PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003/2008 R2, 2012R2, 2016, Azure, Powershell/CLI (2.0), HP/UX, RHEL, Ubuntu, SuSe, CentOS, Windows 7/10, Mac iOS & OSX+, Android, IBM zOS, & VmWare ESXi 5.x - 6.7

Windows Azure, Software, Server Roles/Features, Virtualization & Management: Azure Active Directory Domain Services, Azure AD P1&P2, Azure Service Fabric, Azure Kubernetes Service, Docker, DevTest Labs, Automation, API Gateway & Management, Active Directory DNS in Azure, ADFS, REST API, Windows/Linux VM and GitHub configuration, Azure Storage Explorer, Azure DSC, Powershell/CLI (2.0), Templates, Configuration, Networking, Load Balancer, Virtual Networks, VM ScaleSets, Site Recovery & Backup, On-Prem Active Directory, MS SQL SAN & Server Setup, MS SCCM 2007/12 Patch Management, DNS & DHCP Management, Exchange Administration (On Prem & Online), Office 365 Administration, System Manager, IIS Administration, SharePoint Farm Administration (On Prem & Online), Azure Server Setup & Management, ADFS 2.0/3.0, O365 Tenant Administration, Azure ExpressRoute, Docker, Azure IaaS, SaaS & PaaS Management, MS Office 2010/13/16, RHEL, SuSe & Ubuntu (Azure)

Linux & AWS System Software, Administration, Virtualization & Management: Azure AWS Linux IaaS, NGINX, Docker, bind, cron, logrotate, scripting (bash, Python), HPUX Administration, AWS Cloud Dashboard & instance management, Active Directory Integration, apache, mySQL, Redis, Kubernetes, Chef/Puppet, SSH, certificates, AWS EC2, S3, EBS, Elastic File System, RDS, Database Migration Service, EC2 Autoscaling, ECS, EC Registry and Fargate, CodeCommit, CodePipeline, CodeDeploy, VPC, API Gateway, Route53, ELB’s, SSO, Directory Service

Additional Software/Utilities: KVM, Xen Virtual Management, OpenStack Cloud IaaS, SaaS & PaaS Management, Hyena Tools, Lotus Notes, Domino,& Designer, McAfee, Norton Suite, Adobe Suite, Remedy, HELP Star, HEAT, Peregrine, SAP, IBM WebSphere, Oracle Java, Glassfish/Apache, Cisco Call Manager 8.x,& Jabber, Kronos, Altiris, LexisNexis, West LAW, Veeam Backup Management, Oracle VirtualBox, Google Apps for Business/Classroom, OpenStack, WSUS, MAPT 9.3, MDT 2013, SAN Management, LUN Creation, SAN Optimization, PowerShell, VB and bash scripting, Quest Migration Suite, NetMail and related scripting cmdlets

Hardware: HP, IBM,& Dell Laptop/Desktop/Servers HP 3Par SAN. Dell/HP/CISCO Switches/Routers, WatchGuard & SonicWall Appliances, Video Teleconferencing, Blackberry/iPhone/Android Devices, Document Scanners, Ricoh, Xerox, Cannon, & HP Scanners/Printers

Networking: Cisco Meraki VPN & Azure, IPv4 & IPv6,VOIP, 100/1000-Base T, Fiber Optic, VPN Setup, SAN/DFS, DNS Record Management, DHCP scopes, Cisco Pix & WatchGuard Firebox, Barracuda SPAM and WAG’s, SonicWall Firewalls, Alcatel & Cisco Routing, Alcatel & Cisco Switches, Linux Server/Client setup, Windows Server/Client setup, SNMP Management/Monitoring, Remote Desktop, HP iLO Console, Dell DRAC Console

EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

DevOps Cloud Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Primarily responsible for the update of requests for actions due to large scale, on premise web application migration in to the Microsoft Azure cloudscape.
• Setup ARM template deployments via PowerShell in batch runs through DevOps Pipeline
• Composed PowerShell, bash and python scripts for administration of the IaaS, PaaS and SaaS objects in Azure
• Manage and implement dynamic json parameter files that auto-update from a form submitted through ServiceNow for the custom setup of all Azure application gateways
• Maintain QA checklists and verification steps for each application to migrate
• Attend Change Management meetings for the respective changes that would need to be implemented
• Update all respective parties with information regarding changes to the environment.
• Test and resolve issues with web applications, certificates as well as application gateways, load balancers and all aspects of Microsoft Azure Solutions for developers and other team analysts
• Updated existing and composed additional scripts ad hoc for current script repository for the client to continue to improve upon after engagement
• Implement and test ARM deployments for storage and load testing the Azure server implementation size to achieve a balance between cost and performance.

Confidential

Senior Cloud Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Support IT and end users of vendor hosted, hybrid cloud and public cloud systems as well as their own on-premise systems
• Manage and implement all aspects of Microsoft CSP for Azure Solutions for Developers, Operations and Analysts
• Implement Azure IaaS, PaaS and SaaS for clients and Opal internal resources
• Perform subscriptions to subscription migrations for Azure and Office 365
• Setup and implement docker and Azure Kubernetes Services
• Implemented Azure API management and API space for Azure CSP Partners
• Assisted with design and implementation of Intellectual Property for the Opal Azure Marketplace Products and services
• Upgrade existing clients to Azure AD Domain Services for all cloud-based domains and RBAC (including B2C services). Domain management and certificate management
• NSG and ASG Setup and implementation for HIPAA and related security standards for individual verticals in healthcare (medical, imaging, dental, etc.), manufacturing, financial planning, real-estate and media/advertising
• Utilize Opal Azure Tenant as needed to demonstrate the different services and capabilities of Azure services
• Provision and setup connectivity for Azure migrations - VPN Gateway, VPNs, SSH & RDP protocol use
• Azure Storage management and implementation for Azure Log Analytics, BI, Application Insights and the related services that enhance the information and presentation through Azure Dashboard designs.
• Setup, manage and implement Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 as well as Office 365 migration projects for clients
• Create and administer blueprints and templates for scripted deployment of objects within Azure tenants
• Setup CSP Partner of Record for all existing and new Microsoft 365 customers for benefits from MS
• Review and revise current SOP’s for required client actions (repeatable and special case scenarios). Customize the SOP’s and implemented in to Flow and SharePoint for automatic document and change approvals for clients and internally.
• Provide required Microsoft training to Sales and Operations staff for the implementation of additional resources that would further the incentives and benefits of our existing MS Silver Partnership
• Serve as Microsoft SME on potential new client sales calls and to existing Azure and MS/Office 365 clients

Confidential

Server Operations/Cloud Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Support IT and end users of vendor hosted, hybrid cloud and public cloud systems as well as their own on-premise systems
• Answer and respond to incoming phone and email questions posed by cloud and on-premise clients in an efficient manner
• Setup and implement new SAN switches for an existing Vmware environment, re-configure all networking for HA and vSphere HA Configuration
• Utilize Azure Tenant as needed to demonstrate the different methods of using Azure Storage for Backups and DR
• Create and administer virtual machine templates for scripted deployment of Windows and Linux systems within Azure tenant
• Setup CSP Partner of Record for all existing and new Microsoft 365 customers for benefits from MS
• Review and revise current SOP’s for required client actions (repeatable and special case scenarios). Customize the SOP’s and implemented in to Flow and SharePoint for automatic document and change approvals for clients and internally.
• Upgrade forest and domain functional levels for enhanced AD features
• Migrate existing Exchange clients to Microsoft 365 and setup Azure AD Synchronization for Active Directory credential use by end users
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with client’s hosted hybrid cloud environments
• Resolve monitoring alerts for clients systems, networking, storage and related SNMP trap alarm(s)
• Required to take MS Certifications for CSP status and for client reference
• Design and implement Azure and Microsoft 365 (EMS) solutions for client infrastructure, networking and storage in the Azure cloud space.
• Executed processes for operation and administration of application deployment technologies
• Architect and design Azure implementations based upon client needs and wants.
• Identify and explain how the Microsoft 365 services are utilized appropriately for client setup and implementation projects.
• Developed documentation for client high level and detailed project plans, engineering time estimates for projects

