In my current role as the Director of Information Technology at Core Roofing Systems, I lead IT operations and manage public cloud services while devising and aligning IT strategies with corporate goals. I develop IT budgets with the CFO, handle PC lifecycle management, and optimize tech expenses through contract negotiations. Lastly, I own network administration, cybersecurity, end-user support, and vendor relations. Some of my proudest achievements so far include:• Revamped IT strategy and stabilized platform for PE-owned entity, generating 40% annual cost savings by streamlining VoIP systems across multiple office locations.• Consolidated Internet Service Providers from seven to four at various office locations through the implementation of upgraded Internet circuits, enhancing overall reliability.• Curbed 5.5K+ monthly malicious emails by instituting a cutting-edge email security platform.• Realized a 10% decrease in M365 licensing expenses by conducting a comprehensive usage audit.

In this capacity, I directed cloud infrastructure and IT operations, managing VDI, VMware, Kubernetes, compute, storage, and big data platforms. I led strategic planning to align IT with business goals and ensured system maintenance and security through collaboration with info security teams. I also oversaw capacity planning and IT budget processes while fostering a performance-driven, collaborative work culture. Additionally, I built strategic vendor relationships to optimize IT purchasing and licensing. Here are a few noteworthy organizational contributions from this period:• Developed a future-focused department through targeted training and advancement initiatives, leading to the career progression of five employees to key leadership positions.• Spearheaded rollout of VMware NSX to facilitate routing and micro-segmentation.• Minimized system security vulnerabilities by 5% monthly through improved patching processes.• Augmented system performance and reliability without additional budget by negotiating with vendors.

Throughout my tenure as a Senior Systems Engineer and Team Lead, I managed IT infrastructure to ensure system uptime, trained and led the IT team, and worked with the CIO on budget and resource allocation. I also set annual targets, conducted performance reviews, and implemented a project to upgrade corporate LAN and voice infrastructure. This employment was marked by the following high points:• Directed VMware virtualization project, transitioning physical servers to Cisco UCS environment, resulting in decreased physical footprint along with power and cooling cost savings.• Established Cisco UCS Blade and SAN Environment from the ground up, resulting in significant cost savings on professional services.• Orchestrated deployment of VMware vSphere alongside Cisco Nexus 1000v Switch within the above infrastructure.