Kent Hoang

kent.hoang@example.com
+1 (555) 123-4567
Houston, TX
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Skills

Virtualization & Cloud

VMware vCenter 7.0, Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops (3000+ users), Cloud Migration

Storage & Backup

HP 3Par, HP Primera (Main/DR Site), HP StoreOnce, SAN Replication, Veeam 12

Core Infrastructure & Systems

Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange 2016/2019, SQL Server

Automation & Security

GitHub Copilot, Claude AI, Gemini, ChatGPT, AI-assisted PowerShell scripting, Veeam AI Assistant, Datadog monitoring

Experience

Senior System Engineer

05/2015 – Present
***Houston, TX
  • Manage Virtual Apps & Desktop environment for 3000+ users, ensuring high availability and optimal performance.
  • Upgraded comprehensive vCenter 6 environment straight to vCenter 7.0 with minimal downtime.
  • Deployed and manage Thales 2 factor authentication for Citrix remote access.
  • Administer Veeam 12 backup/restore solutions for all enterprise VMs.
  • Deployed and managed HP Primera and HP 3Par storage arrays for primary applications and Disaster Recovery sites.
  • Configured high-availability SAN replication between primary Datacenter and DR facilities.
  • Performed seamless enterprise-wide migration from Exchange 2016 to Exchange 2019.
  • Wrote custom PowerShell scripts to fully automate repetitive system processes and streamline reporting.
  • Deployed HP StoreOnce data protection systems for robust backup capabilities.

System Administrator

09/2014 – 09/2015
AFGlobalHouston, TX
Primarily responsible for daily operation of Windows 2008R2 Active Directory, Domain Group Policy Object. Also responsible for daily activities of complex multi-user systems which include system's availability (disk space usage, CPU utilization...), recoverability (backup monitor), upgradability and updatability (evaluating, testing and installing system patches, new software, and hardware...).

Other Responsibilities

  • Manage Exchange 2010 Cloud, Manage Nagios network monitor (Centos 6.5), VMWARE ESXi 5.5 environment.
  • Maintaining Citrix XenApp Farm 6.5 environment.
  • Manage and oversee daily activities and data traffic along network to ensure proper operation.
  • Provide the installation, administration, and support of new and existing applications, database and web servers (including troubleshoot and resolve server and application related issues while adhering to procedures).
  • Use different monitor applications to manage the complex multi-user network (Nagios Network for servers/network issues; ConnectWise Ticket system for users' issues; Meriplex Kaseya agent for update deployments and remote control...).
  • Provided system/network support more than 1,600 end users.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduation Date: June 2001
Cal State Long BeachLong Beach, California