Confidential

Application Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Implemented procedures for operation and overall administration of SSL Certificates with AD CS Template
• Provision and setup storage space on EMC SAN for application servers
• Executed processes for operation and administration of application deployment technologies
• Assisted in operation and maintenance of web content management systems and applications
• Supported technical team members in troubleshooting and resolution of all IIS application problems
• Provided technical assistance for server maintenance, troubleshooting and patching functions
• Composed linux script requirements for logrotate implementation across RHEL Systems
• Coordinated with technical teams for troubleshooting of SQL servers related to applications
• Formulated new procedures for installation and configuration scripting on Linux & Windows servers
• Recommend and update procedures for management and maintenance of existing Application and IIS systems
• Executed processes for implementation and upgrading of application software and systems
• Formulated processes for maintenance of security and integrity of all assigned applications
• Assisted in determination of processes for automation and improvement of maintenance and administrative practices
• Provided technical assistance for installation and coordination of application patches and releases
• Supported technical team members in testing and maintenance of Dev, Test and Production systems
• Participated in procedures such as installation, server maintenance and system upgrading issues
• Coordinated with technical teams for performance tuning and monitoring of assigned systems

Confidential

Cloud DevOps Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Work within the DevOps group with ModCloth in the design, implementation and maintenance of complex Microsoft Azure Cloud solutions for current migration project from Amazon Web Services
• Map and layout AWS Environment to correlate in to MS Azure
• Assist ModCloth Networking Team with VPN and SDN Planning, design and implementation to existing service fabric
• Troubleshot Windows and Linux (Ubuntu) Distro machine deployment
• Compose PowerShell scripts for administration and update tasks through bash shell scripts
• Implement naming conventions for all Azure resources across the entire organization for their representative application stacks
• Review design of new services being implemented in the Azure Cloud Tenant and adjust for business needs and cost effective implementation
• Plan, design and implement of Azure services in triplicate for client’s three development areas: Development, Staging and Production
• Setup and implement network and compute resources in MS Azure Including: Linux, GitHub, Templates, API Management, LogAnalytics, OMS, Site Recovery, Server Tools Service, DNS, Desired State Configuration and Service Fabric for future implementing of OMS Automation and Compliance, Protection and Recovery,
• Coordinate activities with other technical groups in the successful delivery of Microsoft Azure project tasks
• Consult and discuss options on setup and design of services within the Azure Cloud
• Construct AD DS instance inside of Azure tenant to remove dependency upon Azure AD tenant that is owned by parent organization

Confidential

Cloud Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Work within the Microsoft group in the design, implementation and maintenance of complex Microsoft Azure Cloud solutions and Office 365 implementations/migrations
• Setup and implement network and compute resources in MS Azure for OMS, Site Recovery, Automation and Compliance
• Coordinate activities with other technical groups in the successful delivery of Microsoft Cloud projects
• HP 3PAR and StorServ SAN implementation, provisioning and management
• Perform email, service (IaaS, BaaS, PaaS) and data migrations to Azure, Office 365 and related network services (Direct Connect)
• Perform evaluations and assessments of client environments for Azure / 365 / Hybrid solutions
• Research new related technologies and services and work with other technical personnel in deploying, testing and documenting these options in a test environment
• Skype for Business voice/Cloud PBX setup for MS IUP and client’s with appropriate Office 365 subscription
• Serve as technical liaison for Sales Department and client event meetings to win added client business
• Provide demonstrations and presentations to demonstrate the overall benefit, value and increased productivity that comes with cloud based services and infrastructure
• Contribute to proof of concept deployments and testing of innovative technologies
• Perform Value of Azure/Office and Customer Immersion Experiences with MS FastTrack candidates for client pilots
• Offer technical leadership to other personnel and mentor the growth of less experienced engineers.
• Take ownership of technical support on escalated support requests for non-routine customer technical issues.
• Demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure and provide a high level of service.
• Composition of RFP and Bids for larger scale production migrations for various clients
• Other duties as assigned but not limited to Systems Administration, proposal composition, and Systems Engineering

