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Oregon City, Or, Us

Wakefield, Ma, Us

Co-designed and implemented the complete transformation of all system infrastructure. Migrated all on-premise data centers to cloud based virtual infrastructure using Azure and AWS in less than a year.Migrated on premise Exchange and Sharepoint to Microsoft 365 solutions. Migrated all local user data to One Drive to enable a completely remote capable workforceManaged, maintained and deployed distributed network of multiple virtual host servers, maintaining domain controllers, file replication, and patient imaging across 280+ offices.Consolidated distributed network and migrated remote office servers and virtual machines to cloud based solutions, reducing physical IT footprint and associated cost.Consolidated monitoring and maintenance operations to a cloud based solution using Site24x7 and custom hardware monitoring via Powershell.Implemented and managed Remote Desktop gateways and RDS clusters to support remote work initiatives.Deployed MFA via Azure MFA to enhance security of externally access systemsUpgraded core line of business systems from SQL 2005 to SQL 2016. Implemented high availability and redundancy through Always On Availabilty Groups.Optimized SQL Infrastructure including indexing, stored procedure evaluation, and storage optimization to significantly reduce application latency and improve availability.Optimized reporting environment through Transactional Replication and integration with cloud based data analytics tools.Implemented integration with Salesforce to support the creation of a patient engagement center.Acted as primary liason between application support and development groups to enable smooth implementation of initiatives.Enacted and maintained cost-control measures and enabled greater remote work functionality during initial stages of Covid lockdown.

Lewisville, Texas, Us

Managed, maintained all remaining infrastructure from Helgeson acquisition.Migrated critical systems to new Data Center in Texas, including online virtualization, data migration and transformation, replication, and physical moves. Migrated all Web facing functionality and database functionality with 99.99% uptime.Consolidated and moved all Minnesota based IT infrastructure to new office.Managed and maintained Parago web, email, and file infrastructure.Maintained SQL Database and performed regular code and data updates/deployments for European subdivisions.

Lewisville, Texas, Us

Managed, maintained all remaining infrastructure from Helgeson acquisition, including Database, Web, Network, Email, and File infrastructure.Managed and supported system integration initiatives between Helgeson and Parago infrastructure, including Email migration, network integration and file server consolidation.Managed and maintained Parago web, email, and file infrastructure.Managed and maintained MS SQL environments for European office.

Designed, implemented and managed all IT Systems Infrastructure including Hardware, Software, and Networking transforming Helgeson's technical capabilities from a small two server installation to a multi-building operation with multiple data centers.Evaluated, tested, and purchased all IT hardware and software solutions for the company with an emphasis on the best most cost effective solution that met all business and IT objectives.Built cloud hosted infrastructure for specific large scale projects, including hosting SEEARP websites for multiple State governments.Designed, built, and managed a fully redundant Tier III Data Center to host and support websites and operations for large clients with 99.999% uptime.Operated as Infrastructure Team Lead, setting technical direction and mentoring a small team responsible for all IT SystemsDesigned and implemented multiple layers of high availability solutions including load balancing, database replication, server clustering, distributed systems, virtualization, BGP routing and more to ensure availability and performance of key systems. Ensured security of customer and client data through the use of encryption solutions, network and web vulnerability scanning and remediation, and security best practices. Performed coordinated load testing to ensure infrastructure performance under high demand. Led virtualization initiative to expand system capabilities while reducing Data Center footprint.Built, supported and maintained extensive SQL Server infrastructure as part of core line of business, including SSRS and Transactional Replication.Provided high level technical support and problem solving. Trained and mentored IS staff.Implemented a Disaster Recovery scheme including cloud backup, and distributed system deployment.

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Served as primary technical resource, providing technical support, system design and implementation for all company systems.Responsible for all IT Systems support, design and implementation.Consulted with clients to determine technology requirements and ensure customer retention.Converted company’s main Dispatch system to a VB/ MS SQL based solution.Deployed MS Exchange, Blackbery Enterprise Server, and 170+ Blackberry devices to drivers. Integrated BES with the Dispatch system to provide real-time status information.Upgraded all network infrastructure and migrated web hosting to internal systems.

Packaged, automated and deployed applications for Cargill's TCO Desktop initiative. Created scripts and procedures to silently deploy customized in-house and third party applications via Microsoft SMS Server, using tools like Wise, Install Shield, Winbatch, and various scripting languages. Evauluated applications for compatibility with Cargill's operating environments and worked with end users and stake holders to QA test and verify application functionality in test and production environments.

Newark, New Jersey, Us

Sole Technical support for Prudential branch office supporting 300+ users. Maintained , troubleshot and installed all hardware, software and network infrastructure for remote office.Coordinated Application QA and Regression testing for in-house built applications.Created system automation utilities and scripts for remote application deployment and remote troubleshooting.Created curriculum and taught various classes from advanced Windows remote troubleshooting to computing basics

Fort Mill, Sc, Us

Placed as sole technical support for Prudential branch office supporting 300+ users. Maintained , troubleshot and installed all hardware, software and network infrastructure for remote office.Perform Hardware and Software troubleshooting and maintenance for additional clients including hardware and software installations, upgrades, and repair.

Miami, Florida, Us

Advise customers on repair and upgrade solutions. Perform basic PC software and hardware troubleshooting and upgrading. Deliver, install, and configure PCs and networking equipment.

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