBJECTIVE

 

To obtain a senior-level IT consulting or full time position in a financial institution.  Specializing in, but not limited to, Application Scripting and Integration, MSI Package Engineering, Platform Engineering, Platform Integration, Systems Engineering, Project Technical Lead, and IT Project Management.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CIT, 6/2010-Present

Windows 7 Enterprise Architect/Packaging Lead, Eden Technologies, New York, NY

Key member of Windows 7 Desktop Technical Systems Design and Implementation Team. Primary responsibility to develop a Custom Windows 7 Independent Hardware Image, design a deployment methodology leveraging Symantec Workstation Virtualization (SWV) and Altiris DS/NS Servers.

  • Create MSI and Virtual Software Archive (VSA) packages for a lock down Windows 7 desktop
  • Develop, implement and recommend all technical components required for existing infrastructure to support a Zero-Touch Enterprise deployment of Windows 7 Enterprise Desktop including AD, Group Policy, KMS Server, and DFS configurations
  • Deliver Windows 7 Migration Proof of Concept (POC) ready for production enterprise deployment

 

ITT Corporation (Geospatial Systems formally Space Systems Division), 12/2008-6/2010

Altiris Administrator/Desktop Architectural Engineer, Elite Technical, Ronkonkoma, NY

 

Key member of the Image and Scripting team. Subject matter expert on software deployments, packaging/scripting and desktop base core image standards. Primary responsibilities are software packaging, automation and software distribution. Team lead on small projects or portions of larger projects.

  • Developed independent hardware desktop image (XP, Vista and Windows 7)
  • Coordinated and executed major software upgrades level-setting versions to maintain software compliance
  • Subject matter expert on software distribution, packaging and desktop standards
  • Provided in depth knowledge of SOE concepts and systems integration fundamentals
  • Implemented Group Policies to enforce locked down desktop environment
  • Setup and configured Altiris DS and NS Servers
  • Created and maintained package jobs, tasks, and SQL collections

 

Thompson Reuters, 6/2004-10/2008

Integration & Packaging Technical Lead Engineer, Hayward Simone Associates, NY, NY

 

Platform Packaging Lead for the Thomson One Desktop at Merrill Lynch (WMTP Project). Primary responsibilities are desktop engineering, software packaging & automation for 25,000+ nodes. Develop and maintain SOE core server/workstation installation image and packages.

  • Managed application life cycle from initial phase to production
  • Responsible for application packaging, as well as desktop-related scripting
  • 3rd level support to the Production, Development and Testing Support teams for any application problems
  • Developed guidelines, methodologies, and best practices for a more efficient packaging and deployment process in a fast-paced business environment
  • Performed wide-ranging integration and functional testing of application packages created into standard zero-touch packages using MSI technology
  • Developed a variety of scripts (WSH using VBScript, VBA, HTA, etc.) for automating numerous build, integration, and testing tasks
  • Developed and evaluated SOE build pilot using BBD 2007/MDT 2008 LTI and ZTI to create and maintain Windows Vista/XP/2003 base reference images
  • Performed  packaging of third-party and in-house applications for the Citrix environment, ensuring a seamless user experience in a locked-down hosted application setting
  • Provided senior MSI packaging engineering expertise “subject matter expert” to upper management
  • Developed Group Policy Administrative Templates (ADM) and Maintain GPO policies in Active Directory, including Logon/Startup scripts
  • Created and deployed software distributions using GPO/SMS/IBM Tivoli/CA Unicenter
  • Worked closely with development and vendors on application automation.
  • Communicated effectively with multiple Business Units.
  • Monitor Release Schedule to plan work schedule

 

Diversified Investment Advisors, 3/2004-6/2004

Senior MSI Scripter, TEKsystems, Purchase, NY

 

Two month project to finalize their XP Migration.  Re-engineered MSI packages that were identified as problem packages.  Scripted new and remaining packages for the Purchase, NY site.

  • Primary responsibilities are software packaging & automation
  • Customized Validation Rules
  • Identifying and solving package conflicts using Package Validation and Conflict Manager
  • Standardized Wise Package Studio software repository

 

Kraft/Nabisco, 11/2001-1/2004

Project Technical Lead and Senior MSI Scripter, Kforce, Parsippany, NJ

 

Created over 1,000+ packages utilizing Wise Installer/Wise Package Studio and other scripting utilities.  Maintained updates to MSI packages by using MSP patches or new MSI packages that uninstall previous revisions.  Customized vendor MSI’s and site specific configurations with Transforms.  Specializing in multi-platform MSI packages, custom actions and VBS scripts to streamline complex automations.

