Jamie Simms Experienced Network Administrator
About Jamie Simms Experienced Network Administrator
Jamie Simms is a Senior System Administrator with extensive experience in network administration, currently employed by the Government of Canada since 2017. He has previously held positions at xwave and CAE, where he developed expertise in server infrastructure, VDI environments, and enterprise-level backup solutions.
Work at Government of Canada
Currently, Jamie Simms serves as a Senior System Administrator at the Government of Canada, a position held since 2017. In this role, Jamie is responsible for managing and maintaining complex IT systems that support government operations. Jamie's work includes configuring and maintaining server infrastructure using Windows Server 2016 and 2019, as well as managing Active Directory Domain Services, DNS, and Group Policy Objects. Jamie has also played a key role in implementing a nationwide modeling and simulation environment, utilizing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) technology.
Previous Experience at xwave
Jamie Simms worked at xwave for a total of ten years, divided into two roles. From 1999 to 2004, Jamie served as the ISS Team Lead - Network Administrator, and from 2004 to 2009, Jamie transitioned to the Public Safety Group as a Network Administrator. During this time, Jamie developed expertise in network administration and contributed to various projects that enhanced public safety communications and infrastructure.
Experience at CAE
From 2009 to 2017, Jamie Simms was employed as a Network Administrator at CAE, where Jamie managed network systems and infrastructure. This role involved configuring and maintaining various network components and ensuring optimal performance and security of the systems. Jamie's experience at CAE further solidified their skills in network administration and system management.
Education and Expertise
Jamie Simms studied at the Fisher Institute of Applied Arts and Technology from 1990 to 1992, completing a two-year program. This educational background provided foundational knowledge in technology and system administration. Jamie possesses in-depth experience with various hardware platforms, including Cisco UCS C Series and Dell PowerEdge, and has expertise in managing VDI environments, backup solutions, and network infrastructure.
Technical Skills and Accomplishments
Jamie Simms has extensive technical skills in configuring and maintaining server and network infrastructure. This includes implementing a full VDI environment using VMware vSphere and supporting over 200 Dell WYSE thin clients. Jamie has also implemented enterprise-level backup and recovery solutions using VEEAM Backup and Replication, ensuring data security and integrity. Additionally, Jamie is proficient in applying best practices in Routing and Switching, OSPF/EIGRP, and GRE Tunnels.