SUMMARY:

• Looking for challenging role to use all of my IT Skills to Manage, Lead, Architect and Engineer across multiple Vendors and Technologies.
• Freelance or Contract Technology Generalist with multi - faceted experience in many technologies who has worked in a remote capacity.
• Over 20 years of expertise as a Technologist & Architect guiding Desktop and Application Delivery, Virtualization, Citrix, VMware, and Microsoft Platforms, Infrastructure & Storage Management initiatives within a global environment.
• Windows 10 Migration and Customization Specialist.
• Proven track record of Windows 7 to Windows 10 Migrations for both Citrix XenDesktop and VMware Horizon View.
• Microsoft Hyper-V & S2D/Storage Spaces Direct Guru.
• Track record of building complex Storage Solutions using S2D/Hyper-V Hyperconverged Solutions using Server 2016.
• Regarded as a Citrix subject expert with experience leading and delivering over 1000 projects on time and budget using Citrix, Microsoft, VMware, and web-based application technologies. Leverages deep knowledge of current and latest technologies I work with to architect complex environments.
• Exercises highest quality of technical expertise and professionalism as a virtual advisor, consultant, architect, support specialist, and engineer. Collaborates with monitoring and networking teams, leadership, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in storage, backup, security, and infrastructure to define priorities and move projects forward.
• Experienced team and project leader capable of managing cross-functional groups under a shared project vision. Maintains focus and demonstrates effective leadership in high-pressure, deadline driven-environments.
• Multi-industry experience includes work with clients in the financial, healthcare, energy, technology, education, government, aeronautics and aerospace, entertainment, food service, real estate, and legal sectors. Extended client list available at jesseboehm.com.
• Founder of the only interface branding company in the world to be certified Citrix Ready by Citrix Systems: Confidential

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

CORE COMPETENCIES: Advanced Problem Solving, Solutions Architect, DevOps. Customer Service, Engineering, Strategy, Citrix Architecture, Documentation & Training, Visio, Project Leadership & Planning, Deliverable Management, Procurement, Creative Direction, Team Leadership & Management, Telecommunications, Process Change, Change Control, Complex Group Policy, Server, Latest Desktop Optimization & Windows 10 Customization/Migration Specialist

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES: Citrix XenDesktop/XenApp 7.15, 7.14.1, 7.13, 7.12, 7.11, 7.9, 7.8, 7.7, 7.6, 6.5, Citrix NetScaler 12, 11.1, 11, 10.5, 10.1, 9.3, XenDesktop/XenApp Migrations 7 / Upgrades from 6 to 7, Citrix Provisioning Services 7.15, 7.14, 7.13, 7.12, 7.11, 7.9, 7.8, 7.7, 7.6, 7.1, Windows 10 VDI, VDI Optimization, Citrix UPM, Citrix WEM 4.*, Citrix Director, Citrix App Layering 4.*, Unidesk 4, Citrix Command Center, Citrix Insight Center, Citrix XenServer 7, 6.*, Citrix CloudPortal Services Manager 11.5, 10.*, Citrix App Orchestration, Citrix, Citrix ShareFile, Desktop Architect, EPIC, EUC Architect, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, Microsoft Terminal Services, Micro-Segmentation, VMware vSphere 6.5, 6, 5.5, 5.1, VMware Horizon View 7.4, 7.*, 5.*, VMware App Volumes 2.*, VMware UEM 9.*, VMware Horizon DaaS, Microsoft Hyper-V, S2D (Storage Spaced Direct) including as a Hyperconverged Solutions, System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2016, Exchange 2016, 2013, 2010 Support & Management, Active Directory Management, Active Directory Architect in Multi-Datacenter Environment, SQL AlwaysOn, SQL Server Management, PowerShell, Group Policy, Windows Failover Clustering, DFS-R, DFS-N, Server 2016, 2012 R2, 2012, 2008 R2, 2003, System Center Configuration Manager, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, Multi-Windows Domain Management, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, EC2, S3, Route 53, VPC, VPN, IAM, Hybrid Cloud Solutions, PowerShell Scripting, PowerCli, Mystery Solving, Advanced Problem Solving, Handling of Emergency Situations as Lead and Creating well designed Visio Designs for Architecture Flow

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, New York, NY

Senior Solutions Architect

Responsibilities:

• Guided over 800 end-to-end projects related to Citrix, Microsoft, VMware and web based application technologies.
• Provides customer service on every project from commencement through install and delivery.
• Achieved a 100% rate of developed interfaces receiving “Certified Citrix Ready by Citrix Systems” classification, the only interface company in the world to receive that distinction.
• Lead point of contact for customer relations, design, and development teams, supervising a 20-person group.
• Written many articles for the Virtualization and Citrix Community

Confidential, Sacramento, CA

Lead Senior Systems Engineer / Citrix SME / Horizon View Lead / AWS SME

Responsibilities:

