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Raúl Escalante

Co-Founder / IT-Cloud Specialist

Accomplished IT professional with over 10 years of experience.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Information Technology (IT)

Server virtualization is simply taking a physical server and with the help of virtualization software, dividing that server up (partitioning) to appear as many “virtual servers” that can run their copy of an operating system (OS).

This process allows a single server to be utilized in multiple ways at once instead of being dedicated to only one thing.

There are numerous advantages to using server virtualization. Some of those advantages include:

1. Saves costs on I.T. expenses such as additional hardware resources, space, software, electricity, cooling requirements, and maintenance
2. Reduces the number of physical servers required on-site
3. Creates independent user environments
4. Reduces application downtime and simplifies backup processes (with added storage virtualization

Virtualization is more than just the purchase and installation of a product. It is a technological journey that can help minimize corporate costs while simultaneously enhancing application performance and faster workload deployment. Let TEXAS COMMUNICATION SERVICES  help get your business to the top!

Skills:

  • Microsoft OS: Windows XP, 7, 8, 8.1 and Windows 10
  • Microsoft Server: Server 2003, Server 2008 , Server 2012 and server 2016
  • Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, 2010, 2013 and Exchange online
  • Active Directory
  • Symantec Backup Exec 2010 to 2015
  • Adobe CC Suite Administrator
  • LAN/WAN Wireless Admin
  • FTP Platforms
  • Microsoft Hyper V
  • Microsoft Lync to Skype for Business
  • Microsoft Data Protection Manager

Previous Experience

Exchange Administrator/IT Services​

  • Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
  • Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
  • Configure, monitor, and maintain Microsoft Exchange environment
  • Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or
    replacement.
  • Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes
  • Coordinate with vendors and with company personnel to facilitate purchases

Major Projects

  • Migrated over 350 users from Mdeamon Mail Server to Exchange 2007, 2010 and 2013
  • Migrated over 300 users from Exchange 2003 cross domains to Exchange 2007, 2010 and 2013
  • Worked with a team and was heavily involved with migrating over 38 remote locations from VPN connections to an MPLS Network and a single sign on domain.
  • Design and Implemented critical data backup to tape using Backup Exec Software.
  • One of 3 Team Leads to migrate analog phone systems to VOIP technology using Microsoft Business Skype for business.
  • Deployed Exchange 2013 to a hybrid Exchange online system.
  • Deployed new backup cloud technology using MS System Center DPM.
  • Designed, Developed and configured Help-Desk ticketing system using MS System Center Service Manager.

Scott Donihoo

Co-Founder / Senior Network Administrator

Accomplished IT professional with over 15 years of experience.

Bachelor of Business Information Technology (IT) from University of Texas at Arlington

Skills:

  • Microsoft OS: Windows XP, 7, 8, 8.1 and Windows 10
  • Microsoft Server: Server 2003, Server 2008 , Server 2012 and server 2016
  • Active Directory
  • LAN/WAN Wireless Admin
  • FTP Platforms
  • Microsoft Hyper V
  • Skype For Business
  • Microsoft Lync and Skype for Business
  • Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager
  • Symantec Endpoint Protection
  • Microsoft Forefront/Defender Endpoint Protection
  • Firewalls configuration and deployment (Juniper, IPCop)
  • Hewlett Packard (HP) Switch configuration
  • VLAN
  • Surveillance system configuration
  • Microsoft Failover Clustering
  • Enterprise level NAS/SAN (File storage) configuration and implementation
  • Web hosting (WordPress, Joomla) including CPanel, WHM support

Previous Experience

Network Administrator/IT Services​​

  • Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
  • Install and deploy System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and various proprietary apps across a WAN spanning 30 locations and 700+ nodes
  • Configure, install, and maintain antivirus and antimalware products (System Center Endpoint Protection, Symantec Endpoint Protection)
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
  • Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement.
  • Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes
  • Coordinate with vendors and with company personnel to facilitate purchases

Major Projects

  • Worked with a team and was heavily involved with migrating over 38 remote locations from VPN connections to an MPLS Network and a single sign on domain.
  • One of 3 Team Leads to migrate analog phone systems to VOIP technology using Microsoft Business Skype for business.
  • Designed, Developed and configured Help-Desk ticketing system using MS System Center Service Manager.
  • Design, configure, and deploy System Center Configuration Manager on our MPLS network which handles patches, software deployment, and Antivirus updates
  • Migrated most physical servers to a Hyper-V environment saving costs on operating systems and hardware
  • Setup and configured servers at offsite data center to host websites and applications requiring minimal downtime
  • Installed, configured, and maintained Aerohive Wi-Fi solution over an MPLS network