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Exceptional drive and motivation to make a difference through effective communication and problem solving. Personable and creative, with the ability to serve internal and external clients with poise and professionalism while developing strategic solutions to support organizational success and build lasting relationships.Areas of Expertise:● Office365 Government Cloud High● Cybersecurity Maturity Model● Active Directory, Group Policy● SQL Databases● VMware and HyperV Virtualization● Fortinet Firewalls and Networks● Veeam Back-up & Replication● CRM and ERP Systems● Low Voltage Cabling● SentinelOne EDR● NIST 800-171● PowershellEducation and Certifications:CompTIA Security+ DoD IAT Level II and DoD IAM Level IFortiGate NSE 4 Security, Veeam VMCEMicrosoft Security, Compliance and Identity SC-900 , Microsoft 365 MS-900D​ELL​ EMC P​artner Program and Server Core ClientAssociate of Arts Lakeland CCResponsible for all IT systems for aerospace and defense manufacturing with over 100 employees. Worked to implement NIST 800-171 controls to meet CMMC level 2 compliance and safeguard DoD data. Implemented DFARS 7012 controls without interruptions to production and sales. Leverage AI, 5G and cloud technologies to automate and streamline workflows and enhance security. Created plan of actions and milestones to achieve security goals while limiting impact on end users. Created disaster recovery plans. Developed a System Security Plan and plan of actions and milestones for CMMC level 2 certification. Deployed MFA for all users utilizing Microsoft Authenticator, Yubikey's and Authlite.Upgraded ERP system from legacy end of life system without production interruption.Managed the MSP team to implement new systems and secure over 200 clients in an array of commercial and DIB environments. Created and maintained high-level custom designed networks. Used advanced technologies to produce and shape customized software and hardware configurations. Managed and implemented on-site Exchange to Office 365 Cloud migrations. Additionally, managed Exchange, SQL and cPanel servers. Provided crisis prevention and management along with assisting in problem solving and barrier elimination to clients.Planned, managed and implemented Windows 7 to Windows 10 upgrades for thousands end user systems while minimizing downtime and expenses. Setup thousands of users for remote work over secure VPN connections during the Covid19 pandemic. Virtualized and managed hundreds of physical host systems for efficiency, cost savings and redundancy.