Kenneth Hartman
Well-versed in large-scale deployments, migrations, and data storage solutions. Self-motivated professional with the ability to quickly master new technology to drive process improvements. Strong team player with excellent communication and collaborative abilities. Seasoned System Administrator with an 18-year background in Information Technology. Progressive experience marked by continuous contributions above and beyond requirements. Career achievements in large-scale software deployments, network buildouts, and data security.
Skills
Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)
Project Management
Microsoft Exchange
Scripting (Powershell, VBscript)
Office 365
SCCM
Infrastructure planning
Active Directory, DNS
Symantec Endpoint Protection
Security Tools (Wireshark, Kali Linux, Netstumbler, Solarwinds)
Cloud Services (Azure)
Citrix (XenApp, XenDesktop)
Work History
Belcan - Cincinnati, OH
Senior Systems Engineer
02-2022 to Current
Providing RMF and deployment support of hardware and software solutions to GE Aviation.
Maintaining inventory baselines for new hardware. Microsoft OS, RedHat Linux, Cisco devices.
TEKsystems - Remote Position
DevOps Engineer\Team Lead
09-2021 to 02-2022
Team Lead for a group of offshore and onshore technicians and engineers supporting Allegis Group, building out servers and patching via SCCM, and supporting a worldwide team. Azure, Windows, and VMware.
Providing monthly service numbers to Allegis Group with metrics. Assisting Allegis Group Engineers in daily tasks, while also taking escalations from the TEKsystems team.
CBTS, Cincinnati OH
Systems Engineer III
11-2019 to 09-2021
Supporting customer building out server solutions.
Built Server 2019 baseline image in VMware for customers to use.
Building out SCCM environment in development for configuring compliance settings and patching requirements.
Managing server via VMware for both Linux and Windows-based VMs.
Citrix Windows Engineer
06-2018 to 11-2019
Supporting customer "The Christ Hospital" with their Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop/VDI 6.5 and 7.15 environments.
Office 365 troubleshooting for Citrix users and daily local tasks.
Repacorp Inc, Tipp City OH
Director of Information Technology
07-2016 to 06-2018
Managed team of IT professionals responsible for all corporate and local office systems, including applications, data center, servers and storage, PCs, and telecom.
Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop 6.0, Server 2008 – Server 2012.
Setup network monitoring for entire environment.
Analyzed department and job-related functionality requirements to align technology priorities with business needs.
Developed and implemented technical application support and information technology policies and procedures that advanced investment needs, outcomes, and performance measurements to balance continuous innovation with responsible risk-taking.
Remedi SeniorCare, Troy OH
Technical Support Specialist
06-2014 to 07-2016
Provided support to multiple pharmacies throughout Ohio, Virginia, Baltimore, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop 6.5, Sever 2003 – Server 2012r2.
Managed AD environment running on 2008r2.
Managed Exchange environment running on 2008r2.
Tested and began deployment in controlled departments of Windows 10.
Compucom, Cincinnati OH
Level 2 Deskside Support 03-2014 to 05-2014
·Provided technical support for GE aviation plant and secondary locations throughout Cincinnati.
Lanicom LLC, Troy OH
Field Technician 07-2013 to 02-2014
·Provided Level 3 escalation support to companies on a variety of issues.
ATOS, Miamisburg OH
IT Support Technician 03-2011 to 06-2013
·Level 2 support for the Miamisburg Metlife location.
Netview Staffing Inc, Cincinnati OH
Decommission Tech 11-01-2010 to 03-2011
·Decommission tech for the US Bank upgrade project throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana
LaRosa's Pizzeria, Cincinnati OH
02-2006 to 10-2010
Network Administrator and Assist GM of Englewood Location
Education
Master's of Information Systems with a Graduate Cyber Security Certificate
University of Phoenix, Phoenix AZ 11-2018 to 11-2020
Bachelor's of Science: Project Management and Administration
ITT Technical Institute, Dayton OH 08-2013 to 09-2015
Associate's of Applied Science: Network Systems Administration
ITT Technical Institute, Dayton OH 08-2011 to 05-2013
Certifications
CompTIA
CompTIA A+ 06-2009 to N/A
CompTIA A+ CE 12-2011 to 02-2015
CompTIA Security+ 07-2020 to 07-2023
CompTIA Security+ CE 02-2012 to 02-2015
CompTIA Security+ CE
07-2020 to 07-2023
CompTIA Network+ CE 12-2011 to 02-2015
CompTIA IT Operations Specialist - CIOS Stackable Certification 02-2012 to 02-2015
CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist - CSIS Stackable Certification 02-2012 to 02-2015
Microsoft
MTA: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals 07-2017 to N/A
LinkedIn
Windows Server 2019: Install and Configure Active Directory 12-2019 to N/A
Windows Server 2016: Installation and Configuration 12-2019 to N/A
Managing Modern Desktops: Windows 10 Manage
and Protect Windows Devices, Apps, and Data 12-2019 to N/A
Cybersecurity for IT Professionals 12-2019 to N/A
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) Cert Prep: 1 Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities 12-2019 to N/A
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) Cert Prep: 2 Technologies and Tools 12-2019 to N/A
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) Cert Prep: 3 Architecture and Design 12-2019 to N/A
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) Cert Prep: 4 Identity and Access Management 12-2019 to N/A
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) Cert Prep: 5 Risk Management 12-2019 to N/A
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) Cert Prep: 6 Cryptography 12-2019 to N/A
CISSP Cert Prep: 1 Security and Risk Management 12-2019 to N/A
CISSP Cert Prep: 2 Asset Security 12-2019 to N/A
CISSP Cert Prep: 3 Security Architecture and Engineering 12-2019 to N/A
CISSP Cert Prep: 4 Communication and Network Security 12-2019 to N/A
CISSP Cert Prep: 5 Identity and Access Management 12-2019 to N/A
CISSP Cert Prep: 6 Security Assessment and Testing 12-2019 to N/A
CISSP Cert Prep: 7 Security Operations 12-2019 to N/A
CISSP Cert Prep: 8 Software Development Security 12-2019 to N/A
Affiliations
Preble County Pork Festival
Board Member
Member 2022 to Current
WCRA Wee Pirates
Board Member
Co Football Director 2019 to 2020
Football Director 2020 to 2020
Vice President 2020 to 2021
President 2021 to 2021
Assistant Coach 2015 to 2021
Fortis College, Dayton OH
Program Advisory Committee (Cyber Security) 2018 to 2020
Major Projects
CBTS
Build out and upgrade of old Citrix XenApp 6.5 farm to Citrix XenApp 7.x environment
Building out SCCM environment in the development environment for the customer
Repacorp
·Building remodel Re-engineered the entire network with Cisco 2960X PoE switches and Ubiquiti Access points to improve wireless connectivity throughout Ohio, Wisconsin, and Arizona locations. Setup site to site. VPNs with Fortigates firewalls for cross-site backups and connectivity requirements.
Virtual Servers Converted 90% of all physical servers in the company to virtual servers. This allows the company to have more options for upgrades in the future as the company continues to grow
Remedi SeniorCare
Roll out of DocuTrack Assisted with the development team in migrating the entire company to a single platform for their document management needs.
Location expansions Rolled out two new pharmacies in the Oklahoma and Dallas regions. Setup servers, networking equipment, and end-user peripherals from the ground up.