resume for
Michael A. Abbaticchio
 

Relevant SKILL SETS:

Operating Systems:
  • Microsoft Windows 2003, 2000 and NT 4.0 Server
  • Microsoft Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0 Workstation

  Enterprise Software:

  • Microsoft Exchange 2007
  • Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
  • Microsoft Exchange Server 2000
  • Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5
  • Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS)
  • Blackberry Enterprise Server

Networking:

  • Proficiency with TCP/IP protocol suite
  • DNS Server Configuration

Hardware:

  • Dell and Compaq Servers
  • RAID Storage Arrays and Controllers

Certifications and Awards:

  • CCNA
  • Microsoft MVP for Exchange Server awarded 3 consecutive years.

Other Skills:

  • Proficiency in Technical Writing
  • HTML Publishing
  • Very Strong Analytical Troubleshooting skills
  • Network diagnostics
  • Excellent mechanical skills
  • Very good communications skills
  • Works well under pressure
  • Very team oriented

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Hughes, Hubbard, and Reed, LLP
New York, NY
Position: Messaging Engineer   --   October, 2007 -- Present
Responsibilities:    Management of Messaging Infrastructure and all associated technologies and integration points.  Management of SMTP gateway.  Management of Blackberry Enterprise Servers.  Architectural Design, Planning, Documentation and Project Management of various Messaging related technologies.  Tier III support.  Research and Development.
Schering-Plough Corporation
Union, NJ
Position: Messaging Engineer   --   October, 2001 -- October, 2007
Responsibilities:    Management and Administration of an Exchange 2003 International Email Organization, serving over 45,000 users.  Management of the Corporate SMTP gateway, consisting of iron Port Smart Relay Host Appliances.  Architectural Design, Planning, Documentation and Project Management, of large scale rollouts for Email and  messaging related services.  Provide technical leadership to Global Messaging Team.  Provide upper tier support to International Administrators.  Research and Development.
Bernard Hodes Group
New York, NY
Position: Senior Systems Administrator   --   March, 2000 -- October, 2001
Responsibilities: Management and Administration of Clustered Microsoft Exchange Servers, in a multi-server Microsoft Exchange 5.5 Organization, hosting over 1200 users, nationwide.  System performance analysis.  NT Domain Administration.  Tier 3 client support.  Documentation of all aspects of corporate messaging system.  Maintenance of E-Mail related DNS records.  Development of corporate policies.  Development, testing, and documenting administrative and configuration procedures.  Research and Development of new messaging based products, and new versions of Exchange.  Project Management.
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts
New York, NY
Position: Systems Manager   --   March,1999 -- March, 2000
Responsibilities: Administration and Support of all Microsoft Platform Servers running on a flat NT 4.0 Domain, spanning 7 Major National Cities.  Administration and Maintenance of MS Exchange 5.x Corporate Email Organization, consisting of seven sites.  Monitoring of All Exchange Directory Replication, Site Connectors,  and Internet Mail Service Connectors.  Monitoring of Internet Proxy Server and Internet Usage within the organization.  Rollout of new equipment and services.  Management of fast Ethernet Network, supporting over 800 users.  Configuration of Routers and Switches located at the NY location.  Tier 3 Desktop Application Support.  Assist Corporate Network Administrator in troubleshooting WAN problems and other technical issues.
Teachers Retirement System (City of NY)
New York, NY
Position: LAN Administrator  -- March,1997 -- March, 1999
Responsibilities: Maintenance and Administration of Microsoft Exchange Site.  Administration of several Novell Netware based, File and Print Servers.  Management of three token ring network segments.  Tier 2 User Support for Windows NT, Windows 3.x, Windows 9.x, and OS/2 Warp OS and applications.  Network Monitoring and Diagnostics.  Administration of IBM AS/400 Midrange System.
International Business Machines Corp.
East Fishkill, NY
Position: PC/Network Support -- August, 1989 -- March, 1997
Responsibilities: Installation, Debug, Configuration, and Setup of PC’s and RS/6000 systems.  LAN administration of 2 buildings.  Lotus Notes Client Setup and Configuration.  OS/2 Warp client support.  Consultation and Coordination with Site Finance Controller for Technical Upgrade and Planning Issues.  Business Area Technical Representative, for Site migration to Lotus Notes.

Formal Education:

Syracuse University extension at Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY.
Completed graduate level courses (Computer Engineering Curriculum)
DeVry Technical Institute
Woodbridge, NJ.
Awarded: June, 1989
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in Electronics Engineering Technology (BSEET)

Memberships and Affiliations:

Microsoft MVP (most valuable professional) for three consecutive years.