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Washington, DC

SUMMARY:

  • Career focused IT professional with over 15 Years’ Experience, strong comprehensive business/technical skill set expertise in broad range of Information Systems. Platforms such as Amazon Web Services, (AWS), Office 365, Azure, VMWare, Hyper - V, Docker also while continuing to support on-prem systems including Window and Linux based OS (Redhat, Unbutu, CentOs).
  • Experienced with Cloud Architecture I’m a Certified Developer with Amazon Web Services. I’ve also obtained several certifications from Microsoft and private institutions. Vast experience in Process improvement, systems integration, gathering requirements, project management, leadership, process modeling, Testing and Integration along with Quality assurance. Capable of Producing training an education campaign to entire business platform.
  • Government ready; Currently Holding TS/SCI with CI Poly. Motivated achiever who guides organizations in new effective directions with proven systems that work, provides added value, and creates project deliverables in a timely manner.
  • SharePoint 2016, SharePoint 2013, SharePoint 2010 Migrations
  • Central Admin, PowerShell scripting PSCONFIG,
  • SQL Data mirroring, Log shipping
  • SQL Clustering, GEO Clusters with Always on Availability, Active-Passive, Active-Active.
  • 2013 App Model, Solutions, Deployments
  • Content Database Management, SharePoint Reports Via SQL Reports and SharePoint Reporting Tools
  • Enterprise Search management of indexers, index partitions crawl stores. Managing Continuous Crawls, Content Source management, User Profile Sync,
  • Claims Based Authentication, NTLM, Kerberos
  • Splunk Enterprise, IT Service Intelligence (ITSI), SIEM (Splunk Enterprise) for Security
  • Index Clustering, Search Head Clustering, Search Factor, Replication Factor, Hot, Cold and Frozen Buckets. Indexes (800 IOPS or More), Summary Indexes
  • Experience with Apps, Deployment Apps, configuration files (input.conf, output.conf, props, server classes) Forwarder Management, Deployment Server.
  • ERL/Linux shell scripting/Regex, Splunk Solutions Deployment, Python, PowerShell, Batch Files
  • Create data retention policies and perform index administration, maintenance and optimization
  • Extensive knowledge of a tier Splunk installation; indexers, forwarders, search heads, clusters
  • Amazon Web Services Certified Developer
  • Familiar with GitLab, Github Code and how to use.
  • OpenSSL, Apache, IIS, CSR, Cert Types
  • Pi (Raspberry), Python, Putty and learning Docker with Containerization
  • Office 365, Azure
  • Amazon Development Portal, IAM Roles, LAMBA, Elastic Load Balancing, IP’s, Searches,
  • Mapping Routing Tables,
  • BIG IP Firewall
  • DNS, Host A, CNAME, Alias, Record creation and redirection
  • Network Configuration
  • NET IQ, monitoring enterprise farms with Baselines and detail specific thresholds based on best practices.
  • Web Server Administration
  • Governance, Requirements gathering, Stand-up meetings, SDLC, ATO’s, System Design Documents,
  • Risk Management Plans
  • Blueprint and Design of Global Enterprise infrastructures
  • Documentation of Processes Procedures, Protocols, Server Build Drawing, Templates, SLA’s
  • System and Project Requirement Research.
  • Analysis and Research,
  • Vendor Support Contact for Meetings, requirements.
  • Technical Writing and formatting guidelines
  • Government Processes, understanding TOP SECRET Working environments

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Washington, DC

Splunk Team Lead

Responsibilities:

  • I’m responsible for growing Expanding the footprint of Splunk for the customer, Building multiple farms, redundant services with fault tolerance across sites. Working with Multiple units within the Department I’ve done Presentations, How-To sessions, Brown Bags and assisted many other units within the Agency how to setup and use Splunk
  • Promoted as the Splunk Team Lead, I manage a team of 5 (and growing) mixed with Engineers and Splunk Query writers
  • System Architect - Working in multiple enclaves with various technology (Windows OS and Linux with Red hat) and various add-ons with Splunk (SIEM and ITSI) My focus is to architect and expand the footprint of Splunk across the enterprise. Mapping out the requirements, using search head clustering, index clustering with replication, providing great value with applicable apps of each environment I build such as SQL, SharePoint, VMWare.
  • Creating Reports, adding them to Dashboard, editing XML, using shared time picker to maximize efficiency. Pivot Tables, Data models, Tags, TA’s.
  • Creating our own innovative logs with PowerShell Scripts, ingesting those logs with Splunk, parsing and performing field extractions. Creating automated Dashboards with schedule searches, Alerts, and scripts
  • Extremely Proficient in IT Service Intelligence building it from the ground up. Entities (aliases +info), Services and their dependencies, Service score, Multi KPI Alerts, Anomaly Detection, Deep Dive, managing backup of the kvstore items, migrating ITSI to new servers. Creating custom Permission roles for ITSI and Splunk Enterprise access. Setting up LDAP Strategies, Removing Real Time Search Option from users who are not admins or have the need for Real time (expensive) search.
  • Using tags, lookup tables, Reg Ex, Field value pairs along with proficient in Splunk Query writing. Using Eval, Reg Ex, Pipes and number of functions to create powerful reports and dashboards.
  • With over 15 Years of IT experience it’s important with “BIG DATA” that you know your DATA This experience cannot be imitated or Duplicated. The better you know your Data the easier life will be

