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Lead an enterprise team of System Engineers, Network Engineers, and System Administrators in supporting a nationwide environment, including all physical and cloud-based computing and network infrastructure.Provided end-to-end infrastructure support services, as well as additional guidance to the client leadership team in improving IT services within the environment, and architecting solutions to help solve their business problems.Responsible for direct reports and ensuring overall customer success in timely milestone delivery and project completion.Developing a migration plan to transition from on-premise data centers into the cloud and cloud disaster recovery plans.Executing and monitoring an enterprise system patching approach using enterprise tools (e.g., Microsoft SCCM) across a variety of systems and technologies.Ensuring the team is equipped with the tools for success, including documentation, Standard Operating Procedures, and technology-specific training and maintain and achieve ATOs, including supporting the development of relevant cyber security artifacts.Hardening systems in accordance with federal guidelines (e.g., DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides) and the documented security controls of the systems Authority to Operate (ATO)

Responsible for all Global IT Strategy and implementation for a global market research company. Created ITSM policies and completely revamped IT Security Methodologies and policies to secure unqualified SOC 2 Type 2 and Highly Confidential Microsoft SSPA certifications. Is responsible for all GDPR, CCPA and other data protection compliance.

★ Responsible for the IT platform strategy and vision of this startup software company specializing in equipment lease financing and syndication. Highly involved in vetting development partners, third-party contract negotiations and building a marketplace presence. TheDealX.com is a joint venture with a regional Philadelphia bank currently in the build phase.

★ Charged with developing and implementing the corporate IT strategy from the ground-up for this startup mortgage loan service company. Led the development of Security and IT policy protocols. Built relationships with providers/partners that resulted in reducing operating expenses by 30%. Spearheaded the repurposing of legacy machines (saved $50K/annually). Applied a hybrid mode of FTE & outsourced services; staff increased 30 - 700 FTE with 700 outsourced; saved $400K/ann. ► Developed annual budget with consideration of the IT direction and partnerships to meet business initiatives.► Led the virtualization of 98% of desktops into Selene private cloud; deployed via Thin PC/VMware Horizon Desktop and all servers with VMware and NetApp. ► Coordinated 6 separate office build outs and moves; highly fault tolerant networks and redundant call paths.► Security measures deployment included NIST (with 802.1x wired & wireless), DNSSEC, PGP Mail encryption, Drive encryption technologies, Cisco IDS, Cisco ASA, NetScalers etc.► Led a broad range of deployment initiatives including Cisco (Edge to Core), Mobile Iron MDM, Microsoft SCCM, Exchange Server, SharePoint, Websense, Citrix XenApp, 2-Factor Authentication, Global Scape SFTP/FTPS, Fax2Mail, Video conferencing, Aspect Telephony, IP Security Cameras, VMware ESXi & Horizon Desktop, NetApp, to name a few.► Encrypting of every PC/Laptop with PGP Endpoint and implemented ‘Migrated Hosted Exchange’ to ‘On-Premise.’► Executed yearly disaster recovery planning/testing; backup of systems to offsite/near-line. ► Developed and delivered training to IT employees and contractors (50+ employees and contractors) on all systems. ► Managed help desk & engineering services, outsourced vendors, connectivity providers including voice/data.

M & A | Collaboration & Planning | Investments | Network & Infrastructure★ Direct involvement of the planning for the firm, contributing to multiple acquisition and investments transactions as well as the mergers and acquisitions including Selene Finance, Helios AMC, and Tavernier LLC. Managed all Network, LAN/WAN, infrastructure, and desktop related issues.

★ Led the conceptualization of the organization—delivered world-class technology solutions; realized emerging technologies and processes resulting in elevating the speed and growth of the business. Collaborated to establish a corporate culture that instilled greater business impacts and to transform how customers did business. ► Developed and nurtured partnerships with JDP( Joint Development Projects) and partners such as Microsoft.► Successfully developed mobile business user strategies, leveraged fiber and MPLS technologies► created and maintained SQL version of AS/400 data.