 Delivered network infrastructure alignment strategy fusing IT landscapes to create a robust and secure network fully compliant with SEC, FDIC and strict operating/security standards of acquiring Scotiabank. Stepped in on short notice to jumpstart slow-moving project with penalty-prone regulatory deadline. Defined network infrastructure; specified and completed IT integration with 125 servers, five virtualization servers, 35 virtual servers, AS/400 and two IBM DS4800 Storage Area Networks… Show more  Delivered network infrastructure alignment strategy fusing IT landscapes to create a robust and secure network fully compliant with SEC, FDIC and strict operating/security standards of acquiring Scotiabank. Stepped in on short notice to jumpstart slow-moving project with penalty-prone regulatory deadline. Defined network infrastructure; specified and completed IT integration with 125 servers, five virtualization servers, 35 virtual servers, AS/400 and two IBM DS4800 Storage Area Networks (SANs). Led three-member team migrating Windows Server 2000 to Windows Server 2003/2008 and VMware updates to ESXi 4.0 and ESX 4.1. Performed physical inventory of all SAN services and designed fiber optic connection with backup and recovery system. Worked closely with Scotiabank’s Toronto office responding to client urgency to complete project phases.  Developed strategy and supervised team resource updating MS Office licensing across 1500 computer network. Installed and/or removed MS applications in record time exceeding project timeline. Show less

Design, configure and install infrastructure, risk management, security and network solutions in various business sectors, primarily finance, insurance, and institutions of higher education. Implement, install and configure Exchange Server, SQL Server, Share Point, VMware environments, E-mail encryption systems, and tune financial sector clients.  Deployed IronPort Email Security appliance serving as a filter between Internet and mail server, eliminating 95% of spam and viruses… Show more Design, configure and install infrastructure, risk management, security and network solutions in various business sectors, primarily finance, insurance, and institutions of higher education. Implement, install and configure Exchange Server, SQL Server, Share Point, VMware environments, E-mail encryption systems, and tune financial sector clients.  Deployed IronPort Email Security appliance serving as a filter between Internet and mail server, eliminating 95% of spam and viruses entering mailboxes of students, faculty and staff. Designed and implemented Email Encryption system to comply with HIPAA standards regarding the security and privacy of health data transferred over the Internet. Developed and implemented internet security infrastructure to comply with Sarbannes Oxley (SOX) federal regulation and enhance website security to prevent identity theft and fraud based on LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), ADAM (Active Directory Application Mode), and PKI (Public Key Infrastructure). Upgraded web agents and added email encryption and authentication mechanism for a more secure authentication option. Saved client $70K on project expanse by identifying and qualifying cost free ADAM application. Analyzed, designed and deployed four IronPort appliances within Verizon’s ISP network infrastructure curtailing 95% of spam volume that was at a point of jeopardizing the network’s operational capacity and ROI. Led installation of two IronPort appliances, one for each gateway, as the solution for PRTC’s ISP suffering a massive influx of spam in a network processing 5 million emails a day at a 40% spam rate causing havoc on systems and service interruptions. Analyzed business issues, determined optimum solution which reduced spam by 95% and avoided service outages. Show less

 Enhanced performance of Atril platform from infrastructure to server and collaborated with Spain-based developers as on-site resource integrating and testing Checking System application to automate voluminous check imaging, POD (proof of deposit), signature and fund verification processes of Caribbean and select U.S. banks formerly performed by hand.

 Updated enterprise database system controlling automated barcode inventory system tracking fixed assets state-wide easing annual auditing procedures and improving control and movement of assets.  Researched, planned, and deployed email migration project transitioning 1,000 users from Texas headquarters to California utilizing Microsoft Exchange 2003 and IronPort Email Security to prevent evolving spam issues.

Planned, configured, implemented, maintained, supported, and optimized farm server network, managed stability of OS and patching, researched, developed and supported infrastructure projects for 24/7 production line. Provided first-level support for server administrator, OS/390, VAX, Novell Server and Intel (Windows NT), firewalls, communication links, data and systems backup and recovery. Notable Projects:  Thin Client Platform – Configured and replaced mainframe terminals… Show more Planned, configured, implemented, maintained, supported, and optimized farm server network, managed stability of OS and patching, researched, developed and supported infrastructure projects for 24/7 production line. Provided first-level support for server administrator, OS/390, VAX, Novell Server and Intel (Windows NT), firewalls, communication links, data and systems backup and recovery. Notable Projects:  Thin Client Platform – Configured and replaced mainframe terminals with IBM Thin Clients.  Thermal Barcode Printing – Tested and implemented thermal barcode printing system to deliver weather proof labels to identify ordered production of steel pipes in the warehouse. Integrated Light Out – Researched, evaluate and implemented software allowing remote server access for diagnosis and repair.  Unicenter Service Level Management – Researched, tested and evaluated Unicenter SLM accepted as a key tool to monitor internal SLA (Service Level Agreement).  RSA Secure ID Tokens – Evaluated, tested and implemented RSA Secure ID token security plan for corporate owned laptops with two-factor authentication synchronized with server. Show less