Confidential

Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• VmWare system implementation, administration, updates and troubleshooting
• Azure server builds for DevOps, IaaS, PaaS implementation purposes in DEV, TEST and PROD environments
• Use of ADFS, ExpressRoute and related MS technology for onsite DC to cloud DC & O365 Tenant connectivity
• Windows WSUS migration to SCCM updates and management
• Dell EMC SAN Storage setup, provisioning and management for systems and services
• IIS Server Administration, certificate management, site migration (from ver. 6 to ver. 8)
• Hyper-V Host and Virtual Server installation, setup and administration
• AD DS (DC) core server installations, administrative scripting with PowerShell Desired State Configuration
• Citrix Farm Management and XenApp Remote Access through Cisco AnyConnect Client for VPN access
• Troubleshoot and resolve SharePoint and any Windows server related problems/issues
• Administration of SharePoint Farm and its related resources (SAN, Network, Processing).
• Management of Roaming Profiles, Legacy Applications, server configuration and appropriate update testing
• Ubuntu, RHEL, and SuSe Linux Server configuration and setup
• Recommend implementation of MDT 2013 for ISO image use for deployment instead of manual installation process
• Setup of MAPT for inventory and assessment of migrating legacy applications and OS's to virtualization fabric
• Compose desktop migration proposal for use of System Center 2012 for server and workstation management and administration for XP machines
• Google Apps for business administration and documentation composition
• PowerShell script composition and use for system administration and legacy system management and migration
• Design, test and implement highly available Active Directory Directory Services in new 2012 R2 Domain
• DNS & DHCP Server management and cleanup and proposal for consolidation of roles
• Daily Microsoft Active Directory Administration at a Windows 2008 R2 Domain Functional Level
• Migration of domain functional level from 2003 - > 2008R2 and 2008R2 - > 2012
• Moving AD objects to 2012R2 and complete legacy software and EOL/EOS server assessment
• VEEAM Availability Suite v9 - Backups and replication for physical and virtual (Hyper-V & VmWare) systems
• Compose proposal and setup of virtual Domain Controller on Windows Server 2012R2 Core w/High Availability
• GPO review and report RSOP generation for assessment of RSOP to Systems team and management

Confidential

Microsoft Applications Engineer

Responsibilities:

• System Administrator/Architect for Office 365 cloud migration project for National Energy Technology Laboratories.
• Lead the implementation of Office 365, SharePoint and Exchange Online and educated NETL IT management on capabilities of Microsoft Government Cloud Based technologies
• HP 3Par SAN setup for server boot from SAN
• Cisco voice integration with Lync Communications Server and Skype for Business
• Create, manage, and test MS Online tenant for Proof of Concept, Pilot and Deployment of available services.
• Setup Office 2013,web apps, Exchange & SharePoint Online for DLP, eDiscovery, Auditing, and US Government Compliance.
• Compose proposals for creating new policies and methods of conducting business with MS Government Cloud.
• Setup and design ADFS 2.0 Farm for use with Dept. Of Energy Headquarters and other DOE partner organizations.
• Designed complete Active Directory test environment for testing all Legacy issues.
• Assisted with rebuild of Certificate Authority by replacing with Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS).
• Responsible for engaging other teams to make ensure migration practices are being followed.
• Setup and configured Rights Management Services on premise and with government cloud services.
• Worked with Booz Allen Hamilton consultants to assist with NETL implementation recommendations.
• Recommend and implement Mobile Device Management policies and procedures.
• Composed PowerShell scripts to perform administration tasks, and generate reports as requested/needed.
• Delegate user support instances and concisely document all occurrences that users and support staff have.
• Implement and design Role Based Access Control model for accessing the cloud tenant (WAAD) and on-premise Active Directory