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I am an IT professional with experience in several domains. I work approximately 25 hours per week for a manufacturing company, managing infrastructure, and allocate time to honing my skills within the freelance market. One of the managers I have worked with calls me a "Truffle Pig" meaning I enjoy rooting out problems and finding solutions. "Let's transform your IT challenges into opportunities. Message me to begin the conversation!" Key Skills: IT Infrastructure Management Cloud Deployment (VMWare, Hyper-V) Network Engineering (Cisco, EMC) Systems Administration (Windows & UNIX) Project Design & Implementation Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving Below is an overview of my background and experience. I provide services as an IT Systems and Network Engineer and Administrator. With over 29 years of experience spanning a wide range of skills, including project design and implementation, I have experience working in both Windows and UNIX environments. My background covers general IT knowledge, with ongoing efforts to expand my skillset. I have worked with various vendors, particularly those specializing in medical and enterprise systems. My experience includes troubleshooting, research, and providing support across different teams. Project Highlights: • Led deployment of private cloud and IT system upgrades; served as subject matter expert. Functioned as Systems/Network Administrator for a public health district hospital, responsible for setup, automation, and monitoring of a private cloud environment. • Managed transition from legacy systems to new infrastructure; deployed and administered monitoring and management systems; handled special projects, including testing and deploying new systems, addressing longstanding issues, and overhauling monitoring and asset tracking systems. Oversaw transitions to a High Availability “A side/B side/C remote BDR” Data Center design, resulting in improved system reliability and reduced manpower needs. • Served as consultant for a public health district hospital to deploy a private cloud. • Deployed and configured a private cloud based on Cisco UCS/EMC VNX/Hyper-V/VMWare VSPEX reference platform for a regional hospital. Collaborated with employees and vendors to complete the project and was later retained to improve existing IT systems (including SNMP monitoring, Syslog, Helpdesk, security, and maintenance automation). These changes enhanced network reliability and reduced management effort. • Managed cloud-based application development projects as project manager and technical lead. • Acted as Systems Administrator/Engineer for deployment and integration of cloud-based applications with mobile and local systems. Researched, selected, and integrated cloud-based products to create an IT services management solution using Autotask, N-Able, QuickBooks, StoreGrid, and Channel Online for an MSP provider. The final implementation addressed quoting, ticketing, purchasing, billing, and time management, involving collaboration with consultants and technicians for integration and training. • Oversaw replacement of existing PACS/RIS solution with RAMSoft PACS/RIS solution. • Coordinated with multiple vendors and providers to facilitate hardware removal and installation, as well as software integration across eleven vendors. Completion occurred on schedule and within budget, with minimal impact on office operations. Managed HIPAA meaningful use EMR and specialty procedure management system upgrades and deployments. • Led upgrade and deployment of multiple VMWare server solutions for specialty medical offices. • Solutions incorporated various hardware and software, such as Windows Server, Small Business Server, SQL, Linux, VMWare, Proxmox, Cisco hardware, Qnap, HP, Dell, and StoreGrid. Supported medical software including GE Centricity EMR and Practice Management, GMed GGastro, Maximeyes, Paragon among others. Determined optimal upgrade paths, reducing project costs while meeting client requirements. Utilized VMWare and redundant servers to reduce costs by more than 30%, maintaining performance and reliability. Delivered a complete solution with email server and backup/disaster recovery at lower cost compared to competitor estimates. Identified and addressed key performance bottlenecks to ensure responsive, reliable local and offsite backup and disaster recovery systems.

Sr. Network Engineer | MSP Owner | Wi‑Fi Design (Ekahau) | Microsoft 365 | VoIP | CCTV I’m a Senior Network Engineer with 15+ years of hands‑on experience installing, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting network infrastructure across medical, financial, hospitality, retail, and airline environments. I bring a rare mix of deep technical skill, field experience, and calm, professional communication—especially during high‑pressure cutovers and outages. As the owner of Zorro Link LLC, I support multi‑site businesses across California with enterprise‑grade network engineering, structured cabling, Wi‑Fi design, Microsoft 365 email deployments, VoIP systems, and security camera installations. Core Strengths Network installation, configuration, and troubleshooting Wi‑Fi design & validation using Ekahau Microsoft 365 email setup, migration & administration VoIP deployment (3CX, PBX, SIP, CUCM) System migrations & integrations Reporting, documentation, and client communication Backup, failover, and continuity solutions Calm, patient problem‑solving during critical incidents Network Engineering & Infrastructure Set up and configured routers, switches, firewalls, servers, and workstations Assisted remote teams with successful corporate network cutovers Tested and activated LAN/WAN circuits, broadband, and fiber connections Installed and supported Cisco, HP, Dell, Fortinet, SonicWall, UniFi, Aruba, Juniper Performed structured cabling, cable management, and rack‑and‑stack deployments Wi‑Fi Design & Ekahau Ekahau heatmaps, predictive design, and onsite validation AP placement, RF optimization, and interference mitigation Indoor/outdoor Wi‑Fi for warehouses, hotels, restaurants, and offices Microsoft 365 & Email Services Microsoft 365 tenant setup, domain configuration, DNS, MX/SPF/DKIM/DMARC Email migrations (IMAP, Exchange, Google Workspace → M365) User provisioning, security policies, MFA, and device management VoIP & Telecom 3CX, PBX, SIP trunking, CUCM, and VoIP endpoint configuration Network readiness testing for voice quality VLANs, QoS, and call‑flow optimization CCTV & Security Systems 10+ years installing IP cameras, encoders, DVR/NVR systems, surge protection Running analog/digital cabling, conduit, and structured pathways Camera mounting, NVR setup, and remote monitoring configuration Additional Technical Experience POS installation, PIN pad upgrades, pairing/IP configuration Media player installs, AV setups (100”–120” laser projectors) Gateway controllers, sensor calibration, freezer/restaurant IoT systems Decommissioning outdated equipment and documenting new deployments

Design and implement Fortinet solutions for clients. Design and implement cloud security end point solutions. Provide migration support from legacy hardware to new hardware deployment. Provided support for Fortinet for 13 years and have 25 years of IT experience. Fortinet Certified Associate Network + Security + Provide best practice guidance and implementation strategies for PCI DSS Compliance. Provide best practice guidance for risk assessments.

