Dual Responsibilities involved undertaking the lead in architecting and delivering the first Cohesity Cloud DMaaS Enterprise Backup environment which now joins the Cohesity On-Prem environment. The other role is that of Project Manager for MassMutual's Security Operations team utilizing Jira to ensure all work stays on track utilizing Kanban to conduct daily standup meetings.At present, a variety of tasks are being performed, a joint collaborative effort between MassMutual and Cohesity engineers as we prepare to bring in our Non-Prod and Production AWS accounts. All of this is being put in place so that our On-prem systems that are utilizing Cohesity when they migrate to AWS, will be backed up by Cohesity Cloud.In this role, I create and implement cloud-based applications & services by utilizing Amazon Web Services (AWS). I perform configuration and compliance across all technical applications to sharpen business operations. Support high-volume and multithreading application performance by designing Linux-based systems that drive productivity. I promote cost-effective, fully functional, policy-based services by centralizing and automating all data protection systems.• Implement Cohesity with DMaaS & SaaS systems to architect and deliver MassMutual’s first ever Enterprise Cloud backup solution. • Propel AWS migration initiatives by designing optimal cloud infrastructure applications to enhance systems backup operations. • Utilize SSO & MFA to strengthen security and authentication while eliminating risks.• Encourage successful DMaaS systems installation across KMS by drafting a comprehensive DMaaS technical manual with Confluence, demonstrating proper AWS/Server set-ups with Cloud Formation & SaaS Connectors. Offer detailed descriptions of accomplishing EC2 & RDS operational backups and restorations.• Develop and execute IT department’s first comprehensive communications intranet webpage with SharePoint.

Completed an intense, 36-week course and gained knowledge to serve as an integral DevOps Administrator or Cloud Migration Specialist. Expanded expertise using VMware Pro 12, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon AWSCoursework Included:• ORACLE SQL (10g Express Edition)• Java (Java 8)• Microsoft Python (3.7)• Big Data and Hadoop • Selenium and Appium Testing Tools• MS Azure Cloud DevOps/Administration ► Authored a 307-page manual on Azure Cloud DevOps• Amazon AWS Cloud DevOps/Administration• Data Sciences with Python• VMware Workstation Pro 12• Veeam – currently under training

Led the design, development, and maintenance of the IT TSM infrastructure for both physical and virtual systems with maximum emphasis on user data protection and recoverability, functionality, efficiency, and security.Key Accomplishments: ► Oversaw enterprise data protection during transition from Windows 2008 to Windows 2010, and from IBM TSM 5.x to TSM 7.1.3► Directly responsible for maintaining a nightly backup success rating of 97-98%.► Supported a TSM network with 3,700 Windows systems and 900 Linux Red Hat/AIX Unix-based systems► Gained expertise in ServiceNow► Configured and maintained DELL EMC Data Domain 9500’s and DELL EMC Isilon devices► Provided additional O.S. (Windows, Solaris and Linux) support, analysis and corrective action steps for system support teams.► Corrected a VM-VE issue directly impacting ability to execute restores to 1,200 VM clients that IBM Level 2 support had been previously unable to resolve.► Collaborated with the VMware team to build out 32 TSM proxy servers and steer the migration to the new VMware 6.5 cluster with no loss of data or production time► Relocated international remote-office backups from the corporate headquarters to another facility to assist with restores and support recovery plans► Audited all TJX systems to determine backup needs and found 485 previously excluded systems► Analyzed trends and identified opportunities to increase security as well as improve operability

Promoted multiple times to deliver strategic IT leadership to support the business. Earned reputation as “The Fireman” based off keen ability to solve problems and minimize negative impact to the network of users.Key Accomplishments: ► Championed migrations from Legato to EMC-EDM to Commvault to keep up with rapid increase in data volume and ensure comprehensive backups► Steered Unix Server Administration and supported HP-UX and SUN Solaris Unix clusters utilizing VERITAS VCS.► Maintained a zero loss of data throughout every single restoration across multiple enterprise backup solutions.► Encouraged cooperation between the phone company vendor and the BISCOM consultancy team after faxes were not going through because of the busy signal, and achieved a collaborative partnership to support quick trade confirmations around the world► Worked directly with an Engineer at EMC (backup solution vendor) to swiftly reconcile the backup restoration problem resulting in complete continued recoverability. ► Successfully restored 100% of all data for $700B AUM after another team implemented a code upgrade that wiped out the entire EMC Storage environment after being told that the restoration would likely only reach 70% - This resulted in WMC being able to meet business needs at next Opening Bell.► Delivered superior financial data feed and application support to prevent trader downtime► Participated in several surprise SEC inspections and passed every single time► Architected, deployed, and administered a global desktop fax solution that lowered costs and enhanced connectivity among partners worldwide ► Gained expertise in ServiceNow

• Delta Company 1/181 – 26th Yankee Division Unit Armorer. • Deployed to Afghanistan for a 1 year combat assignment. Camp Alamo (Kabul) Garrison Command Supply Sergeant, managed and maintained full accountability 4 million dollars of sensitive equipment.• Daily security details to provide escort of Afghan locals in and out of the camp. This also required checking personnel and their vehicles for explosive devices.• Provide mounted security for missions between camps.Awards: Meritorious Unit Citation, Combat Action Badge, Joint Force Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medals (2nd), 3xArmy Achievement Medals, Army Good Conduct Medal, 2xArmy National Guard Good Conduct Medals, Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/1 Battle Star, National Defense Medal, Global War on Terror Medal, Outstanding Volunteer Medal, Army Overseas Medal, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Afghanistan Service Medal, German Schützenschnur (Silber)

DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION, National and International (1980-1994)Principal Systems Specialist/Trading Systems Support/Senior Operations Supervisor

United States Cavalry Trooper (11D)M113A1 A.P.C. CommanderAwards: Army Commendation MedalArmy Good Conduct Medal