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St. Charles, Illinois, Us

JIT Resources & Solutions, (JIT) is a ServiceNow partner that has chosen to focus solely on the best-in-class ServiceNow platform and has amassed well over 125,000 hours of hands on experience designing, implementing, optimizing, and managing the platform for their clients.In my role I help clients, teams and stakeholders define business requirements and then translate them into actionable technical requirements for successful ServiceNow implementations and organization transformation. I am responsible for delivering and supporting multiple clients from phase one jump starts through post implementation support; providing continuous improvements across all core ITSM applications as well as custom applications.Highlights:►Successfully integrated ServiceNow with multiple 3rd applications using REST, SOAP web services, JDBC, (S)FTP, LDAP, SMTP and Node.js. Built various Orchestration solutions and custom applications; Phase I implementations, post go-live support of all ITSM modules as well as full redeployments of instances to reduce unnecessary and hard to maintain customizations.►Proven track record for architecting and delivering ServiceNow solutions and adapting to the clients preferred software development life cycle processes.►Highly knowledgeable and experienced in organizing, planning and prioritizing work in fast-paced environments. Able to communicate complex, multifaceted technical concepts into understandable business terms. Capable of developing and evaluating options and recommending appropriate customer solutions.

Bethesda, Md, Us

My responsibilities in this role started by working on the Enterprise Infrastructure to design and architect a distributed virtual server infrastructure across 14 regional data centers.I was later assigned to lead the enterprise storage / backup consolidation and a standardization initiative in which we were able to significantly reduce costs by standardizing on a single storage and backup platform. I then joined the ITSM team, responsible for over 160 Computer Associates (CA) ITSM application servers. We successfully managed and migrated GSA’s ITSM Computer Associates application suite to ServiceNow and decommissioned all 160 application servers.Highlights:►Leader in strategy, design and implementation of core Enterprise Infrastructure services with a focus on consolidation, tool and platform selection / standardization to reduce infrastructure costs.►Assisted in the design and implementation of various ServiceNow applications including Incident, Change, Service Catalog, Problem, Knowledge and Asset Management to support their business processes.►Designed, developed, and optimized over 35 employee self-service workflows with simplified forms for better end-user experience.►Created advanced workflows to support both change and service catalog fulfillment with dynamic approvals and task assignment.►Responsible for HA/DR failover architecture for GSA’s Computer Associates portfolio: Service Desk, ITCM, Service Catalog, UAPM and Asset Track. Enterprise hardware upgrades; VMware ESX enhancements to support ERM production and development environments.

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, Us

Based in Blue Bell, PA, Unisys is a global information technology company that provides a portfolio of IT services, software, and technology solutions.As the Technical Lead/Senior Systems Engineer for GSA’s server and storage team of 25, I was responsible for the day-to-day operation of a 2000-server distributed data center, SAN and NAS storage arrays, network system management & monitoring systems, automated server build solutions to support building ESX clusters as well as physical and virtual Windows servers.Highlights: ►Responsible for proposals, project presentations, storage metrics, capacity plans, requirement analysis, design and cost estimating.►Designed and built GSA’s VMware ESX deployment best practice standards to help ensure consistency across data centers as they bring new ESX clusters online. Authored detailed install and configuration guidelines and co-authored GSA’s ESX hardware best practice.►Responsible for all server build processes, hardening, patch management, and application support for: CA products running on site (Brighstor ArcServ 11.5, eSCC, SDO, AMO, URC & NSM) and LOB (departmental apps).

Troy, Michigan, Us

Headquartered in Troy, MI, Kelly Services is a temporary staffing agency that provides workforce solutions, outsourcing and consulting services. As Senior Systems Engineer, I focused on the GSA as a Kelly Services contractor through Catapult Technology. I was the technical lead and key contributor for GSA’s Region 9, National Storage/Backup and all of their servers, standardization of IT solutions and upgrading 14 data centers to a single storage and backup platform. As a senior member on a 25-person server team, I was tasked with the day-to-day responsibilities associated with operating a 2,000-server distributed 2 Pacific Rim data centers and 26 remote locations, over 200 TB storage arrays and Network System Management monitoring, server build processes and hardening and patch management and the west coast implementation and operation of Computer Associates Unicenter NSM, DSM, USD, PestPatrol, eSCC and eVM spanning.Highlights:►Responsible for proposals, project presentations, storage metrics, capacity plans, requirements analysis, design and cost estimating. ►Designed and built GSA’s VMware ESX deployment best practice standards to help ensure consistency across data centers as they scaled to add new ESX clusters online. Authored detailed installation and configuration guidelines and co-authored GSA’s ESX hardware best practice.►Responsible for application re-packaging using SDO, Installshield, Wise and SMS packaging tools for software delivery. Built a package repository and version control system to manage package authoring outside of SDO’s tools.►Tasked with server builds, backups, COOP preparedness and training, impact analysis of software installations, upgrades and patching.►Effectively communicated with internal and external parties and other stakeholders to refine requests and create strategies tailored to the business challenges.

