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Performed large scale data center infrastructure transitions including, applications, physical and virtual systems, and networking.● Migrated applications to physical, virtual, and cloud environments.● Deployed new Active Directory and DNS infrastructures to facilitate data center separations.● Migrated and deployed Windows, Linux, VMware and Citrix servers as well as AD and DNS infrastructures.● Wrote PowerShell scripts to remediate Active Directory transition issues and automate AD administrative tasks.● Selectively migrated existing AD group policies and deployed new policies based on customer requirements.● Utilized ADSI Edit to correct migrated AD objects to work in new environments.● Built and configured new VMware vCenter environments and migrated existing hosts to new data centers. ● Built new servers to transition current environments of thousands of servers and applications into new data centers.● Created hardened images for deployment of virtual machines in vCenter environments.● Wrote custom PowerShell and BASH scripts to help facilitate the automation of numerous administrative tasks.● Wrote custom PowerCLI scripts to automate vCenter tasks.● Installed and configured numerous IBM management and monitoring tools.● Provided top tier support diagnosing issues related to all aspects of a data center transition.● Customers ranged from food and beverage, oil and gas, financial, and military industries.● Received ITAR security clearance for government work.

Led teams through full lifecycle of systems migrations and implementations acting as the SME.● Managed system configurations utilizing PowerShell DSC, Puppet, and Chef.● Installed, configured, and managed Puppet infrastructure.● Wrote custom Puppet modules and scripts to automate application deployment and configuration.● Wrote PowerShell, PowerShell DSC, and VBScripts to automate tasks and configurations.● Migrated .NET web-based reporting application to Azure, Azure Storage, and Azure SQL.● Wrote PowerShell scripts to automate Azure system administration tasks.● Wrote multithreaded C# application to automate server deployment and configuration to Azure.● Wrote multithreaded C# application to automate existing server migration to Azure.● Implemented VMware vSphere 5.0.● Automated VMware systems utilizing PowerCLI, vSphere CLI, and custom software accessing VMware API’s.● Implemented Citrix XenServer 5.6 and Citrix XenApp 6.0.● Designed and Deployed Citrix XenDesktop 7.6 VDI infrastructure.● Created a pilot test utilizing Qubes OS.● Active Directory migration from Windows 2003 and 2008 to 2012.● Led teams through server migrations from Windows 2003 and 2008 to 2012.● Designed and Deployed Windows 2012 R2 infrastructure including, AD, DNS, Exchange 2013, Lync 2013, SCCM 2012, and SharePoint 2012.● Created SharePoint site using both the designer and custom programming.● Deployed Windows 2008 Server running SharePoint 2010 on AWS EC2.● Migrated SharePoint 2007 and 2010 to 2013.● Designed and built Linux based multimedia distribution system.● Designed and deployed SCCM.● Built Ruby on Rails applications utilizing MySQL, JavaScript, JQuery, AngularJS, BootStrap, Heroku, LDAP, and utilized GitHub for source control.● Compiled Android kernel object files to enable CIFS connections from a mobile platform.● Developed Android applications utilizing both Linux and Windows platforms.● Wrote Microsoft Word and Excel toolbar plug-ins using VSTO.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

Provided top tier technical knowledge and hands on administration for advanced system implementations and migrations.• Reviewed and revised technical architectural documentation and performed a successful migration of a highly visible, multi-site, clustered Exchange 2003 to load balanced, clustered, H, Exchange 2010 infrastructure.• Migrated Windows 2003 servers to Windows 2008 and 2008 R2.• Migrated Active Directory Domain Controllers from Windows 2003 to Windows 2008 R2.• Built an Exchange 2010 HA system in a VMware HA and DRS environment.• Designed and built a pilot to test the lift of shift of the data.• Built and configured Microsoft UAG/TMG server in the DMZ to handle web connectivity and to provide the client with a portal for their employees.• Built Intel based Windows 2008 and Windows 2008 R2 servers following a strict build process.• Collected server evidence to ensure and validate build process was followed precisely.• Built a new VMware vCenter system and transitioned all existing hosts over for management.• Provided top level support to various extended teams to help resolve issues spanning multiple technologies. • Wrote PowerShell, VB, and batch scripts to resolve issues and increase the build processes speed while improving reliability and accuracy.• Built and configured numerous servers to host various healthcare applications.• Wrote scripts to repair global file and folder security issues.• Diagnosed and repaired DNS and AD issues.

