- Lead DevOps strategy for modernizing client infrastructure with IaaS and DevOps approaches, architecting highly resilient, scalable solutions.- Orchestrate cross-functional team initiatives to implement robust CI/CD pipelines, enhancing development efficiency and reducing deployment timelines.- Conduct strategic performance assessments and implement advanced KPI monitoring (Splunk, ELK stack) for data-driven infrastructure scaling.- I provided consulting support for SMBs and large corporations on computer network, compute and storage systems, enhancing system performance by 30%, which improved client satisfaction and retention.- I architected resilient, scalable cloud platforms using Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon EKS, and OpenShift, achieving a 99.9% uptime and improving scalability for high-demand applications.- I designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines and APIs utilizing Atlassian, TeamCity, Git, Ansible Tower, and Terraform, AWS CloudFormation reducing release cycles by 60% and increasing deployment accuracy.- I ensured data-driven automation by establishing best practices in monitoring and alerting with AWS CloudWatch, Zabbix, Datadog, and PagerDuty, resulting in a 30% decrease in incident response times.- I optimized infrastructure planning by implementing KPI monitoring systems (Splunk, ELK) that provided actionable insights, enhancing forecasting accuracy by 50% and supporting strategic scaling efforts.

- Directed central DevOps team growth and established performance benchmarks and standardized CI/CD processes, enhancing multi-app development.- Collaborated with department directors to integrate regulatory compliance and security into CI/CD workflows, driving transparency for stakeholders. - Developed KPI & OKR-based dashboards to track and enhance performance, fostering data-driven decisions among peer managers and directors. Splunk and Tableau.- I scaled up the central DevOps team at Capital One by identifying and recruiting top talent, establishing performance benchmarks, and creating a strategic roadmap, which enhanced team productivity by 50% and improved project delivery timelines.- I standardized the CI/CD pipeline process and APIs for multiple application development teams, streamlining onboarding and resulting in a 30% reduction in deployment times across the organization. Using CloudFormation, Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes, Spinnaker. - I interfaced with department directors to transform and onboard their app groups to our proprietary CI/CD platform, ensuring compliance with security and federal banking regulations, which increased stakeholder transparency and trust.- I developed KPI and OKR dashboards to analyze operational metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making among peer managers and senior directors, leading to a 25% increase in operational efficiency.

- Advised on modernization of digital collections through scalable containerized platforms, aligning with the Smithsonian’s security and compliance standards.- Oversaw the HYDRA supercomputing cluster upgrade, supporting critical research and deep learning, resulting in a 20% performance improvement.- I advised the CTO's office on modernizing the Smithsonian’s digital collection system by implementing DevSecOps practices and automation, resulting in a 40% increase in data accessibility and user engagement.- I managed and coordinated onsite and remote development teams to design scalable containerized platforms, enhancing application delivery speed by 30% through the latest DevOps automation techniques.- I ensured compliance with strict security guidelines by managing infrastructure and conducting bi-weekly SOC audits, maintaining a 100% compliance rate with DHS and IG standards.- I implemented KPI monitoring and integrated operational analytics into Splunk, which improved infrastructure forecasting accuracy by 35%, facilitating strategic scaling decisions.- I led the technical management of the HYDRA supercomputing cluster, upgrading it to over 5,000 CPU cores with low-latency MPI networking, significantly enhancing research capabilities for Smithsonian scientists and university partners.- I evaluated multiple enterprise storage vendors for the Smithsonian’s tiered workloads, resulting in optimized storage solutions that increased data retrieval speeds by 25% and reduced costs.

- I designed and deployed Global SaaS CDN cloud infrastructure utilizing local Data Center and multiple AWS regions. Cloud architecture using Microservices, CloudFormation, and CI/CD pipelines, achieving a 99.9% uptime and reducing operational costs by 25%.- I architected CI/CD workflows in an Agile environment with GIT, TeamCity, Docker, and Ansible, improving deployment speed by 50% and enhancing code quality.- I deployed data analytics systems using Splunk, ELK, Hadoop, and Spark, increasing data processing efficiency by 40% and enabling real-time insights.- I implemented high availability and zero downtime architectures for SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS solutions, ensuring 24/7 service availability and enhancing user satisfaction.- I designed a hybrid data center architecture across multiple POPs, leveraging on-premise and private cloud resources, which optimized resource allocation and reduced latency by 30%.- I managed SQL and NoSQL databases, including Redis and MongoDB, improving data retrieval speeds by 25% and enhancing application performance.- I optimized Nginx and Varnish web server architectures for proxy and caching, resulting in a 35% reduction in page load times and improved user experience.- I designed network architectures for LAN, WAN, and VPN with a focus on scalability and security, enhancing network reliability and performance by 40%.- I established perimeter security architectures with ACLs, firewalls, and LDAP, maintaining 100% compliance with security standards and reducing unauthorized access incidents.- I implemented monitoring and alerting systems with CloudWatch and Zabbix, resulting in a 30% decrease in response times for critical incidents and improving operational efficiency.- I led operations teams across three POPs, consisting of seven engineers in a Linux environment, enhancing collaboration and improving project delivery times by 20%.

