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Texas, United States

Texas, United States

Frisco, Texas, Us

• Principal technical architect for Dallas Cowboys and over 100 other Jones businesses• Subject matter expert for VMware, Storage, Windows Server, and Azure Cloud• Designed and implemented a scale-out file cluster for football video operations• Created a Python application to parse a SaaS platform export for archival purposes• Architect for a complete overhaul of the creative media storage infrastructure• Designed Azure infrastructure for syncing Dynamics 365 databases to on-premises servers • Designed and implemented Media Asset Management using Cantemo Portal and RHEL• Researched, designed, and built a 3D and motion graphics render cluster• Assisted with migration of multiple CRM systems to Dynamics365• Top level of escalation for end user systems utilizing Windows, macOS, and Linux• Completed Office 365 migration for a subsidiary company• Designed hardware refresh for two data centers• Integrating SSO with Azure AD and external platforms• Engineering migration from on-premises AD to Azure AD and MEM (Intune)

San Antonio, Texas, Us

• Senior Infrastructure Engineer for the Workplace Digital Services organization• Designing Windows 10 life cycle and update framework• Infrastructure lead for Red Hat Enterprise Linux VDI project• Technical approver on Group Policy for user end points• Assisted with Windows 10 migration for physical and virtual endpoints

Chicago, Illinois, Us

• Lead infrastructure engineer for enterprise data center operations and corporate platforms• SME for Windows Server and Services such as DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, and Radius• Lead engineer for security and PCI compliance remediation • Active Directory architect responsible for Group Policy, authentication, and administration• Designed and implemented an enterprise backup solution utilizing Veeam • Led several enterprise storage projects for HPE 3 Par solutions • Reduced infrastructure outages by 53% within first year• Resolved critical Active Directory replication issues in multiple domains• Designed new core MS SQL and mySQL database clusters to improve performance and stability• Implemented a complete Dell Open Manage environment with Active Directory Integration• Managed Active Directory on a Windows Server platform in AWS• Completed migration from Linux to Windows Server for DHCP and DNS for HQ location• Managed multiple enterprise storage projects for office locations and data centers• Improved Active Directory performance and utilization across six independent domains• Tuned VMware environment to drastically improve stability• Deployed RADIUS authentication for wireless networks in multiple office locations• Upgraded VMware vCenter, vRealize Operations Manager, and VDP to current versions

Niles, Il, Us

Managed enterprise environment using VMware, Nexenta, Windows, Linux, and Mac systems.Responsible for core services including DHCP, DNS, and Active Directory.Deployed Cisco UCS environment for VMware and high performance servers. Setup included configuring service profiles, templates, UCS Central, and final server build out.Office 365 messaging architect responsible for over 1000 usersLead large scale file server migration from Novell Netware, SuSe Enterprise Linux, and NetApp to Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2. This project encompassed 10+ file servers spanning 5 locations and was the backbone for the company's day to day operations.Implemented Office 365 infrastructure such as ADFS, DirSync, and AAD Connect.Converted a 200 user Lync Online standalone deployment to ADFS/Dirsync as a precursor to larger messaging migration.Restructured multi-site Active Directory implementation to rectify long standing issues.Deployed Remote Desktop Gateway, Windows Update Services (WSUS), and multiple Remote Desktop Services instances (formally Terminal Services) for a variety of applications.Developed, verified, and deployed SuSe Enterprise Linux Server 11 to existing NetWare 6.5 environment to bolster reliability during migration. Additions included a GroupWise and eDirectory (iManager) monitoring server, new GroupWise Post Offices, and GroupWise Mobility Server to supplement the legacy mobility solution.Updated Solarwinds Orion installation from version 9.5 (circa 2009) to current versions through a large number of major and minor releases to increase performance, add new features, and incorporate Active Directory authentication.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Systems Engineer that designed, implemented, and maintained infrastructure utilizing Microsoft Enterprise Solutions, HP servers, NetApp storage systems, and VMware Virtualization products.

Evanston, Il, Us

· Administered all student computing resources for the School of Communication· Performed server management utilizing VMware, Windows Server, and Mac OS X Server· Researched and implement new technology for smart classrooms and computing resources· Designed and maintained of professional audio and HD video post-production suites· Managed four student computing facilities totaling 40 machines· Former FCC Licensed Assistant Chief Operator (ACO) of WNUR 89.3 FM· Lead maintenance and faculty training of smart classrooms and auditoriums· Developed and instructed curriculum re-enforcement seminars for undergraduate students

Windows domain administrator that was responsible for upgrading a mixed infrastructure to a XP / Server 2003 platform. Also responsible for creating procedures for rapid deployment of new machines and fixes for general IT problems.

West Lafayette, In, Us

Designed and built a diverse computer and device infrastructure to support remote data collection utilizing a wireless sensor network.

Bachelor Of Science, Electrical And Computer Engineering Technology

Master Of Science, Communication