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Mckinney, Tx, Us

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Configured and managed several Hyper-V hyper-converged clusters with Clustered Shared Volumes architecture for enhanced data resilience and performance.• Configured and maintained Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager and Operations Manager to ensure optimal data protection and operational efficiency.• Strengthened network security by deploying and maintaining Microsoft Entra Connect, Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Intune, and conditional access policies.• Managed IT infrastructure and security utilizing VMware Cloud Director, Fortinet FortiGate Firewall, Microsoft Virtual Machine Manager, PowerShell, and Citrix networking technologies, ensuring robust and secure enterprise environments.• Spearheaded datacenter migration for Microsoft Dynamics GP environments utilizing Microsoft 2022 and VMware infrastructure.

Allen, Texas, United States

• Conducted digital forensic investigations and managed eDiscovery processes for legal and corporate clients, ensuring secure and sound collections.• Provided expert testimony and forensic analysis for legal proceedings, including warrant affidavits and courtroom appearances.• Performed security audits, identified vulnerabilities, and recommended proactive solutions to mitigate potential risks.• Investigated security breaches and internal theft incidents, providing clear chronologies and forensic evidence.

Plano, Texas

• Designed and managed internal IT infrastructure to ensure operational security across platforms.• Developed security policies aligned with industry standards, enhancing the organization's cybersecurity posture.• Created an in-house paperless workflow application to streamline evidence tracking and improve efficiency.• Conducted digital forensic investigations and provided expert testimony in high-profile legal cases.• Led security audits for corporate infrastructures, providing tailored risk mitigation strategies.

Addison, Texas

• Implemented comprehensive security policies, reducing operational risks and enhancing privacy for global clients.• Achieved 50% reduction in hardware costs through infrastructure redesign and optimized leasing terms for Sun and Cisco hardware.• Delivered a fully redundant, high-availability WAN solution connecting global offices, ensuring continuous operational uptime.

Dallas, Texas

• Established and enforced security policies, leading to improved organizationalsecurity and successful internal investigations.• Designed and managed in-house data centers, improving system availability andsecurity during rapid company growth.