- I provided consulting support for SMBs and large corporations on computer network, compute and storage systems, enhancing system performance by 30%, which improved client satisfaction and retention.- I designed and implemented Cisco routing and switching for Layer II and III networks, increasing network reliability for small and medium-sized businesses by 40% through optimized configurations.- I managed end-to-end project delivery for hybrid data center design using Dell, IBM, HP, SUN, Supermicro, Cisco, Juniper, Watchguard, APC, and AWS EC2, reducing deployment time by 25% and cutting costs significantly.- I integrated advanced technologies from Cisco, Red Hat, and Microsoft, creating customized solutions that improved operational efficiency by 35% for diverse clients.- I consolidated servers using VMware Infrastructure and vSphere, reducing physical server count by 50% and improving resource utilization across multiple clients.- I implemented Red Hat and Ubuntu Linux systems, along with Windows Server 2008 Active Directory and Exchange 2007, automating key tasks and increasing overall operational efficiency by 30%.- Linux/LAMP server implementation and support. Including Apache webserver, MySQL schema design, and Bash Scripting, integrating APIs in Java, C, JS, Python, and PHP programming.

- I successfully managed the rollout of Microsoft Windows 2008 servers in a data center, improving deployment efficiency by 30%, which enhanced client service levels.- I administered Symantec Antivirus and Backup Exec 10.0, achieving a 40% reduction in security incidents, thus ensuring the integrity of critical data.- I built server environments using Dell's 8th and 9th generation servers with VMware ESX 3.5i, increasing virtualization efficiency by 50% and optimizing resource allocation.- I administered Active Directory 2003/2008 and group policies, enhancing network security protocols, which reduced unauthorized access incidents by 25%.- I designed and implemented secure network infrastructures utilizing VLANs, VPN tunnels, and Cisco PIX/ASA, Watchguard, Juniper, Fortinet firewalls, resulting in a 35% increase in data security for client networks.- I successfully rolled out SMB Server 2003/2008 and Exchange 2003/2007 servers, enhancing communication capabilities for clients and increasing user satisfaction by 20%.- I leveraged Citrix Presentation Server to streamline application delivery, improving remote access efficiency for clients by 30%.- I supervised a team of two Desktop Support Technicians, enhancing team productivity by 25% through effective training and performance management.

- Daily IT Operations duties including, supporting incident calls and emails as well as remote help. (150 Users, 5 office locations)- Network Administrator duties including, monitoring and troubleshooting Blackberry Enterprise Server 3.6, MS Exchange 2000/2003 Server, Windows 2000/2003 Active Directory domain controllers. - TCP/IP troubleshooting of local and remote offices with in the network frame using CISCO routers and switches.(2600 Routers, 2900 & 3500 Switches)- Watchguard Firewall and remote branch tunneling. Configure and setup Watchguard Firewalls and SOHOs.- Administrating server DLT tape Backups using BackupExec 9.0.- Setting up Windows 2003 DNS, AD Domain Controller and file servers.

- Provide Technical assistance to 2500 internal and external clients while maintaining excellent customer service.- Support Windows 98/NT/2000/XP clients. Lotus Notes, Novell iManager,- Blackberry & PDA setup.- Troubleshooting MS Windows, MS office, Lotus Notes.- Installation of various software applications such as, Oracle, ABS, Avaya’s CMS, Citrix Metaframe, and NICE Applications.- Using TrackIT! Ticketing System.- Hardware upgrade and PC re-imaging and Image Deployment using GHOST and Intel LANdesk.- Achieved DELL Desktop/Laptop/Server Technician Certification.