Director, It Infrastructure
CurrentOverseeing the Information Technology Infrastructure at a medium-sized electric cooperative spanning three locations, serving three counties, and a customer base of over 150,000. Spearheading diverse projects aimed at optimizing operational efficiency:Orchestrating the consolidation of Windows and Redhat servers via VMware and Oracle VM clusters.Successfully executing the Dell VPLEX metro implementation.Seamlessly transitioning HP-UX, Oracle back-ends to HP blade, and Cisco UCS technology.Implementing EMC VPlex and Powerstore virtualized storage solutions.Leading the integration of Smart Metering and Meter Data Management Systems.Pioneering VMware VDI implementation.Conducting thorough cloud analysis and facilitating smooth migrations.Installing Velocloud SD-WAN to provide robust support for 53 AMI base stations across three Southern Maryland counties.Exerting meticulous management over Adobe, Oracle, Microsoft, and IBM licensing for SMECO.Employing a strategic security approach, incorporating cutting-edge measures like Taegis XDR, Varonis Data Security platforms, Blackberry UEM, and Panorama firewall manager. Adept at adhering to NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection standards while actively contributing to policy and procedure formulation.Currently overseeing a dedicated team of 13 employees and coordinating the efforts of two contractors, ensuring seamless IT operations and continuous growth.
