SUMMARY

• Over 15 years of design, implementation, and support of complex IT infrastructure for thousands of users and multiple customers. Management and architecture of IT solutions related to Infrastructure as a Service, cloud, virtualization, storage, security, networks, and connectivity.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Cloud Technical Architect Manager

Responsibilities:

• Non - ERP Lead for Merger and Acquisition of two Global Chemical Companies responsible for migration planning and execution for over 3000 workloads to both Azure and On-Prem Data Centers which include Applications, SharePoint, Intranet, and Internet Sites.
• Manage team of 3 onshore and 10 offshore resources responsible for planning and execution of migrations.
• Lead leadership meetings to report project status and escalate any issues.
• Lead workshops to discuss application disposition and migration strategies with the client.
• Develop Migration Architecture for Windows, Linux, Oracle, and SQL workloads.
• Lead effort to successfully complete Double Take Proof of Concept for On-Prem and Cloud Migrations.

Confidential - Connecticut

Migration Execution Lead

Responsibilities:

• Managed 3 Million project budget and 10 person onshore and offshore Execution Team to migrate 600 + Workloads from on-premises Data Centers to three different Cloud Platforms (AWS, IAAS, Private).
• Developed Migration Architecture to perform migrations of OS’s, Databases and File shares.
• Leveraged Double-Take Software and Native Migration Tools to successfully migrate applications.
• Managed IT VAL/QA requirements for GxP Applications ensuring requirements are met.
• Identified opportunities for Database optimization/consolidation.
• Developed Lessons Learned Sessions to document and resolve recurring issues.
• Prepared and presented Change Requests to ensure Stakeholders are aware of changes and planned downtime.

Confidential - Connecticut

Data Center Exit Lead

Responsibilities:

• Managed closure of three Data Centers ensuring Network, Storage, Physical Servers, Telecommunication Equipment, Fiber, and Network Cables, were properly disposed of.
• Managed multiple vendors (Facilities, Asset Management, ISP’s) ensuring milestones are met.
• Set up backup schedule to ensure data retention policies were achieved.
• Ensured all hardware was wiped using DoD 3 Wipe requirement, Secure Transportation utilized, and all necessary evidence produced to ensure GxP/QA requirements are met.

Government Agency - Washington DC

Infrastructure and Operations Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed IT Infrastructure and associated decision making including all networking, server administration including Windows and Linux Operating Systems, telecommunication equipment, and a staff of 3 Engineers.
• Fiscal responsibility for Capital Expenditure budget of $1,000,000 annually.
• Project Manager and Lead Architect designing infrastructure in Amazon Web Services to build a proof of concept for a public website in the cloud.
• Designed and implemented Two Factor Authentication using RSA meeting the Secretary of Education’s directive to implement TFA in 17 days.
• Planned & Budgeted lifecycle refresh of all production equipment to enhance corporate capabilities including VMware based Virtual Infrastructure, Dell iScsi SAN’s, Dell Servers, NAS Devices, Backup Exec 12, and Manage Engine Ops Manager.
• Project Manager for upgrading all telecommunication circuits from copper to fiber lines increasing bandwidth and implementing redundancy.
• Managed the design and implementation of a Disaster Recovery solution for mission critical services & essential personnel and business processes.
• Developed business case justifications and cost/benefit analysis for IT strategy spend and related initiatives.
• Planned & Budgeted implementation of wireless network consisting of Access Points, Aruba Controller, and Active Directory authentication increasing collaboration and raising morale of staff.
• Created, established, and maintained security remediation program/Patch Management Policy reducing the risk of infection and creating a secure network environment for automated applications, staff, and contractors.
• Act as primary liaison to Sr. Management, Sr. Consultants, and user community articulating IT’s Vision, Mission, and Goals and how it will facilitate achieving the business's goals.
• Provided feedback on key Sr. Consultants during annual reviews and appropriate coaching and development.

Confidential - Washington DC

Team Lead/ Sr. Systems Architect

Responsibilities:

• Managed 3 data centers consisting of 180 Physical and Virtual Servers with assets of over 10 million dollars. Team lead for 5 Engineers supporting over 650 users.
• Managed security project that ensured Agency passed Government Accountability Office and Inspector General’s audits.
• Implemented Citrix solution that allowed employees to telework securely, thereby increasing employee productivity by 20%.
• Designed Microsoft Exchange, File, and Print clustering that achieved 99.999% uptime for the agency.
• Managed Virtual Infrastructure which reduced server setup time by 85%.
• Made several successful technology strategy proposals to CXO’s that led to the adoption of $2 million worth of technology.

Confidential - Washington DC

Team Lead / Sr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Project Manager for department supporting all technological needs for all 100 US Senators, 20 Committees, and the Capitol Police. Department supported over 16,000 users across multiple locations.
• Lead Engineer providing direction for 25 Engineers.
• Consistently received highest vendor rating for exceptional customer support and technical skills.
• Exceeded SLA’s which resulted in contract bonuses and renewal of a $200 million contract for 5 years.

Confidential - Vienna, VA

Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Lead Systems Administrator for $200 million Health Care Company with 2500 doctors and 13 locations.
• Managed full SDLC for SharePoint implementation which increased communication between offices. Improved productivity of helpdesk by reducing response time by 50%. Automated multiple processes such as Purchase Orders and Leave Requests that saved the company over $1 million.
• Managed implementation of Email Security System providing end to end encryption required to achieve HIPAA compliance.
• Designed and implemented backup solution for multiple File Servers, SQL databases, and Exchange servers that provided redundancy and file recovery for SharePoint sites and files.
• Implemented auditing system and dual-factor authentication for financial systems required to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Implemented Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) which automated patching servers across 13 locations and reduced infections on servers to 0.

Confidential - Washington DC

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Maintained the availability of Senate’s computer resources including servers, workstations, laptops, printers and multimedia equipment.
• Member of technical team supporting multiple Exchange, File, Backup, Blackberry Enterprise Servers, Print servers, and 16,000 desktops.
• Responsible for installing and troubleshooting Blackberry’s for over 2000 users.
• Lead Network Administrator for a team of 5 Help Desk Analysts and 150 users providing troubleshooting of network and server issues.
• Published new banking applications, maintained security, and added printers on Citrix Metrafame Presentation Server 4.0. .
• Maintained local area and wide area network, which included workstations, several Microsoft 2003 servers, Citrix Metaframe servers, VMware servers, network printers, and Blackberry’s.
• Lead in opening a new branch office with $50,000 of IT equipment.