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Tucson, Az, Us

Tucson, Arizona, Us

● Responsible for all IT related areas for Warren Resources.● Manage multiple VMWare 7.0 private cloud clusters.● Manage corporate cybersecurity initiative utilizing MFA and Sentinel One endpoint XDR.● Perform installations and maintenance on Windows 2012/2016/2019 Servers.● Maintain servers: IIS, DNS, DHCP, SQL, EXCH, AD, RDS.● Manage all corporate network switches, firewalls, and VPN.● Introduced innovative solutions to the company to decrease downtime and lower any risk of data loss.● Manage maintenance, installation and security of IOT networks of field sites. ● Reduce costs on software and hardware by implementing licensing controls and hardware/software audits.● Manage and negotiate all 3rd party software, MSP, and integration contracts.● Manage IT staff of application support and contracted 3rd party IT for remote sites.

Knoxville, Tn, Us

● Upgraded servers from Windows 2003 to Windows 2012 using Army specifications, enhancing efficiency.● Oversaw VMware cluster of 4 primary and secondary servers running ESXi 5.5, ensuring reliable performance.● Administered storage on an EMC VNX SAN for a VMware cluster, maintaining data integrity.● Organized Citrix XenApp 6.5 cluster for remote access clients, verifying secure access to critical applications.● Implemented new backup scheme for servers using D2d backups on Data Domain system to assure good and timely backups to tape.● Documented network infrastructure to create comprehensive typology maps for clients, boosting decision-making.

Denver, Us

● Managed IT operations for 275 users across 4 regional offices.● Managed IT Staff with 6 IT professionals including Network Administrator, Helpdesk, Project Manager and Software Developer.● Provided HR functions including hiring/firing of employees, professional development and mentoring.● Maintained all server, pc and network systems for all offices.● Provided direction and planning for overall IT strategy both short term and long term.● Servers included RDS, Citrix Farm, Exchange and SQL.● HP and NetApp SAN implementations with 40TB of storage.● Designed a company-wide VOIP phone system using Cisco Unified Communications platform, and MPLS network enhancing customer service.● Designed and implemented migration from physical server infrastructure to virtual using Hyper-V failover cluster.● Managed purchasing of all software, hardware and other IT assets across all offices with an annual budget of $2.5M.● Reduced costs on licensing and hardware/software purchases by improving vendor relationships and leveraging buying resources.● Oversaw troubleshooting, system backups, archiving, disaster recovery and provided expert level support.

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Provide management, support and design expertise for Citrix Presentation server 1.8 and XP farms for clients of Hensmann Tech. Provided Exchange mail support for hosted clients and backups. Implemented VM Ware servers for virtualization of client farms.

Established and grew company from ground up. Performed all design and implementation of B2B network solutions, providing oversight of all daily operations for multiple client initiatives. Charged with performing all installation and configuration of SQL, Exchange, and Windows 2000 servers. Analyzed business needs and recommend new strategies and solutions. Established, configured, and maintained Active Directory solutions for multiple organizations. Handled all provisioning of VPN solutions. Created comprehensive DR plans, ensuring quick resolution to mission-critical backup issues.

Education record

Information Technology