aldricmichael belchak

virtualization and systems architect

About

I am a detail oriented technologist who enjoys taking on new challenges and learning new skills, with over 12 years of experience in enterprise-level end user computing as support technician and delivery engineer specializing in application virtualization and virtual desktop solutions. I enjoy analyzing and understanding systems to find opportunities for efficiency and automation. Specialties:  Server Virtualization  Desktop Virtualization  Profile Management  Application Virtualization  Technical Documentation  Virtualization Assessments  Health Checks  Scripting (VBS, etc…)

Country

united states

City

chicago

Industry

information technology and services

Skill

virtualization, windows server, vdi, vmware, servers, troubleshooting, technical support, disaster recovery, vmware esx, vmware vsphere, cloud computing, technical documentation, storage, windows xp, firewalls, networking, data center, sccm, software documentation, network administration, vsphere

Experience

consultant

synnefo technology solutions, a forsythe company

2011-11 - 2013-4 · 1 yr 6 mos

senior consultant

data strategy

2010-8 - 2011-6 · 11 mos

* Maintained internal vSphere and View environments * Provided technical assistance to sales as required * Conducted professional services engagements * Created intellectual property to help standardize deliveries * Led internal training sessions with fellow engineers * Interviewed potential hires for the desktop virtualization team * Proven record of delivery resulting in strong customer relationships

desktop engineer

fishbeck, thompson, carr & huber, inc. (ftch)

2009-4 - 2010-8 · 1 yr 5 mos

* Introduced automated patch management system to reduce patch refresh cycle * Maintained fleet of Hewlett Packard, Windows XP workstations and laptops * Inventoried company assets with i.Support asset manager * Managed PC Deployments with Symantec Ghost and Acronis TrueImage * Supported 500+ software products from various vendors * Wrote detailed documentation for software installations * Organized and maintained application and imaging server * Created custom batch and VB scripts to automated software installs * Used i.Support ticket system to document user incidents * Worked with custom extensions to Microsoft 2007 Office suite * Deployed Zebra barcode printers for records management * Supported remote users and field offices via phone, Netop and LogMeIn * Presented Remote Assistance as cost saving alternative * Troubleshot Microsoft Outlook and Live Meeting clients * Setup Polycom teleconferencing equipment

network analyst

dematic

2006-3 - 2008-11 · 2 yrs 9 mos

* Setup and delivered Dell, Windows XP desktop and laptop systems to users * Made preventive backup Ghost images of returned PCs * Enforced secure data destruction of retired desktops * Provided technical phone support for remote users in field offices * Resolved network connectivity and software issues for 1200+ users * Maintained HP and Minolta MFD network printer availability * Researched issues and documented solutions in c.Support ticket system * Experienced troubleshooting and re-flashing Symbol scanners * SMS / SCCM troubleshooting and endpoint support * Microsoft Softgrid / App-v application support * Supported Microsoft Outlook/Exchange clients

systems analyst intern

ferris state university

2003-5 - 2003-8 · 4 mos

* Created documentation for standard Windows 2003 server builds * Centralized server backups for offsite storage with Veritas Backup Exec * Verified and updated disaster recovery manuals for production servers * Evaluated VM Ware ESX and GSX server consolidation products

residential network technician

ferris state university

2001-1 - 2003-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

* Supported and Ghost-imaged residence hall computer labs * Diagnosed connectivity problems in dorm rooms with Fluke diagnostic tool * Installed 3Com NICs and Novell Client for student network access * Provided technical phone support with HEAT ticket system * Resolved networking issues on student’s computers

computer repair technician

little joe's computers

1999-9 - 2000-8 · 1 yr

* Diagnosed and resolved customers’ personal computer problems * Provided in-home computer maintenance and upgrade services

virtualization and systems architect

walgreens

2013-4 - Present · 13 yrs 6 mos

Virtualization and Systems Architect at Walgreens

Education

pinconning area high school

1996-1 - 2000-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

ferris state university

2000-1 - 2004-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Bachelor of Science, December 2004"," * Computer Networks and Systems – Major"," * Computer Information Systems – Minor","Associate of Applied Science, August 2003"," * Industrial Electronics Technology"]