 

  • Primary responsibilities are software packaging & automation
  • Project planning from developing MSI scripts to distribution
  • Identifying and solving package conflicts
  • Resolving distribution issues for network and remote clients
  • Provided technical support and guidance to all Distributed Technologies teams and Managers
  • Technical lead for scripting and implementing critical security updates
  • Develop and execute a centralized packaging process
  • Analyze and classify issues for Windows 2000 and Windows XP migrations.

 

Merrill Lynch, 3/2000-7/2001

Software Integration and Project Technical Lead, Alliance Consulting Group/Norgate Technology, Jersey City, NJ

 

Market Data Specialist involved with all aspects of ILX integration into the new Windows NT 4.0/2000 Workstation build.  Primary responsibility was the migration of a business critical market data application, Reuters Terminal (RT) to ILX.  Projects include Merrill Lynch Contributed Data Infrastructure.  Responsibilities included verifying business requirements are fulfilled (data integrity, decimalization, etc.), network infrastructure analysis, firewall/router configuration, and application development.  Provided application support and training to market data end-users.  In addition, performed application integrations for core and non-core applications for international branches, which included software re-engineering (packaging), documentation of technical procedures, software deployment via SMS, and maintaining workstation build integrity.

 

  • Router and Firewall configuration between ILX Engineers and existing infrastructure
  • Developed and tested migration strategies from Reuters to ILX
  • Implemented, tested and validated configurations of new and existing SQL and SMS site servers
  • Analyzed workstation performance and load testing on network infrastructure
  • Managed workstation build methodology, packaging and scripting (WinInstall and Wise Installer)
  • Developed and implemented operational policies
  • Analyzed and optimized network performance
  • Consultation on network infrastructure design and analysis
  • Developed project plans for software and hardware deployments for 20+ site

 

Goldman Sachs & Company, 1/1999-12/1999

Systems/Network Administrator, Botal Associates, Inc., New York, NY

 

Network Administrator with a variety of disciplines, including networking, hardware and software integration, testing, user support, and operating systems integration. Daily duties include maintaining, both locally and remotely, 50+ NetWare 4.11/NT 4.0 servers and assisting end users with any workstation issues.  Responsible for maintaining NDS, logon scripts using KiXtart, DNS, DHCP scopes and static IP allocations.  Project technical lead for business line applications, integration of London Novell NetWare 4.11 NDS into existing infrastructure, data and platform migrations from NetWare 3.x to NetWare 4.11/Windows NT 4.0 Servers.  Projects include Y2K server and workstation upgrades, trading floor relocation, and helpdesk tracking system procedures.

 

·         Maintaining Market Data Applications, DNS, NetWare/NT Servers and Workstations

  • Key member for design, development, and implementation on all server migrations
  • Compile and document network diagrams, server/space utilization, backup logs, and downtime reports

·         Migration of 400+ users from NetWare 3.x to NetWare 4.11/Windows NT 4.0 Servers

·         Project technical lead with the Integration of Design and Technology Project for Y2K

·         Implementation of a new call tracking system for helpdesk reporting

·         Training helpdesk personnel and providing Level III end user support

 

Uni-Data & Communications, 8/1998-12/1998

Senior Systems Engineer

 

3 month project to help company resolve and complete outstanding issues with their clients Prudential, E-Z Pass, and Chase.

 

·         Developed NT workstation build for quick deployment of 200+ workstations

·         Packaged applications using SMS installer, Sysdiff, and WinInstall

·         Setup and configured SMS 1.2 server for inventory and remote administration

·         Setup and configured Ace/Server for NT (SecureID) for remote access security

·         Installed and configured NT Servers and Lotus Notes Domino Servers

·         Streamlined “cookie-cutter” installation process, including QA testing

·         Created excel macro (VBA) to help with OS/2 Server to NT Server migration.  Files from different servers were complied into an NT cluster server.  The excel macro was created to help re-link excel spreadsheets that were broken from migration.

 

Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, 11/1997-8/1998

Consulting Engineer, Corporate Software & Technology, New York, NY

 

Supported 2000+ users.  Primary responsibility was IT supports for the IBD division.  Performing standard network administrative functions; creating IDs, configuring workstations for new employees, troubleshooting network problems, maintaining Novell NetWare 3.12 and Windows NT 4.0 Server.  Key member on several projects such as; workstation upgrades from Windows 3.x to Windows 95/NT and server migrations from Novell 3.12 File Servers to Windows NT 4.0 Enterprise Cluster Server.

 

·         Created and maintained user accounts for NT, NetWare, cc:Mail, UNIX & Market Data

·         Assistance in NT Workstation upgrade project

·         Consultation on NT Server migration project

·         Provided Level II support to field technicians

 

American Express, 2/1996-11/1997

Senior Systems Engineer, Vanstar Corporation, New York, NY

 

Supported 6000+ users.  Responsible for setting up new workstations, upgrading existing workstations, and interfacing with many local and remote users when they need assistance.  Installed network cards, printers, hard drives and drivers for end users.

