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Los Angeles, California, United States

Woodland Hills, Ca

Woodland Hills, Ca

- Manage all aspects of client network and server infrastructure projects to include design, implementation, and documentation of switch stacks, security solutions (Firewalls, Web Proxy, SSL certificates, DLP, MDM), carrier internet/MPLS solutions, wireless, and identity/access management. Successfully closed over 1000 projects, to date.- Work closely with leadership team to develop client IT roadmaps to align upgrades, replacements, remediations, and set budgets within defined client requirements. Recent projects include network refresh/redesign projects, firewall and access control audits/best practice projects, migration from legacy on-premises Exchange to Exchange Online, implementation of cloud only Azure enterprise environments utilizing Entra ID and Intune, SharePoint Online migration projects, Cisco Umbrella DNS Security, Cisco Duo MFA and Microsoft Authenticator migration projects.- Manage team of project engineers to execute project plans within budget while organizing implementation time and maintaining detailed documentation.- Lead daily stand-up meetings to align on project goals, next steps, and potential road blocks, as well as monthly knowledge sharing sessions.- Develop comprehensive project plans to highlight key phases, deadlines, milestones, client follow up, communicate maintenance downtime windows, and address potential challenges to ensure successful project implementation. Additionally, create design templates for reoccurring projects or similar projects with other clients.- Work closely with client local resources to proactively address potential areas of concern, troubleshoot and resolve issues

Woodland Hills, Ca

- Oversee project engineers, ensuring completeness and promptness of delivery.- Principal architect of client network infrastructure, design and implementation. Lead the design and execution to build out client networks (routing/switching/site-to-site VPN tunnels), security (firewall/point-to-site VPN/Duo MFA/Cisco Umbrella), virtual environment (single host and HA clusters), SAN storage, and Windows Server systems (Active directory, file shares, print servers, DHCP, application/SQL servers, RDS clusters)- Lead procurement of required hardware/software based on project requirements.- Serve as senior escalation engineer on critical client issues for both project and helpdesk departments.- Execute successful on-premises Exchange to Office 365 migration, along with other legacy on premises solutions.- Lead training sessions for technical staff in areas of firewall/security protocols, routing/switching techniques, wireless configurations, and troubleshooting methodologies.- Create detailed and comprehensive documentation and procedures – Both for internal use and to be provided to clients and end users.

Encino, Ca

- Member of project team managing and supporting enterprise networks and infrastructure consisting of Next Gen Firewalls, switches, servers, storage arrays, Cisco wireless, and VMware environments.- Assisted team with implementation of layer 2 and layer 3 switches/switch stacks, creating VLANs and configuring port memberships, created static routes, implemented IP helper, configured QoS, and created/updated ACLs- Worked with ISPs and voice vendors to implement MPLS and VOIP solutions.- Created detailed network connectivity diagrams.- Provided first-tier technical support for over 60 clients.- Technical subject matter expert responsible for diagnosis and resolution of network, wireless, and infrastructure both on site and remotely. Worked with our NOC department to configure SNMP and ensure proper network device monitoring.- Assisted with implementation and remediation projects within client time and budgetary restrictions.

Woodland Hills, Ca

- Created, organized and maintained an inventory for both hardware and software-related assetsImplemented and maintained Windows Server Update Services, and Local Update Publisher to facilitate seamless management of software update packages- Worked on project team to complete Local Domain renaming and domain controller upgrade project with included workstation profile migration- Coordinated on-premise PBX based phone system migration to RingCentral Cloud VOIP solution for both service delivery and budget management- Maintained, repaired, and upgraded both Windows and Mac-based company computers- Managed and maintained Active Directory Domain Services, Group Policy, and workstation logon policies and certificates- Managed SonicWall NSA 4500 firmware upgrades, firewall policies and guest wireless infrastructure

Tempe, Az

- Updated and maintained a credit card allocator application written in C# for the accounting department based on user input and needs- Created a web based asset inventory application written using Ruby on Rails - An open-source web framework - Edited and merged old asset inventory database into the new asset inventory application- Wrote an Open Office macro in Basic to assist in the reformatting of data in the old database- Learned program versioning by utilizing GitHub - A web based repository

Tempe, Az

- Performed routine laser and inkjet printer maintenance and support on upwards of 20 active printers- Obtained job-specific skills involving the use of Norton Ghost Server needed to reimage student and loaner laptops- Became proficient on the workings of hardware for Dell brand laptops- Worked extensively with Oracle's PeopleSoft to stay in contact with, and create and update student's repair tickets

Tempe, Az

- Worked directly with customers to accurately diagnose and repair critical hardware and software computer issues- Troubleshot and researched issues to find solutions to various computer related problems- Accurately and thoroughly removed viruses and spyware from Windows based computers- Became proficient with performing system restores on all major brand PCs and Laptops- Effectively networked with other technicians in the department to efficiently and effectively find solutions

Woodland Hills, Ca

- Used Adobe Photoshop to crop and resize storyboards for animatic preparation, create character and prop size representation charts, and do clean up on character sketches- Initiated and completed a company-wide inventory listing for all computer related property- Revised, scanned, and organized a company-wide electronic database- Worked with a team to retrieve electronic files and create a paper legal and accounting data room