Health IT

Responsible for administering all servers, including VMWare, ESXi, vCenter, Horizon, Nutanix, Linux, Windows, Oracle, SQL, Azure, Active Directory and Exchange and HP UX. Deploying and maintaining data center hardware - HP 3Par, MSA, HP Proliant Servers, Brocade FC switches, network equipment (Cisco, Fortigate, routers, firewalls and switches) and UPS. Ensuring data backup to disk, tape and cloud with Veeam and Infarscale. Working closely with software developers and providing support and problem resolutions for file, web and database servers.

Consulting small to medium size business on IT best practices. Help integrate and transition to new technologies such as Exchange 2007 to Office 365 migrations, web sites and server migrations. Setup file and backup servers as well as implement client backup strategies. Integrate Windows and Mac OS servers and workstations. Setup virtual environment for secure remote access for employees and vendors. Install updates and patches on servers and workstations. Recommend workflow changes to improve efficiency and lower expences.

• Responsible for ownership and management of IT policy / systems / applications for a creative agency whose clients include JCrew, NFL, Zico & Estee Lauder• As a member of management team provided IT best practices for the company and managed IT personnel• Created, organized and customized database for new and preexisting hardware and software inventory to facilitate license and warranty queries• Designed, implemented and optimized GB copper and fiber network infrastructure providing 10 times faster network transfer speed• Setup server room with proper racks, UPS, network and AC with temperature monitoring, and consolidated all servers for better physical securing and optimal server operational environment • Executed multiple large data migration from various raid hardware and OSes and multi-terabyte tape libraries• Performed several mail server migration from Exchange to Postfix to Kerio• Open and Active Directory migrations, BIND to MS DNS migrations• Installed and migrated multiple Sonicwall firewalls• Setup new and migrated old hardware to virtual machines• Implemented centralized directory services with MS Active Directory, Apple OD and LDAP enabling single password sign on, on OS X, Windows, Linux, Email, Web and Database servers• Implemented NetBoot and NetInstall to improve efficiency• Designed and implemented infrastructure for CGI department. Deployed servers and render nodes. Improved project completion times and alleviated outsource need by automating work flow and enabling fast conversion of all available workstations as render machines. Installed and support large and small 3D printers• Redesigned firewall policies and implemented VPN for improved security.• Automated various OS X and Linux server tasks with shell scripts • Setup virtual domains for mail and web servers as well as reconfigured PBX for start-up sister company in order to avoid additional hardware and software expenses