Greetings! My name is Adrian McIntosh, and I am a seasoned Network Manager/Administrator with a deep interest in guaranteeing smooth network operations and strong cybersecurity. I possess over 15 years of experience, during which time I have effectively managed and enhanced networks, minimized security risks, and offered exceptional IT assistance to various organizations. Core Competencies - Network Management: - All Windows Server (2008 - 2022) - All Windows Desktop OS - Cisco Routers and Switching - Meraki Management - Network Troubleshooting - NAS/SAN (Synology, QNAP) Cybersecurity: - Network Security - Pentesting (Tenable, Nmap) - Anti-Virus Solutions (Carbon Black, Symantec) - PCI Compliance Cloud & Virtualization: - Azure/AWS Cloud Services - Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox) - Google Workspace Communication & Collaboration: - Exchange Management - Microsoft 365 Additional Proficiencies: - Helpdesk/Ticketing Systems (Zendesk) - Documentation Tools (Hudu) - Remote Monitoring and Management (NinjaRMM, Intune) Services Offered: I specialize in: - Comprehensive Network Management - Advanced Cybersecurity Solutions - Cloud Services Integration (Azure/AWS) - Virtualization Implementation and Management - IT Support and Helpdesk Services I appreciate your review of my profile. I can confidently assist you with your network management and cybersecurity needs. My mission is to ensure that your organization runs smoothly and is well-protected. Let's work together to achieve these goals.

✔ 13+ Years Experience ✔ Experienced in Windows and Linux Server Administration ✔ Experienced with all Major Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, Google, etc.) ✔Honest, Reliable, and Friendly My Expertise: ⭐ Microsoft Windows Server ⭐ Linux Server - Debian, Ubuntu, LAMP, CUPS ⭐ Hyper-V and Proxmox (Type 1 and Type 2 Hypervisors) ⭐ Networking (DNS, DHCP, Routing, Enterprise Firewall & Security, VLANs, WiFi Controllers) ⭐ Web Hosting (SSL/DNS/Wordpress) ⭐ Powershell/Bash Scripting/Automation ⭐ Project Management I have 13 years experience in many IT roles, from System Administrator to Director of IT, to running my own Managed Service Provider company. I draw on that wide range of experience to find the best solutions for the job, as smaller operations tend to have different pain points than larger ones. I am reliable, friendly, and always strive to give 100% in everything I do. My work tends to be mostly comprised of technical consultations, high level issue diagnostics and resolution for infrastructure, and technical design with a focus on high-availability and quick disaster recovery for business-critical applications. I value my integrity and constantly strive for clear and honest communication with all my clients and business partners, for that reason I will never bid on a job that I don't know I can complete. I look forward to working with you. Thank you for taking the time to view my profile and consider my bid.

My name is Brent and I have over two and a half decades of progressive IT experience in all realms of Information Technology and related fields. I have held positions ranging from a help desk professional, to IT manager and CIO of medium sized businesses. I’ve managed teams and groups, coordinated large projects with many vendors and moving pieces with million-dollar budgets, and planned and implemented countless small to very large projects. Some of my skills include: Advanced Networking including advanced routing, cabling, 802.1x, 802.1ad, wireless, VLANs, and more Firewall and intrusion prevention across multiple brands including Sophos, WatchGuard, SonicWall, Fortinet, Juniper, and others Security and network hardening experience including RBAC, NAT and port protection, PKI infrastructure and certificates, and more Physical security, access control, and cameras system design, setup, and management Microsoft Active Directory Domains including DNS, group policy, RDP (Remote Desktop), and all other Microsoft Server features Expert in management of Microsoft software packages including SQL, Exchange, Office 365, and more including database management Experience designing failover and load balancing systems at the software (SQL, Exchange, many others) and hardware levels (VMWare, Raid, SAN, Datacenter, etc) SAN and storage products from many vendors including iSCSI and Fibre Channel Virtualization infrastructures including VMware, Hyper-V, and more Programming skills in several languages, and vast scripting experience in PowerShell, scripting (Powershell, VBScript), and others Vast experience with Server and Storage hardware from Dell, HP, Cisco, Nimble, NetApp, Pure Storage, EMC, Synology, and more Advanced operating knowledge of operating systems including Microsoft Server, Windows, and Mac OS Experience with VOIP from many different vendors including Cisco, Mitel, and old PBX systems Experience designing and operating data centers including layout, power design, and cooling management Experience managing and implementing cloud solutions from AWS, Azure, and more Vendor and Contract Management including contract renegotiations, licensing, and large project management Some of my certifications include: Cisco: CCNA, CCNP CompTIA: A+ Microsoft: MCP, MCSA, MCSE 2003, MCPS, MCNPS, MSBS, MCTS:Vista, MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Application Platform, MCTS: Exchange Server 2010 Configuration, MCITP: Server Administrator 2008, MCITP: Enterprise Administrator 2008, MCITP: Exchange Messaging Administrator 2010 VMWare: VSP 4.1, VTSP 4.1, VCP 4.1/5.0/5.5, Exchange on VMware Accreditation Citrix: CCA XenApp 6, CCA Netscaler, CCA Access Gateway