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Level III IT Consultant that works for other MSPs and IT Consultants. Self-taught IT professional with over 30 years of network administration experience, including almost 30 years specializing in both Windows Server based LAN/WAN and Red Hat Enterprise Linux derivative LAN/WAN networks. I have over 25 years experience with website hosting, cPanel/WHM, and LTS Linux distribution server management. I bring decades of expertise in delivering IT services for a wide range of clients. I have relevant experience in network design, cybersecurity, web development, server management, cloud solutions, and more. I have worked with startups, nonprofits, corporations, government, enterprise, and numerous small businesses in a wide variety of sectors. I am based in the Chicago area and offer remote and on-site support nationwide. I skillfully coordinate projects with daily client commitments, ensuring high standards, timely delivery, and clear communication, delivering results that boost efficiency and profitability. I primarily stick to Level III IT consulting work and I am very selective when accepting contracts. Specializations: - Networking & Security: Expertise in SonicWall, Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet, UniFi/Ubiquiti, Netgear, TP-Link/Omada, etc. I configure firewalls, switches, bridges, Wi-Fi, VPNs, 2FA/MFA, etc. for secure, scalable networks that protect and empower businesses. - Almost 30 years managing cPanel/WHM servers, handling DNS, POP3/IMAP mail, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Apache/PHP/MySQL on RHEL, CentOS, and AlmaLinux for reliable hosting and maximum uptime. - Microsoft: Skilled from DOS/Windows 3 to modern Windows 11 & Server 2025, with Microsoft 365 administration and migration expertise for seamless operations. Relevant experience with Entra, Intune, and Active Directory Group Policy implementation and integration. - Long time user of the Apple ecosystem. From Mac OS 8 to macOS Tahoe, iOS, iPadOS, etc. - Server Management: Physical/virtual server virtualization, automated backups, scripting to streamline deployments, reduce costs. Amazon, Microsoft, Google, etc. - Cloud & Emerging Tech: Azure/Hyper-V migrations, IoT integration for scalable, innovative solutions that drive growth. Industry Experience: - Medical/Dental: Delivered HIPAA-compliant IT for secure data management, compliance. - Automotive: Support for Dealer Management Systems, optimizing sales/service operations. - Corporate Offices: Secure networks, cybersecurity for productivity, reliability. - Warehouses: Access control, structured wiring for connectivity, safety. - Small Businesses/Remote: Tailored IT for scalability, cost-efficiency, growth. What I Offer: - Design/secure networks for reliability, scalability, growth. - Manage cPanel/WHM for seamless hosting (DNS, mail, Apache/PHP/MySQL). - Virtualize servers to optimize resources, cut costs. - Strengthen cybersecurity with modern tools, best practices. - Automate server tasks to save time, streamline operations. - Consult and train individual IT professionals for enhanced productivity and performance. Business & Leadership: As a freelancer, I optimize IT systems, streamline processes, and deliver measurable outcomes. My self-taught expertise enables rapid learning and system redesign for efficiency, with a client-focused approach. I adapt to each project’s needs, ensuring solutions align with business goals through clear communication and reliable execution, building trust with every deliverable. Military Experience: Decorated U.S. Navy veteran (Operation Desert Shield/Storm), served 5 years with Patrol Squadron 26 (P-3C Orion), earning a Navy Achievement Medal for technical expertise. This discipline drives my precision, reliability, and commitment to excellence in every project. Rates & Availability: - UpWork: I primarily use Microsoft Teams, but also have GoTo Meeting. I can support Zoom and have a ConnectWise ScreenConnect account via my company, Ateki LLC. My office, which is a small podcasting studio, uses several Windows 11 workstations connected with Mouse without Borders for seamless workflow. My hourly rate on UpWork varies by my current client workload. - On-Site Services: I travel regularly for clients and client projects. I charge a flat rate of $225 per hour (or $1,800 per day) plus expenses. Initial payments for small jobs are fifty percent of the labor and one hundred percent of expected expenses in advance.

I am known for providing simple solutions to complex problems. I achieve this through with automation and improving business processes. This provides quick delivery to the customer, thus shortening the feedback loop. This allows me to focus on iteration and the delivery of viable products. I thrive by surrounding myself with creatives and engineers alike. I value bright and eccentric teams. Especially ones who focus on clear communication, pragmatic solutions, and achieving succinct goals. I wake up daily to learn something new and make it my duty to help others by teaching what I've learned.

Certifications: MTA Cloud Fundamentals, Google IT Professional, Google Educator, Associate Google Workspace Administrator Provided corporate training for school system and other organizations with Google Workspace (formally G-Suite) Conference speaker - created conference presentation visual aids using PowerPoint and Google Slides. Taught introduction, intermediate and advanced lessons on Microsoft Office and Google Applications. I am well versed with Microsoft and Google applications (setup, formatting, creating formulas, etc). Certified to handle 365 administration (setup and updates). E-mail, application and general computer troubleshooting and assistance. E-mail migration to/from 365 - to/from G-Sutie, to/from other hosts. Experience with training adults in Microsoft and Google applications. Quick and accurate typist. PDF/Word/Google conversions. 20 + years - .Small business Quickbooks management.

