SUMMARY:

• Lead position as an Information Technology Subject Matter Expert within a creative, technology - driven organization in an environment that encourages teamwork, innovative thinking, recognition, and career development.
• Result oriented senior architect with over 22 years systems and network engineering experience
• VMware Cloud automation design of fully converged infrastructure supporting 400 ESXi hosts / 12000 Virtual Machines
• Solid network design, and engineering of Windows 2003/2008/2012 Active Directory, and Exchange 2003/2007/2010
• Support experience of large enterprise network consisting of over 500,000 users and 1200 physical servers
• Proficient in planning, implementing and troubleshooting secure multiprotocol networks
• Strong communicator with problem solving abilities, attention to detail, ability to understand and articulate issues quickly
• EMC, Microsoft, VMware, RSA, ITIL, and Cisco certified professional
• Amazon Web Services AWS Certified SysOps Administrator- Associate Nov 2017
• VMware Certified Implementation Expert - Network Virtualization ( VCIX-NV ) Mar 2018
• United States Veteran. DoC Public Trust Clearance (2007-2010) / DoD USMC SECRET Clearance (1994-2000)
• Clearable to Top Secret SCI with Full Scope Lifestyle Polygraph
• Outstanding commitment to excellent service and client relationships

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

OS/Media: Windows 2012R2, 2K8R2, 2K3/2K/NT 4.0, VMware ESXi 3.5/4.1/5.1/5.5/6.0 u2/6.5, CentOS 6.4, RHEL - Red Hat Linux 7.1, FreeBSD 10.1, Citrix 6.5, FC, GbE, 10GbE, 10 Gb/s FCoE, iSCSI, NFS, CIFS, ZFS, NAS, FreeNAS, Fibre, T1, Frame Relay, ISDN, CSD/DSU.

Software: VMware VSphere 3.5/4.1/5.1/5.5/6.0 u2/6.5, VDI View 4.6, Horizon 6, vMotion, P2V, Converter vMA, vRealize, vROps, vSphere PowerCLI, HA, DRS, DNS, LDAP, DHCP, SMTP, FTP, NDM, SSH, PowerShell 4.0, PowerGUI, RVTools, VISIO, Altiris, Symantec BackupExec, NetBackup 6.4, CommVault, MSSQL 2005/2008/2012, GitHub, SourceForge, PostgreSQL, IBM antivirus, McAfee EPO, Flex-10, Virtual Connect, Oracle10, Exchange 2007\2010, LYNC 2013, IIS 7.0, ISA 2006, MS Office 2010, VLANs, VPN, NAT, MSCS, EMC Navisphere / QLogic SAN surfer, HP Storage Works, Altiris, Avecto, Dame Ware, BMC Remedy, Wyse, SolarWinds, WinSCP, Kickstart, Nagios, PuTTY, VNC, YUM, Wireshark.

Hardware: HP C7000 Chassis, HP BL460C Blades Servers, Cisco UCS 5108 Chassis, Cisco UCS B200 M4 Blade Servers, Cisco UCS 6120, 6248, 6296 Fabric Interconnects, UCS SFP-10G-SR, UCS SFP-10G-LR, Proliant DL, ML, IBM, DELL Servers. EMC CLARiiON CX3-40, VCE Vblock 700, Symmetrix VMAX, HP P4500 LeftHand & x9320 IBRIX Fusion, Brocade SilkWorm 4100, CISCO 1600, 2500 Routers, CISCO 3500 XL Switches.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Senior Cloud Architect

Responsibilities:

• Architect, manage large scale 100+ ESXi 6.0 U2, 6.5 servers and virtual infrastructure environment.
• Architect, rebuild, and deploy all company UCS domains comprised of 6120s, 6248s and 6296s Fabric Interconnects.
• Management and maintenance of growing Cisco UCS 5108 infrastructure comprised of over 2 dozen 5108 chassis.
• Lead in cloud architecture for resiliency inclusive of SDN,NFV, SDDC and optimization of custom workflows and automation.
• Provide 24x7 support for airport to include critical baggage handling and baggage reconciliation server infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot proprietary and open source applications errors in production and pre-production DFW environments.
• Identify, define, and execute/work with external teams to execute on service monitoring requirements.
• Architect and install site redundant VMware 6.0 Platform Services Controllers for production environment.
• Deploy UCS Central to integrate and manage multiple UCS Domains and create fully integrated scalable datacenters.
• Upgrade 6248 Fabric Interconnects to 6296 Fabric Interconnects on production environment.
• Coordinate efforts with various DFW airport groups to migrate legacy systems to new hardware.
• Create process, upgrade, and standardize entire VMware environment version and compute from 4.1, 5.0 to ESXi 6.0 u2.
• Converge and migrate intersite virtual machines utilizing storage vMotion across Layer 2 adjacency network.
• VMware license website management and standardization of all ESXi hosts to vSOM 6 Enterprise Plus.
• Installation and configuration of Active Directory Federation Services 3.0 to support DFW SharePoint 365 and SAML.
• Oversee, automate and develop standard operating procedures for deployment of secure VMware templates across all infrastructure.
• Revamp desktop Group Policy security objects and deploy new user groups and roles to refresh and streamline AD Schema.
• Configure Security Compliance Manager (SCM) Baseline analyzer to deploy security server profiles across forest.
• Implement security hardening directives of Windows, Application, and ESXi servers through the use of CIS benchmarks.
• Manage, monitor and maintain Windows 2012 R2 Active Directory metadata through the use of Microsoft ntdsutil tool.
• Rebuild PKI root and subordinate from 2003 to 2012 platform with secure hierarchy in Active Directory.
• Provide configuration management planning and configuration items required for delivering of IT services in the Service Catalog.
• Support Linux to include Red Hat 6.6 and CentOS 6.4 for DFW baggage handling and baggage reconciliation systems.
• Experience and familiarity with maintenance and configuration of Palo Alto Firewall Access Control Lists.
• Create, maintain DFW system policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and system documentation for maintenance tasks.
• Lead disaster recovery efforts and oversee mission critical systems resiliency by implementing remediation to system vulnerabilities.
• Automate deployment of DFW Windows SQL 2014 CIS DB templates servers by configuring workflows in vRealize Orchestrator.
• Automation of VMware tools deployments, updates, and snapshots of virtual servers through Power Shell scripting.
• Work with (Cisco/VMware) vendors and DFW procurement team in the acquisition of new hardware/software.
• Collaborate with server team in the deployment of SQL, Data Warehouse, RMS, and Gateway SCOM server infrastructure.
• Assist Network team in the configuration and deployment of trunks/port channels on 5ks, 7Ks and Palo Alto.
• Develop new strategy with SAN team for the assignment of new NetApp 8.2 storage array to VMware environment.
• Serve as a technical lead in conjunction with server team to build, design and deploy of CyberArk server infrastructure.
• Interact heavily with development teams and implementation of remediation practices using agile deployment process.
• Work with development teams to further operationalize applications, with a focus on redundancy, and scalability.
• Lead VM server compliance resource capacity planning, compute optimization, and analysis through logs, vROps and RVtools.
• Assist server team with custom WSUS and SCCM configuration manager for sever patching and reporting.
• Support Server Messaging team in the build of VM server infrastructure for Microsoft Lync 2013 deployment.
• Work with Airport Operations Center in the architecture, deployment and configuration of Cisco UCS C220 M3 server farm.
• Install and configure VIC 1225 cards to integrate UCS C220 M3 servers to UCS security domain environment.
• Deploy and configuration of Schneider Electric VCE DCE StruxureWare data center platform monitoring servers.
• Design Fibre Top of Rack architecture for infrastructure team to deploy coax and fibre across DFW Data Centers.
• Supervise the development and documentation of functional requirements applications, budget, planning, and monitoring processes.
• Update and consolidate networks, VMware vSS Standard vSwitches into vDS Distributed across all Dev/Test/Prod PCI, environments.
• Installation and configuration of Windows Deployment Services (WDS) server for implementation of desktop images in the enterprise.

Confidential, San Diego, CA

Senior Architect

Responsibilities:

• Active Directory architect for intra-domain migration consolidation, and implementation of Child Domains.
• Migrated AD GPOs, Objects, Users, Security, and Group Relationships via scripts and Quest Migration Manager tool.
• Participated in Project Planning and Design work sessions with Celgene teams as a senior consultant.
• Build positive relationships with internal professionals and clients by demonstrating integrity and genuineness.
• Advanced networking implementation, troubleshooting, and infrastructure rationalization of Celgene DNS, WINS, DHCP.
• Deep knowledge and experience in implementing, and migrating complex DFS structure to Root AD Domain.
• Maintained adherence to Celgene architectural principles, global product-specific guidelines, and design standards.
• Participated in companies design of IT processes and procedures, aligned with industry best practices and ITIL v3.
• Analyze infrastructure wide server interdependencies and database connection strings to provide solid migration path.
• Supported the installation, and configuration of Windows 2008, RHEL 6.4, and clustered VMware ESXi 5.5 hypervisors.
• Rapidly deployed approved fixes in response to identified stability and security threats for physical and virtual systems.
• Lead compliance activities and capacity growth planning to include log, in-depth analysis and reporting.

