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• Designed and implemented Corporate network for LJS after the divestment from YUM Brands, this included working with vendors to specify wiring and fiber runs, end user desktop connectivity, firewall and DMZ design, server architecture and software along with security and telephones.• Provide remote connectivity VPN and remote desktop (terminal services) for remote and traveling users.• Provide daily support for the entire corporate network, retail store network, servers, routers, switches, and wireless connectivity.• Lead small team providing the End User support as manager, mentor and provide technical support as required.• Research and specify end user computing platforms, including support of Apple Macintosh computers.• Support end users on a wide variety of mobile platforms for remote e-mail. • Designed new retail store connectivity network utilizing Fortinet devices will eliminate 3rd party providers, this has resulted in a 50% cost reduction per month• Manage in-house Exchange mail and Lync Instant Messaging• Design and maintain a 99% virtualized (With vmWare vCenter 5.5) datacenter• Manage SAN infrastructure• Manage and specify corporate printing platforms• Support Windows 2008 Server, 2012 Server and Linux, including patching and deployment• Successfully negotiated with ARIN to obtain a dedicated IP address block for the company• Ensure network security to PCI standards• Maintain patch and firmware levels on all hardware• Research, recommend, procure and implement all new software• Manage all IT vendor relationships, ensure SLA adherence, review to reduce costs and ensure service delivery• Management of all physical infrastructure of the corporate data center• Maintain a Disaster Recovery and backup system, regularly test to ensure operation

Server Support Analyst. (2003-2005)• Responsible for Windows Server OS break fix and diagnosis of errors and issues.• Deploy new hardware at existing small Louisville Data Center• Create the 1st Virtual environment at YUM utilizing vMWare, initially only utilized for Dev and QA.Sr. Middleware Analyst. (2005-2009)• Responsible for cross platform applications including PeopleSoft, Brio, Hyperion, Tivoli Identity Access Management and Sharepoint.• Provide 3rd level support of these applications to ensure availability and uptime, troubleshooting.• Create and maintain Unix shell scripts and Windows scripts for proper operation of the environment.• Limited Mainframe support related to the middleware portfolio. • Responsible for upgrades to all middleware applications and application of software patches.• Lead middleware analyst supporting the primary Data Center move from Dallas to Louisville.Sr. Server Support Analyst (2009-2011)• Responsible for Windows and Linux server OS break/fix and 3rd level troubleshooting• vMWare SME, lead effort to bring various 2 server ESX clusters into a large cluster to improve efficiency and redundancy.• Preformed Data Center evaluations of 3rd party vendors focusing on ability to deliver services, security, overall design and competence. Distilled this down into concise reports delivered to the business outlining risks and areas of concern giving the business the ability to make better choices in vendor relationships.• SME on the server team for ITIL, and obtained ITIL certification.• Conduct vendor assessments as part of new vendor evualations

Support server and network devices, provide 3rd level OS support for Windows and Unix servers. Support network routing and switching equipment.

Associate'S Degree, Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, 3.9

Working On Associate Degree, Computer And Information Sciences, General, 3.8