A member of a team of three, my responsibilities are focused on Data Center that includes building, maintaining, troubleshooting and upgrading a complex environment that spans two states and two continents. Our hardware includes Dell Servers, Cisco UCS, Tintri Datastore, EMC VNX, Dell Compellent, IBM and Nexsan storage, Cisco Networking, Data Domain and Dell ML600 for backup and recovery hardware. Software includes MS Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012 R2, Linux, including RHEL and CentOS, and Hadoop for Big Data. *Manage and maintain EMC VNX, Tintri T880, and Dell Compellent iSCSI SAN including the creation and distribution of LUNs and storage pools to various servers and clusters.*Install and manage Cisco UCS B-series blade environment.*Manage EMC Data Domain deduplication SAN as both a backup target and a CIFS storage target for SQL environment*Responsible for insuring network connectivity between all offices to our data center at Peak10. This includes configuring Cisco switches and firewalls. *Proactively interact with our enterprise management and monitoring systems to maintain SLA uptime of 99% or above.*Analyze storage daily creating a benchmark of normal data growth ensuring storage is properly utilized. This also is key for projecting future needs.*Manage, maintain and troubleshoot our ESXi 5.5 VMware environment.

Administering the current six site Windows 2008 Active Directory Domain structureMaintaining a reliable and stable MS Windows network base of over 100 servers, both physical and virtual.Installing and maintaining file services, the LAN/WAN infrastructure, and internet and extranet services.Managing complex technical documentation while facilitating change management and network/server resources tracking to ensure the our technology solutions boost productivity, efficiency, and qualityAchievements:Configured and maintained EMC Clariion and EMC Celerra iSCSI SAN's, including creating and distributing LUN's to various servers, physical and virtual.Installed and configured EMC's Data Domain and attached it to our current backup and recovery program, CommVault Simpana 8.0Configured and maintain all firm backup and recoveries for the past ten years.Coordinate routine and emergency maintenance, integrations with other systems, performance tuning, and escalating issues.Maintaining network services including email systems, file services, LAN/WAN infrastructure, internet and extranet services, and remote access services to staffPartnering internally and with external consultants to assist in company-wide consolidation efforts involving application and hardware relocation to centralized data centers.Created multiple successful working relationships with various vendors for purpose of purchasing IT related hardware, software, and services.Effectively assisting in various product and service reviews and offering recommendations towards protecting and expanding the working environment.Maintaining updated critical technical documentation and change control tracking of network and server resources.

Mobile technician responsible for maintaining, administering, and supporting government offices for Mecklenburg County; Proactively monitoring, analyzing, and troubleshooting various IT-related issues.Supported and maintained HP and Compaq Desktop computers, laptops and HP printers.

Honorably discharged veteran of the USAF. While in I worked on F-4 and F-15e fighter aircraft. As a jet engine mechanic, I was responsible primarily for everything power plant related. From troubleshooting issues, to break fix and engine installation and removal. We were also counted on for complete aircraft maintenance and repair.