This resume summarizes Jules Ronald Tavalin's education and work experience in IT. He has a Master's degree in Semitic Languages and a Bachelor's degree in Jewish and Modern Israel Studies. His work experience includes over 10 years of experience as a Systems Administrator and IT Specialist for various companies, managing Windows server environments, Active Directory, and security compliance. He also has teaching experience in religion and biblical languages.

1. JULES RONALD TAVALIN
361 INLAND DR., 1-B; WHEELING, IL 60090 | J.TAVALIN@GMAIL.COM | (847) 271-9486
Education Tech Pros Group, Inc. 2006
Irvine, CA
LAN/WAN Engineer Program
Trinity International University 2000-2004
Deerfield, IL
Master of Arts, Summa Cum Laude, Semitic Languages
Covenant Theological Seminary 1997-1998
St. Louis, MO
Master’s level non-degree program in Semitic Languages
Moody Bible Institute 1995-2000
Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts with Highest Possible Honors, Jewish and Modern Israel Studies
Awards/Certifications  Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer 2003: Security
(MCSE 2003: Security)
 Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer 2003
(MCSE 2003)
 Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator 2003: Security
(MCSA 2003: Security)
 Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator 2003
(MCSA 2003)
 (MCP)
 Position of Public Trust Security Clearance
 Dean’s Scholar Award Recipient at Trinity International University
 Arthur Kac Scholarship Recipient for Excellence in Jewish Studies
 Who’s Who of America Universities and College Students 2004
 Delta Epsilon Honor Society Inductee
Professional Experience July 2012 – July 2015 UNDERWRITER’S LABORATORY (UL., LLC)
333 Pfingsten Rd, Northbrook, IL 60065
Hours/Week: 40
Salary: $89,000/yearly
Supervisor: Joe Park
Phone: (847) 664-3900
IT Technical Specialist
 Sr. Systems Administrator fora Windows 2003/2008/2012 serverfarm of3000+
servers.
 Sr. Active Directory Administrator in a multi-domain Windows 2008Active Directory
with 200+ global domain controllers
 DNS Administrator for a multiple internal DNS zone environment of over 40,000

2. records; helped manage global external DNS through AT&T
 Architected, installed, configured, customized and administrated a Microsoft SCOM
2012 R2 environment, monitoring and reporting on more than 1,000servers (on-prem)
and 200+ servers in Azure, created custom MPs, workflows
 Install, configure and maintain virtual servers in VMWareVSphere5.5
 Helped architectand implement a global Windows 2012 PKI Infrastructure
 Designed, installed and configured backup/disaster recovery solution for Windows 2008
Active Directory
 Worked on Windows 2003 to Windows 2008/2012 migration team to move 550servers
to supported versions of Windows
 Practical SQL Server 2012 administration/database support
 Worked with the Security Team to help secure the Windows server environment,
including auditing, risk remediation, planning and testing using Microsoft best practices
and my prior experience with the USMEPCOM (the Department of Defense)
June 2009 – July 2012 USMEPCOM (under varying contracting companies)
2834 Green Bay Rd. North Chicago, IL 60064
Hours/Week: 40
Salary: $95,000/yearly
Supervisor: James Bowles
Phone: (847) 688-3680 x7731
Functional Specialist III
 Sr. Systems Administrator for a Windows 2003/2008 server farm of 350+ servers
 Sr. Systems Administrator for a Macintosh OS X XServer environment
 Researched, tested, and deployed security patches and remediation using Group Policy
Objects, WSUS 3.1, SCCM 2003, Eeye Retina, DISA Gold Disk 2.0. Complied with
DOD mandated deadlines and Information Assurance directives
 Exchange 2003 support, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery
 Worked with the EnterpriseArchitecture Team, EnterpriseApplication Team,
Information Assurance Office,NetworkSupport and Quality AssuranceBranch to test,
implement, troubleshoot and configureapplications, hardware, and insure full DOD
compliance
 Provided expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to Management and
other IT specialists on critical IT issues
 Worked with subjectmatter specialists ofother government agencies,commercial
vendors to provide resolution and ofproblems presented with system level and
application problems on mission critical systems requiring immediate resolution
 Created, tested, configured and implemented group policies for application software
installations and customizations to the desktop and network
 Managed server infrastructure, patching servers and workstations on the enterprise level
(IAVA)
 Provided IIS, DNS and DHCP configuration and troubleshooting
 SCCM 2007installation, configuration and troubleshooting
 Provided PKI training to technicians and assist with Common Access Card logon testing
and rollout
 Provided Active Directory 2003/2008 administration and Group PolicyManagement for
users, servers and desktop systems
 Installed, configured,upgraded, and fixed server hardware and software

3.  Tested hardwareand software compatibility with existing systems and othersystem
interfaces
 Provided formal orinformal training and assistance to customers.
Maintained ActiveSecret SecurityClearance
 Composed weekly status reports.
 Installed, maintained and troubleshooted USMEPCOM’s Macintosh server environment
in accordance with DOD security standards.
 Monitored and patched Macintosh information systems security vulnerabilities reported
by Microsoft.
 Worked with users to ensure the application ofappropriate securitymeasures are in
place.
June 2007 – January 2009 Boingo Wireless/Concourse Communications
200 West Madison, Chicago, IL
Hours/Week: 40
Salary: $64,000/yearly
Supervisor: Gil Mananquil
Phone: (310) 586-5180
LANAdministrator
 System Administrator for a Windows 2003 server environment.
 Exchange 2003 Administrator.
 Installed, configured and maintained a Windows 2003 server environment in several
offices. Performed troubleshooting and configuration modification as needed.
 Installed and configured Symantec BackupExec.
 Administered Asterisk VOIP telephony software and iPhone integration with Exchange
2003.
 Configured Macintosh Open Directory integration with Microsoft Active Directory and
Exchange for Mac users.
 Performed monthly server maintenance and upgrades, including WSUS.
 Configured and maintained Windows XP workstations for users.
 Configured and maintained Mac OS X for users.
 Installed and configured Microsoft Office for Windows and Mac users.
 Configured and performed troubleshooting on Polycom video conferencing systems.
 Worked closely with NetworkSupport teams to insure maximum system availability and
uptime; on call 24x7.
November 2006 – June 2007 Business Information Technologies, LLC
1517 Bristol Dr., Westchester, IL
Hours/Week: 40
Salary: $22.50/hourly
Supervisor: Mike Goodridge
Phone: (630) 396-3010
NetworkEngineer

4.  Provided server administration for Windows 2003 SBS and Windows 2000.
 Installed, configured and maintained Exchange 2003.
 Configured networks including Cisco routers and firewalls
 Supported Windows 2000/XP desktops, including OS installation and configuration.
 Installed and configured Microsoft Office, Symantec BackupExec, and Symantec Anti-
Virus software.
January 2001 – June 2006 Moody Bible Institute
820 N LaSalle St., Chicago, IL
Hours/Week: 40
Salary: 20.00/hour
Supervisor: Dr. Larry Davidhizar
Phone: (312) 329-4000
Special Instructor totheBible Department
 Taught undergraduate courses in religion, biblical languages and hermeneutics.
 Prepared syllabi, presentations, lessons, lectures and exams.
 Delivered lectures, presentations, mentoring, and scholastic guidance.