EXPERTISE AREA:

• DevOps
• AWS Solution Architect
• Scrum and Agile
• Strategic Technology Planning
• Systems Security & Disaster Recovery Planning
• Enterprise Technology Implementations
• IT staff professional development
• ITIL Certified, MCSE+I, CCNA, AWS Solutions Architect

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Applications: AWS web services(EC2, ELB, VPC, S3, CloudFront, IAM, RDS,Route53,SNS, Cloudwatch) VMWare, GitHub, Jenkins, Chef, Splunk, Nexus, SQL 2012, (Compaq Insight Manager, MS SQL Server, MS Exchange, IIS, Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Project,, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft SNA Server, Cheyenne ArcServe, Backup Exec, Adobe Acrobat, HP Web JetAdmin, Proxy, AS400, Ghost and Win PE imaging, Trend OfficeScan, SMS 2003 and SCCM 2007,Wise Package Studio, Active Directory, LAN/WAN, Wireless, Liebert UPS system, CITRIX, Dell and HP desktop system, HP Proliant Servers, NetApp ONTAP NAS server, Novell.

Systems: AWS, Windows 7, Server 2008/R2, 2003, 2000, Vista, XP

Terminal Emulators: NS/Elite, Extra Personal Client, Reflections, Rumba, SNA client,3270

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

DevOps Engineer

Responsibilities:

• I was one of the main integration Architects working on the migration of the on premise Auto applications to AWS. I worked on gathering and documenting the specifications and requirements from the developers, business units and network teams for the enterprise applications. After this I would provide the architecture and integration diagrams and oversee the application deployment into AWS.
• Built AWS CloudFormation templates to create custom sized VPC, subnets, NAT to ensure successful deployment of Web applications and database templates. experience implementing automated environment delivery using Cloud Formation Templates
• Perform S3 buckets creation, policies and the IAM roles to handle expected traffic and unplanned traffic spikes.
• Leverage AWS cloud services such as EC2, auto - scaling and VPC to build secure highly scalable and flexible environments to host the Auto Finance’s enterprise applications.
• Worked on Scrum style agile boards which helped us to create and track our delivery and production support stories for designing new ETK architecture on AWS Cloud using Amazon VPC, EC2, Route 53 and S3 and EFS Storage.
• Currently working with the team on automating the execution of our CloudFormation Templates using Python scripts to improved quality and speed of delivering our ASW environments.
• Providing Sev3 & Sev4 support of applications.
• Worked on AWS DR exercise project which included switching applications from AWS East to run completely on AWS West for one week.

Confidential

Sr. Enterprise Engineer Lead

Responsibilities:

• Worked on restructuring the FTP internal processes to be ITIL compliant shortly after joining the department. We started by documenting all our processes and SLAs then developing training material and utilizing the Getit software to implement change management for the team’s work. We published all our documentation, training and user QA on the company’s intranet using SharePoint.
• Restructured the FTP environments by migrating 19 physical servers to Virtual servers using VMware/vSphere which improved FTP job performance, simplified server management and reduced overall cost for Magellan.
• Re-architected FTP archive and file storage by moving from physical storage to a NAS on the same CIF which reduced the backup time by 40% and improved file transfer time by 30%.
• Migrated a company acquisition from multiple archaic file transfer methods into a single automated system using MOVEit software. Developed Helpdesk technical training course, in support of that new LoB.
• Completed a two years long project to update permissions on all FTP shares to conform to Microsoft server 2008 R2 recommendation and to meet the requirements of Security and Audit departments.
• Migrated various state entities form NDM (DirectConnect) and VPN to the Moveit software platform. Configured and automated previously manual jobs to achieve a better standardized result in fewer man-hours.
• Created automation scripts in PowerShell & DOS batch to improve the speed and quality of initial client setup.
• Install & configure IIS web server as part of the initial FTP server installation and configuration. Also, setup file encryption using PGP with FTP or SFTP.