Confidential, Sterling, VA

Senior Integration Architect

Responsibilities:

• Worked as a key contributor on a collaborative, and highly skilled cloud computing integration architectural team.
• Supported the design, customization, deployment of advanced VMware ESXi 4.1/5.1 systems through SOA engineering
• Generated Visio documents and Power Point presentations to communicate engineering cloud computing analysis.
• Experienced with VMware ESXi 4.1/5.1 vCenter, vSphere, HA\DRS, and provisioning of multiplatform distributed center.
• Managed HP SAN through the use of HP Storage works P4000 LeftHand Management Console and X9320 IBRIX.
• Supported Vblock 700 EMC Symmetrix VMAX SAN, management of Cisco Unified Computing System Manager UCSM.
• Engineering of Red Hat Linux RHEL 5.6 and Windows 2008 R2 Active Directory computing environment.
• Provided in-depth problem solving, troubleshooting, debugging for networks and analysis of multi-tenancy VMs.
• Engaged with technology decision makers to include Program Managers, IT Directors, other Architects, and built relationships, while providing enterprise expertise to assist in finalizing business solutions.
• Support customer's business and technology objectives by collecting and analyzing information that enabled the sales teams to be more effective and responsive to customer’s needs.
• Engineered VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure View 4.6 (VDI), ThinApp, and provisioning of Win7 Desktops to hardware clients.

Confidential, Largo, MD

Senior Architect

Responsibilities:

• Systems architecture, design, and administration of eight Windows Server 2K3 AD Forests comprised of over 1200 Physical - DELL, VMware and MS virtual, Microsoft 2003, and 2008 servers.
• Configured security for Active Directory through implementation of Group Policy Objects (GPO).
• Project lead for the migration from Exchange 2003 and design of Exchange 2007 resilient site.
• Administered and configure IIS 6.0 website server and ASPNET for COTS applications.
• Architecture and implementation of Certificate Authority CA and PKI Public Key Infrastructure security principals.
• Experienced with security audits, Intelligence Community (IC) policy accreditation, remediation, and baselines.
• Deployment, installation and support of Red Hat Linux RHEL 4.3 server environment on VM/Dell servers.
• Implemented structured documentation and technical writing of software deployment and networking procedures.
• Resolved critical and time-sensitive security, network, ESQL 2005 database, infrastructure issues.
• Deployment and configuration of VMware 3.5 for disaster recovery (DR), COOP and development labs.
• Proficiency in building and deploying over 380 DELL PowerEdge servers including 1950, 2950 and 6850.
• Administered and maintained High Availability (HA) for SQL 2005, Exchange 2007 Active/Passive clusters.
• Installed and configured zoning of HBA cards and tape library on 4 GB Silkworm BROCADE 4100 Switches.
• Configured, maintained and deployed EMC CLARiiON CX3-40 SPs and 28 DAEs for seven SAN Fabrics.

Confidential, Louisville, KY

Senior Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Maintained and provided design, architecture of Active Directory, Group Policy, and Exchange 2003.
• Proficiency in architecting and deploying the over 80 HP Proliant DL and ML series production servers for new facility.
• Administered and maintained Exchange 2003/secure interface with the BorderWare MXtreme and POSTX firewalls.
• Managed SSH software and secure PPTP login from Confidential customers.
• Monitored, troubleshot, and ensured Interactive Voice Response (IVR) server uptime.
• Managed Symantec Backup Exec software, HP robotic library and IRON Mountain secure storage procedures.
• Proficient with deployment and configuration of DL360, DL380, ML370, DL580 G4 and G5 HP Proliant servers.
• Engineered and configured disaster recovery high availability solutions with VMware ESX Server infrastructure.
• Supported EMC SAN, MS Terminal Services, Cluster, load balancing of file, Exchange 2003, and SQL Database.
• Administered company’s MS SharePoint structure and used Visual SourceSafe for project’s change management.
• Monitored LAN/WAN infrastructure, Exchange 2003 and SQL 2005 using What’s Up Gold, AlertSite, MOM, Spotlight.
• Implemented and scheduled server security by providing software / firmware updates, upgrades, and patches.

