Robert Lesher

bob@boblesher.com

(570) 606-9781

Link to My Certifications
Link to My Miscellaneous Certifications

Education:

Pennsylvania State University

Associates Degree Information Sciences & Technology Networking Option

Industry Certifications:

· CompTIA: Security+

· CompTIA: Server+

· CompTIA: A+

· Microsoft: MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional)

· Microsoft: MCSA +Security (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator +Security)

· Microsoft: MCSE +Security (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer +Security)

· Microsoft: MCTS Active Directory (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist)

· Microsoft: MCITP Server Administrator (Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional)

· Cisco: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)

· Cisco: CCDA (Cisco Certified Design Associate)

· Cisco: E-Service Training Qualification CORE (software, hardware, tools, & processes)

· Cisco: CCNP (in progress, currently studying Composite test, BCMSN/BSCI)

· Many Other Various Certs

Summary of Qualifications:

· Extensive industry experience with highly developed technical skills refined over 10 years in the information technology field

· Proficient in networking, operating systems, software applications, and various hardware

· Proven ability to coordinate and organize priorities to meet scheduled and unscheduled deadlines

· Willingness to train and attain industry certifications

· Adapt easily to new concepts, responsibilities, hardware and challenges

· Work well independently or as a team member

· Ability to follow or create detailed procedures

· Self motivated, attention to detail, & I take pride in my work!

Client Industry Experience:

· Education

· Banking

· Energy and Utilities

· Government

· Healthcare Providers

· Insurance

· Investment Services

· Manufacturing

· Media

· Retail

· Pharmaceutical

Employment History:

1/07–current Compucom

· Installation and configuration of Cisco routers, switches, & firewalls

· Data migration

· Test & turn ups of Cisco Routers

· Rack & Stack Cisco Routers, switches, & firewalls

· Diagnose and repair network issues

· Installation and configuration of Lotus Notes

· Data backup and recovery

· Network & server development for pilot program

· Documentation for pilot program

· Rollout of pilot programs

· Repair of laptops, desktops, servers, routers, switches, monitors, printers, routers and various other hardware

· Rotating on-call support

· Support in clean environments

· Rollout in nuclear environment

1/03 –1/07 Computer consultant for Teksystems, EDS, Direct Source, PTS, Computer Merchant, Spherion, Onforce & various other companies

· Installation and configuration of firewalls, Cisco routers, switches, and Aironet access points

· Linux, Unix, SunOS, & FreeBsd administration

· Web Hosting with Apache

· Retail network, pc, & server upgrades

· Banking network, pc, & server upgrades

· Site surveys

· Site wiring and termination

· Update production databases

· Hardware break / fix

· Asset tracking

12/01 – 1/03 Halifax Corporation

· Installation & configuration of firewalls, routers, & switches

· Linux server administration

· PC Roll-Out projects, including system imaging and network design

· Rotating on-call schedule

· MS Exchange data migration & administration

· Troubleshooting and repair of legacy equipment

· Work in secure and clean environments following entry and exit procedures

· Hardware break / fix

7/01– 12/01 Hershey Foods Inc

· Creation of search engine placement code

· Research optimization methods

· Test optimization methods on beta sites

· Online Branding

· Search engine submission

· Feasibility studies with paid search engine placement

· Meet with outside vendors

· Presentation of online marketing techniques

12/00 – 5/01 Penn State University

· Installation of Cisco routers & switches

· Linux server installation & administration

· Migrate from Windows NT to Windows 2000

· Image and roll out new windows 2000 systems

· Open, close, and document resolution of trouble tickets using help desk software

· Provide help desk support within a Microsoft Windows 2000 mixed mode environment

· Creation of installation scripts for Windows 2000 pilot program

· Windows 2000 Server installation / rollout

· End user support for faculty and staff

· Hardware break / fix

5/98 – 12/01 Barker Associates

· Installation & configuration of firewalls, routers, switches, & hubs

· Linux & FreeBsd server installations and maintenance

· Windows 2000 server and client rollout

· Maintenance of Novell network, servers and desktops with mixed operating systems (Windows 3.1, 95 and 98)

· Hardware break / fix

2/98 – 5/98 Convergys / Ameritech DSL

· Router support

· Modem Support

· Network issue support

· End user support

· DSL troubleshooting

· TCP/IP troubleshooting

References available upon request