Dustin Garner

System Administrator

Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal

About

I am ambitious and driven. I like challenges and constantly set goals for myself, so I have something to strive towards. I’m not comfortable with settling, and I’m always looking for an opportunity to do better and achieve greatness. I have many skills, and don't back away from difficult problems.

Experience

  • Information Technology Administrator at Connecting Software
    Feb 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

  • System Administrator at AutoBidBroker
    Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

    Created a startup that offers vehicle brokers services allowing the general public to purchase vehicles from auctions that were only available to dealers. My part was developing the website and implementing a CRM system for managing our customers. This allowed us to provide online membership sign-up and provided system for customer support, sales management, and marketing campaigns.

  • System Administrator at Aperia Solutions, Inc.
    Feb 2018 - May 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Supported over 200+ VMs, and Physical servers running Windows server 2008 to Windows Server 2019 • Supported Hyper-V clusters, MS SQL clusters, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, and Office 365. • Migrated company from on-premise PBX system to Microsoft phone system, using Teams and Skype for Business. • Monitored systems using various tools, SolarWinds, ManageEngine DesktopManager, and Netikus EventSentry. • Kept systems up to date using Microsoft WSUS and ManageEngine DesktopManager.

  • Senior System Network Administrator at TeamLogicIT
    Mar 2017 - Feb 2018 · 1 yr

    I provide IT support for clients throughout the Rockwall and Dallas area. My duties include managing system updates, network health, maintain high levels of availability of the clients systems. I provide end-user support for desktop hardware and desktop applications. Provide support for networking equipment and VOIP services. Anything IT related I handle.

  • System Administrator at Aperia
    Oct 2015 - Mar 2017 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Responsible for the upkeep of 200+ Windows systems, with a few Linux based systems. Supported Hyper-V clusters, Active Directory, Office 365, Exchange 2010 and 2013, and IIS. Provided support for the corporate office desktop computers. Migrated from On-Premise Exchange 2010 to Office 365. Monitored systems using Solarwinds Orion. Patched workstations and servers using WSUS then went to third-party application called ManageEngine Desktop Central.