Independent Consultant Resume
Warren, NJ
SUMMARY:
- Dedicated, articulate and organized professional with over ten years of experience in systems integration and support. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Exceptional troubleshooting, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Cloud IaaS: Amazon AWS, Microsoft Office365 and Azure, VPC, Hybrid
Hardware: Blade Servers and Enclosures (HP, DELL), Logic Processors (Allen Bradley, Modicon, Honeywell, Siemens), Peripheral Devices (Tape Libraries, SAN, NAS, MSA, Modems, Scanners, Data Loggers, etc.), Networking Devices (Routers, Switches, WAP, VPN, Cisco, Nortel, HP, Juniper etc.)
Entperprise Infrastructure: Windows Server (2003, 2008, 2012, legacy), MS Exchange, MS Windows Client, MS Active Directory, Linux (various ditros), Solaris, Sun\Oracle Java System Enterprise Suite, MS SQL Server, CA SiteMinder, Entrust GetAccess, MS Project, MS Visio, BackupExec, Intel LANDesk, Bindview RemedyARS, MS IIS, Ms SCCM, Market Data (ADP, Aremos, Newsedge, FirstCall, ILX, Reuters, Bloomberg, Factset, Bridge, Baseline, SDC)
Process Control: Modicon, Allen Bradley, Honeywell, Taylor, Siemens, In - Touch, Microview
Programming: Windows Shell\Powershell Scripting, UNIX Shell Scripting, WinBatch, Kix, VB (VB script), ASP, PHP, C, XML, Ladder-logic (Taylor, Modsoft, Honeywell), FORTRAN, BASIC, QBASIC, Paradox, MSAccess, SQL, Excel, Supercalc, AutoCAD
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Independent Consultant
Confidential, Warren, NJ
Responsibilities:
- IT Infrastructure Architect
- Responsible for migration of client systems to Amazon AWS and Microsoft (Office365, Azure, OneDrive, SharePoint) cloud services
- Integration of on-premises directory and Exchange messaging with cloud services
- Migration of hosts, data, and Exchange messaging to cloud services
- Global Enterprise Vault Deployment
- North American Windows7 Migration
- North American Infrastructure Consolidation
- North American IDM\SSO\SAML Implementation (Oracle, Avatier)
- Various North American IT Security Initiatives
- Responsible for full project lifecycle in accordance with corporate PMLC\SDLC standards.
- Managed internal as well as outsourced vendor resources.
- Responsible for timely completion of all deliverables.
Confidential, Mount Laurel, NJ
Responsibilities:
- IT Infrastructure Project Manager, Identity Management Integration
- Responsible for full project lifecycle in accordance with corporate PMLC\SDLC standards.
- Project scope consisted of integration of Novell Identity Management systems for Confidential merger.
- Managed internal as well as outsourced vendor resources.
- Responsible for timely completion of all deliverables to meet outbound project dependencies.
Confidential, Secaucus, NJ
Responsibilities:
- IT Infrastructure Architect, Bindview Assessment and Remediation
- Identify and remedy issues related to Bindview bv-Admin implementation.
Confidential, Bridgewater, NJ
Responsibilities:
- IT Infrastructure Architect, Exchange 2007 Upgrade and Migration
- Upgrade Exchange Environment from
- Migrate legacy POP\SMTP accounts to Exchange 2007.
- Migrate Outlook and Entourage Clients to new mail platform.
Confidential, Dearborn, MI
Responsibilities:
- IT Infrastructure Architect, Active Directory and Exchange 2007 Remediation
- Resolve issues pertaining to “Sync” product pilot.
- Identify issues pertaining to E2K7 schema extensions and Active Directory ACLs.
- Prepare remediation plan.
- Perform pilot test of remediation plan.
Confidential, Portland, ME
Responsibilities:
- IT Infrastructure Architect, Payment Card Breach Security Remediation
- Conduct security assessment of payment card systems and Active Directory
- Identify and document remediation requirements
- Prepare and present assessment and requirements report
- Create detailed specifications for new network and Active Directory design
- Prepare and present new design report
- Prepare and present remediation plan
Confidential, Buffalo, NY
Responsibilities:
- IT Infrastructure Engineer, Commercial Single Sign-On Project
- Designed and implemented Sun Java System Directory Server 6 for use with SiteMinder SSO\SAML Solution
- Identify and document business requirements.
- Install and configure software.
- Assist technical team with coding and configuration of applications to work with directory.
