In this role, I am responsible for managing the Enterprise workstation builds and client configuration, server configurations and build compliance, and Identity and Access Management (IAM) in relation to the Microsoft platform. Utilizing my current and future experience/passion for Microsoft 365 and Azure, I drive the transformation of today’s and tomorrow’s technology with specific interests in Web and/or Cloud based computing. I am also responsible for communicating complex technical information and architecture clearly and concisely to people at all levels of the organization, and continue to build a leading-edge and collaborative approach in the use of Microsoft’s technology platform to assist in the digital transformation of the business.

Expert knowledge of and experience with enterprise scale technologies such as Windows technologies including Server platforms, Desktop platforms, Exchange Environments, Active Directory, IIS, Windows Clustering, VMware Virtualization, and CA monitoring.Expert knowledge in Design and Implementation of Proactive Monitoring and Management processes for all responsible environments Expert knowledge in Developing, Planning and executing DR procedures for all responsible environments Provide Configuration Monitoring and Management leadership across the enterprise for all supported technology platformsPractical knowledge and a large experience of a broad range of infrastructure technologies including: VMware vSphere, Cisco Networking, and Storage Systems (NetApp) Practical knowledge and a large experience of infrastructure services delivery techniquesPractical knowledge and a large experience of Internet facing environmentsFamiliarity with Enterprise Architecture concepts and best practicesExcellent system problem diagnosis skills on both hardware and softwareResponsible for "bridging the gap" between IT Operations and Research & Development teams as a DevOps Engineer

Expert knowledge of and experience with enterprise scale technologies such as Windows technologies including Server platforms, Desktop platforms, Exchange Environments, Active Directory, IIS, Windows Clustering, VMware Virtualization, and CA monitoring.Expert knowledge in Design and Implementation of Proactive Monitoring and Management processes for all responsible environments Expert knowledge in Developing, Planning and executing DR procedures for all responsible environments Provide Configuration Monitoring and Management leadership across the enterprise for all supported technology platformsPractical knowledge and a large experience of a broad range of infrastructure technologies including: VMware vSphere, Cisco Networking, and Storage Systems (NetApp) Practical knowledge and a large experience of infrastructure services delivery techniquesPractical knowledge and a large experience of Internet facing environmentsFamiliarity with Enterprise Architecture concepts and best practicesExcellent system problem diagnosis skills on both hardware and softwareResponsible for "bridging the gap" between IT Operations and Research & Development teams as a DevOps Engineer

Mentor for programming on First Robotics Competition (FRC) Team 1511 Rolling Thunder

Student mentor and coach for First Tech Challenge (FTC) Team 6996 Oncoming Storm

Student mentor and coach for First Lego League FLL

Microsoft Azure

Responsible for broad and deep technology knowledge and the ability to architect SharePoint solutions by mapping common customer business problems to end-to-end technology solutions. Demonstrates ability to engage in senior level technology decision maker discussions related to agility, business value, and .NET solutions. Key enabler, overseeing the delivery of the largest, most complex, and most strategic projects for enterprise solutions. Focused on the key lifecycle segments of opportunity, delivery, and operations. In-depth architecture specialties include enterprise, industry, platform, and solutions.Completed architectural design, rebrand, and implementation of MOSS 2007 to SharePoint 2010 farm database attach upgrade and migration (Production, Dev, and QA/Test environments), including SharePoint-integrated SSRS upgrade from SQL 2005 to 2008 R2. Assisted in the development of a design review process utilizing no-code solutions for creation of sites by data and site stewards. Revision of Information Architecture and site hierarchy to provide most efficient and logical navigation.Completed design, implementation, and security analysis for K2 Blackpearl workflow deployment utilizing Kerberos constrained delegation model, to build a framework for business-wide enterprise level workflow automation.

Responsible for the planning, design, and maintenance of SharePoint 2003/2010 physical topologies and service architecture, farm performance and availability, disaster recovery, security, information architecture, migration, upgrades, patching, capacity planning, and search integration.Responsible for Infrastructure Architecture and management of Virtual hardware/software development and Production/Live environments (VMWare ESX 3.5; vSphere 4.X; Lab Manager 3.X; View 3.X).Provide Architecture and administration of quality assurance lab/environment, as well as deploying and securing emerging web/application technologies for use in a large law firm.Performed duties related to large scale rollout of 20+ VMware ESX servers and 300+ Windows 2003/2008 Virtual Machines to provide application hosting resources.Recommend new monitoring tools to manage IIS Farm and Virtual Infrastructure, as well as provide fine-tuning for our Systems Center Operations Manager 2007 monitoring deployment.Responsible for deployment and administration of SQL database replication for Business Continuity/Disaster Recover purposes via Bakbone NetVault:FastRecover virtual appliance.Primary roles include SharePoint Architect, OCS 2007/Lync 2010 Administrator, and Infrastructure support for Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005/2008, Team Foundation Server 2005/2008 Administrator, as well as BC/DR backup and replication responsibilities.

Drove technical projects and provided technical leadership for a group of engineers in an innovative and fast-paced environment.Responsible for the overall planning, execution, and success of complex technical projects (Project Managers assigned, where necessary).Recommeded and completed massive overhaul of Plumtree Portal V4.5 to SharePoint Portal 2003 environment, replacing user portal with more consistent user interface, more granular and appropriately scoped search.Recommended and deployed numerous monitoring tools to manage IIS Farm and Portal Infrastructure, as well as internal Job Server Farm.Shared knowledge with team members via a formal mentoring relationship, reviewing code, reviewing design docs, giving technical talks, and teaching classes (lunch-and-learns).Upgraded outdated VSS (Visual Source Safe 5/6) source code repository to Team Foundation Server 2005, with upgrade to TFS 2008 (TFS 2010 upgrade pending). Provided Research & Development team with new Visual Studio 2003/2005/2008 toolsets to manage Source Control for Agile development methodologies.Recommended standard "development" set of tools for use on Developer machine build to aid in consistency, while providing developers all the necessary tools to architect a complete solution.

Provided accurate and creative solutions to customer problems of moderate nature to ensure customer productivity. Assisted in the resolution of customer and support issues to ensure timely distribution of knowledge and positive impact on customer satisfaction. Acquired and maintained current knowledge of relevant products (software and hardware) and support policies in order to provide accurate solutions to customers. Attended and assisted in training sessions. Developed business and technical writing skills. Responded to after hour customer calls. Assisted in maintaining Help Desk e-mail, by reading, opening/documenting information into tracking tickets and escalating to proper person or department. Designed and implemented a problem resolution knowledgebase in Windows SharePoint Services to be used as a one-stop resource portal for Help Desk analysts.

· On-air personality for campus radio station.· Practical knowledge of on-air board and production.· Member of team fundraising/marketing events.

Worked with the Vice President of the Campus Activities Board (CAB) for concerts, making the necessary arrangements for each rehearsal and concert. Was responsible for supervising on-site implementation of any concert arrangements, including the hiring of 20 to 30 crew members for the set up and take down of equipment. Made sure specific arrangements were met for access to building, specific requests made by artist(s), and arrangement of equipment. Managed team of 10 individuals to assist with Marketing of CAB Activities throughout the year. Assisted in the set up and tear down of weekly music events in the Rathskeller (On-Campus Club), successfully hosting 100's of Artists and Music Groups over the years.

Worked as Field Engineer, supporting 1000's of networked PC's across the campus, including new user setup and network configuration. Supported Computer lab machines as Technology Specialist, assisting users with computer-related issues on either Sun Sparc, PC, or MAC workstations. Assisted in the transition from Novell GroupWise (Web) to Microsoft Exchange (Web Access).