Hartford, Ct, Us

Provided top tier technical knowledge for enterprise scale out of region disaster recover implementation and developed numerous enterprise software applications.• Developed web based reporting application to facilitate the creation of custom reports by end users. Provided dynamic access to various data sources. Utilized various technologies, such as C#.NET, ADO.Net, Data Entities, MSSQL, Oracle, Web Services, XML, XSLT, multithreading, HTML, JavaScript, Ajax, and CSS.• Wrote Microsoft Word and Excel toolbar plug-ins using VSTO (Visual Studio Tools for Office).• Developed VBA SQL applications to automate Excel worksheet and pivot table generation• Developed .Net application to automate Visio diagram creation from backend databases.• Developed multithreaded applications providing fast data retrieval from various hardware devices.• Wrote technical documentation detailing the uses and implementation architecture of VMware and Citrix.• Reviewed and advised teams on technical solution diagrams.• Created Visio templates used for architecture design diagrams.• Generated hardware inventory and capacity planning reports from SAP hosted data.• Worked with application teams to gather requirements based on application criticality designation.• Worked with outsourcing partners to provided infrastructure and application data.

Architected and implemented new network and X86 systems infrastructure.Upgraded VMware ESX 2.5.3 to 2.5.4 to support new Linux backup agents.Implemented central VMware licensing model and Virtual Center.Upgraded VMware ESX 2.5.4 to 3.0.2 (Virtual Infrastructure 3.0).Designed and implemented backup strategies for VMware virtual machines and physical servers utilizing Backup Exec 11d with various backup agents.Created Perl and shell scripts (BASH / KORN) to automate backup related tasks.Utilized various software applications to recreate improperly designed virtual machines.Migrated SQL 2000 to SQL 2005 with mirrored databases across multiple servers.Implemented Exchange 2007 email system and migrated current data from stand alone clients.Developed custom software to help facilitate the email migration.Restructured and organized Active Directory infrastructure.Implemented group policies.Created and implemented new IP network schemes to increase efficiency and security.Separated networks into VLANs to isolate network traffic.Resolved DNS issues.Rerouted AC power connections to increase redundancy levels.Implemented centrally managed antivirus solution.Closed various network and system security holes.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Researched and tested various brand new software packages.Tested new features in VMware Virtual Infrastructure 3.0.Ran disaster recovery tests using enterprise Acronis products.Learned the ins and outs of Windows Vista.Developed C#.Net and ASP.Net applications which pulled data from accounting packages and generated reports.Designed server room infrastructure including networking and cooling requirements.

Provided top level server support for three merging companies.Monitored and optimized server performance.Built and configured Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 servers.Streamlined enterprise backup system to provide increased performance and reliability.Advised management team on creating a disaster recovery plan.Implemented and tested disaster recovery plan.Developed numerous custom software applications and VB / Perl scripts to facilitate various day to day tasks.Administered and monitored EMC and NetApp NAS appliances.Administered EMC and Compaq SAN systems.Rectified numerous problems on both Wintel and Sun platforms.Implemented and tested large terminal server farms.Decommissioned hundreds of servers as part of company mergers while adhering to DOD specifications for data wipes.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Tested a server deployment / consolidation comparing VMWare ESX, VMWare GSX, and Microsoft Virtual Server.Monitored performance changes in the virtual environment.Built, configured, and tested all host operating systems and virtual machine operating systems.Configured Active Directory, DNS, and RIS.Setup and configured virtual servers with Windows 2003 Server, Exchange 2003, SQL 2000, SMS 2003, IIS, Application Center, Operations Manager, and Norton Antivirus Corporate.Utilized Microsoft's Virtual Server 2005 Migration Toolkit (VSMT) for server migration.Utilized VMWare's P2V Toolkit for server migration.Utilized VMWare's VirtualMotion for VMWare virutal machine administration.Tested disaster recovery plan.Tested backup solutions consisting of Veritas Backup Exec, Veritas NetBackup, and Arcserve. Compared their speed, ease of use, variety of agents, and ease of deployment.Tested all applications originally residing on various platforms.Currently developing custom software utilizing the VMWare SDK and Microsoft's .NET Platform.

