Marcus Larsson

Past

Systems Engineer at Mind Control Software
IT Contractor at Independent IT Consulting
Systems Administrator at Endsight

Systems Engineer at Nacio Systems
A+ Technician at CompUSA

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Education

College of Marin

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Industry

Entertainment

Marcus Larsson’s Summary

I am studying electrical engineering and computer science while working as an IT consultant. School will become more and more encompassing as time goes on, but I still strive to complete several more IT certifications before the end of 2010, including MCSE, MCITP: Enterprise Administrator, and (most of) CCNP. I have a wide range of experience, from being a professional rescuer (lifeguard), to fitness consultant and trainer, as well as a long list of appearances in front of large audiences and small for speaking engagements, debates, and performances.

Marcus Larsson’s Specialties:

CCNA, MCSA, Linux+, Security+, and A+ certified. Windows administration, networking administration, hardware configuration and custom builds.

Marcus Larsson’s Experience

Systems Engineer

Mind Control Software

(Privately Held; Computer Games industry)

November 2008 — October 2009 (1 year )

Worked with designers, developers, and testers to deploy and manage network infrastructure for online games. Involved with day-to-day operations of internal network, managing Windows Server 2008 Active Directory environment, Exchange 2007, Cisco and Dell switches, SonicWall and Cisco firewalls/routers, and handling end-user issues. Deployed Cisco 2811 router running SSL VPN, IPSec VPN site-to-site tunnel, Cisco's Zone-Based Firewall, and RADIUS authentication to Active Directory.
IT Contractor

Independent IT Consulting

(Information Technology and Services industry)

June 2008 — October 2008 (5 months)

Providing systems and network administration for small to mid-sized companies. Recently headed up deployment of Windows Server 2008 environment with Exchange 2007 for a video game development studio.
Systems Administrator

Endsight

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

October 2007 — June 2008 (9 months)

Managed and maintained a dozen 10 - 30 node customer networks, consisting primarily of Windows Server 2003, Exchange, and SBS, as well as Windows XP and Vista. Managed SonicWall firewalls and Cisco routers/switches. Was directly involved with planning and design of network infrastructures, as well as major upgrade and implementation projects. Performed day to day maintenance, (data backups, software imaging, antivirus and spam-filter checks.
Systems Engineer

Nacio Systems

(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)

August 2006 — August 2007 (1 year 1 month)

Maintained enterprise-level backup solution for 500+ servers using VERITAS Netbackup. Built and maintained server hardware (rack-mount and blades). Administrated mixed environment, consisting of Windows Server 2003, Linux, and BSD, as well as enterprise-level Cisco networking equipment such as Catalyst 6500 series switches. Configured and set up DNS, using BIND and Windows (AD) DNS. Performed product testing for clients as well as internal company use.
A+ Technician

CompUSA

(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; CPU; Retail industry)

February 2004 — July 2005 (1 year 6 months)

Primary job-functions were PC and Macintosh troubleshooting and repair, troubleshooting and installs of software, hardware, and peripherals, as well as on-site service for homes and small-offices. Performed OS installs from scratch for Windows and Macintosh systems. Custom-built desktop computers as well as workstations. Used Siebel for creating service requests, tracking customer information, time spent working, and customer payment information.

Marcus Larsson’s Education

College of Marin

A.S. , Computer Information Systems , 2007 — 2010 (expected)

Specializing in microcomputer programming and network administration. I will be graduating with an Associate's degree in CIS in 2010, while working on a Computer Science and Electrical Engineering transfer degree.

Additional Information

Marcus Larsson’s Interests:

Networking technology, IT certifications, web technologies, boogie boarding, weight training, fantasy & science fiction novels, eclectic selections of movies and television shows, (good) cigars, (good) sushi, experimenting with new software and/or computer hardware.