SUMMARY:

• Certified professional with 25+ years of diverse working experience and a proven record in the ability to lead, manage, design, plan and implement IT solutions for complex IT projects. This includes Management, PM, Director and even ran my own independent Consulting firm with 10 employees. My recent and experience knowledge of cloud computing. This is something I continue to test and follow. These area of expertise with Cloud are the technologies that have gained and lead me into a Chief Architect related to Cloud such as Azure, AWS, Softlayer. As the Chief Architect I lead the efforts that relate to working with VMware and our clients. All architecture vSpehere, vCenter, vRealize, vRops, NSX vRA. It’s my job to assure the client works with us and our partner relationship with VMware to come up with the best architecture VMware solution. Once this occurs then I define our requirements for the Confidential team to perform implementation, training to our clients.
• Specialize in Exchange to Office 365. This includes a mass upgrade of Office 20, Certified in MCSE, Exchange, CCA 6.5, Citrix XenDesktop 5, CCE - AD for APPS and Desktops, CCE-V Virtualization VMware VCP 4 and retired Cisco Certifications. VMware Horizon VSTP, VTSP - SV (Server Virtualization) This includes leading client efforts with vRealize, vRA, vROPs,. Confidential is currently sending through VMware vSphere and Horizon training so that I can update my VMware certs to 6.5 and Horizon 7. Experience with Microsoft Azure Iot Hubs and Analytical. Very skilled in Various Microsoft Products “AD, Exchange, Sharepoint, SCCM, ETC… VMWare, VM Horizon and VDI technologies; adept in Citrix 7.x, Xen Desktop, Xen Apps, Right Fax, vSphere. Lighter on Provisioning services and USCS but wants to put current learning into use. Have led projects related to Windows Azure. Have recent knowledge and understand of various Azure and Confidential Softlayer PAAS. Specifically working with clients Iot Hubs and event Hubs and stream Analytics and Azure Functions. Have Agile through out many clients engagements and internal to Confidential .
• Involved in project work as well as support, is very comfortable with clients and always provides clear documentation through project lifecycle. Has provided 24/7 support in the past, enjoys a team environment and also enjoy Managing or Leading teams
• With Confidential Microsoft practice I am one of 2 Exchange/Office 365 experts. Assisting clients on migrating from Exchange to Office 365. This can include upgrading their Office editions of various editions. This also includes MACs in some cases. This also includes architecture work related to client Engagements State Of Work “SOW” If the contracts are signed I am the one that leads a team on the design, redesign, upgrade and or implementation. Then architecture is documented as a LLD and handed over to Confidential Strategic Outsource group for support and training. Or I will provide training and support until the client feels ready to sign off.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Principal Cloud Architect

• Brought in to assess their current Applications and design the new Landing Zone Gold Image in AWS Public cloud for client
• Interviewed each of the team member managers Infra, Network, Security, etc to gather information for the AWS Public cloud architecture
• Created a workbook and assigned tickets that consisted of detailed task related to populating the design document
• Create the landing zone that included the 3 VPC - Management, Security, and EC2. Making sure the region and availability zones are correct. Configure subnets-network segmentation and NACLS
• Configure the IAM’s groups and associate users to those groups and Provide permissions
• Mentor the Client throughout the Implementation process
• Setup services and test and go in to detail about their functionality.
• Present design to Execs and team managers and go through TCO/ROI. Make sure it’s on track for sign off
• Once the AWS Public cloud landing zone is completed and all security is in place and design and it has been signed off on. We will then assess 2 applications that were included in the assessment. They will redesign and deployed on updated Linux and windows os.
• Assisting as Lead Architect on Private Cloud relocation. The client had and acquisition and I will lead the design efforts. This will also include coming up with migration plans/techniques.
• Create workbooks for migration strategies...
• Create runbooks for the migration plans.

Confidential

Principle Architect, Data Center

• Lead the design and Implementations of Data Center Relocations and Cloud Initiatives
• Present and lead solution discussions related to Data Center and Cloud Architectures
• Technologies include Networks/Systems/Security/Applications/Managements
• My role is diverse and with my many years of experience I work with many technology realms
• Working through sales logistics defining client relations.
• In corporate SSO into Clients applications and Directory Structures. This is based on various SSO vendors.
• Defining and Architect that relates to PAAS, IAAS, SAAS specifically in Azure, AWS, Softlayer
• VMware and Windows Active Directory Specialist on a global project with tight deadlines
• Work with Client Executive and other account team members of potential problems based upon knowledge of a proposed product solutions and the customer environment.

