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Virtual Desktop Infrastructure subject matter expert for US Army contractor with secret security clearance.

Accumulated over 9,500 technical project management hours related to projects,including but not limited to: Software Implementations, Data Center Upgrades &Cisco Networking/WiFi projects across 4 sites in different states. Revamped IT policies & procedures to adhere to DFARS NIST 800-171 standard. Assigned, monitored and prioritized the work for a staff of six employees, whileproviding technical and administrative support, along with managing 200+Windows/Linux servers & 500+ PCs/tablets/workstations. Responsible for managing 6 direct reports, along with their individual career plans& performance reviews. Participate in recruiting efforts, including interviews, hiring, compensationadjustments and performance management duties. Led $750k corporate network revamp project consisting of 14 Cisco 9500 seriesswitches and 115 Cisco access points for company-wide WiFi.

 Managed $2 million ERP implementation to Dynamics AX ERP. Implemented Horizon View Virtual Desktop Infrastructure to replace over half ofcompany physical PCs resulting in thousands of dollars in cost savings each year. Transitioned manufacturing system from multiple access programs to a morerobust GE Proficy Manufacturing Solution. Managed software integration project for MaintenanceConnection software toMicrosoft Dynamics AX ERP via Restful API to eliminate duplicate entry ofpurchase orders and sync inventory in both systems for proactive purchaseordering.Led data integration between cloud based HR Ultipro system to our on-premMasterControl training system via web API to auto assign training based on job titlesand to auto create/delete users for new hires and terminations. Worked effectively with various stakeholders (executives, department heads, endusers, vendors & consultants) to define business processes and system requirements. Established and implemented efficient SDLC processes and fostered the transition toan agile methodology

 Experienced in High Availability Groups/Disaster Recovery (HADR) solutions;Failover Clusters & AlwaysOn Availability Groups, Replication, Log Shipping &Mirroring. Experience working with application team & implemented databases per applicationspecifications. Experienced in upgrade/migration of MS SQL Server 2008R2, 2012, & 2014. Adept in T-SQL, stored procedures, indexes, functions & triggers. Created various SSIS, SSAS, & SSRS packages for data warehousing & BI reporting. Responsible for securing SQL server, user management, assigning permissions androles. Experienced in monitoring the health performance of SQL servers & home grownapplications using SQL server native tools and other 3rd party solutions. Modified existing software applications to correct errors, upgrade interfaces andimprove overall performance. Developed custom executive dashboards with Tibco Spotfire & Power BI forstatistical visual analyses to improve productivity and visibility on businessfinancials. Modified existing software applications to correct errors, upgrade interfaces andimprove overall performance. Coded new functionality in company Intranet (SharePoint), ERP & Manufacturingsystems. Responsible for software upgrades and Microsoft SQL Server/Oracle databaseadministration and performance tuning. Worked directly with vendor consultants, developers & SMEs on Dynamics AX ERP,GE Proficy Manufacturing system & other systems. Developed custom executive dashboards with Tibco Spotfire & Power BI forstatistical visual analyses to improve productivity and visibility on businessfinancials & forecast against budget

 Developed program in conjunction with DocuSign to compile and distribute 3rd party service center contracts for 2,400+ service centers across the nation, eliminating the need for 3 temporary employees for 3 months of the year.  Programmed scheduling application to automatically adjust the technicians’ service call availability when time off was requested, which reduced scheduling errors by 85%.  Created program to auto calculate performance based on warranty claim data in SAP Business Objects & auto distribute reports to 2,400+ service centers via email.  Created dispatching program to rank service centers based on performance to drive warranty volume to best performing service centers in a given region