Hartford, Ct, Us

Managed a Windows XP migration of over 500 workstations.Accomplished migration without any downtime and no loss of user data.Collected and tested system drivers for multiple hardware configurations.Wrote a custom sysprep configuration file to enable single image deployment on multiple systems.Created image with various hardware configurations requiring updated manufacturer drivers.Created migration plan to eliminate downtime and ensure no loss of end user files.Implemented a mass deployment solution using Ghost Enterprise and the hardware independent images.Migrated and deployed hundreds of machines with varying configurations.Wrote scripts to automate the collection of information for audit purposes.

Bristol, Ct, Us

Migrated 100+ Windows 2000 Server - Citrix Metaframe FR2 servers to Windows 2003 - Citrix Metaframe FR3. Monitored and administered current Citrix farm consisting of 100+ servers and 2000+ users located worldwide.Developed software to automate server build checklists.Developed software to assist in meeting security requirements of change passwords and service account passwords routinely.Developed a custom service which enabled centralized management of clients. This service enabled updates and changes to be made to all clients easily.Co-Developed graphical logon/logoff software which enabled the implementation of a hybrid Citrix system using a combination fat/thin client.Developed .NET components written in C++, C#, and VB.Developed various scripts to automate server and client tasks.Developed custom Citrix / Terminal Server software utilizing Citrix ICA COM components and Microsoft Terminal Server RDP COM components.Created and pushed various software packages and updates to the farm by use of the Citrix Management Console and Packager.Utilized VMWare to create various software packages as well as registry modification files.Created software packages for use in automated deployment of the servers.Created registry change files by using Regmon and Filemon to push in the build process to ensure software reliability.Tested and deployed Microsoft and Citrix patches to eliminate server farm security holes.Wrote scripts to automate the installation of various client patch files.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Designed and developed software to solve a clients unique needs.Provided systems and network design expertise to and engineering client during a buildings design phase.Wrote web based software solution in ASP.NET. Multithreaded application provided server monitoring and automatic problem resolution.Designed data / voice / video system for a large university in Connecticut. Created Visio diagrams and CAD drawings consisting of riser diagrams, hardware specifications, and cable / fiber specifications

