SUMMARY

• IT professional with over 14 years of Data Center, Infrastructure and Project Management experience
• Over 6 years as a Project Manager leading projects in Information Technology, Telecommunications and Construction
• Over 6 years working in raised floor data centers and test labs
• Experienced in enterprise software and hardware deployments (SAN, server, network infrastructure, application and data center migrations)
• Led software development teams to create tools and utilities for telephony Operations Support Systems (OSS)
• 12 years in the Army Reserves and National Guard, with over 6 years as a Platoon Sergeant and several months as Acting First Sergeant

TECHNICAL SUMMARY AND EXPERIENCE

Project Management

• Currently a Project Manager at Hitachi Data Systems, leading hardware installations, software development , data migrations and Professional Services projects
• Project Manager at AT & T Broadband (ATBB) for 4.5 years implementing the Telcordia MediaVantage Provisioning/Service Activation OSS Solution in 16 markets, resulting in a 95% flow-through rate
• Identified $1 million savings in 2001 at AT & T Broadband by re-tasking existing servers, trading in obsolete equipment, and validating all hardware, software, and maintenance requirements
• Worked closely with AT & T Broadband Legal department on patent issues and contract compliance
• Project managed software development teams to create tools and utilities for telephony Operations Support Systems (OSS) using Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies
• Documentation Manager and website Content Administrator experience at several employers
• Developed program budgets and tracked program budget activities
• Negotiated and procured hardware, software and technical/administrative services
• Vendor and Contract management responsibilities
• Able to understand dependencies and impacts for multiple interrelated projects
• Participated and implemented enterprise disaster recovery plans
• Ability to communicate vision through emails, presentations, and process flows
• Tested hardware and software solutions (User Acceptance Testing)
• Involved with the creation of Methods and Procedures documentation and work flows
• Project Manager for test, training, and production equipment and infrastructure at co-locations, test labs, regional and national data centers

Data Center Technologies and Skills

• Deployed SAN gear, storage arrays, switches, routers, servers, firewalls and load balancers into test, dev, and production data centers
• Data Center equipment installation, configuration and troubleshooting;
• Mainframes (IBM)
• Storage Arrays (EMC, HP, Hitachi, NetApp and IBM)
• Servers (IBM, HP, Sun and Dell)
• Network switches and routers (EMC, Cisco, Linksys, Juniper and Foundry Systems)
• Installation and connectivity of video technology and Content Delivery Systems (Isilon, RGB and Inlet)
• Resolved connectivity, hardware, and network issues
• Highly experienced in testing fiber and Ethernet cabling connections using Fluke testers and Finisar Analyzers
• System Administration experience with several versions of Microsoft Windows
• Participated in several Physical to Virtual (P2V) server consolidations
• PDU and UPS administration- APC and Baytech (Emerson)
• Data Center HVAC systems maintenance and troubleshooting
• Helped establish Best Practice standards raised floor and infrastructure for all Comcast National Engineering & Technical Operations data centers
• Experienced using AutoCAD, Aperture, and Visio for technical drawings and as planning tools
• Trained/mentored new contractors and employees in data center processes and tools
• Maintained extensive databases of software licenses, hard drives, servers, and other data center equipment

Applications

• Excellent Microsoft Project 2003, 2007 and 2010 skills
• Over 3 years proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD, Emerson Aperture, and Microsoft Visio for technical drawings and data center management/planning
• Expert in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• 2.5 years using BMC Remedy IT Service Management suite
• 7 months experience using Compuware ChangePoint Portfolio Management software
• Skilled using CA Technologies Clarity Project Portfolio Management suite
• 6 months experience and training using PeopleSoft financial module
• Administrator and Developer of several Microsoft SharePoint sites (MOSS 2007, WSS 3.0)
• Hands-on experience using relational database management systems like Access and FoxPro
• KVM administration- Raritan, Avocent DSView, and Cyclades
• Switch administration- Cisco, Linksys, Juniper, Curtis Wright and APCON
• Terminal server configuration- Moxa and Cyclades
• Familiar with VMWare requirements and functionality

Operating Systems

• Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, 2000, Server 2000, Server 2003, server 2008 and XP

Employment History

04/2012-present Confidential Austin, TX Project Manager
07/2011-04/2012 Confidential Boulder, CO Project Manager 
02/2011-05/2011 Confidential Centennial, CO PM/Data Center Engineer 
02/2009-08/2010 Confidential Centennial, CO PM/Data Center Engineer 
10/2007-11/2008 Confidential Broomfield, CO PM/Data Center Engineer 
05/2007-10/2007 Confidential Boulder CO SSR-System Technician 
07/2005-01/2007 Confidential Boulder, CO Lab Site Coordinator
07/2004-04/2006 Confidential Boulder CO SSR-System Technician 
04/2004 - 6/2004 Confidential Centennial, CO Project Manager 
01/2003-06/2004 Confidential Denver, CO Student 
04/2001-12/2002 Confidential Englewood, CO Project Manager 
04/1998-04/2001 Confidential Englewood, CO Consultant/Project Manager

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Confidential, Denver CO

• Bachelor of Arts in History/ Management minor
• Completion Date 12/2013 (18 credits remaining)

Confidential, Denver, CO

• Certificate in Project Management -3/2003
• Coursework parallels the Project Management Institute's (PMI) "Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK)

Currently preparing to take the PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam in January, 2013

Military Experience

Branch: U.S. Army Reserve and 
Colorado Army National Guard

Rank: Staff Sergeant E-6

Duration: 1987-1993 and 1995-1999(USAR); 1993-1995 (CO ARNG)

Duty positions held:

• Acting First Sergeant
• Platoon Sergeant
• Team Leader
• Squad Leader

Military Occupational Specialties:

• Psychological Operations Specialist (37F30)
• Construction Supervisor (51H30)
• Carpentry/Masonry Specialist (51B10)
• Laundry and Bath Specialist (57E10)