Derek S.

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As the Practice Director of Azure at Trace3, Derek Smith helps clients transform their…

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  • Trace3

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Courses

  • Cisco CCDA DESIGN

    200-310

  • CompTIA A+

    220-801 & 220-802

  • CompTIA Cloud+

    CV0-002

  • CompTIA Network +

    N10-007

  • CompTIA Security+

    SY0-501

  • Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange 2013

    70-341

  • Core Solutions of Microsoft Lync Server 2013

    20-336B

  • ICND 1

    100-101

  • ICND 2

    200-101

  • Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016

    70-740

  • Managing Office 365 Identities and Requirements

    70-346

  • Microsoft Enabling Office 365 End Users and Planning

    70-347

  • Networking with Microsoft Server 2016

    70-741

  • VMware Horizon 7 Desktop and Mobility

    VCP7-DTM

Projects

  • Firewall Upgrade

    Replace the existing Watchguard Firewalls with new equipment that meets the company's growing infrastructure and business requirements, while also employing enhanced security to keep the infrastructure secure

  • LANDesk Rollout

    Project to replace old legacy systems of Help Desk, MDM, Anti Virus, Asset Management, which are all different software products into a single, enterprise management application. Currently have rolled out the Asset Management, Software Distribution with the MDM (Currently evaluating), Help Desk (Pilot Phase).

  • Cisco 4510R-E Upgrade and Configuration

    Swapping out the current WS-X45-Sup6-E's for the new WS-X45-Sup8-E's. Developing a new configuration for the company to optimize the new features and availability of the Supervisor cards. Also expanding the port capability for expanded office growth. Integrating wireless access points into the new controller, allowing single point management for all wireless connections.

  • Checkpoint Firewall/VPN/IPS Upgrade

    Replacing our aging Sonicwall firewall and VPN Appliances with more modern security and access appliances to protect the company network and improve remote access for employees in the field assisting customers

  • Domain Controller/Certificate Authority/WSUS Upgrade

    Upgraded our aging Secondary Domain Controller from 2003 R2 to 2012 R2. Along with this critical server upgrade, came the upgrade of the Certificate Authority Server and the separation of the WSUS server to its own server.

  • Microsoft Lync Server 2013 Upgrade

    Upgraded the Existing Lync Server environment from 2010 to 2013. Also implementing new mobility features for the Field Service Department as well as Audio/video meeting capabilities for enhanced communication between offices

  • Exchange 2010 Upgrade

    Designed a New Exchange Server 2010 environment to bring the company into a more modern email system, improve communication with internal employees as well as external customers. Configured Outlook Anywhere for remote email for users at home or traveling.

  • Cisco Meraki Upgrade

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    Complete Network Overhaul within the entire company. Replacing old Cisco Catalyst Infrastructure with Cisco Meraki Infrastructure to meet the needs that align more with the company directive and provide visibility within the infrastructure from a single interface.

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  • German

    Limited working proficiency

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

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