Omnicell is a leading supplier of automation and business analytics software for medication and supply management across the entire healthcare continuum.As a Senior Systems Engineer, my primary responsibilities were to help automate the server and application installation that had previously been manually performed by their manufacturing department. By building an unattended install that took only 35 minutes to complete and could run 20 concurrent installs (versus 4), I was able to improve their server build time by more than 900%. Additionally, this was my first exposure to software development and working directly within a Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). I taught myself about source code repositories, how to check in and check out scripts, development schedules, unite testing, QA testing, regression testing, automated testing and more.Highlights:►Successfully created various installation packages for automating the operating system and third party applications for use in Omnicell’s OmniServer product. ►Demonstrated a strong understanding and knowledge of version control systems, build and release script automation and detailed test planning to validate OS settings and custom packaged application settings.►Created unattended build automation system supporting Win2k, Win2k3 & WinXP on multiple hardware platforms with the ability to choose during build time the requisite security template for the target customer environment; DOD, VA, Private Sector/ HIPAA compliance.►Developed the functional and design specifications for hardening Windows NT/2000/2003 to meet DOD and VA Certification and Accreditation (DITSCAP and VAITSCAP).

Nortel was a multinational telecommunications and data equipment companyAs a Senior Technical Consultant, I was responsible for a variety of technical projects and activities.►Exchange integration project: migrated mailboxes, public folders and distribution lists from a legacy Exchange Org Shasta Networks into Nortel's production Exchange Org.►Domain consolidation project: Migrated 1,500 Shasta user accounts into Nortel's Master Account domains and 2000+ machine accounts into their appropriate resource domains. I also Reset ACLs on NetApp filers and NT/Win2k fileservers using third party tool.►Extended backup and disaster recovery plans and processes to meet new SLA specifications required by Nortel. I documented the recovery process and test plans for all production systems in the Exchange 5.5 mailbox, public folder and IMC servers, NT 4.0 Domain controllers, WINS and DNS services.►Administered twelve NetApp filers supporting the entire development testing, staging and production, code-base and documentation phases for the Shasta Networks product line.

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Arsin Corporation is a leading supplier of automated enterprise software testing solutions in the areas of performance testing and monitoring, ERP testing and implementation, security testing, custom application testing and data base migration testing services.While employed at Arsin, I held two primary titles — a Principal Consultant and Director of Information Systems.As a Principal Consultant, I worked on the Windows 2000 Active Directory and group policy design, network and infrastructure security reviews, automated desktop deployment and migration implementations. A systems engineer for Exchange 5.x – 2000 Projects, I was responsible for all messaging and wireless gateway assessments and design specifications for proposals and project deliverables.►Tasked with automated server builds that incorporate third party hardware drivers, software and O/S configurations, I worked on traditional DSP unattended installs, Advanced RIS, SYSPART, SYSPREP, Compaq SMARTSTART Scripting toolkits and custom bootable unattended Windows 2000 CDs.►Contributed to the expansion of the business development pipeline by implementing weekly cross-practice account reviews. This increased lead generation by developing new solution offerings and partner relationships for our strategic IT consulting practice. As Director of Information Systems, I reorganized the IT operations team to reduce operational overheads and increase efficiency. I managed all aspects of information systems to include staffing, performance management and coaching and capital and operational budgeting.►Implemented comprehensive infrastructure upgrades to include: full-mesh VPN across global offices, networked VOIP iPBX with unified messaging which eliminated long distance phone charges between offices.►Oversaw a full upgrade of desktop and back office server systems, scalable disaster recovery plan and operational framework for ongoing support of all systems.

- Implementation Lead for all Exchange backup and disaster recovery projects. Capacity Planning for mailbox, public folder, bridgehead, IMC, recovery servers. Documentation: Server Build checklist, Backup Plan, Recovery plan, and process validation plan.- Requirements analysis for a 120-site, Global Network Architecture Project. Scope: WAN/LAN, extranet/intranet security policies, VPN/VPDN, Netware & NT 4.0 to Active Directory, Exchange migration, global file and print services.

Enterprise NT Domain re-design for a nationwide accounting firm with 42 regional offices. High Availability (HA) design and implementation project for a payroll processing company: site assessments, review of business requirements and project plan development. Design of Citrix MetaFrame solution for HA and application load balancing.

Implemented a ccMail to Exchange migration for a National Media and Broadcasting Corporation, migrating 7,000 recipients over a 90-day-window. Managed all aspects of planning and scheduling during the implementation phase of a 1,500-seat migration from Novell to NT and Sendmail to Exchange 5.5 on the backend and WFW to Windows 95 on the desktop. Provided Advanced NT and Exchange system performance optimization, disaster recovery support, and training for our clients' internal IT departments.ITC Consulting

Implemented and supported the NT permission structure and shared resources for 650+ users. Managed user, group and computer accounts. Functioned as primary Administrator for NT’s Services for Macintosh.Served as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Local Competition Executives and their supporting staff for all client/server side support issues; utilized executive service level agreements (SLA’s) from other support organizations to resolve issues in a timely manner.Increased deployment rate for Macintosh Standard Desktop Client by 300%. Developed method for network distribution of standard desktop image. This method has been adopted and is currently used by the Pacific Telesis Macintosh Standard Desktop Deployment Team.

San Bruno, Ca, Us

Systems Analyst and Network Architect for the new Skyline Library Project. This involved the preparation of all design specifications; definition of project scope, goals, task breakdown structure, and costs. Realized a total cost savings of 25% from original estimates. Microcomputer lab retrofit. Upgraded a 52 workstation stand-alone lab into a networked environment, providing the first public Internet access at Skyline College.Fully installed and configured two, 50-workstation, Microsoft NT server based, public access labs.