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I am an IT leader and expert problem solver with outstanding analytical and troubleshooting skills with decades of diverse multi-discipline experience. I have the proven ability to strategically interpret the vision of a rapidly growing business and anticipate its tactical needs before they arise. I stay up to date with new technologies so I can make recommendations to move business objectives forward. I lead engineering teams with the aptitude to mentor others and skill to directly assist technically as necessary.In prior employment, I have successfully managed projects including disruptive technologies such as virtualization and cloud data migrations. I have also designed and implemented networks ranging from small (half dozen PC) sized networks for doctors' offices, through 200-2000 user multi-site medical industry companies up to city wide implementations for government.Technical Skills:At some point I've utilized virtually every type of common platform from most of the major vendors including most recently products from Microsoft including the Azure platform, Dell, HP, Box, VMware and Fortinet as well as a multitude of complimentary products. I am adept with servers, storage, networking, cloud and security solutions as well as process, procedure and other documentation. The ability to rapidly understand, learn, and assimilate new products and technologies is key, but I'm particularly good at imparting that knowledge to others.IT Certifications currently or previously held:Microsoft MCSECisco CCDP, CCNA, CCDA, CQS (Wireless LAN Support and Design Specialist)Check Point CCSA, CCSEPlanet3 Wireless CWNACurrently pursuing:CISSP