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As a dedicated Infrastructure Engineer, I specialize in designing and managing complex enterprise architectures to ensure seamless service delivery and boost system performance. Leveraging my expertise in virtualization, storage management, data protection, and disaster recovery, I drive technology deployments with to build secure IT environments that prioritize business continuity and compliance.In my latest role as a Senior Infrastructure Architect at Xerox, I led cross-functional teams in capacity planning, managing 3 PB of storage, and overseeing 5 vCenter environments with over 4,000 virtual servers. My efforts have resulted in a 99% backup success rate and optimized disaster recovery processes. I also excelled in implementing IT Service Management (ITSM) solutions to streamline operations and reduce waste.My key contributions include revamping backup solutions that increased restore capabilities by 200%, leading data protection audits to ensure regulatory compliance, and spearheading enterprise-wide IT security strategies across multiple environments.With over 20 years of experience, including military service in the US Navy, I am well-versed in multi-classification networks, security protocols, and large-scale technology deployments. My technical skill set spans operating systems, storage platforms, and networks, supported by certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA, and ITIL Foundation. I am driven by the challenge of optimizing technology to enhance operational efficiency and safeguard critical data by integrating innovative solutions that meet both current and future business needs.

Listed skills include Computer Security, System Administration, Windows, Disaster Recovery, and 26 others.