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Running a datacenter or IT department is much like running a business itself. We use tools that provide an ongoing view of the system state, identify areas of risk, and help us anticipate future needs. We develop frameworks and processes, so the knowledge we gain contributes to repeatable and reliable results. We strive to create an organization that can respond quickly to new opportunities, while remaining secure from threats, both internal and external.I enjoy helping companies achieve these goals. Many IT departments are reactionary, wondering what the next disaster will be. With the principles I've learned over the years, I can help a company reach the next level, where problems are identified as they develop, but before they cause an outage. We use tools to automate mundane tasks.. By developing repeatable processes, we achieve consistent results. We identify points of failure and create plans to eliminate or mitigate them.Stated another way, I want IT to be boring, as far as the customers is concerned. They know what to expect, we deliver it, and they're never subjected to surprises such as unplanned outages.Specialties: Cisco: routing and switching, using BGP, EIGRP, LACP, etc. Design and implementation of fully-meshed multilayer network. Monitoring with SNMP and NetFlow.Microsoft: Operations Manager, Virtual Machine Manager, Configuration Manager, WSUS, Forefront TMG / UAGExchange 2007/2010, SQL Server 2005/2008PowerShellCommVault SympanaExcellent communications skills

Listed skills include Microsoft Exchange, Infrastructure, Data Center, Iis, and 21 others.

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  University Of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

  Political Science