Performed troubleshooting on Novell NetWare 4.1 and Windows NT 3.51 Servers

 

·         Developed new Helpdesk and LAN troubleshooting procedures

·         Installed hardware and software, and troubleshooting of all desktop problems

·         Installed and configuration of Novell Client 32 and Novell NetWare 3.12

·         Installed and configuration of Solaris, Windows 3.1x, 95, NT 3.51 & 4.0 Server & Workstation

·         Installed ARC Backup on Novell Server

·         Maintenance of Ethernet/Token Ring networks

·         Resolution of all technical questions and provided help desk support for field technicians and end users

 

IT CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

 

Altiris Learning Center, 2008

Online Traning Course - Full Library, http://learn.altiris.com

 

Training Signal, 2008

VMware ESX Server Training Package, http://www.trainsignal.com

Cisco Network Academy Program, 1999

State University of New York at Rockland, Suffern, New York

 

Microsoft Certified Professional; MCSE, 1998

Westcon, New York, New York

 

Certified Novell Engineer, 1996

Comprehensive Computer Resources, White Plains, New York

 

Major in Psychology; Minor in Information Systems, 1995

State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, New York

 

COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES / SKILLS

 

Market Data

Knowledge of market data content, vendors and systems including; Thomson One, Bloomberg, CQG, Reuters, Bridge, ILX, LEXIS NEXIS, First Call, First Call Research Direct

 

Platforms - NOS/OS

·         Windows 7 - 3.11

·         Windows 2008 - 2000

·         NetWare 5.x, 4.x, 3.x

·         Linux (Red Hat)

·         Sun Solaris 10, 9, 8, 7

·         Terminal Server 2003 - 4.x

·         MSDOS, IBMDOS, CPQDOS

·         OS/2

·         Mac OS 10.x - 7.x

Server Applications

·         Microsoft Back Office 4.x,2.0

·         Exchange Server 2003, 2K, 5.x

·         SQL Server 2005, 2000, 7.0, 6.5

·         SMS Server 2003, 2.0, 1.2

·         Certificate Server

·         Index Server

·         IIS 7.0, 6.0, 5.0, 4.0 & 3.0

·         Proxy Server

·         Site Server Express 2.0

·         Citrix Winframe/Metaframe

·         Transaction Server

·         Compaq Insight Manager

·         ArcServe Tape Backup

·         Seagate Backup Exec

·         APC Power Chute

·         KiXtart

·         Right Fax Server

·         Cold Fusion 4.0

·         PCAnywhere

·         Check Point Firewall-1

·         ACE Server - SecureID

·         Cybercop Scanner

·         Lotus Notes Domino Gateway

·         Lotus Notes Domino Faxserver

·         Lotus CC: Mail Version 3.0

·         Oracle Server

·         Sybase Server

Workstation Applications

·         Office 2007,2003, XP, 2000

·         VMWare/Virtual PC

·         Administrative Tools 2003

·         InstallShield Admin Studio

·         SMS installer/Wise Script

·         WinRunner 7.x

·         Install Watch

·         Wise Package Studio 5.x,4.x

·         Wise Installer 3.x,4.x

·         WinInstall 2000, 6.x & 5.x

·         Regmon, Filemon, Orca

·         Windows IEAK, AIK, MDT

·         NetInstall

·         Ghost, Drive Image, Altiris

·         Sysprep, Windows PE, ImageX

Hardware

·         Compaq Proliant Series

·         Compaq Raid Array Controllers

·         Compaq Workstations

·         Dell Servers/Workstations

·         IBM Servers/Workstations

·         Sun SparcStation/UltraSparc

·         HP Servers/Workstations

·         HP Series Printers

·         Apple PowerPC/G Series

Networking

·         TCP/IP (Ports, NAT, ARP)

·         IPX/SPX, Net Bios, AppleTalk

·         DNS, DHCP, SNMP

·         Ethernet/Token Ring

·         ATM, T1, Cable, ADSL

·         PPTP, VPN, Security, Proxy

·         Motorola DSU/CSU

·         3com Hubs/Switches

·         Cisco Routers/Firewall

Languages

·         Perl

·         KiXtart

·         Microsoft VBA/VBS/WMI

·         WinBatch

·         MS-DOS Batch

·         Pascal

·         HTML/XML/HTA

·         JavaScript

·         AutoIT

Other

·         Excellent Knowledge of the Windows NT Registry and Registry manipulation.

·         Experienced with all major computer manufacturers’ product lines, from laptops to servers

·         Unique and proven ability to fulfill multiple roles by acquiring new skill sets quickly.

 

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