Confidential

Chief Cloud Enterprise Architect & Team Lead under Director of Microsoft Virtualization Practice

• One of 6 Chief Architect Globally that lead Projects related to the cloud.
• Present to Client and Confidential Execs on potential Client Cloud Solutions
• VMware, NSX, vRealize, vRa, vROPS, NSX, VDI Horizon, basically one of 2 go to guys in the us that works directly with Vmware
• SSO Architecture work on implementations and consulting the client on Different SSO architectural options.
• One of specialities is Office 365 and various Office editions for both PC and MACs Work with sale team on the Technical aspects of the SOW to confirm we have allocated the correct Cost and Time and Resources that relate to Office 365 and all its objectives.
• Have used the SDLC - Agile Model. ... Agile SDLC model is a combination of iterative and incremental process models with focus on process adaptability and customer satisfaction by rapid delivery of working software product. Agile Method helps our clients and Confidential break the product into small incremental builds. These builds are provided in iterations
• Leading the team to develop POC & assessment initiatives related to cloud architecture.
• Defining the VDI assessments and methodologies related to VDI technologies.
• Working through large POC’s related to VDI which consist of implementing technologies such as Xendesktop, VMware View, Desk tone and APPSsense.
• Defining and Architect that relates to PAAS, IAAS, SAAS specifically in Azure, AWS, Softlayer
• Working through sales logistics defining client relations.
• Working on key initiatives for defining Confidential Cloud computing
• Experience with the concepts, philosophies and tools behind the design of applications, information and underlying information technologies.
• Many years experience with developing and implementing applications.
• Many years experience with storage and/or backup engineering and architecture and Storage System architecture and administration experience.
• Many years of Platform Experience: Cisco Flex Prod, Isilon, ECS, Data Domain, NetApp, Avamar, and TSM, Nexus, etc….
• Many years of OS System Administration experience (Windows 2003, 2008, 2012 AND 2016, RHEL, AIX).
• Experience years of Hadoop and/or data analytics experience.

  -Information management -Application delivery process -IT industry trends and direction

  -Emerging technologies -IT standards, procedures, policy -System software infrastructure -Information security management -System and technical integration

• Helping the sales team work through technical related issues with clients SOW, RFS. Confirm that they include the correct Technical aspects in SOW with the correct amount of hours and Resources through WBS- Work Breakdown Structure
• Held various titles for diverse set of projects:
• Team Lead, IT Director and Manager of multiple accounts
• Expert Level on Active directory and AD Components such as GPO’s/ACL’s.
• Highly skilled with Power shell scripting
• VMware Soft layer Architect
• Lead Migration Architect in DataCenters
• Lead SCON Migration Specialist; scoped VMware Architecture.
• VMware Implementation Manager for a Healthcare client that relocated a data center
• SCON Migration Lead with Citrix XenDesktop Architecture Gathering
• Lead VMware Architect; used vSphere, Netware and GroupWise
• Architect Windows and Exchange Infrastructure, including Design with Citrix Xen Desktop
• Assessor for Novell to Exchange Migration; used Active Directory and VSphere
• Exchange Architect; included assisting and mentoring client through a migration
• Exchange Architect and Implementation; worked on Series Hardware, Blade Center and correctly mapping with ENT server
• Lead ESX Architect; designed and implemented EXS Host Environment with VC and configured licensing
• VMware and Windows Active Directory Specialist on a global project with tight deadlines
• VMware and App Specialist; defined process and documentation for global project
• VDI Virtualization Specialist with Cisco Firewalls and Switches, and Virtual Client Build Procedure
• VMware Virtualization Specialist; set up and configured ESX host
• Exchange Architect utilized Quest Monitoring Tools, monitored migration and timelines as well as various messaging environments.
• Cluster Creation and Migration Exchange Specialist
• File Transformation Architect
• System Management Tool Expert; completed full evaluation with functional requirements

Confidential

Sr. IT Architect Manager

• Provided Network and system Designs for Medical Based Clients.
• Installed and configured CRM and trained clients on various projects
• Installed and maintained Microsoft Products.
• Worked on Microsoft Exchange implementations and migration and upgrades of clients consisting of 10 - 2000 users.
• Completed Exchange Migrations, which consisted of Exchange 5.5 to 2000/2003, GroupWise to Exchange 2003.
• Implemented bootable SAN environment for existing servers (SATA, Fiber) in the Data Center.
• Worked with consultants to implement ESX VMware in Data Center on Confidential Hardware.
• Implemented, designed Citrix Farms which consisted of 5 Servers running XP Metaframe.
• Performed Citrix Server Upgrades from XP Metaframe to 3.0.
• Mentored and trained clients on specific Microsoft Products and Medical Applications.
• Maintained and completed troubleshooting issues and support clients and data center.
• Managed and led projects and perform Pre-sales.
• Worked with Project Managers or acted as a Project Lead to maintain project stability.
• Mentored Clients on HIPPA standards and the importance of compliance.

