SUMMARY:

• Analytical, highly adaptable professional with extensive experience evaluating existing systems and updating current software or adopting high - quality solutions to improve quality and efficiency.
• Highly skilled in designing and implementing system architecture in alignment with end-user needs and long-term resolutions.
• Proven ability to lead a progressive IT group and balance dynamic priorities
• Expert level experience within all IT infrastructure components: Storage, Virtualization, Networking, Compute, Operating Systems, and Applications.
• Strong knowledge and comfort with Microsoft-based tec hnologies including Active Directory, Exchange, MS SQL, Windows Operating Systems, and Cisco Networking.
• Accomplished leader and supervisor, skilled in collaborating on complex IT solutions to develop and implement technical process improvements and support.
• Advanced communicator with fluency in English and Spanish.
• Directed IT vision and strategy among 20+ remote and in-person employees located throughout two data centers.
• Designed and implemented migration strategy for over 10,000 users, overseeing migration operations from Windows NT to Windows 2000 Active Directory and from Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2003.
• Developed and built out unique Network Converged Infrastructure in addition to multiple infrastructure architect and design solutions.
• Created and adopted key disaster recovery procedures for in-demand servers involving heavy traffic and use.
• Oversaw and directed multiple projects and operations requiring infrastructure design and security monitoring for all tiers and levels.
• AWS strategic planning and migration

EXPERTISE IN:

Design & Implementation - Sever & Security Management - IT Strategy

Network/System Design

Technology Testing

Contract Management

Infrastructure Management

Infrastructure Architect

Software Packages & Support

Cisco Switches & Routers

Disaster Recovery Design

Server Optimization

Advanced Problem Resolutions

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES:

Protocols: TCP-IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, EIGRP, HSRP, VPC, MAPI, SMTP, SSH, TLS, UDP, ARP, ICMP, LDAP, OSPF, SIP, iSCSI, Fibre Channel, SMB, RIP, MPLS

Operating Systems / Software: Windows Servers 2008, 2012, 2016, VMware ESXi 5.5, 6.5, Microsoft Hyper V, Cisco CLI, Exchange 2010, 2013 and 2016, Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, VMware Site Recovery Manager, VMware, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft SQL Server, SolarWinds Products, Cisco UCS Manager, Cisco UCS Central, Cisco UCS Director, Cisco ISE, VOIP

Hardware: Cisco Routers, Cisco Catalyst switches, Cisco Nexus Switches, Confidential Storage, Netapp Storage, Cisco UCS Servers, Cisco Hyper-convergence infrastructure, HP severs, IronPort, Fortinet Firewalls, Cisco ASA, Cisco Wireless Access Points, 3PAR storage, Dell Servers

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Owings Mills, MD

Infrastructure Manager

Technical Scope: Cisco, VMware Site Recovery Manager, and Netapp, Cisco UCS, AWS, Cisco Wireless, MS SQL, Data Center Migration, Office/Data Center consolidation, VOIP

Responsibilities:

• Principal strategist and visionary for company-wide IT infrastructure processes, directing IT vision, strategy, new technology innovations, and architecture & design operations across two data centers, supervising 20+ remote and in-person team members while reporting directly to the Chief Innovation Officer (CIO). Oversaw multiple IT infrastructure projects throughout all phases of the project life cycle from inception to completion & delivery. Managed company network security posture across all infrastructure tiers.
• Delivered on multiple projects including network routing & EIGRP & BGP dynamic routing protocols, two Cisco UCS Domains across two sites with a FlexPod solutions, an all tiers infrastructure-wide monitoring solution, a new Exchange 2010 solution, VMware Infrastructure 5.1, and key disaster recovery procedures using VMware Site Recovery Manager and Netapp SnapMirror. Perform migration from Active Directory 2003 to Active Directory 2012 R2.
• Project Management: Directed operations to design and build new network infrastructure focused on utilizing Cisco Nexus 7000, 5000, 3500, 2000, Catalyst 2960, 3560, 3700, and 4500 Series Switches.
• Built Network Converged infrastructure for Voice, Data, and Storage and 10GB network backbone located at the main Data Center.

Confidential, Baltimore, MD

Sr. Systems Architect

Technical Scope: Exchange 2010, Confidential Vmax, and CISCO UCS

Responsibilities:

• Completed Exchange migration project, from 2007 to 2010, integrating Confidential Vmax and Cisco UCS Exchange 2010 server hardware.
• Project Completion: Successfully completed contract and project ahead of schedule to provide cost saving and efficient solutions.

Confidential, Baltimore, MD

Senior System Architect

Technical Scope: Exchange 2007 Organization, Exchange 2010 Organization, vCenter Server 4.1, and Threat Management Gateway 2010

Responsibilities:

• Headed multiple design and implementation projects focused on Exchange 2007 and Exchange 2010 Organization and high availability solutions.
• Design Solutions: Designed and developed storage solutions, VMware infrastructure for Exchange implementation, and Threat Management Gateway 2010 (TMG) Firewall cluster aimed at providing secure internet access, web publishing, and email services.
• Upgrades & Configurations: Upgraded VMware 3.5 to vCenter Server 4.1 and configured and management Confidential Clariian storage operations.

Confidential

System Architect

Technical Scope: Windows 2008 SQL Server, Exchange 2010, vCenter Server 4

Responsibilities:

• Completed several design and development operations including designing a Windows 2008 SQL server cluster, storage solutions for Exchange and SQL servers, and a migration strategy from IMAP4 email solution to Exchange.
• Additionally, designed and implemented a new Exchange 2010 organization and Exchange 2010 high availability solutions; upgraded VMWare 3.5 to vCenter Server 4.

Confidential, Silver Spring, MD

Sr. System Architect

Technical Scope: Confidential Clariian Storage, Exchange 2003, Exchange 2007, vCenter Server 4, VMWare ESX Server, VMWare Virtual Center, Cisco 6500 Series Switches and 3900/7200 Series Routers, Data Center Migration

Responsibilities:

• Designed and implemented several key process improvements including a 1000 Windows application migration strategy, a migration strategy from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2007 for over 16,000 users, and numerous high availability solutions for Exchange, SQL, and VMWare ESX Server.

Confidential, Annapolis, MD

Sr. System Architect/ Sr. Active Directory Engineer

Technical Scope: Exchange 2003, Exchange 2007, SQL, Oracle, Active Directory, VMWare, HP EVA 3000 SAN and 3PAR Storage Solutions, Fibre Channel, iSCSI Storage Connectivity

Responsibilities:

• Created and adopted a small disaster recovery site using SAN replication technology and a storage area network solution utilizing HP EVA 3000 SAN and 3PAR storage solutions with 800 TB total storage capacity.
• Design & Implementation Solutions: Constructed and created a migration strategy from Windows NT to Windows 2000 Active Directory, from Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2003, and from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2007 for over 7,000 users; designed and implemented Patchlink Automated Patch Management security initiative for 6,000 desktops; developed virtual technology using VMWare ESX Server and VMWare Virtual Center on a SAN storage backend; utilized clustering, network low balancing, and Confidential Legato to design high availability solutions for Exchange, SQL, Oracle, Active Directory, and VMWare ESX Server.
• SAN Environments: Utilized Brocade switches 2 and 4 Gb to develop and adopt SAN fabrics while directing and supporting SAN environment featuring five SANs and 120+ Fibre Channel ports. Engaged SAN replication technology to add a small disaster recovery area.