Kevin Patterson

About Kevin Patterson

A+ and Network+ Certified, Information Systems technician skilled in the administration and analysis of network and system technologies. Expert in the configuration and maintenance of local area file servers, communication systems, application servers and data access and distributed systems. Adept at working with cross-functional project teams to develop technical strategies, technological improvements, and management decisions when acquiring new systems. Skilled team member with proven success in delivering multiple development and maintenance initiatives of varying size, duration, and complexity on time and within budget. Recognized as a valued partner who is able to coordinate with both technical and business colleagues.Specialties: Windows Server: Windows Server 2003/2008/2012, SQL Server Deployment, Hardware and Virtual Platforms, Documentation, Implementation, Software Configurations, Server Upgrades, Application Deployment. Platforms: Microsoft Active Directory, HP Servers, DNS, Network Printing, Toshiba Strata Phone Systems, Network Connectivity, SMTP, IISApplications: HP Web Jetadmin, Microsoft Office Suites, Symantec Endpoint Protection, VMWare ESXi 5.5, VMWare vSphere Client, Cisco ASA Firewall and VPN, Symantec Backup Exec 2014, Microsoft Security Essentials, iMIS Database (version 10/20), Crystal ReportsSystems: Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Wireless Networking, Apple OS X, Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint 2010/2013Disaster Recovery and Contingency Planning, Peripheral Management, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, Phone Management, Enterprise Information Management, Application Deployment, VMWare Management, LAN Administration, Hardware Deployment, Customer Service, Problem Resolution, Team Training, Database Maintenance

Experience

1. Director of Information Technology

   Research Triangle Park

   Oct 2019 — Present · Raleigh-Durham, NC, US

Education

• East Wake High School

  High School Diploma, General Studies

  1999 — 2002

• New Horizons Computer Training Center

  Certificate, CompTIA A+

  2008 — 2009

• North Carolina State University

  degree, B.S, Accounting; Information Systems

  2008

• East Carolina University

  Graduate Certificate, Computer Network Professional

  2010 — 2011

Skills

• Leadership
• Networking
• Sql
• Tape Backup
• Windows
• System Deployment
• Servers
• Microsoft Office
• Security
• Program Management
• Research
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Management
• Saas
• Disaster Recovery
• Technical Support
• Virtualization
• Access
• IT Management
• Dns
• Windows Networking
• Network Administration
• Project Management
• Network Security
• Writing
• Computer Network Operations
• Vmware
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Databases
• Sharepoint