Peter Worrell

Providing SAN Engineer support while assisting the IS Systems Team with Active Directory support, server troubleshooting, and project implementation.

• Led problem management teams, conducting root cause analysis to identify and resolve system issues, resulting in improved system stability and reduced downtime.
• Administered and maintained Windows server infrastructure in both production and development environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Successfully deployed upgrades, enhancements, and modifications to systems, minimizing disruptions and improving system functionality.
• Executed NAS storage migrations as required, ensuring seamless data transfer and minimal impact on operations.
• Troubleshot and resolved Active Directory and Windows Server problems, swiftly addressing issues to maintain system integrity and user productivity.
• Addressed security findings in Active Directory and Windows Server base images, implementing necessary measures to enhance system security and compliance.
• Provided support for the FDIC Citrix server farm, resolving client issues promptly and ensuring uninterrupted access to critical applications.
• Maintained clear and concise documentation of system configurations, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions, facilitating knowledge sharing and efficient problem resolution.

• Administered and maintained Windows server infrastructure in both production and development environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Successfully deployed upgrades, enhancements, and modifications to systems, minimizing disruptions and improving system functionality.
• Executed NAS storage migrations as required, ensuring seamless data transfer and minimal impact on operations.
• Troubleshot and resolved Active Directory and Windows Server problems, swiftly addressing issues to maintain system integrity and user productivity.
• Provided support for the FDIC Citrix server farm, resolving client issues promptly and ensuring uninterrupted access to critical applications.
• Maintained clear and concise documentation of system configurations, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions, facilitating knowledge sharing and efficient problem resolution.

• Successfully managed the Storage Active Directory Authentication project, integrating library storage from eight vendors into secure LDAP compatibility with Active Directory 2016.
• Documented the physical and logical inventory of all storage resources, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records for efficient management and troubleshooting.
• Led NAS storage migrations as needed, ensuring seamless transitions and minimal disruption to business operations.
• Implemented best practices and industry standards in storage management, optimizing performance and ensuring data integrity and security.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address storage-related issues, providing timely resolutions and minimizing downtime.
• Maintained clear and concise documentation of storage configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps, facilitating knowledge transfer and ensuring consistency in storage management practices.
• Communicated effectively with stakeholders, explaining complex storage concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• Conducted thorough testing and validation of storage systems, ensuring reliability and adherence to performance benchmarks.

• Played a key role as a backup and disaster recovery specialist on a six-person server team, supporting a 420-bed hospital, ensuring the continuous availability and integrity of critical data and systems.
• Served as the primary engineer responsible for supporting Dell/EMC Isilon storage arrays with OneFS 8 and SyncIQ, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of storage infrastructure.
• Successfully performed NAS storage migrations as required, minimizing downtime and ensuring seamless data transfer.
• Acted as the senior administrator managing the Microsoft federation for the hospital, configuring single sign-on applications and enhancing user experience.
• Led the management of a 5,000-user Active Directory domain, including Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP, through upgrades to 2008 and 2012 versions, ensuring a secure and efficient network environment.
• Implemented the Cisco UCS storage platform as a Commvault media server for production and disaster recovery data centers, improving data management and backup processes.
• Led the consolidation of all hospital SQL servers, reducing costs and improving efficiency.
• Acted as the alternate VMWare Infrastructure Engineer, managing all storage-related changes and ensuring the smooth operation of virtualized environments.

• Led a four-person network support team as the Senior Network Engineer, overseeing the evaluation, design, implementation, and maintenance of ManageEngine products ADManager Plus, Password Manager Pro, and Eventlog Analyzer.
• Served as the primary EMC storage engineer, managing the NAS/SAN environment and performing NAS storage migrations as required.
• Played a key role in the data center upgrade, leading the migration from 90% physical servers to a 90% virtual server farm using vSphere 5.
• Implemented the Cisco UCS converged infrastructure, migrating virtual servers from standalone ESXi hosts.
• Spearheaded the implementation of a warm disaster recovery site using VMWare Site Recovery Manager.
• Ensured consistency and clarity in all technical documentation and reports, avoiding jargon and industry-specific terms.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, minimizing downtime and improving network performance.
• Diligently proofread all technical documentation and reports, ensuring accuracy, professionalism, and error-free presentation.

• Successfully served as the Deputy Site Manager for our contract, overseeing the smooth operation and management of the site.
• Acted as the primary administrator for the NetApp F840 NAS, supporting and maintaining 4TB of critical data.
• Conducted NAS storage migrations as required, ensuring seamless data transfer and minimal disruption to operations.
• Managed backup and disaster recovery processes, implementing robust strategies to safeguard data and minimize downtime.
• Served as the primary Exchange administrator, ensuring the efficient and secure operation of the email system.
• Maintained clear and concise documentation of system configurations and procedures, facilitating ease of understanding and knowledge transfer.
• Consistently followed industry best practices and adhered to company policies and procedures, ensuring the security and integrity of systems.
• Diligently proofread all documentation and reports, ensuring accuracy and professionalism in all communications.

• Co-founded and operated Clubhouse Comics, a successful comic book and gaming retail store.
• Leveraged industry connections to establish a strong network and attract a loyal customer base.
• Managed day-to-day operations, including inventory management, customer service, and sales.
• Created a welcoming and inclusive environment for comic book and gaming enthusiasts.
• Implemented effective marketing strategies to promote the store and increase foot traffic.
• Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers and distributors to ensure a diverse and high-quality product selection.
• Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in a high level of customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Successfully navigated the challenges of owning and operating a small business, demonstrating resilience and adaptability.

Completed instructor led training in Symmetrix VMAX Configuration Management

Completed online instructor led training in Isilon Administration and Management

Three week certification boot camp in Windows Server 2003 with CompTIA Security+. Passed all exams on first attempt.

MCP ID 2357460

MOS 32F10, Operational Information Systems Security
Technical, Electronics/Computer Science * (1984 - 1985)

U.S. Army Basic Training, Ft. McLellan, Anniston, AL, US

H.S. Graduate, Data Processing * (1980 - 1984)