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.