Confidential, New York, NY
Responsibilities:
- IT Infrastructure Project Manager\Architect\Engineer
- WindowsXP, Active Directory, and Exchange 2000 Migration
- Managed migration of enterprise to Win2K Active Directory and E2K from numerous disparate platforms including Netware, Lotus Notes, POP, WindowsNT, OpenLDAP, MacOS9, etc.
- Performed hands-on backend migration tasks using Microsoft and 3rd party migration tools.
- Implemented Enterprise Identity Management and Business Process Automation using Sun Java System Identity Manager
- Implemented Enterprise Web Single Sign On (SSO\SAML) Solution using Entrust GetAccess
- Documented business requirements, including process flows.
- Installed and configured software.
- Created forms and coded process flows using XML Express Code, and ASP.
- Created technical specifications for application integration.
- Installed and configured SSO backend, runtimes, agents, LDAP connector, and proxies
- Created ASP and PHP code for SSO\SAML and supported applications
Confidential, Wilmington, DE
Responsibilities:
- IT Infrastructure Project Manager, WindowsXP, Active Directory, and Exchange 2000 Migration
- Managed migration of enterprise to Win2K Active Directory and E2K from numerous disparate platforms including POP, WindowsNT/9x, MacOS9/10, etc.
- Performed hands-on backend migration tasks using Microsoft and 3rd party migration tools.
Confidential, Hartford, CT
Responsibilities:
- IT Infrastructure Project Manager, Windows 2000 Migration
- Managed migration of 1500 workstations from WindowsNT to Windows2000.
Confidential, New York, NY
Responsibilities:
- IT Infrastructure Project Manager, Migration of Novell 4.11 to Windows NT 4.0.
- Design and implement domain architecture.
- Create and implement desktop and server standards.
- Specify, procure and build servers.
- IT Infrastructure Project Manager, Disaster Recovery Planning and Implementation
- Prepared DR plan for business unit of 1500 users.
- Assisted with implementation of DR plan effective 9/11/2001.
- Managed build out of new facilities.
Confidential, New York, NY
Responsibilities:
- Windows NT Team Leader (Y2K Conversion Project), managed team of Windows NT Specialists in support of Windows NT rollout.
- Resolved technical issues related to mixed UNIX, OS2, and Windows NT environments.
- Acted as direct supervisor and technical advisor to team of Tier 3 support technicians.
Confidential, New York, NY
Responsibilities:
- Level 3 LAN and Software Support, Supplemented technical support staff servicing 1000 users and 20 servers, and market data services.
- Provide Level 3 troubleshooting support to Level 2 floor technicians.
- Served as project manager for roll-out of Windows NT 4.0, and Microsoft Office 97. Also managed Y2K compliance project.
Confidential, Middletown, NJ
Responsibilities:
- Project Manager, software development for UNIX and Mainframe billing systems.
- Ensured projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Managed subcontractor bids and s of contracts.
Confidential, Basking Ridge, NJ
Responsibilities:
- Managed outsourced data support for site consisting of 2500 users and over 30 servers. Required supervision and evaluation of data support personnel; development and documentation of processes to provide uniform software, hardware, and server support; the integration of trouble ticket call tracking system with corporate-wide system; improvement of customer satisfaction level through proactive targeting of user groups and establishment of support liaisons; and increased accuracy of billables to client through the implementation of on-line documentation of completed work.
- Provided Tier III troubleshooting support to data support technicians which required knowledge of numerous types of hardware, application software, network protocols, network hardware, and network operating systems.
- Managed several projects including design and installation of Windows NT 4.0 RAS servers, migration of NetWare servers and UNIX\LAN Manager to Windows NT servers, automated migration of desktop workstations from Windows 3.x to Windows NT, and deployment of in-house software onto workstations.
- Managed turnkey LAN/WAN, server, and desktop installation project.
- Prepared project specifications based on client needs.
- Procured hardware and software.
- Managed subcontracts for installation of network wiring, power wiring, and building improvements (DataComm closets, HVAC, etc.).
- Set up servers, workstations, LAN/WAN equipment, Firewall, etc.
- Set up custom work environment and software integrated into business processes.
- Prepare disaster recovery plan and specifications for off-site recovery of Windows environment.
Confidential, Somerville, NJ
Information Systems Manager
Responsibilities:
- Supervised staff of two technicians and two programmers.
- Designed and managed LAN and WAN.
- Managed deployment of all hardware and software
- Maintained, upgraded and repaired workstations, servers, and LAN/WAN equipment.
- Developed in-house applications using database and engineering software and designing custom GUI for preparation of engineering, sales, and financial documents.
- Design structural, HVAC, and power distribution systems for residential and commercial buildings
- Prepare specifications and design drawing using AutoCAD
- Manage construction and rehabilitation projects