TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Microsoft Technologies
• Microsoft Systems Center (including SCCM 2012/1511, SCOM 2012, and DPM 2012)
• Microsoft Hyper - V (including high-availability failover clustering and replication)
• Windows Server 2012 R2 implementation, automation, and security implementation
• Microsoft Windows IIS including deployment in Docker containers / Windows Server 2016
• DevOps and Automation
• Microsoft PowerShell (v2 - 5) including .NET interop and automation tooling
• Python, and Flask framework for systems automation tooling
• Docker (including Windows Server 2016 and Linux), including Docker Daemon and Docker Swarm
• Deployment and automation including TFS 2015 builds pushing to Docker containers
• Networking & Storage
• Diverse skillset for enterprise storage including experience with deployment of Dell EqualLogic, StarWind Virtual SAN, and Hyper-V replication technologies
• Cloud Technology
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) with focus in Cloud Platform (Azure) and Infrastructure
• Azure RM Templating and Automation
• PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC)
• AWS trained; including deployment of EC2 environments, CloudFormation, and VPC networking for hybrid cloud environments

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

IT Infrastructure Lead

Confidential

• Managed multiple environment migrations to Azure cloud environment - including Development, Test, Training, and Backup/Disaster Recovery environments.
• Organizational lead for Cloud Computing Imitative including pilot projects and competitive analysis of multiple cloud providers
• Co-chair DevOps Working Group to support DevOps initiatives to increase the agility of systems and development teams. Including:
• Rapid deployment of development builds to VMs and Docker Containers
• Deployment strategy for mob-programming, team-shared development environments supporting rapid changes to application code
• Planned and implemented phased deployment of initial Windows 2008 R2 Domain across three physical sites, including a later upgrade to a Server 2012 Forest Functional Level.
• Oversaw the growth of an organizational IT infrastructure from supporting a total staff of 8 to a total staff of 40+, and an application user base of 5000+ across the Department of State and partner agencies.
• Planned/implemented “Next Generation” infrastructure to meet requirements of senior software development engineers, including Windows Hyper-V clusters, and hot failover of application between geographically dispersed sites.
• Oversaw implementation of contingency plans to enable real-time failover between dispersed sites. Conducted several all-staff tabletop exercises and functional exercises to confirm viability of said plan.
• Implemented Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager (2012 and 1511) to enable systems monitoring, patching, and deployment.
• Applied multiple C# contributions to assist development team with application improvements related to systems infrastructure.
• Two-time Superior Honor Group Award winner (USAID).

Sr. Systems Administrator

Confidential

• Planned and executed a datacenter migration of company’s IT infrastructure.
• Ensured seamless transition of Blackberry Enterprise Server into a high-availability cluster configuration on different hardware nodes including database migrations.
• Maintain and generate enterprise scripts, including:
• PowerShell system health monitoring script to track system uptime and utilization
• Multiple PowerShell scripts to facilitate migration of user data and system data between hardware during datacenter migrations.
• Implemented numerous quality management documents and procedures including enterprise password policy, backup testing, retention, and recovery procedures, and system uptime and utilization tracking.
• Two times awarded with a company “Recognition of Excellence”.

Confidential

• Hiring and training of staff per contract requirements
• Ensure staff scheduling and coverage maintains compliance per contract requirements
• Maintain and generate enterprise scripts, including:
• PowerShell Scripts for off-hours on-call system checks
• Multiple C# applications for enterprise-wide vulnerability fixes
• Technical lead for remediation of Information Assurance identified vulnerabilities, in accordance with DoD requirements for network accreditation.
• Mapped Blackberry Enterprise Server database schema for technical reference; determined methods to query and utilize the information stored in aforementioned database for more powerful administration of Blackberry Enterprise Server.

Sr. Systems Administrator

Confidential

• Promoted to Confidential
• Rebuilt and integrated new Backup Exec installation across two domains (Windows 2003 and 2008)
• Wrote T-SQL to query the BES database directly to determine Operational Directive compliance when required
• Trained and coached helpdesk and systems administration staff to pass certification exams and perform new duties
• Tested and planned implementation of Common Access Card readers for Blackberry device security
• Acted as technical lead for the following services, enterprise-wide:
• Blackberry Enterprise Server (two domains, version 4.X and 5.X)
• Symantec Backup Exec (two domains, version 12.5 and 2010)
• SQL Server 2005, 2008

IT Specialist

Confidential

• Managed Symantec (Veritas) Backup Exec implementation, including off-site backups
• Designed and programmed small utilities using C# for users as needed
• Monitored & maintained systems for a Windows 2003 Active Directory system, including Exchange 2003
• Implemented a new ticketing and internal documentation system
• Brought systems documentation system up-to-date and created more manageable documentation system
• Troubleshot problems and educated end-users on PC desktop usage.
• Coordinated testing and deployment of software for bus tracking systems with third party contractors
• Evaluated & tested Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 for future production usage

Systems Administrator

Confidential

• Primary individual responsible for the upkeep and monitoring of four 42U racks at the Equinix facility in Ashburn, VA
• Designed and implemented company-wide Personal Computer backup solution
• Coordinated with multiple software vendors for troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of various software solutions used
• Set up rotating backup auditing and software patching schedule for ‘managed’ customers
• Managed several customer deployments from planning and research, to installation and actual launch