Johann Kruse

Current

Unified Communications Specialist at Microsoft

Past

Network Manager at ninemsn
Network Administrator at ninemsn

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Johann Kruse’s Summary

IT, computing, networking and communications expert. Specialist in large-scale production IP network systems and best practices, with particular emphasis on Microsoft and Cisco technologies.

My goal is to continue to gain knowledge and experience in the industry, and to use that knowledge to be at the forefront of technology and develop global communications capabilities.

Johann Kruse’s Specialties:

Unified Communications / UC
Communications
Security
Email platforms
Unified Communications
VoIP
Video
Office Communications Server (OCS)
Exchange Server

Johann Kruse’s Experience

Unified Communications Specialist

Microsoft

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MSFT; Computer Software industry)

July 2005 — Present (3 years 6 months)

National Technology Specialist for Microsoft Australia, based in Sydney.

I work with enterprise and government customers assisting with the design, integration and migration of messaging and Unified Communications platforms and strategies.

I am the local SME for Exchange Server and Office Communications Server (OCS) including integration with non-MS UC platforms such as Cisco, Nortel & Avaya (UC); and IBM/Lotus Notes/Domino, Groupwise & Google mail (messaging).
Network Manager

ninemsn

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Online Media industry)

August 2003 — June 2005 (1 year 11 months)

As the lead technical person in ninemsn’s IT team I was responsible for the architecture, design, implementation and ongoing support of the entire network and communications infrastructure (data and voice). I was also the primary technical advisor to other groups within the company (e.g. Dev, PM teams) for network and system architecture.

I was responsible for the monitoring, maintenance and integrity of the network, systems and data; which included such areas as Disaster Recovery and network security.
Network Administrator

ninemsn

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Online Media industry)

November 1999 — August 2003 (3 years 10 months)

Responsible for administration, maintenance and backup of all network and server resources. Escalation point for desktop/end-user technical support issues.

Additional Information

Johann Kruse’s Websites:

Johann Kruse’s Interests:

Unified Communications, IP networking, network security, rugby, golf, surfing.

Johann Kruse’s Groups:

Sydney UC

PartnerPoint - An Online Community of over 8,000 Microsoft Partners Worldwide - www.PartnerPoint.com
Microsoft MCSE Club
Australian IT Industry
Microsoft Employees
Unified Communications
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
Microsoft Certified Professional Network
Microsoft Unified Communications professionals
ninemsn alumni
VoIP News Expert Group
Microsoft Unified Communications
Unified Communications OCS
TechEd 2008 Attendees
Microsoft Exchange
Microsoft Alumni (& Employees) + Microsoft Association
Microsoft Association
Enterprise Communications News on NoJitter.com
Microsoft Response Point