Confidential

Senior LAN Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Manage four LAN Administration staff, two locally in Dallas and two remotely. This includes hiring, performance evaluation, directing and coordinating their day to day operational activities. These activities include second level desktop support, LAN/Server administration, server backups, disaster recovery, and providing connectivity to the WAN using VPN, T1, T3 and OC3.
• Install, and maintain MS SQL 2012 editions, which include configuring the cluster for Always ON using VM servers.
• Supervise and coordinate all telecommunication issues for the local offices. This includes the installation of new Nortel PBX, and upgrade to Avaya PBX, VOIP, add, move, and changes new users on both Nortel and Avaya systems and performing backup for Audix.
• Successfully managed several corporate wide IT initiatives. Examples are migration of a new business for Houston, Austin, and Los Angeles offices to Magellan network, Contract and business partner connectivity project to replace routers and convert from the SNA technology. Development of QI Procedures for IT operation which is used across the enterprise, E-talk session recording project implementation, multiple sites relocation which includes installation of a new equipment and configuration for the network.
• Active member of several IT committees such as desktop patch management and SWOT team which define software standard for the enterprise.
• Coordinated with SBC in upgrading of all the offices to DS3/fiber and installing Sonnet Ring.
• Managed enterprise Asset inventory using Asset Frame application.
• Worked on Domain migration due to merger and managed several installations in other domains.
• Hands-on experience in 7200 CISCO routers, 6500 Cisco switch. Design, installation and operational management of complex computer networks, including gigabit speed routers and Internet services (mail, VPNs, DHCP, DNS) on Windows.
• Working on SCCM 2007 which includes creating packages, advertisement, collections and scheduling rollout for enterprise delivery. Knowledge on SCCM client installation, software distribution, remote control and other SMS issues.
• Implemented EFS (Encrypting File System) for users identified as having extremely sensitive data.
• Implemented RAS and VPN for satellite offices and users.
• Install, configure, administer and maintain Windows Server 2003 and Exchange server 2003 in Active Directory environment.
• Install, configure and maintain Backup Exec and ArcServe back up solution.
• Configured, administered Trend OfficeScan Enterprise Antivirus.

Confidential

LAN Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Maintained and upgraded the network, which includes user accounts, servers, and routers.
• Provided technical support for all MBC software (Windows NT, Windows 95, Microsoft Office products, AS400, etc).
• Installed and configured Cisco 2900 /3500 series Switches with Gigabit Ethernet/Fast Ethernet cards. Composed script to automate the process of configuring the router.
• Provided installation, configuration, and connection to Cisco 3600, 2500 series routers 2900, 1900 series Catalyst switches.
• Responsible for Compaq Proliant Servers: domain controllers, SQL, File server.
• Responsible for creating e-mail accounts on Exchange and supporting outlook 97.
• Performed network migration from Novell 3.12 to Windows NT.
• Administered WINS and DHCP to increase network efficiency; planned and implemented software installations and upgrades; configured RAS connections and assisted end users with connectivity issues; daily troubleshooting of network connectivity and client configurations.
• The network contains TCP/IP, Token Ring, Ethernet, FDDI, DHCP, WINS, Exchange, SQL, SNA, SMS, Microsoft Office Pro 95/97, and terminal emulation software (NS/Elite and Extra Personal Client), Compaq Proliant Server; including BDC (4), SQL, SNA (2), and Exchange
• Managed backup and disaster recovery for local and remote servers with Cheyenne ArcServe and Veritas
• Repaired and maintained company PC’s and related hardware.

Confidential, Dallas, Texas

Technical Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Provided technical support for client staff, which includes Word for Windows, Excel and Power Point.
• Hardware, software repair and installation.
• Helped create Database and directory backups.
• Instructed users on software operation.

Confidential, Dallas, Texas

Technical Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Maintained and repaired computer hardware and supporting company software.
• Developed macros and forms using Excel and Word for different clients.
• Repaired Wide range of equipment, computers, printers, Fax machines

Confidential

Supervisor of Regional Office

Responsibilities:

• Database maintenance and query design.
• PC hardware and software installation and maintenance.
• Creation of DOS Macros, batch files and maintaining of configuration files, which include all Windows 3.1 related configuration files