Confidential

Technology Consultant

• Worked with Banking, Retail, Landscaping and Medical Companies.
• CRM expert for any project work that came up related to CRM
• Engaged to asses and lead the design and documentation effort of a New Active Directory infrastructure.
• Worked with and led a Team of 10 on Migrating 10,000 users globally from Novell e-directory Infrastructure to Windows 2003 Active Directory.
• Worked with customers and consultants on installing clustering service for Win2003.
• Installed and configured Exchange 2003 prior to Migration.
• Utilized and Migrated Existing 10,000 GroupWise Mailboxes to Exchange 2003 with Quest Migration tool.
• Documented Exchange implementation and presented to client.
• Worked with other consultant to redesign Citrix Farm, which consisted of 50 Servers in 4 server farms.
• Led a team on a redesign of GPO and OU structure.
• Re-configured AD, FSMO and GC placement with site and replication configuration; consisted of assessing existing infrastructure, which consisted of 30,000 users.
• Worked with Storage team to implement and reconfigure DFS and File shares.
• Worked with consultants to implement both NLB and MSCS and to design and plan Exchange 2003.
• Installed and migrated from Exchange for 30000 users.
• Configured and implemented Netview Trap Management System for Cisco and Microsoft products.
• Worked with Tivoli Admin to configure traps to be forward to specific environments and departments. Traps were scripted to be sent to open tickets based on Department issues and what their OID is.
• Updated patches for 6 Aix servers that hosted Netview. Installed and maintained specific MIBS based on the OID’s for SNMP traps.
• Documented procedures needed to have these scripts perform the correct way.
• Worked with client on Project Plan to upgrade current SMS 1.0 Globalized management system to SMS
• 2.0.
• Created project plan based on this SMS Assessment.
• Worked with a team on the Migration of current existing Exchange environment, which consisted of migrating 5000 users from 5.5 to 2000 for Voice over IP Roll-Out.
• Led team on System Design and implementation of CITRIX XP and setting up and testing various banking applications.
• Worked with consultants on Setting up 1.51 Nfuse rights and responsibilities for client’s access and the Web Extensions.
• Worked with a team on Installation and configuration of SMS 2.0 Implemented and configured MSI packages.
• Provided technical configurations and cost analysis improvements on Windows Infrastructure.
• Provided first level management support of other System Administrators

Confidential

Sr. Project Lead

• Provided network management for AIP/ASP customers.
• Managed a team of 20 on specific projects to my team.
• Provided design for Migration from Cisco to Extreme infrastructure.
• Implemented and configured Extreme Infrastructure.
• Provided design and implementation of Cisco VPN concentrator for internal employees.
• Maintained Day-to-day troubleshooting on Infrastructure.
• Performed technical configurations and cost analysis for new WIN 2000 infrastructure.
• Maintained and supported existing Win NT 4.0 infrastructure.
• In charge of troubleshooting and maintaining WIN 2000 system infrastructure.
• Provided mentoring to co-employees.
• In charge of planning and organization of project dates.
• Developed Change Management Procedure and ticketing procedure.

Confidential

Sr. Systems Engineer

• Provided pre-sale technical assistance on sales to clients, leading project design and implementation.
• Implemented and supported 50-75 Metaframe 1.8 Citrix Server.
• Worked on designs for Migrating segments from SDLC to frame Relay.
• Primary engineer in charge of installation and support of Citrix products.
• Utilized a broad range of technology for the projects including CISCO, Nortel, Extreme, SNA, Microsoft, Confidential Mainframe, and WIN 20000
• Tasked with coming up with WIN 2000 designs for clients, including support and training.
• Provided support on WIN NT 4.0 and windows 2000 workstations.
• Maintained high-level security for systems infrastructure.

Confidential

Systems Engineer

• Performed Installation and configuration of servers, Windows NT workstations and AIX UNIX operating systems at client sites. Completed performance tuning, troubleshooting, and interfacing with Hewlett Packard.
• Performed Technical projects in Environments that consisted of Frame Relay, ISDN, SNA, CISCO routers and switches, TCP/IP, SDLC, CSU/DSU, Hubs, NT Servers and Novell.
• Provided clients Migration and Upgrade strategies for existing Microsoft Infrastructures.
• Worked with client on Security Assessments.
• Led a Team on a project that consisted of Deploying 17,000 NT 4.0 servers and 18, 000 Cisco Routers to Field offices.
• Work with team to troubleshoot day-to-day issues.
• Trained client on troubleshooting techniques for new software.

Confidential

Systems Engineer

• Upgraded all field offices nationwide from Windows 3.11 to Windows ’95.
• Provided user training on new operating system.
• Maintained and monitored network communication during conversion process.
• Installed and troubleshoot CISCO routers and switches in an Ethernet and Token Ring environment.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Virtualization, VMware, XenServer, Desktone, Hyper-V, VDI Specialist: Windows Server NT/ 2000/20003/2008/2012/2016 Active Directory design and implementation, DFS, WSUS, IIS, GPO, Microsoft Exchange- 5.5, 2000, 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013

Email Archiving Strategies- Symantec: Migration Exchange Strategies from GroupWise to Exchange

SMS 2.0-2003, SCCM 2007: Citrix 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Hardware- Confidential, Dell, HP: Windows 7-10 Desktop Scoping/Developing and Migrations

Data Center: Server Consolidation

Cloud Technologies: AWS, Azure, Confidential Softlayer

Cisco Hardware: MDM Solutions for Windows 10 Deployments