Confidential, Washington, DC

Sr. Systems Architect

Responsibilities:

  • Working within multiple platforms Windows & Linux based applications supporting Active Directory, Group Policy, ADSI Edit, Windows Failover Clustering,
  • DNS, IIS, Net App, HBA’s, VM ware, Hyper-V, Hitachi SANs, Big Fix, BIG IP F5 Load balancing, BIG DATA Administration. Supporting efforts in moving Hypervisor machines into the Cloud AWS.
  • SharePoint Engineering - SQL Active passive clustering, SQL High availability groups, SharePoint 2010 Enterprise, Migrating from 2010 to 201 3 Enterprise environment with highly customized solutions
  • Managing over 16 TB of data in one farm using multiple SQL High availability groups. Managing multiple farms in different GOV enclaves with strict security guidelines. Serving over 40K Users daily.
  • Very familiar with all the components of SharePoint, Search query role, Indexers, Crawlers, Distributive cache, Object cache, blob cache, SharePoint Configuration Cache, manage meta data service, term store objects, user profile sync, Managing site collections, solutions, templates, policies and various other components of SharePoint Central Administration. Very familiar with PowerShell ISE and using it to manage SharePoint components.
  • SPLUNK Architect - Linux Based BIG DATA Tool used for Log and performance analysis. Standing up a Distributive Splunk Environment with multiple Search heads and indexers and index clusters.
  • Working within highly secure environments, STIG/ Server hardening in place. Managing multiple staff members, training and developing solutions for our customer. Ingesting close to 250GB daily.
  • I have great knowledge of inputs, outputs, props, stanza’s, Reg ex, various configuration files, universal forwarders, index que’s, summary indexes, dashboards, reports, alerts, real time search, LDAP strategies, SSL Certs, Network Load balancing, Clustering, Search query language, Upgrade process. Understanding how to manage Hot, Warm, Cold buckets especially with your DISK IO (IOPS) and Raid setup. Replication Factor, Search Factor.
  • Configuring and managing Splunk IT service Intelligence - Add on to Splunk leveraging real time dashboards KPI’s to give the customer a high-level business view on their services being able to easily pinpoint issues within your environment.

Confidential, Washington, DC

SharePoint Architect, DHS

Responsibilities:

  • Develop project technology strategy with SharePoint 2010 for complex TS/SCI environments by understanding key client objectives; diagnosing and mapping client requirements; articulating solution risks and barriers; recommending project approaches; planning full project life cycle
  • Lead and facilitate information gathering sessions to validate business cases, gather and document business and functional objectives.
  • Implement architecture by building components and custom designs; prototyping; data migration; maintaining technical integrity and consistency; documenting systems.
  • Produced documentation needed for accreditation process.
  • Understanding existing web architecture by documenting technology, producing migration plan, and implementing testing of migration within a simulated testing LAN subnet environment.
  • Working with wide area of Technology; Active Directory Server 2003, 2008 R2, DNS, Firewalls, Load Balancers, Routers, switches, NET App Filers, NET App snap manager software, Exchange 2010, Windows 7 OS (CG imaged), SQL Server 2005 to 200 8 migration, Portal-x (Cold fusion) to (.NET) SharePoint 2010. Hyper-V Machines with high availability. SQL Geo Clustering. File witness sharing with SQL Mirroring. Fiber channel connection for Backend Data transfer within NET app filer.
  • Producing enterprise level web space collaboration with Governance. Building Server 2008 R2, SQL Server 2008 R2 for Pivot tables, SharePoint 2010, Doc Ave 5.6. Producing High availability with failover requirements, DR/ COOP capabilities and offsite location with automatic failover.
  • Working with developers to integrate custom code .Net solutions for mission critical application integration with SharePoint 2010.
  • Built, test and produced a migration plan from previous version to SharePoint 2010, with Database detach method provided within Microsoft Best practices.
  • Produced working system within High risk enclave with customized STIG, Group Policy/ Compliance, Firewall/Port rules ect..
  • Lead support in Coast Guard Enterprise wide SIPR and JWICS servers.
  • Enterprise support in Web services for Coast Guard Intelligence working with outside agencies.
  • Mentor staff and coordinate activities across multiple internal subnet environments.
  • Maintain existing web architecture Resolve Tier 3 and 4 Operational incident tickets
  • Provided enterprise level support for the Enterprise Service team that was non-SharePoint related:

