↠ I’m a dedicated professional with 14+ years of architecting, modernizing, migrating, supporting, and maintaining large-scale IT infrastructure and data systems for high-profile organizations like Dell EMC (F500; earned multiple awards), NTT Data, and the IRS as well as SMBs ranging from PR & Marketing Firms to Software Engineering groups. ↠ As an adaptable leader and collaborative team player, I act as the go-to contact to mentor/train staff, engage vendors, and advise managers on major architectural decisions. Using out-of-the-box thinking, cutting-edge technologies, and unique standards, policies, and procedures, I continue to maximize infrastructure performance and exceed all expectations. 📚 Supporting these achievements are my exemplary educational qualifications. These include a BS in IT Network Administration (Western Governor’s University), combined with industry-leading certification like AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Administrator Associate, Power BI Data Analyst, CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+, IT Operations Specialist – CIOS), and more.↠ Key areas of specialization:IT Infrastructure Architecture & Design Installations & Maintenance Data Engineering Deployments, Configurations Database Design & Management Communication/Reporting Backup & RecoveryMentoring & Training Emerging Technologies CybersecurityContinuous Improvement Migrations Performance Development↠ Selected highlights from my career:⭐Led the smooth migration of clients’ claims systems into their cloud environment with SQL databases (via GuldTech), as well as restoring Active Directory and related Windows server technology. Ensured complete client satisfaction within strict deadlines.⭐Improved methods to manage hybrid cloud production systems to provide high availability and redundancy while also reducing related operational expenditures.⭐Used cutting-edge technologies to manage IT for PR clients earning $1M+. Implemented and maintained a custom asset inventory management system for onboarding and offboarding employees that was adopted as a company gold standard. ⭐Created and implemented well-received server inventory tracking (IRS Contract via Anika Systems) and provided supporting reports and analytics to executives. ⭐Oversaw the time-sensitive migration of 70 applications and 700+ Windows servers to ensure systems modernization, realizing total annual cost savings for the agency.↠ In my free time, I enjoy hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and hanging out with my children. I look forward to meeting you! 📧 You can reach me at Phil@philguld.com.