Randall Kender

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About Randall Kender

Skilled technician that loves to learn and implement new technology. Has strong troubleshooting skills and long term experience that make possible the fixing of a wide range of problems. Capable of working independently or in groups. Possesses the ability to manage projects which include multiple moving parts and allocate resources efficiently. Communicative with clients and always puts their needs first. Thorough in problem solving to find solutions and not quick fixes. Works well under pressure. Responsible, hard-working, and dedicated to meeting client’s needs. Provides solutions and recommendations to inhibit long term success of both the company and their clients. Able to train in new technologies and dedicate time to broaden skill set. Long history of data center management for a hosting company. TECHNICAL SKILLS • OS Experience: Windows Windows Server R2, Windows SBS 2003-2011, VMware ESXi 4.0-5.5, and Microsoft Hyper-V • Applications: Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange Office 365, SQL, RDS, Veeam Backup and Replication, Citrix XenDeskop/XenApp, Shoretel, ESET, Faxmaker, Backup Exec; Amazon AWS • Hardware: Cisco switches/routers/firewalls/APs, Brocade switches, Palo Alto Firewalls, Fortinet Firewalls/AP, SonicWALL Firewalls, HP servers/switches, Dell servers, HP SAN Storage, Nimble SAN Storage, Synology, QNAP, Ecessa • IT Administration: Project Management, Data Center Design and Management, Infrastructure Design and Deployment, Solutions Architect, Internal Process Development, Help Desk Support, Disaster Recovery Design and Deployment, Fostering Client Relationships