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● Direct and manage a team providing technical direction and operational support to end-user services.● Control seven globally deployed Citrix sites with mixed on-site and cloud computing resources in locations such as Singapore and Vietnam.● Lead Microsoft Windows 10 project for converting technology to Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).● Serve as a subject matter expert in developing trading and banking applications and their delivery options.Additional Accomplishments:● Proposed and implemented new technologies for remote access, virtual computing, and app delivery.● Deployed NetScaler SDX Tri-Scale cluster in Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV) spanning multiple data centers.● Upgraded global remote access routing for optimized user connections based on location.● Managed a team of 5 engineers supporting a global VDI environment.● Responsible for end-user client device management.● Designed, managed, and deployed a global Citrix NetScaler infrastructure supporting external access worldwide.● Developed automation to address process conversion of manual business processes, reducing costs.● Increased virtualized desktops from 5% to over 45% of the firm, with significant growth in the past 12 months.● Supported work-from-home and BYOD unmanaged devices in a highly regulated business environment.● Fully supported the firm during the pandemic, with 95% of the workforce working from home over an 18-month period.● Expanded the remote access environment and VDI environment to include sites globally in Shanghai, Tokyo, Singapore, Korea, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East.● Developed profiles enabling trades to work from home during the pandemic and continuing to work from home to this day.● Implemented disaster recovery for VDI.● Implemented multiple forms of profile management and workspace management outside of GPOs and MS utilities.

Tampa, FL● Served as an end-user computing (EUC) consultant and strategist, providing insight and expertise to C-suite executives.● Played a key role in pre-sales meetings to cultivate relationships and clearly articulate the value, impact, and scope of technology services.● Directed technical projects and managed a dedicated team of experts to meet corporations’ needs across various verticals, including health care, financial services, and others.● Turned around faltering or inefficient projects to ensure successful outcomes.● Presented and oversaw virtual desktop projects utilizing VMware, Citrix, and other tools, often integrating high-end, layered application delivery systems.Additional Accomplishments:● Successfully solved operational challenges, mitigated risk, and increased organizational stability through the implementation of high-availability technology systems and applications.● Personally sought out by Fortune 100 companies and other prominent clients such as AT&T, Bank of America, Bloomberg, First Data, KKR, Liberty Mutual, and Sage to design, develop, and deliver critical EUC projects.

Boston, MA● Spearheaded large-scale IT projects and served as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.● Designed and recommended EUC strategies to promote business priorities and streamline operations.● Coached and supported the network administration team.Additional Accomplishments:● Propelled revenue and productivity through effective strategies and systems implementation.● Played a pivotal role in significant cost savings and revenue growth initiatives.● Recognized as an end-user computing expert, contributing to seamless integration projects between Liberty International and Liberty Mutual.● Proposed new technologies, drove new system design, and facilitated strategy development for the enterprise, including the design of xSeries servers as an integral member of the IBM Technical Leadership team.● Developed a VMware patch management solution adopted companywide.● Merged eight server farms into a single, cohesive enterprise farm with integrated extranet access points utilized by 2,500+ concurrent users.● Saved tens of millions of dollars by developing Citrix solutions accelerating deployment of applications to 20,000 users.● Built a secure infrastructure for a web-based portal saving $500K.● Prevented millions in development costs by executing a Virtual Developer Suite project.● Eliminated costs associated with server sprawl by overseeing an optimization project involving new technologies.● Led projects increasing security, functionality, and performance by consolidating 600+ application servers and two data centers.● Overhauled network security, administration, and control procedures.

● Contracted through Tech Systems to manage and maintain network operations for a Latin American travel company.● Supported and advised 1,500 end users.● Managed installation, implementation, upgrade, and optimization projects that boosted efficiency for in-house and remote staff.

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