Setup and configured servers and workstations following extremely strict policies to guarantee quality and consistency for each and every build. This lab was the last stage before applications were rolled out into the production environment making quality and zero error the key to a successful deployment.Wrote custom software to automate administrative and implementation functions to guarantee accuracy for every build while saving valuable time.Performed hardware and software audits to ensure HIPPA compliance.Wrote scripts to automate installs of approved patches.Solved challenging problems which arise quite often in a test lab.Installed and Configured Veritas Backup Exec for recovery solutions.Utilized Veritas Backup Exec for disaster recovery situations.Tested new software and readied it for deployment into the lab. Built bare metal systems with Windows 95, NT, 2000, and XP workstation operating systems.Setup and configured bare metal, clustered and standalone NT, 2000, and 2003 server operating systems along with SQL, Exchange, SMS, Terminal Server, and Citrix. Configured Cisco routers, switches, and load balancers; Administered secured ID systems and application filters.Relocated 100+ production servers to a new lab.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Led various projects and ensured them to be on time and under budget.Migrated a Windows NT Network of servers to a Windows 2000 Active Directory network consisting of Exchange 2000, SQL 2000, and ISA Server. The migration upgraded these servers from Exchange 5.5, SQL 7.0 and Proxy Server 2.0. Tested and deployed Citrix Metaframe XP in a Windows 2000 Active Directory network.Designed network infrastructure for a consulting company. System was co-located and enabled VPN access for all remote users. System consisted of Windows 2000 Server products (MS Exchange 2000, SQL 2000, IIS 5, Active Directory deployment) Troubleshot various hardware and software issues for a large property management company.Designed and implemented hardware based VPN connectivity to company headquarters.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Provided top level support of hardware and software in the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City for this high profile project.Setup and configured a clustered Exchange 2000 email system with back end and front end servers.Secured multiple ISA 2000 servers to prevent unauthorized access in and out of the network.Hardened all server and client systems to prevent security breaches.Administered ISA 2000 servers to allow Outlook web access through the firewall.Deployed and configured email monitoring for security purposes. Any flagged emails would be forwarded to a system where it would be scanned and sent to the FBI if needed.Deployed Trend virus software to all servers and workstations.Used NetIQ to monitor the entire system and alert if need be.Deployed and administered Veritas Backup Exec and agents for server recovery.Configured IIS to host Outlook web access and various Olympic sites.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

Traveled around the country deploying and migrating systems on various IBM contracts. This position was in the Enterprise Services for Microsoft Technologies subdivision of IBM Global Services.Provided technical lead support in a migration from Novell Netware to Windows NT for a large bank in Connecticut.Setup and configured proprietary bank equipment.Led a workstation migration from Windows 95, 98, and NT to Windows 2000.Led a server migration from Windows NT to Windows 2000.Deployed Windows 2000 workstations and server to various universities around the country.Setup and configured DNS, WINS, proxy, PDC, and BDC servers.Enhanced skills in Windows Terminal Server, Citrix Metaframe, and Windows 2000 Server for large scale deployments.Trained on SMS 2.0 for a huge deployment for the US AIRFORCE project.Configured server backup systems consisting of Veritas Backup Exec.

Managed an information technology team as well as provided highest level support. Advised CEO on technology trends that should be followed. Oversaw hardware and software purchasing decisions.Managed and advised the information technology team as well as provided highest level support. Setup, configured, tested, deployed, administered, and managed Microsoft SMS 1.2 / 2.0 Servers, Exchange 5.5 servers with OWA, Terminal Servers with Citrix Metaframe, and SQL 7.0 Servers.Created numerous migration and implementation project plans.Patched servers and workstations.Setup and configured a cluster of IBM servers running file replication software.Managed backup solution utilizing Arcserve backup software for Novell.Managed backup solution utilizing Seagate Backup Exec.Created and carried out a successful migration plan from Novell Netware 3.12 over to Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0.Provided technical support for 7 outside offices running Windows NT Server, Windows 98.Designed LAN / WAN infrastructuresSpecified hardware for voice and data networks.Utilized Visio to draw racks containing specified network hardware and server hardware.Drafted riser diagrams and equipment closets using AutoCADWrote Custom Project Planning Software that integrated with Microsoft Excel using OLE.Wrote custom CAD drawing plotting software.Tested, Configured, Deployed and Supported Microstation 95/SE, AutoCAD 11/12/13 and 14 along with softdesk add-ons, Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Project, Lotus 123, Adobe Illustrator, PhotoShop, PageMaker, CorelDraw, PhotoPaint, OCRTrace, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Advantage Accounting Software, Ventura Publisher, 3D Studio Max, Arcserve, Backup Exec, Norton Utilities, Xtree, Borland C++, C++ Builder, Delphi, Pascal, Visual Studio 6.0 Enterprise, and ADP Payroll software.

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