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Leander, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas, Us

Round Rock, Tx, Us

Alpharetta, Georgia, Us

Alpharetta, Georgia, Us

Taylor, Tx, Us

Contractor for ERCOT responsible for Windows Systems management and automation.

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Austin, Texas, Us

Working in Oracle Labs on managing development environment. Providing Linux and network administration.

Round Rock, Texas, Us

Primary responsibility was to work with customers as well as Dell Account Executives and Business Development leads to convert complex business requirements into winning solutions. I provided superior level technical sales support and collaborated with sales teams in preparing and closing services deals. I translated customer business requirements into specific system, applications and process designs for custom-built solutions that met or exceeded customer expectations. Further tasks include:- Analysis, design and development of complex software applications and optimization of existing application systems- Develop and execute POCs and demos on an as-needed basis. Assists prospects in identifying, modeling and solving complex technical problems- System integration of new custom-built applications into existing landscapes and client processes- Technical leadership or on-site technical assistance in a sales context and provides education and training for project teams- Prepare and deliver presentations to partners/prospects at very technical levels (i.e. CTO/CIO) and adapts communication techniques for audiences at various internal and external levels and ensures understanding of technical matters by non-technical, executive decision makers

Houston, Texas, Us

Part of a team supporting the infrastructure used to develop/test solutions produced by our business. My primary focus is on automation of VMware and Microsoft infrastructure. I maintain multiple physical and virtual datacenters in multiple time zones using VMware and Microsoft management and automation tools, along with open source solutions. Responsibilities also include:- defining and leading the implementation of technical solutions while working with key contributors to satisfy business needs.- maintenance of multi-domain Windows forests, DHCP servers, group management, and access. - maintenance of hypervisors and virtual machines ensuring they are secured and patched following industry best practices- maintenance of multiple storage arrays used in virtualization environment. I have begun testing Microsoft Hyper-V and Virtual Machine Manager to augment current infrastructure. Plan, test, and implement upgrades to Windows servers, AD/DNS/DHCP infrastructure, and virtualization environment ensuring minimal impact to global business operations.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Upgraded and standardized VMware infrastructure from existing ESX servers to ESXi 4.1, included migrating storage to HP 3PAR StorServe 7400 storage applianceManage multiple vCenter environments with over 350 virtual machines and over 50 physical hosts and various HP storage appliances. Manage and upgrade Microsoft Windows servers and AD/DNS/DHCP infrastructure.Automated daily VMware and Microsoft tasks for non-VMware team members using PowerCLI and PowerShellPlanned and implemented upgrade of vSphere environment from 4.1 to 5.1/5.5.

Phoenix, Az, Us

VMware expert in the creation of an enterprise identity and access management security appliance, using latest VMware, IBM, and open-source tools.Implemented IBM security information and event management software (QRadar Log Manager/SIEM) for customers

Phoenix, Az, Us

Managed internal and Internet facing networks located in office and 2 collocated datacenters. Worked with company executives and management to define solutions to meet business needs and implemented these solutions on time and within budget.Planned, implemented and maintained private cloud infrastructure consisting of Dell servers, VMware ESXi and vSphere, Cisco switches, NetApp SAN, and Microsoft servers. Managed vendors to coordinate and implement network enhancements, upgrades and implementation of new hardware. Prepared and maintained system and end user documentation.

Responsible for the daily operation of the Lotus Domino and Windows environments for our external customers. Planned and coordinated all network enhancements, upgrades, and implementation of new hardware and software. Reviewed and evaluated 3rd party tools to enhance operation of LAN and Lotus Domino infrastructure. Maintained and supported Lotus Domino infrastructure, including server security.Prepared and maintained system and end user documentation.

Responsible for the daily operation of the Local Area Network. Upgraded Lotus Notes clients from R5 to ND6. Upgraded Domino servers from R5 to Domino 6, which included assisting application developers in testing and coding Domino applications for Domino 6. Planned and coordinated all network enhancements, upgrades and implementation of new hardware and software. Reviewed and evaluated 3rd party tools to enhance operation of LAN and Lotus Domino infrastructure. Maintained and supported Lotus Domino infrastructure, including server security. Prepared proposals for management to review for new technology to implement. Managed personnel on team.

Stamford, Connecticut, Us

Responsible for the daily operation of the Local Area Network which include Microsoft Windows 2000, IIS, Veritas Backup Exec, and Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition.Planned and coordinated all network enhancements, upgrades, and implementation of new hardware and software.Responsible for the daily operation of the Local Area Network.Upgraded Domino servers from R5 to Domino 6, which included assisting application developers in testing and coding Domino applications for Domino 6.Reviewed and evaluated 3rd party tools to enhance operation and security of LAN and Lotus Domino infrastructure.Maintained and supported Lotus Domino infrastructure, including server security.Prepared proposals for management to review for new technology to implement.

Computer Science

Computer Science