23.02.2012

Curriculum Vitae

 

Nicolas Buache

 

 

Personal data

 

 

 

  • Nationality: Switzerland
  • Date of birth: February 15th, 1978

 

 

 

Education

 

 

2009-2011             University of Liverpool                                 Liverpool

  • Master of Science in Information Systems Management (MSc in ISM).
    • Modules: Computer Structure; IT Project Management; People, Technology and Management; Security Engineering; Computer Communications and Networks; E-Commerce; Managing Organizational Resources; Principles of Marketing.
    • Dissertation: Data center management solutions and evolution.

 

2006                     Aspect International Language Academy      Los Angeles

  • Followed English courses, advanced level classroom, during 3 weeks.
  • Lived and shared time with an American host family.

 

1997-1999             School of Engineers (EiVd)               Yverdon-les-Bains

  • Followed courses in the information technology classroom during one year and half.

 

1993-1997             Technical school of the trades (Etml)              Lausanne

  • Obtained a federal certificate of capacity (CFC) - Electronic specialist, hardware option (Microprocessor programming).

 

1992-1994             Popular University                                         Lausanne

  • Evening courses on DOS, Basic, Pascal and Excel advanced level.

 

1988-1993             High School, Technical option                          Morges

  • Obtained a certificate of end of study.

 

 

 

Professional experience

 

 

 

From 01.2011        Richemont International SA                               Geneva

IT Infrastructure Engineer - GIS SAP Infrastructure

  • Project management and coordination with different teams or consultants.
    • Integrate companies to global IT standards and SAP.
    • Replace & improve the existing SAP output management solution.
  • Research and improvement of solutions for SAP Infrastructure and Retail.
    • Implementation of global support tools.
    • Deployment of IT monitoring & inventory solution.
  • Define and document global standards for SAP Infrastructure and Retail.
  • Coordinate tasks and changes with Global Infrastructure Services and SAP Competence Center teams.
  • Present solutions and projects to support teams and managers.
  • 3rd level support for SAP Infrastructure and Retail.

 

 

 

10.2005-12.2010     Polo Ralph Lauren Europe Sarl                         Geneva

IT Engineer - 3rd level support on server environment for Europe

  • Installation, Maintenance and Administration.
    • Windows 2000, 2003, 2008 Server; Active Directory.
    • Exchange 2000, 2003, 2007; SQL 2000, 2005, 2008.
    • Blackberry server; Citrix; Fax server.
    • VMware (ESX 3.0, 3.5, vSphere 4.0, ESXi 4.1; GSX).
    • Backup solutions (Backup Exec, migrated to Tivoli TSM).
    • SAN Solutions (MSA 1000, EVA 4400, EVA 6100, fiber switches).
    • HP and IBM servers; IBM and ADIC libraries.
    • Security policies, patches and applications tests & deployment.
    • Created and maintained documentation and procedures.
    • Siemens SiPass badges accesses system synchronized with AS400.
    • Project management.
      • Active Directory, Domain Controllers, Exchange migrations.
      • SANs replacement; Application and file server migrations.
      • ESX deployment & migrations; Virtualized physical servers.
      • Archived file servers’ data using Caminosoft.
      • Help for network and security support for Europe.
      • Support for business application owners, developers and retail teams.

 

 

 

07.2004-09.2005     Commswitch Services SA                               Lausanne

Technical Manager - Senior Systems Engineer

  • Responsible of the technical department (IT, Network, Security).
    • Reorganization of the technical department and strategic products.
    • Candidates’ interviews for technical jobs.
    • Resolution of relational or advanced technical problems.
    • Installation, maintenance and migration of IT infrastructure.
      • Windows 9x, NT4, 2000, XP, 2003 Professional and Server; AD.
      • Exchange 5.5, 2000, 2003.
      • Routers, Switches, Wireless, Proxy, Firewalls, Security products, VoIP phone systems (e-Phone).
      • Support for IT administrators.
        • Windows 9x, NT4, 2000, XP, 2003 Professional and Server; AD.
        • Exchange 5.5, 2000, 2003; SQL Server 7.0, 2000.
        • Councils on various products or solutions.
        • Project management, Audit and Consulting.
        • Helps to the sales department as presales.
        • Training of administrators and sales department on various products.

 

 

 

10.2003-06.2004     MTF Quadra                                    Geneva - Ecublens

Systems Engineer - Specialist MS Windows, AD, Exchange

  • Installation, maintenance and migration of IT infrastructure.
    • Windows 9x, NT4, 2000, XP, 2003 Professional and Server; AD.
    • Exchange 5.5, 2000, 2003.
    • Routers, Switches, Wireless, Proxy, Firewalls, Security products.
    • Support for IT administrators.
      • Windows 9x, NT4, 2000, XP, 2003 Professional and Server; AD.
      • Exchange 5.5, 2000, 2003; SQL Server 7.0, 2000.
      • Councils on various products or solutions.
      • Project management, Audit, Security Audit and Consulting.
      • Helps to the sales department as presales.
      • Training of administrators and sales department on various products.