Confidential, Charlotte, NC

Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Provided network assessment and collaboration of Windows XP rollout for over 800 Wachovia RIG systems.
• Supported Windows 2K Pro and XP Pro for Dell/IBM systems according to Retail Investment Group line of business.
• Installed, managed, and maintained over 2 dozen system, application, and mainframe software.
• Interacted directly with customers on a one on one basis providing excellent customer service.
• Provided technical knowledge in defining and implementing project planning, deployment and completion.
• Monitored systems performance, capacity and made recommendations based on identified susceptibilities.
• Improved disaster recovery ability by migrating critical applications and services away from unsupported systems.
• Implemented VERITAS Backup Exec to ensure reliable copies of data are available in the event of an outage.
• Support and maintain Windows and Novell network systems. Escalation point for all devices.
• Created, installed and deployed core system images using Norton Ghost software.
• Upgraded Lotus Notes 4 and 5 clients to 6 and configured new version installations.

Confidential, Charlotte, NC

Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Managed Active Directory Domain, NT Domain PDC/BDC, Exchange 5.5, IIS 5.0, File, and Oracle servers.
• Migrated NT 4.0 Domain to WIN 2K AD and configured accounts, groups, File Servers, and architecture of security policies.
• Provided Support for Cisco 2505 Routers, 3500 Switches (2 Gigabit 3508G XL Stackable), PBX & 40 IBM NT/2K servers
• Ensured 24x7 reliable operation of networks and telecommunication by implementing security measures.
• Configured and maintained Windows 98/2000, Red Hat Linux Operating Systems throughout the plant.
• Deployed new Oracle based labeling system for production environment throughout plant computers.
• Performed acquisition and deployment of all plant software hardware and infrastructure.
• Applied disaster recovery solutions after server crashes due to hardware failure.
• Administered phone systems to include Avaya PBX phone system, with the use of Definity software.
• Analyzed/resolved downed T1 connections with Confidential to ensure continuous network voice/data communications.
• Negotiated project pricing with various vendors and selected best possibilities for outsourcing company projects.
• Key member in company wide Information Technology Team which constantly focused on business continuity.
• Installed, configured, migrated, and managed Exchange 5.5, Site Accounts, and Distribution Lists.

Confidential, Charlotte, NC

Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Addressed the company’s business needs, strategic goals and direction, while identifying enterprise wide networking opportunities and implementing solutions to support them.
• Supported 1400+ users in multiple sites while providing maintenance, diagnostics and repair of PDC, BDCs, Print, File & Exchange 5.5
• Resolved time-sensitive regional networking issues by working with DCS team to support WAN infrastructure.
• Minimized impact of downed nodes and recommended solutions for improved service while keeping solutions transparent to the user.
• Provided quick response and maintenance through the use of SMS and TCP/IP troubleshooting.
• Lead team in rollout effort of multiple software and images throughout various mortgage sites in the Southeast region.
• Provided security, maintenance and troubleshooting of Domain’s software, backups and file restoration.
• Updated and deployed logon scripts to facilitate updates of applications, and patches for users.

Confidential, Charlotte, NC

Network Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Provided skilled support of Token-Ring and Ethernet network locally and for multiple Confidential sites throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Facilitated third level support for clients which mandated an effort to of high levels of productivity within personnel.
• Coordinated software updates with software vendors for numerous sections throughout the company.
• Provided extensive TCP/IP troubleshooting skills for NT desktop and Win95 laptop configurations and setup.
• Installed and diagnosed previously untested software configurations standardizing deployments for desktop clients
• Installed and configured Cisco 16XX/25XX routers using IP, Frame Relay for numerous Confidential customers.
• Troubleshot networks which used T1s, DSU/CSUs, and routers in various protocol configurations.

Confidential, Albany, GA

Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Network Systems Administrator of Marine Corps Logistics Base comprising over 6800 nodes.
• Provided technical expertise to regional and satellite sites. Configured, tested and Managed NT Server architecture.
• Upgraded infrastructure from hierarchical network architecture to a fully flat and switched Virtual LAN environment. Responsibilities included: Vines installation, configuration maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting; heavy involvement of Vines upgrades, SMTP server maintenance, network applications installation and hardware upgrades.
• Performed day-to-day troubleshooting on numerous hardware devices comprising of servers, hubs, routers, IBM and related PCs, scanners, and printers. Managed, organized and trained helpdesk support teams.
• Created standard operating procedures for managing user accounts and workgroups, Beyond Mail admin, Bulletin Board, Support Magic database documentation, and supervised detailed network tech support.