Gregory Foster

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Modern Workplace - Senior Engineer @ Armanino
Grand Junction, CO, US
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Grand Junction, Colorado, United States, United States
About Gregory Foster

I am an IT Consultant and Project Manager with over twenty-five years of diverse experience in computers, IT, project management, and leadership. I specialize in Microsoft on-premises and cloud solutions for Identity and Access Management, Endpoint Management, Server Administration, and Windows, mailbox, and tenant-to-tenant migrations. I have degrees in Computer Networking Systems, Information Systems Security, and an MBA. I have multiple certifications from Microsoft in Azure, M365, and Security. I have led projects from inception to completion including responding to an RFP, proposing a solution to the potential client, writing the contract or statement of work, staffing and onboard the project, tracking project tasks, work products, deliverables, risks, issues, and budget to closing out a project and final project sign-off. I have led teams as large as thirty employees of both on and offshore resources to complete complex projects. I have hired, onboarded, trained, and mentored new employees and team members. I have worked in many industries including state governments, federal agencies, and large multi-national organizations in banking, insurance, pharmaceutical, aerospace and defense, retail, real estate, transportation, oil & gas, and utilities. I am looking for my next position where I can bring my considerable experience

Gregory Foster's Current Company Details
Armanino

Armanino

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Modern Workplace - Senior Engineer
Grand Junction, CO, US
Website:
armanino.com
Employees:
2996
Gregory Foster Work Experience Details
  • Armanino
    Modern Workplace - Senior Engineer
    Armanino
    Grand Junction, Co, Us
  • Avanade
    Manager - Modern Workplace Architect And Migration Lead
    Avanade Sep 2010 - Feb 2024
    Grand Junction, Colorado Area
    My roles and duties varied from project to project but in my tenure with Avanade, I acted as a Technical Architect, Project Manager, Systems Administrator, Azure Administrator, Identity & Access Administrator, Security Administrator, M365 Administrator, Migration Administrator, Endpoint Administrator, Change Administrator, Communications Administrator, Sales Solution Architect, Technical Writer, Team Lead, Career Advisor and Mentor.I have worked in with state governments, federal agiencies, oil & gas, utilities, transportation, retail, real estate, insurance, manufacturing, healthcare, entertainment, and banking industries. As a consultant, I was required to stay up to date on trending technologies and trends including Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows 10/11, Windows Server, mobile devices, and information security threats.
  • The Kemtah Group, Inc.
    Data Center Engineer
    The Kemtah Group, Inc. May 2008 - Jul 2009
    Albuquerque, New Mexico Area
    Greg was the after hours support technician, campus support, user administration, and data center support for a national healthcare provider. Greg had many responsibilities including level I, II, III hardware, and software support for end users. Greg also provided end user support for general connectivity issues, including CheckPoint VPN, and RightFAX email fax programs.Greg’s other responsibilities included User Administration; Greg was responsible for creating new users accounts for new employees, modify accounts for employees changing facilities, or jobs, and for disabling accounts for employees no longer with the company. Greg was responsible for backing up terminated employee’s folders, daily, weekly, monthly backups of critical systems, and relocation of backup media off site. Greg also monitored the data center for the router and switch connectivity issues, temperature, and humidity, and ran security patches and upgrades for various software and services. Greg was also responsible for the training of new employees, and continual training for existing employees, Greg also wrote training documentation including help desk and user administration procedures.
  • Verizon Wireless
    Technical Support Engineer
    Verizon Wireless Sep 2006 - May 2008
    Albuquerque, New Mexico Area
    Greg worked at Verizon Wireless in the Advanced Data Technical Support Team providing the end user with a wide range of support for high-end phones, PDA’s, Blackberry, and wireless Air Cards for laptops in a high volume fast paced environment. Greg created training to support Air Cards for Mac OS X, and trained team members on advanced troubleshooting skills. Greg was often recognized for having lower than average call times and high customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Sitel
    Technical Support Engineer
    Sitel Sep 2004 - Sep 2006
    Albuquerque, New Mexico Area
    Greg worked for PeoplePC, a budget dial-up internet service provider, in a high-volume call center. Greg had many responsibilities including the sale of services to new customers, the creation of new accounts, setup of provider software, and email accounts on the user’s computer, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and account retention. Greg was known for keeping call times below center averages while maintaining high levels of customer service.
  • Radioshack
    Assistant Manager
    Radioshack Nov 2001 - Sep 2004
    Albuquerque, New Mexico Area
    Greg was a senior sales associate with RadioShack. He was responsible for helping the customers with their purchases including add-ons. Greg was also responsible for opening and closing the store, training of new employees, inventory management, scheduling, and payroll.Greg was often called to fill in at other stores when short staffed or during inventory. Greg was recognized on many occasions for his sales abilities in the area of cell phones, satellite dishes, extended warranties, and store credit cards.

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Gregory Foster works for Armanino

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Gregory Foster's current role is Modern Workplace - Senior Engineer.

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