Matthew Gustke

Matthew Gustke

Seasoned Windows Systems Administrator and Web Developer

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

Current
Past
  • Loss Prevention Agent at Best Buy
  • Wireless Phone Sales Agent at Chatterbox Wireless
  • Waiter at Lakey's Cafe
  • Farmhand at Tom Grossen Farms
  • Commercial Salmon Fisherman at Barbara Jay, Inc
  • Telephone Marketing Researcher at Clearwater Research, Inc
Education
  • TUI University
  • Community College of the Air Force
Connections
68 connections
Industry
Information Technology and Services
Websites

Matthew Gustke’s Summary

Windows Systems Administrator with experience in all Microsoft workstation and server operating systems. Extensive background in Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0/2003 and Systems Center Configuration Manager 2007. Interested in engineering and developing remote software installation and system management solutions. Would like to transition into a project management role after completing college degree.

Moderate level of experience with KACE KBox system management platform. Currently manage software updates and inventory information for Windows, Linux, Unix, and Macintosh KBox clients on two separate networks.

XHTML/CSS web designer with multiple commercial business clients, two non-profit clients, and multiple personally owned and developed web pages. Interested in gaining more experience with PHP based content management systems like Joomla and Drupal.

Matthew Gustke’s Specialties:

Systems Management Server 2.0/2003, System Center Configuration Manager 2007, KACE KBox, Microsoft Windows, XHTML, CSS, PHPbb, Joomla, WordPress, Desktop Support, Systems Administration, Wireless Networking, WiFi, Wireless Security, Web Design, Microsoft Expression Web Designer


Matthew Gustke’s Experience

  • SCCM 2007 / KBox / Windows Server Administrator

    Global Analytic IT Services

    (Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

    June 2008Present (1 year 2 months)

    Responsible for:

    Troubleshooting centralized/distributed Windows systems and providing system administration support on multiple LAN/WAN networks.

    Providing technical expertise to organizations in the area of system upgrades, process improvements, security requirements, infrastructure improvements, etc.

    Configuring and Maintaining SCCM 2007 Site and Virtual KBox Appliances which includes duties such as: packaging/distributing software/patches, managing assets, and reporting of collected software/hardware inventory. SCCM site has over 17K clients and spans both a local and an interstate wide area network.

    GAITS replaced ASAP, LLC during a contract change in June of 2008.

  • Owner

    GIT Consulting LLC

    (Information Technology and Services industry)

    April 2008Present (1 year 4 months)

    Owner of GIT Consulting, LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business focused on information technology consulting.

    Primary focus is web design, site maintenance, site hosting, online advertising and search engine optimization.

    Secondary focus is IT consulting and planning for small to medium sized projects.

    My clients include:
    Designated Drivers, Inc. Corporate Headquarters
    Designated Drivers, Inc. of Las Vegas
    Designated Drivers, Inc. of Phoenix
    Designated Drivers, Inc. of Tucson
    Designated Drivers, Inc. of Albuquerque
    Designated Drivers Foundation
    Monsoon Services, Inc.
    Nevada Seat Belt Coalition
    Mr. B's Paint and Body
    AV-Optimal Defense Consultancy Service (company dissolved)
    Hammer Graphics
    Sheroz Jewelers
    BMC Tactical
    Ian Anderson Racing
    New Mexico Renewable Energy Alliance (alliance dissolved)
    New Mexico Biodiesel Alliance (alliance dissolved)
    Meagan Boll Charity Website (charity dissolved)
    Veteran Health Forum

  • Windows Systems Administrator

    ASAP, LLC

    (Information Technology and Services industry)

    September 2007June 2008 (10 months)

    Responsible for:

    Troubleshooting centralized/distributed Windows systems and providing system administration support on multiple networks.

    Providing technical expertise to organizations in the area of system upgrades, process improvements, security requirements, infrastructure improvements, etc.

    GAITS (see most recent experience) replaced ASAP, LLC during a contract change in June of 2008.

  • Systems Administrator

    United States Air Force

    (Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)

    September 2001September 2007 (6 years 1 month)

    Active Duty Enlisted military member, left USAF with the rank of E-5, Staff Sergeant.