Strategic and hands-on cybersecurity leader with deep expertise in incident response, digital forensics, malware analysis, and SIEM operations across on-prem and multi-cloud environments. Proven ability to lead the investigation, containment, and remediation of advanced threats, including ransomware, while collaborating cross-functionally to safeguard enterprise assets and data. Recognized for implementing and optimizing detection technologies, scripting automation for rapid response, and driving operational maturity across security programs. Adept at communicating risk, leading post incident reviews, and shaping enterprise security strategies that align with business objectives. Trusted advisor and technical expert with a track record of influencing stakeholders at all levels and mentoring junior engineers in high-pressure, mission-critical environments. Results-driven digital marketer providing content for social media platforms and delivering quality leads to clients for analytical purposes and business growth. Able to grow your brand on the Facebook and Instagram platforms while delivering campaigns that provide website visits, page likes, product and service sales, and quality interested leads while automating processes and integrating with email and CRM solutions.

Energetic and dynamic team player with 25 years Help Desk/ Desktop Support. Five years Remedy development and support . 2+ years supervisory capacity at various firms. Developed and redesigned the Help Desk ticket tracking systems at several companies. Designed and maintained images for PC's using Ghost and Fog, installed and maintained software and distribution. Familiar with Active Directory design, maintenance. Active with Microsoft Office from 95 to present. Willing to relocate. Set up various offices and companies during roll outs and upgrades on contracts.Implemented new processes for faster help desk first call resolutions, quicker tracking of incidents, designed training materials and Standard Operation Procedures. Helped in the creation of a disaster recovery system.Designed and maintained SLA process in Connectwise. Created matrix for customer service training and monitoring. Instituted new policies and procedures for the level one technicians. Specialties: Remedy Administration, Various CRM applications such as Tivoli, Peoplesoft CRM, GWI. Customer Service, training, organization.

Analytical, solutions-focused professional with over 20 years of hands-on technical and managerial experience in computing, networking, and telecommunications. Diverse background encompasses IT operations/support, IT professional services consulting, software development/installation/support, and systems integration. Team player with a track record of contributing to company and client success, with strong project management, writing, and client relations skills. Dedicated to maintaining up-to-date knowledge of rapidly changing technologies. Adept in analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving complex hardware and software issues. Specialties -- Current focus is dual: *Virtualization: VMware vCenter and ESXi - have built and managed multiple 6.5, 6.7, 7.0, and 8.0 vCenters with as many as 250 Cisco UCS B and C-Series hosts. Manage all aspects of hardware provisioning and configuration as well as installing and configuring vCenter, ESXi, FC and NFS datastores, and other components. Manage day-to-day operations, capacity and lifecycle planning, and troubleshooting various issues. Have performed cross-cluster and cross-vCenter VM migrations. Expert level with Cisco UCS and HyperFlex. Familiar with Dell PowerEdge and VxRail systems. I have been working with VMware off and on since ESXi v1.1, and on a daily basis for over 7 years, including automation scripting using PowerShell, VMware PowerCLI, and Cisco Power Tools. *Networked Storage: SAN/NAS design and mgmt. - over 15 years experience with SAN design, storage provisioning and capacity planning; data protection, replication, backup, and disaster recovery. Strengths with EMC, NetApp, IBM, Cisco, Brocade, Commvault. Very strong experience with Dell EMC Clariion, VNX, VMAX, XtremIO and Unity arrays, as well as NetApp C-DOT on 2-6 node clusters, Dell Isilon, and Pure Storage. Have had responsibility for over 10 PB of data storage. Some experience with Zerto Replication for DR. **** Currently hold Dell/EMC Proven Professional Certified Associate - DCA Information Storage and Management Certification*** *Some experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud Compute and Storage. *Operating systems worked with over the years: MS-DOS, all early Windows versions, Windows NT 3.5-4.0, Windows 2000-2022; VMware ESXi 1-8 with some exposure to VCF 9; Linux, MacOS Lion through Catalina, UNIX SysV; Solaris, AIX, IRIX, Photon. *Past focus on Networking: planning, design, and implementation of LAN/WAN and wireless networks. Networking protocols and hardware familiar with: TCP/IP, SNMP, DHCP, Layer 2 switching, LACP, 802.11 Wireless, Fibre Channel Protocol, VSAN, FCoE, FCIP, iFCP, iSCSI, NFS, CIFS. *** Formerly held Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Certification (expired) *** *** Formerly held Citrix MetaFrame 1.8 Certification (expired) *** *** Formerly held Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) Certification (expired) *** Currently pursuing VMware VCP Certification. Training completed, just need to take exams.