Microsoft Systems Architect – Exchange (2013 – Present), Mercyhealth, Rockford, IL 2001 – PresentHeld accountable for leveraging excellent technical, problem solving, communication, and project management skills to serve as systems architect for an enterprise IT group specializing in core systems. Fully responsible for applying knowledge of systems architecture/engineering, server administration, infrastructure management, and security and software products to implement strategies to maintain optimal performance with minimal downtime.• Design and manage Exchange 2010, Proofpoint email security, and Zixcorp email encryption servers, replace and build physical servers in VMware 5.5 setting, and implement and maintain security products and software.• Convey technical issues in easy to understand terms to a wide range of audiences, serve as a trusted liaison and facilitator of business solutions, and influence outcomes and decisions for a variety of technology matters.• Assume accountability for Active Directory design and infrastructure management including a move from 2003R2 to 2008R2, and researching and implementing other technology including Citrix XenMobile MDM solution.• Continually utilize knowledge of internal systems, software, hardware, application servers, etc. while working as an analyst and technical liaison to PMO to support the development and execution of technical solutions.• Established a successful track record of managing and completing multiple activities within tight deadlines and constraints, taking initiative to work on challenging projects, and contributing to overall business/project success.• Recognized for outstanding performance, leadership, anticipating problems, and presenting solutions including earning multiple promotions from Requirements Analyst (2007 – 2013) and PC Specialist II (2001 – 2006).