Michael Daras {LION}

Current

Consultant at Tech One Consulting (Self-employed)
Owner at mdaras.com
Advanced System Administrator at Electronic Data Systems, Inc.

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Past

Powerseller at eBay

Education

Valparaiso University

Recommended

3 people have recommended Michael Daras

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Information Technology and Services

Websites

Michael Daras {LION}’s Summary

Michael Daras {LION}’s Specialties:

Managing Microsoft SMS 2003 Course - 2004
Microsoft Certified System Engineer (Win 2000 Server) - 2001
Novell Certified Systems Engineer 5.0 - 2000
Microsoft Certified Professional - 2000
Novell Certified Systems Engineer 3.12/4.1 - 1995
Novell Certified Systems Administrator - 1995

Michael Daras {LION}’s Experience

Consultant
Tech One Consulting (Self-employed)

(Self-Employed; 1-10 employees; Information Services industry)

July 2007 — Present (2 years 5 months)

- Assess existing computing environment.
- Design a solution that meets customer needs.
- Order all equipment and software.
- Implement new solution.
- Train key personnel in administrative tasks.
- Provide ongoing support remotely and onsite as needed.
Owner

mdaras.com

(Internet industry)

December 1988 — Present (21 years )

Visit my blog at mdaras.com. My background information can be viewed there in the About tab.
Advanced System Administrator

Electronic Data Systems, Inc.

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; EDS; Computer & Network Security industry)

November 1988 — Present (21 years 1 month)

- Work at the Global Build Center supporting 50,000 clients.
- Publish applications in Active Directory.
- Publish applications in SMS.
- Regression test custom-packaged customer applications.
- Replicate files to hundreds of SDS boxes in North America and Asia.
- Train peers in regression testing and system administrator tasks.
- Helped create naming conventions for SMS collections, packages and advertisements.
Powerseller

eBay

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

November 2005 — October 2006 (1 year )

- Upgraded Dell notebooks and desktops. Sold them as well as flat panels and other computer accessories on eBay.
- Created an HDTV desktop and sold on eBay.
- Became an eBay Powerseller after 5 months.
- Was a reputable seller and quick shipper with perfect feedback.

Michael Daras {LION}’s Education

Valparaiso University

BS , Computer Science , 1980 — 1985

Activities and Societies:

Phi Delta Theta, 4-Year Starter / Letterman in Football, Graduate Assistant Coach in Football