Confidential, Washington, DC

Sr. SharePoint Administrator

Responsibilities:

  • Primary Responsibilities; Supporting Operations for the Enterprise MOSS Farm for the state Department. (IRM/OPS/SIO/API) Building SharePoint Farms, NLB, SQL, Data Architect, Documentation Backups/Restores, AV Protection, Server Maintenance, Tier 3; advance Tech support. Working in multiple enclaves: Class Net, SIPRnet, Open Net, and Internet DMZ. Disaster recovery environment at remote facilities for the coop. working on unique projects such as the USAID/ State Dept connection (ADFS) and MOSS Portal availability. Working with overseas embassies in there SharePoint farm’s (Kabul, Hong Kong for example). In a fast pace, high pressure environment I’ve worked on projects directly involving the Secretary of State (Hillary Clinton) and Major news making projects.
  • Supporting over 35 Servers in multiple Data Centers, working with every Bureau within State, understanding the environment: IPOST, FAM’s, FAB, CCB’s, current SLA’s. Servicing over 140,000 users, managing over 2 Terabytes of Data. Working with SQL Clustering with Active-Passive, Setting up Content Databases, Web Applications, Site Collections, and Designing Sites. Very familiar with deploying Solutions, features, Custom SharePoint Applications/ add-on’s.
  • Tier 3 tasks consist of NET IQ monitoring, Synergy, CorasWorks, Bamboo Applications, EPOK, Lead in Doc Ave, Ave Point: Backup, migrations, upgrades, data compression, SQL Backups and restores. Disaster recovery/COOP.
  • Granular/Item level backup/restore via Doc Ave Ave Point, Site collection restores via SQL Backups.
  • Very Proficient in STSADM commands, PSCONFIG, Standing up MOSS Farms in short time spans, Great knowledge of Shared Service Providers, Search, Content Sources, Trusted File locations ect.., Understands Key items to watch for In large MOSS environments. From experience and from best performance such as: Application Pool use, List Size, NLB Configurations, Server Maintenance windows, Database Size, Crawl Schedule vs Backup schedules ect... Patches, Hot fixes, Isolating Services, capacity planning, automation, 3rd party support, Security Templates, Group Policy, Active Directory, VM Ware 3.5, DNS, Exchange, and SEP11.
  • Understand multiple forms of authentication; Basic, Windows, SQL, Forms Based, and Kerberos.
  • Great experience with Server 2008 R2 64Bit Edition, SQL Server 2008, VM's with BETA SharePoint 2010.
  • Blueprinting and SLA Documentation, Drawing Farm Topology, Server Builds/ Guides, Great Understanding of the Government Business Process and Top Secret Policies. Working in Several Enclaves: Development, TEST, QA.

Confidential, Alexandria, VA

SharePoint Administrator

Responsibilities:

  • SharePoint Configuration & Administration, Server Maintenance, Tier 3 and advance Tech support for all IT Infrastructure of Confidential .
  • Installing, configuring and administrating every aspect of SharePoint WSS 3.0 and MOSS 2007, Central Administration
  • Custom Master Pages, CSS, Workflows, Templates, Layouts, Web parts, Reports, XML, Html, Java, VB, .NET
  • Working in SharePoint Designer, Visual Studio 2008, and SQL Studio Management Server to build numerous SharePoint sites. Working with FBA, SSO, BDC, Application Pools, web.config, Backup/Restore, run STSADM Commands
  • Server Builds, Manage Active Directory security, Load Balancing, Clusters, Networking, DHCP, DNS, Firewalls
  • Manage All Web hosting (also non SharePoint), IIS, FTP, VPN, VM Ware, Virtual Machines, Google Analytics
  • Database Programming, Networking large Conferences, Advanced Technical Support for more than 3,000 end users single handedly
  • Lead in System integrations/Migrations, Microsoft Server 2003 to 200 8, XP to Vista, SQL 2005 to 200 8, WSS 3.0 to Moss 2007, Exchange 2003 to 200 7, Timberline to Great plains, Netilla to TS Gateway, Office 2003 to 200 7, BES to Good link
  • Providing Technical Support for Escalated Tickets from Help Desk, Excellent Problem Solving skills
  • Lead in Audio Visual needs, Projectors, Lapel Mic’s, Wireless Microphones, Mixers, Pro PowerPoint’s, Web Ex

Confidential, Arlington, VA

System Administrator

Responsibilities:

  • Primary Responsibilities; Tier 2 and 3 Technical Support, Server Maintenance, Network Administration
  • Managing Lotus notes domino mail server, Lotus notes 6.52 e-mail client, Blackberry’s Server, CYTRIX, Outlook Express, Novell and Active Directory environments.
  • Manager of the Help Desk using Track-it web based ticketing software, manage other IT Staff. Maintenance on Exchange server 2003, Novell Netware, Active Directory, Microsoft office 2000/2003 environments.
  • Ran IBM AS 400 servers and software with Lawson and LIDE, Creating sessions with the emulator. Using Norton Symantec to image machines. Running Norton and MacAfee Utilities for Anti-Virus protection.
  • Providing Tier 1- 3 supports for the entire organization (5,000 end users). Troubleshooting DHCP and Static connectivity issues, IP server pool maintenance, setting up and managing user accounts on multiple servers and managing restrictions and administrating rights, mapping drives, creating server storage for routine backup of end user’s files, Data Tapes with Iron Mountain, Setting IT Policies, Site Restrictions, Network Bandwidth Monitoring
  • Managing ports on barracuda fire wall. Troubleshooting, repairing and building PC/ Laptops. (Dells, HP, IBM Think Center’s Net Vista, Think pads), and servers (HP, dell blade servers, IBM AS 400).

Confidential, Fairfax VA

Desktop Engineer

Responsibilities:

  • Primary Responsibilities, Desktop Support, System Migrations, Implement Filmless Radiology Systems PACS,
  • Contract Desktop support position, Using Novell NAL Window to remotely launch applications from server. Working with Oracle 9i, Oracle client, GroupWise, Outlook Express, IDX Care Cast, PC Anywhere, Novell, and Active Directory.
  • Troubleshooting hardware (replace hard drives, data transfers, DVD R burners, hubs switches, routers, conference room video projectors and speakers). Providing over the phone and desk side service support for an environment with over 10,000 end users spread over LAN’S and WANS.
  • Installing Bleeding Edge Technology with the Nation’s first Film-less Radiology Network systems (PACS). Networking the hospitals through Novell systems also Active Directory in migrated locations.
  • Managing, adding and deleting Domain users, power users. Troubleshooting PC’s Laptops (HP, Dells, and Compaq’s). Troubleshooting Connectivity problems, fax machines, scanners, networking via TCP/IP.
  • Managing PC peripherals, Pocket PC’s (Port-a-mail), Blackberry products, personal printers, scanners, PC installs, data transfer, and user profile account configurations. Troubleshoot and Upgrading Computers BIOS, Upgrading PC’s throughout the Confidential system (Fairfax, Alexandria, Fair oaks).
  • Working a Sub-contract Through (ITS) with Chasm industries, I Used Ghost Cast software to image and configure laptops, PC’s for distribution to government agencies. Building PC’s, installing Ram, Gigabit Network Cards, Imaging Computers, installing Operating Systems. Sanitizing, QA and managed other employees work, de-manufacturing inadequate PC’s, laptops, Monitors and other Peripherals, Testing monitors, diagnosing used computers for resale with Blanco software, Sanitizing, Checking the Processor and Ram speeds with special tools

Confidential, Washington, DC

Microsoft Office Specialist

Responsibilities:

  • Primary Responsibilities, Microsoft Office Applications, Access, Queries, Reports, Tables, VB coding
  • Temping position Completing task using Microsoft office
  • Applications (Word, excel, Access, Power Point ect…), Forming reports, making tables and charts, Building programs to meet the need of the business applications. Making databases in Access in conjunction with backend reporting systems, SQL Reports.
  • Formatting tables, charts, queries along with writing custom VB coding. Using Outlook Exchange to manage e-mail. Using Remedy ticketing system, along with PC anywhere. Working in Mailrooms, Law firms doing office work, Managing Printers and Print Jobs, Managing files.
  • Doing logistic work: moving boxes and shipping mail. I’ve worked for many prestigious clients/ Departments in Washington DC. Madison Marquette (Retail Agency), National Air traffic Controllers, Washington Scholarship Fund, AHIP (American Health Insurance Plans) and others.

Confidential, Largo, MD

Help Desk

Responsibilities:

  • Internship Working in Main College Student computer lab, helping students with web based application ( 500 to 100 0 end users). Troubleshooting Novell User accounts, Managing files and user rights. Setting up Port Restriction on the firewall for usage outside of the Ethernet. Aiding them on how to use Microsoft Office functions (2000, 2003).
  • Aiding Students with Excel and showing them formulas, Power point and Access with building tables, queries databases in conjunction with Visual basics, C++, Cobalt, Html, Java. Troubleshooting hardware (replace hard drives, data transfers, DVD R burners, hubs switches, routers, conference room video projectors and speakers). Providing over the phone and desk side service support for an environment with over 10,000 end users spread over LAN’S and WANS.
  • Saving information to end Users Novell account profiles.

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