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Jason Ratter

10+ years in IT infrastructure and technical support
Core strengths: Windows Server, AD, VMware, networking, endpoint support
Operations ready: on-site support, on-call availability, multi-location environments

Why I am a strong fit

My background aligns directly with that of a System Engineer/System Administrator: reliable service delivery, infrastructure support, security-first operations, and clear communication.

Technical Support & Infrastructure

  • Supported VMware vSphere environments across multiple locations
  • Administered Windows Server 2016/2022 and Active Directory services
  • Hands-on experience with networking and monitoring platforms

Telecom, Systems, and Service Reliability

  • Worked with Cisco and Avaya telephony solutions
  • Delivered backup and disaster recovery with Veeam and SRM
  • Supported capacity planning and resilient system design

Security & Endpoint Operations

  • Checkpoint CCSA certified with vulnerability remediation experience
  • Beyond Trust, hardening, and incident response best practices
  • Managed Azure AD (Entra), Microsoft 365, Sharepoint
  • Applied patching, hardening, and incident response best practices

Systems Supported

  • Exchange 2010, Exchange 2019
  • MS SQL, Cisco Switches, Various Backup Systems
  • Windows - All Server Versions
  • Ubuntu and Red Hat Linux

Hardware Supported

  • Dell and HP Servers
  • Upgraded Server Cabinets in Phoenix AZ
  • Installed and Supported XioTech and Dell Equal Logic SAN
  • Supported Dell Hyperconverged EMC/VMware System

Communication & Team Collaboration

  • Strong written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical teams
  • Experience supporting users in enterprise and hybrid work environments
  • Proven ownership, follow-through, and customer-first mindset

Recent relevant experience

Systems Engineer - Michigan First Credit Union, Southfield, Michigan. (2024) Supported vSphere 7, SRM failover, SQL workloads, Azure/Intune, Veeam backups, and vulnerability remediation.
Systems Engineer - Farrow Customs Brokers, Windsor Ontario (2023-2024) Managed multi-site VMware, Cisco/Avaya systems, Office 365 administration, and monitoring/alerting operations.
System Administrator - Ford Motor Company, Dearborn Michigan. (2018-2023) Delivered global VMware support, PowerShell automation, patching, and support for enterprise applications.
Network Administrator - Sequris Group, Royal Oak, Michigan. (2013-2017) Network Admin for Checkpoint Firewall Support Group, Supporting also Tableau, SQL and Custom CRM Application.

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor of Divinity, Maryvale Institute - England
  • Associate of Applied Science (Computer Information Systems), Wayne County Community College
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator (CCSA)
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900, 2025)
  • Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104, 2025)

Contact

Email: giasone777@gmail.com

Phone: (226) 345-3699

Available for on-site and on-call support

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