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Charlotte, Nc, Us

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Managed all network storage projects including planning, coordinating and delivery of hardware and infrastructure deliverables to meet project demands. Managed over two dozen project simultatiously. Collaborate with Storage team, data center teams and third-party integrator to support infrastructure logistics pertaining to storage system deliveries. Coordinate work requests and logistics with storage vendors to assure timely installation and configuration of storage systems. Managed pre-provisioned and re-use server inventory, allocating resources based upon client project needs. Support integrated rack solution designs, coordinating product revisions and design improvements with a third-party integrator.

Stamford, Connecticut, Us

Oversee end-to-end aspects involved in open systems patching project. Perform routine responsibilities for all server patching, Open System, and Microsoft Windows. Manage and execute various projects simultaneously, including employment of Center for Internet Security (CIS) rules to all servers for server hardening. Drive significant challenges associated with designing, incorporating, and streamlining open systems patching process. Liaise with application owners and support/operations teams to schedule all patching activities for solving patching issues. Coordinate with product data mart to take over communications and patching for their servers. Train and guide new project manager for optimizing skillset.• Transitioned from quarterly patching for open systems to monthly patching schedule of all servers.• Collaborated with engineers for automating data collection process to improve overall monthly reporting.• Decreased additional expenses by coordinating VM Rightsizing for allocating all VMs on proper RAM and hard drive size.• Credited for increasing patching success rate from 10% at end of 1st quarter to 90% at end of 3rd quarter.• Played key role with operations teams and application owners, eliminating orphaned servers where applications retired.• Acted as liaison among operations UNIX team, application owners, support teams, and management.• Automated initial communications regarding patching schedules by interacting with automation company Everbridge.• Maintained effective coordination with engineering team, application owner, and senior management to streamline all communications and schedule technical/procedural support.

Directed day-to-day infrastructure, technology, and security operations, including installations, upgrades, and conversions to deliver uninterrupted systems for exceeding corporate goals. Coordinated end-to-end initiatives of project management from strategic planning and budgeting to scheduling, resource allocation, troubleshooting, and execution for ensuring on-time and budget project deliverables. Established, maintained, and controlled inaugural Disaster Recovery system to proactively prepare for swift actions in response to unavoidable failures. Devised and delivered system/process improvements to enhance overall operational effectiveness and improve profitability, serviceability, and reliability.• Slashed early termination fees by $50K+ within first 90 days by negotiating contract terms and establishing positive relationships with vendors.• Reduced IT footprint and increased security and reliability by converting 80% of physical servers to virtualized servers.• Coordinated all IT activities upon companies’ merger to optimize unification, including migrating and decommissioning servers and systems, updating firewalls, and converting phone systems.• Rebuilt outdated network infrastructure, led conversion/migration of over 30+ branches to new systems, directed implementation of VoIP system, and oversaw migration of failing onsite exchange server to Microsoft Office 365.• Created new SharePoint site to replace failed in-house Intranet and numerous other process improvements.• Conducted individual, group, and classroom training to equip world-class teams for exceeding service and delivery expectations.

Managed multi-site IT operations on building equipment and system projects, including installations/migrations to upgrades, ongoing maintenance, and enhanced financial reporting systems. Consolidated multiple departments and systems into one location for showcasing highly-effective project management skills. Allocated and administered department budgets for various properties and capital requests. Trained, coached, and developed top-performing teams for servicing numerous regional locations with keen focus on optimizing overall customer experience. Virtualized network servers (MS Hyper-V and VMWare) and built databases for Operations and Advertising.• Spearheaded conversion of outdated building to contemporary newspaper office and printing facility by liaising with architects, engineers, and vendors to drive on-time and on-budget completion. • Presented engaging and informative classroom instruction in MS Office and Adobe Graphics to ensure highly trained staff.

. Installed and maintained Microsoft Windows and IBM OS/2 based network systems.. Trained customers on basic computer and system use.

• Installed and maintained Microsoft Windows and IBM OS/2 based network systems.• Conducted customer training on new systems.

• Supervised engineering team.• Conducted formal classroom training for new engineers and provided software and network support for management and shift personnel.• Held security clearance based on "SBI" special background investigation.

Washington, Dc, Us

Electronic Technician. Preformed maintenance and repair on various electronic system.Leading Petty Office for Operations Department. Managed large crew of up to 60 technicians.

Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Information Technology

Information Technology