• Microsoft Infrastructure & Storage Platform Owner
• With the release of Server 2016 became Owner of Hyper-V Infrastructure and Deployment
• Joined Storage Team to drive the deployment of S2D/Storage Spaces Direct using Server 2016 Hyperconverged Software Defined technologies.
• Worked closely on the Design of VEEAM Cloud Connect and VEEAM backup repositories on Server 2016 S2D Clusters using Windows Server 2016 Core and PowerShell.
• Hyper-V/SCVMM expert, with deep understanding of Logical Networking,
• Windows 7 to Windows 10 Migrations for Citrix & VMware. Windows 10 Customization Specialist.
• Deep experience with Integrating EPIC in Virtual App Desktop Environments for the Medical Industry.
• Serves as the platform owner with responsibility for documentation, oversight, and updates for all Windows and messaging technology.
• Works closely with management to evaluate technical resources; partners cross-functionally with leadership, project managers, service managers, and customers on internal and client-facing initiatives.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of relevant technologies in order to provide recommendations and insight.
• Provides support and insight around: Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, Failover Clustering, SQL Services and Server Management, Micro-Segmentation, Windows 10 VDI, SCCM and MDT for custom imaging, Server and Desktop Optimization, Multi-Windows Domain Management, PowerShell, Horizon DaaS, Horizon View, Citrix XenDesktop / XenApp migrations and upgrades, Desktop Architect, EUC Architect, XenMobile, EUC, Citrix Provisioning Services, Citrix NetScaler and Citrix CSP Solutions including CloudPortal Services Manager and App Orchestration.
• Citrix Architect & Engineer designing and deploying solutions in customer environments
• Worked with Professional Services Team, Service Managers, Project Managers to keep all projects I was the lead on driven forward and handled with professionalism.
• Achieved Amazon AWS Solutions Architect - Associate, AWS SME
• Achieved Citrix Certified Expert - Virtualization, Citrix SME
• Windows 10 SME
• VDI SME
• Hyper-V/Storage Spaces Direct SME
• VMware Horizon View SME and Team Member
• Deep understanding and architecting of Active Directory in a Global Environments. Multi Site/VLAN/Subnet and GEO-Location support. Have deep knowledge of Group Policies for AD, Windows Server, Windows 10, Windows 7, Citrix & VMware

Senior Desktop & Application Delivery Engineer / Citrix SME

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Initially hired as the principal Citrix engineer and subject expert specializing in Citrix XenDesktop, XenApp, Provisioning Services, NetScaler ADC, NetScaler Insight Center, CloudPortal Services Manager and App Orchestration.
• Transitioned into a senior support role within the DaaS team, focusing on Horizon DaaS and Horizon View.
• Member of the Managed Services L3 Engineering team, and promoted within one year to a departmental leadership role.
• Worked cross-functionally across multiple layers of the Quest team and customers to delivery internal and client projects.
• Customized and optimized Windows 10 for VDI deployments.
• Provided insight and recommendations on Citrix products and best practices; worked with the professional services team on customer-facing Citrix projects.

Confidential, Wappingers Falls, NY

Citrix Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Communicated best practices related to Citrix, Virtualization, and VMware products and environments.
• Consulted on implementation, installation, migration, architecture, and support.
• Provided customized support in small and global environments ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of users.
• Developed systems based on existing and previous versions of Citrix XenApp, XenDesktop, NetScaler Gateway, CloudGateway Services Manager, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, VMware, vSphere, Citrix XenServer, and Virtualization.
• Leveraged expertise in designing and developing branded interfaces including StoreFront, Web Interface, CloudPortal Themes, and NetScaler Gateway.

Confidential, Tampa, FL

Senior System Engineer - Citrix

Responsibilities:

• Member of the senior systems engineering team accountable for design, implementation, and support for 2 Citrix farms including management of over 6500 user sessions running across 90 applications, while utilizing Citrix to monitor and optimize connectivity for domestic and global call centers.
• Developed and deployed company-wide solution strategies for Windows Systems, Exchange, BizTalk, RightFax, MOM, BES, Altiris, HP Blade Servers, and other technologies.
• Deployed new Corporate Citrix Farm using x32 and x64 HP Blade Hardware.
• Customized packages for deployment through Altiris and Citrix Installation Manager.
• Supported 476 Windows servers as a team member within the Windows Engineering group.
• Worked directly with Citrix to streamline a proof of concept to deploy Citrix Presentation Server 4.5 Platinum Edition.

Confidential, Duck Key, FL

Director of Information Technology

Responsibilities:

• Directed all aspects of network engineering and administration, performing Citrix Package installations, creating automated tasks, and implementing disaster recovery plans.
• Worked alongside the CFO and general manager define project deliverables and design overall network infrastructure.
• Spearheaded design of 50+ server, 300+ user/workstation/thin client, and 1000 PBX phone extensions using Citrix for internal and external employee connections.
• Migrated 30 server NT4 environments to Windows 2000/2003.
• Designed and developed the award-winning HawksCay.com website, generating over $8M in new revenue annually, contributing to 300% growth in online reservation activity.
• Delivered $150K in annual revenue through creation of a web-based newsletter program.
• Transitioned entire 60-acre resort from 10mps/100mps network connectivity to Gigabyte connectivity.
• Expanded network from 110 to 300 workstations and from 20 to 60 network printers.
• Designed and implemented a VMware server network with over 30 virtual servers including Exchange, domain controllers, Citrix web interface front-end, and FTP servers.
• Implemented redundant file servers by syncing data twice daily to mirror live File Servers.