Michael Khanin

Profile

• 13 years of technical experience in a combination of systems administration, network administration, technical support and helpdesk
  
• Expert experience level with all phases of Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 system administration, Microsoft and Novell network administration, script creation,  remote access, system security and Active Directory implementation
• Proficient with end-user support on-site as well as via phone and email. PC and systems support for both hardware and software
• Excellent hardware and software troubleshooting skills. Experienced dealing with unfamiliar systems and software. Up-to-date use of Internet protocols, tools and applications

Professional Skills

• Microsoft: AD, Group Policy, Domain, RIS, IIS 4 /5 /6, Exchange 5.5 - 2007
• Network: TCP/IP (SNMP, SMTP, POP3, RAS, DNS, DHCP, WINS) RADIUS, WAN and LAN
• OS: Windows 95 / 98, Windows NT 4.0 / 2000 / 2003 Server / VISTA
• Backup: NetBackup, Arcserve for NetWare, Arcserve for NT, Backup Exec for NT
• Security: ISA Server, Checkpoint Firewall, Norton Antivirus Corporate, MacAfee, Mail-Relay
• Terminal Servers: Microsoft Terminal Server, Citrix
• Virtualization Solutions: MS Virtual Server/PC, MS SoftGrid, VMware Server
  
  

Professional Employment History

IT Consultant                                                                                                   
World Expert Ltd. (Beer-Sheva, Israel) - 2003 - 2007

WEX Computing Solutions Ltd is an authorized Microsoft® Certified Partner. WEX has earned a solid reputation in the IT field through its high profile client base and a wide range of services and solutions.

• IT Consulting and Support. (Networks with more than 4000 users)
• Full support of functioning of mixed networks in local and WAN environment
• Backup Service Supply for all critical Network Systems, like Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Microsoft Exchange servers, File Servers, NAS
• Integration of Secure products
• Web Site Building, promotion and optimization (SEO)

IT System Administrator                                                                          
"Netafim” Irrigation Systems Concern (Tel-Aviv, Israel) - 1999 - 2004

NETAFIM is the firm with over 2000 employees, 14 manufacturing facilities in 11 countries, more than 30 subsidiaries, and distribution presence in over 110 countries, Netafim has global sales of more than $400 million.  The tasks that I carried out there were as follows:

• Full support of functioning of mixed Netware / eDirectory (versions from 3.x to 6.x,eDirectory – versions 8.x) and Microsoft Windows / Active Directory (versions NT4 and 2000 / 2003) networks in Local and WAN environment (approximately 60 Server)
• Backup Service Supply for all critical Network Systems, like eDirectory, Microsoft Exchange servers, File Servers and others by implementing “HP OpenView Storage Data Protector” and “BrightStor Arcserve Backup” software packs
• Integration of Checkpoint Secure products in Netafim’s environment (Firewalls, SecureClient)
• Integration of Citrix / MS Terminal products in Netafim’s environment
• Providing serviceability for network equipment, like routers, switches and others

IT System Administrator                                                                           
Negev Software Industries Ltd. (NSI) (DIMONA, Israel) - 1998-1999

Negev Software Industries Ltd. (NSI), a software solutions provider company
(3 Sites, more than 100 Network Users), was established in 1992 by Digital Equipment Corporation. NSI is focused on developing and providing software solutions. The tasks that I carried out there were as follows:

• Full support of Microsoft Windows (NT4, Exchange 5.5) networks
• Backup Service Supply for all critical Network Systems by implementing “Arcserve Backup”
• Integration of Checkpoint Secure products

 
Computer and Network maintenance specialist                                  
"Mashovit 1987 Ltd." (Beer-Sheva, Israel) - 1995-1998

Some of the major clients whom I served:

• Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
• DSW - Dead Sea Works, a business unit of ICL Fertilizers
• Makhteshim Chemical Works Ltd, is Israel's main producer and exporter of crop protection chemicals

Building, installation and implementation of Novell 3.x / 5.x and Windows NT 4.0/2000 servers and Windows 9x/Me/2000 workstations at client sites.

 
Network Technician                                                                                   
"Altay Ltd." (Beer-Sheva, Israel) - 1993-1995

Working on the implementation, integration and connectivity of networks; Troubleshooting servers, workstations, storage devices, printers and scanners

 
Education

1994-1995:   "Beer-Sheva Technological College” - Faculty of computer engineering Major in maintenance, service of computers, networks and programs

1997:              "MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer)" Technical school "HI-Tech"

2000:              "MCP W2000 (Microsoft Certified Professional)" Technical school "John Brice"

2000:              "CNE (Certified Novell Engineer)" Technical school "John Brice"

2004:              “Check Point NG Application Intelligence – Management I & II” Technical school "John Brice"

2005:              “MBX (Microsoft for Business Excellence)”. Microsoft Israel

References
Available upon request

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