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United States

Calabasas, California, United States

Leadership & Team Management: Directed a diverse team comprised of Manager, Network Engineering Support, Network Architects, Network Engineers, Senior Network Engineers, Network Administrators, and Voice Engineers, focusing on strategic network planning, project execution, and continuous professional development.Strategic Network Enhancements: Spearheaded the transition to cutting-edge network technologies, including Cisco ACI and SD-WAN, enhancing the infrastructure's scalability, security, and efficiency across over 1500 retail stores and 15+ corporate, distribution centers and Asia Pacific region.Project Execution & Innovation: Led pivotal projects, notably the corporate HQ's migration utilizing Cisco DNA, and the global SD-WAN rollout, achieving significant enhancements in network performance, operational costs, and resource allocation efficiency.Operational Excellence & Cost Efficiency: Implemented automation strategies and a comprehensive spare depot strategy, achieving marked improvements in operational efficiency and a substantial reduction in costs, directly impacting the bottom line and service quality.Communication & Reporting: Developed and delivered comprehensive reports and presentations to senior management, demonstrating project progress, team productivity enhancements, and strategic insights into network performance and security.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Strategic Planning & Budget Management: Managed a robust $2.5M IT budget, delivering 20% cost savings through strategic vendor negotiations without compromising on service quality or technological advancement.Digital Transformation & Cloud Computing: Championed the organization's digital transformation by migrating key systems to cloud-based solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) with Microsoft Azure, resulting in significant improvements in operational efficiency and cost reductions.Infrastructure Scaling & High Availability: Oversaw the strategic scaling of IT infrastructure to support exponential data growth, maintaining near-perfect uptime and aligning IT capabilities with long-term business objectives.Team Leadership & Vendor Management: Led a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, while managing vendor relationships to secure the best technological solutions and services.Cloud-First Strategy & Business Continuity: Implemented a forward-thinking cloud-first strategy and managed disaster recovery plans, ensuring the organization's resilience and flexibility in the face of changing business needs.

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Strategic Network Planning: Developed strategic plans for the network infrastructure, enhancing system reliability and efficiency, crucial for supporting business growth and digital transformation initiatives.Project Leadership & Execution: Directed key IT projects, including the deployment of advanced Cisco switches and VMWare virtualization, streamlining operations, and improving network reliability and flexibility.Team Management & Development: Managed project assignments within the team, aligning with strategic business goals, and played a pivotal role in team development and mentoring.

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Network Administration & Optimization: Administered Cisco routing and switching infrastructure, and SAN storage systems, enhancing performance, data accessibility, and storage efficiency.Infrastructure Projects & Security: Led critical projects such as the deployment of Citrix XenApp application virtualization, Windows File & SQL Clusters and implemented strategic security measures to protect network integrity.Operational Support & Improvement: Played a key role in maintaining high system availability, supporting business operations, and driving continuous improvements in network performance and security.

Palm Beach Gardens

Citrix Virtualization Leadership: Spearheaded the project planning, design, and successful implementation of the Citrix Presentation Server 4 application virtualization farm, integrating Citrix NetScaler for optimal load balancing. This initiative significantly enhanced application delivery and user experience by providing reliable, scalable, and efficient access to applications.Active Directory & Network Services Management: Efficiently managed Active Directory and crucial network services, including DNS and DHCP, ensuring robust network integrity and seamless connectivity across the organization.Secure Messaging & Anti-virus Solutions: Oversaw the implementation and management of IntelliReach Message Screen for secure messaging and spam filtering, coupled with dual-layer email anti-virus protection, thus fortifying the organization's cybersecurity posture against evolving threats.Compliance Expertise: Demonstrated profound knowledge and experience in adhering to SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance requirements, showcasing my commitment to maintaining rigorous standards of financial and IT security within the organization.

Boynton Beach, Florida, United States

Network Migration Leadership: Successfully led the comprehensive migration of a city-wide network from Windows NT4 and Novell Netware NDS 5 to Microsoft Windows Active Directory 2000, leveraging MSDSS and ADMT tools. This pivotal project modernized the network infrastructure, significantly enhancing system integration and operational efficiency.IT Infrastructure and Capacity Planning: Played a crucial role in recommending IT purchases, ensuring the optimal performance and capacity planning of Nortel Passport 8010 switches. Additionally, I was responsible for maintaining BrightStor Arcserve backup operations and the scheduled archiving of system data, ensuring data integrity and availability.Linux Server Administration: Administered a Linux server running the Fedora Core distribution, providing reliable SMB file and print services. I managed the Post Nuke content management system, overseeing content updates and system security, demonstrating versatility in handling diverse IT systems.Round-the-Clock Support: Provided unwavering 24x7 on-call support, demonstrating a strong commitment to operational excellence and the highest standards of service responsiveness. This role underscored my ability to address critical issues swiftly and maintain system reliability across complex network environments.