 

 

 

09.2001-09.2003     Commswitch SA                                            Lausanne

Field Engineer - Specialist MS Windows, AD, Exchange, Compaq

  • Installation, maintenance and migration of IT infrastructure.
    • Windows 9x, NT4, 2000, XP Professional and Server; AD.
    • Exchange 5.5, 2000.
    • Routers, Switches, Wireless, Proxy, Firewalls, Security products.
    • Support for IT administrators.
      • Windows 9x, NT4, 2000, XP Professional and Server; AD.
      • Exchange 5.5, 2000; SQL Server 7.0, 2000.
      • Councils on various products or solutions.
      • Project management, Audit and Consulting.
      • Helps to the sales department as presales.
      • Training of administrators and sales department on various products.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

04.1999-07.2001     ITS SA                                                              Morges

IT Technician and Web developer

  • Migration of Windows 3.51 or Windows NT4 computers under Novell to Windows NT4 at the UBS (Swiss Bank) for Compaq during seven months.
  • Hardware support on computers and servers for Compaq during 1 month.
  • 2nd level support of 600 computers running Windows NT4, 95, 2000 with Lotus Notes at Firmenich for Compaq during ten months.
  • Internet, Intranet and Extranet web sites development.
    • Development of internal management applications.
    • Websites development for different companies.
    • Support and maintenance of the IT infrastructure of the company.
      • Installation, support and migration of IT infrastructure.
        • Windows 9x, NT4, 2000 Professional and Server.
        • Exchange 5.5, 2000; SQL Server 7.0, 2000.
    • Candidates’ interviews for technical jobs.

 

 

 

02.1999-04.1999     GEIM Production                                           Bussigny

IT Technician, temporary job

  • Temporary employment on maintenance and reparation of IT hardware.

 

 

 

1994-1999             Buache SA                                                        Morges

Bakery and administration

  • Regular employment every Saturdays and part of the holidays during my studies on bakery production, delivery and administrative positions.

 

 

 

 

 

Certifications and awards

 

 


  • MSc ISM - Master of Science in Information Systems Management.
  • MVP - Polo Ralph Lauren MVP Award.
  • MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer on Windows 2003.
  • MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer on Windows 2000.
  • MCSA - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator on Windows 2003.
  • MCSA - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator on Windows 2000.
  • MCSA - Messaging on Windows 2000.
  • MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional.
  • VCP - VMware Certified Professional on VI3 (VCP310).
  • E-Phone V6 Certified Engineer.
  • APS HP - Compaq Proliant Servers.


 

 

 

Knowledge

 

 

 

  • Operating Systems:

Dos, Windows 3.51, Windows 9.x, Windows NT4, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows 2008, Windows 7.

Basic knowledge on Linux (Admin ESX, firewall…).

  • Virtualization:

VMware VC2.0; ESX 3.0, 3.5; ESX vSphere 4.0; ESXi 4.1.

VMware GSX, VMware Server.

  • Software:

Active Directory.

Exchange 5.0, 5.5, 2000, 2003, 2007; Blackberry Server; Fax Servers.

SQL Server 7.0, 2000, 2005, 2008.

Backup Solutions (Backup Exec, ArcServe, NetVault, basic on Tivoli TSM).

Archiving Solutions (Caminosoft); IP telephony services (e-Phone).

Siemens SiPass (badges system to manage building accesses).

  • Security:

Basic knowledge on Netscreen, Watchguard, SonicWall, Checkpoint.

Aruba Networks (Security of wireless and cabled networks).

Bluecoat, Websense, SmartFilter.

Kaspersky, Symantec, Trend Micro Antivirus & SPAM filters.

  • Computers:

HP. Compaq, Digital, Dell, NEC, Toshiba, IBM, Acer.

  • Servers:

HP, Compaq, Digital, Maxtor, Dell, NEC, IBM.

HP Blades c Class, SAN (MSA 1000, EVA 4400, EVA 6100), NAS.

  • Backup Library:

IBM, ADIC.

  • Switches - Routers - Modems:

Basic knowledge 3COM, Cisco, Alcatel, Zyxel, TrendNet, Netgear.

  • Languages:

French: Mother tongue.

English: Advanced level (Fluent) and technical English, used everyday.

German: Very basic comprehension (learnt at school).

  • Driving License:

Cat. A1, B, C1E (Motorcycle, Car, Fireman truck).

 

 

 

References

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hobbies

 

 

 

  • Triathlon, Cycling, Swimming, Running, Ski, Snowshoes, Photography.
  • Travel to the USA, Canada and various others countries.
  • 07.2004-02.2006: Voluntary fireman in SIS Yverdon-les-Bains.
  • 08.1996-06.2004: Voluntary fireman in the Reinforcement Center of Morges City (CRIC of the SISCUM).

 

 

 

 

 




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