    Duties included Windows systems administration, Communications Security (COMSEC) program management and implementation, Operations Security (OPSEC) program management, Systems Management Server 2.0 and 2003 engineering, Exchange 5.5 and 2000 administration, NT and Active Directory Domain administration, procurement of supplies and equipment with Government Purchase Card, and leadership/mentoring of subordinate military members.

  • Designated Driver

    Designated Drivers, Inc.

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)

    November 2002June 2006 (3 years 8 months)

    Independent contract driver, responsible for greeting and chauffeuring impaired clients to their residence. Provided support and supervision for on-site private and corporate events. Responsible for customer care from initial contact through completion of ride, to include defensive and careful driving of various customer vehicles, monitoring of customer health, and assisting customer with walking to and from their vehicle.

  • Loss Prevention Agent

    Best Buy

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; BBY; Retail industry)

    October 2005February 2006 (5 months)

    Responsible for detecting, reporting and resolving matters in the area of safety, inventory shortage, cash handling and theft, and for providing customer service as per Company standards.

  • Wireless Phone Sales Agent

    Chatterbox Wireless

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Telecommunications industry)

    September 2002February 2004 (1 year 6 months)

    Sales agent for T-Mobile and ATT Wireless phones, plans, and accessories.

  • Waiter

    Lakey's Cafe

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Food & Beverages industry)

    August 2000August 2001 (1 year 1 month)

    Performed duties as a waiter in a small cafe. Duties included taking customers orders, cash register and credit card machine operation, assisting the cook, and washing dishes.

  • Farmhand

    Tom Grossen Farms

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Farming industry)

    August 1997August 2001 (4 years 1 month)

    Performed duties as a farmhand for a locally owned timothy and alfalfa farm. Duties included operating heavy equipment, outbuilding construction, irrigation, weed control, and equipment maintenance.

  • Commercial Salmon Fisherman

    Barbara Jay, Inc

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Fishery industry)

    June 2000July 2000 (2 months)

    Performed duties as a commercial salmon fisherman in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Duties included setting gill-nets into the ocean, removing gill-nets from the ocean, clearing gill-nets of fish, placing fish into refrigerated holds, attaching fish containers to crane at delivery, cleaning fish holds, preparing meals, and assisting with boat repairs and maintenance. Was responsible for knowing and following all local and national wildlife and maritime regulations.

  • Telephone Marketing Researcher

    Clearwater Research, Inc

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Market Research industry)

    November 1999May 2000 (7 months)

    Performed duties as a telephone marketing researcher. Duties included conducting survey and interviews for private and governmental agencies using random and pre-selected calling lists.


Matthew Gustke’s Education

  • TUI University

    BS , Information Technology Management , 20072009

    I finished my Bachelors of Science in IT Management degree in May, 2009.

  • Community College of the Air Force

    AAS , Information Systems Technology , 20012007


Additional Information

Matthew Gustke’s Websites:

Matthew Gustke’s Interests:

Systems Management Server, SMS 2003, SMS, SCCM, IT, Systems Administration, Personnel Management, Industrial Security, IT Management, Project Management, Web Design, Photography, Landscaping, Gardening, Vermicomposting, Gourmet Cooking, Human and Animal Psychology

Matthew Gustke’s Groups:

CompTIA A+ Certified Professional
CompTIA Network+ Certification (In Progress)
CompTIA Security+ Certification (In Progress)
CompTIA Server+ Certification (In Progress)

  •    Online Marketing, Web Analytics, and E-commerce Group -- WebAnalysts.Info
  •    New Mexico Information Technology Professionals
  •    US Military Veterans Network
  •    National Eagle Scout Alumni
  •    Future Farmers of America - Alumni & Networking
  •    Disabled American Veterans
  •    Business New Mexico

Matthew Gustke’s Honors:

Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Scout
Airman of the Year - 2004 - 505th Command and Control Wing
Valedictorian - Cambridge High School, Idaho
Two time recipient of the Air Force Achievement Medal
Two time recipient of the Air Force Commendation Medal
Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom Veteran


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