Conduct application and Infrastructure assessments. Document results and advise clients with improvement solutions.Design and Implemented data retention plan and email archiving for various clientsInstall and configured robust email hosting solution using Office 365. Migrated 700 mailboxes from Gmail to Microsoft Cloud. Manage and implemented 2 IDF build outs, including design, and cost estimates.Negotiated voice and data contracts for 3 customers saving 250K implementing CenturyLink and Comcast cable to ensure optimal network throughput and uptime, including network analysis performance testing.

Provided high level insight with deploying various Cloud implementations for critical systems & applications using AWS utilizing a hybrid multi-cloud approach Create and communicate documented standards and practices regarding the development, application instrumentation, integration, and architecture to enable Hybrid cloud and elastic scaling system deployments. Manage Team of eight (8) Engineers, and report directly to the CIO Planned and assisted with implementing Disaster Recovery environment with 3 Datacenters using real time replication Provide definitions and introductions to the use of high availability, monitoring, and intrusion protection tools, methods, and appliances. Implement and communicate current state and future state documentation for the corporate infrastructure.Partner and coordinate with IT Infrastructure and Networking teams, Business Leadership Team to provide a consensus-based infrastructure architecture that is scalable, adaptable, and in synchronization with ever changing business needs.

Developed and managed project plan/phases for Data Center consolidation and MPLS networktransition supporting over 100 Cisco Firewalls, 500 Network Switches and 1200 Servers. Keep the Data-center running in optimal capacity, including running daily, weekly, and monthly reportsfor all customers. Manage Team of eight (8) Engineers, and report directly to the CIO. Renegotiated Internet Service contracts for 4 clients saving over $80K annually.

Responsible for managing all U.S. Server Infrastructure , including Email Servers, SQL Servers, Blackberry, and File & Print Servers. Managing a total of 155 Servers. Managed the opening of all Moelis U.S. based offices and 2 International offices (London & Sydney) with hands on site visits, including managing the facilities build out of IT Suites and the installation of all necessary IT Infrastructure. Install and configure Cisco ASA Firewalls, Cisco Switches, VPN Appliances, Proxy Servers, Email Archiving appliances as well as Riverbed Steelhead appliances. Maintain vendor relationships with all U.S. based ISP, Telco, Security, AV, and Software providers. Including contract negotiations and renewals. Oversee and manage Avaya PBX Telephone systems for all U.S. locations including Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and New York offices.. Responsible for Real Time DR replication using Compellent SAN and including yearly DR tests for each U.S. offices. Designed and implemented the upgrade of the firm’s website in 2011 using SharePoint 2010 with the assistance of outside developers. Implemented a Security solution for mobile devices using GOOD Technology to support Apple, Android and Blackberry IOS devices. Developed the IT Software Policy for guidelines and standards for all supported software.

Responsible for identifying information security risks and performing assessments to ensure applications and IT infrastructure are secure. Ensured compliance of all firm locations through on-site visits and formalized risk assessments. Provided subject matter expertise (SMEs) to divisional and enterprise-wide initiatives. Assisted in the development of policies and standards; ensure compliance; track exceptions and remediation. Developed a Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT); manage application security, vulnerabilities, and digital investigations. Deliver formalized IT Risk and Security Training to new hires globally.

Served as lead Project Manager on a variety of cost reduction projects including:- 850+ servers decommissioning of legacy systems-Q3 2006- 1000+ servers upgrade from Windows 2000 to Windows 2003-Q3 2005. Responsible for managing a team of three Senior Engineers to implement over 600 Server Blade solutions including Egenera, HP, and IBM blade Frames. Led a team of 10 Systems Engineers responsible for all aspects of configuring, deploying and maintaining 4,000+ servers in 11 U.S. locations that support a user base of approximately 20,000. Configured and maintained SAN’s for 3 sites using EMC real-time replication

Senior Systems Engineer, Information Technology Group, Investment Banking (1997-2000) Co-managed the redesign of the main data center in New York to accommodate 300 servers in limited space resulting in a savings of over $2 million. Collaborated with a team of 6 Network Engineers that was responsible for configuring and maintaining over 400 servers and 150 network switches throughout 11 U.S. locations. Spearheaded team effort that brought 5 major branch offices online in Atlanta, Boston, Washington, D.C., Mexico City and Monterey. Directed short and long term projects that required resource management, technical specifications and goal setting including the rollouts of Office 97 and Docs Open. Implemented Global standards for all Operating Systems designs for all new computer builds including Desktops, Laptops and Servers.Desktop Support Manager, Information Technology Group Investment Banking (1995-1997)• Managed a team that designed and implemented an upgrade from Windows 3.1 to Windows NT 4.0 for over 4,000 workstations during a 12 week period in Q2 1996.• Directed and supervised an average of 25 weekly office relocations.• Maintained and executed over 20 Ghost Images for over 2,000 workstation builds.