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Erie, Co, Us

Mclean, Virginia, Us

Associate Director - Digital Cloud Solutions @ Guidehouse. Cloud solutions architect and engineering across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platforms.

Falls Church, Va, Us

- Leveraged over 5 years of hands-on Azure experience to architect, implement, and managesophisticated NIST and FISMA compliant cloud infrastructure and security solutions for the Dept of Veterans Affairs.- Instrumental in deploying robust zero trust architectures, optimizing identity and access management(IAM) and ensuring data encryption across all cloud services.- Specialized in infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform and ARM for declarative provisioning as well as Powershell for imperative provisioning, enhancing cloud infrastructure provisioning and management.- Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, streamlining deployment processes and operational efficiency while enhancing security in builds using security testing and DevSecOps tools such as Checkov and Terratest and using Version Control systems such as Github, Github Enterprise, and Azure Devops Repos for changes to code.- Implemented comprehensive monitoring strategies using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, ApplicationInsights, and Azure Sentinel, ensuring high operational efficiency and security.- Supported the seamless operation and security of the Dept of VA's FEDRAMP HIGH Azure cloud tenant,emphasizing a commitment to innovation, reliability, and excellence in cloud engineering.- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, driving operational excellence with an agile mindsetand advanced problem-solving skills.

Denver, Colorado, Us

Played a pivotal role in enhancing cloud operations and migration strategies across the US Dept. ofVeterans Affairs’s Azure Government FEDRAMP HIGH and AWS GovCloud environments. Mycontributions were instrumental in optimizing cloud service delivery to meet complex business andtechnical requirements through:- Providing critical support to Azure Government and AWS GovCloud Cloud Architects facilitatingtailored operations and cloud migration services that ensured the availability and delivery of cloudcomputing services aligned with client-specific needs.- Employing a variety of automation tools including Terraform, Ansible, and Cloud Formation, tostreamline operations and support efficient cloud migration processes.- Overseeing the upgrade, installation, and configuration of advanced monitoring solutions for bothAzure Government and AWS GovCloud platforms, utilizing tools such as Splunk and CloudWatch to ensure robust monitoring of Windows and Linux servers.- Conducting thorough reporting on infrastructure status and actively participating in the strategicplanning for future resource usage, contributing to the proactive management and scalability ofcloud environments.

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

In my tenure as a Sr. Systems Engineer - Virtualization at RoundTower Technologies, LLC, I supportedvirtualization projects that significantly enhanced our clients' IT infrastructure and operational efficiency. Myrole encompassed:- Providing expert support and management of the VMware product line across diverse customerenvironments, including vSphere versions 5, 6, 6.7, vRealize Operations (vROps), vSAN, and ESXi, aswell as VMware Cloud on AWS, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability.- Developing and executing PowerShell scripts for automation and reporting within VMware environments,driving efficiency and reducing manual workload through automation.- Implementing Nutanix hybrid cloud solutions, including AWS remote site integration, responsible forpatching, upgrades, and full-cycle implementation, enhancing our hybrid cloud offering and providingversatile, scalable solutions to our clients.- Managing Cisco UCS compute infrastructure, including patching, maintenance, and upgrades, to maintainrobust, reliable compute resources.- Supporting AWS customers by creating and managing EC2 instances, VPCs, and Security Groups, andleveraging CloudFormation along with YAML/JSON for automated builds and rollouts, facilitatingseamless cloud integration and operational excellence.

Santa Fe, New Mexico, Us

- Led strategic planning and development of IT systems, focusing on both on-premise and cloud-based solutions, aligning with ITIL Framework standards.- Headed critical projects such as Nutanix Hyper-Converged N3000 solutions implementationand EmpowerID Identity Management deployment.- Managed the migration of the data center to a Colocation site, streamlining operationalefficiency.- Oversaw the implementation and management of Office 365, AzureAD, and MicrosoftDynamics GP applications, enhancing system functionality and user accessibility.

• Administration of VMWare vSphere 5 infrastructure with 200+ VM’s including Windows Server 2012 and Red Hat Linux 5 and 6 VM’s. • Configuration and administration of Red Hat Satellite for patching of RHEL Production/Dev/UAT server environments.• Support of EMC VMAX SAN solution for VDI environment on vSphere on Cisco UCS. • Deployed and supported Simplivity Omnicube environment for Disaster Recovery use in DR Data Center. Lead on license cost reduction project for Child Support Enforcement Services Electronic Documentation System. • Active Directory administration including Group Policy, replication troubleshooting, intra-site communication and Forest/Multi-Domain troubleshooting and administration in environment with over 4000 Directory computers and servers across multiple locations across the state of NM.

- IT projects focused on network engineering and TCP/IP networking as well as IT infrastructureredesign and re-engineering enhancing network performance and security.- Managed "Physical to Virtual" migrations to VMware of customer data center, optimizing ITexpenses and system scalability.- Administration of DNS, DHCP, Storage Area Networking within the data center.- Administered Network Firewalls and developed network security policies, strengthening systemdefenses.

Santa Fe, New Mexico, Us

Led virtualization, networking, and storage projects, delivering high-impact solutions for government andSMB clients.- Conducted advanced troubleshooting in Active Directory and TCP/IP networks, ensuring system reliabilityand performance.Office365 administration account and mailboxes for customers including large scale mailbox migrationsfrom Exchange to Office365.- Designed and implemented VMware vSphere 5.x infrastructures, enhancing client IT operations andcapabilities and minimizing cost around legacy hardware and software.

Houston, Texas, Us

Provide support to HP customer enterprise storage products including Near-line and Online storage. Enterprise Virtual Arrays, Virtual Library Storage, MSA, XP SAN arrays utilizing both fibre-channel and iSCSI. Enterprise-class Tape Libraries. Brocade and Cisco Fibre fabric switching and core-edge topology support. Work within customized support contracts for high demand HP customers. Support of HP enterprise storage products in enterprise customer environments. Support of Red Hat Linux systems, VMWare Vsphere virtual infrastructures utilizing HP storage for complex Virtual Machine storage and fault tolerance/High Availability .

Norwalk, Connecticut, Us

Sr Analyst for IT infrastructure for State of NM HSD site tasked with supporting Windows Server 2003-2008 systems, Citrix PSE 4.5 farm, Active Directory Forests/Domains, VSphere Virtual Infrastructure, and data integrity for client contracts.Lead on projects including:Deployment of virtualized applications to end users minimizing agency software licensing costs.Revise, document, and maintain critical data backup and disaster recovery plans including server images and data backups both onsite/offsite.Support of layer 3 switching on customer LAN for infrastructure.

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Developed and implemented systems backup Strategy, Policy, and Procedure for enterprise network infrastructure using both tape and magnetic storage/SANs and DR site replication. Supported EMC/Clarion SAN environments including hardware and software configurations and replication strategies. Administration of data storage and archive using Commvault 7.0 backup software and Data Domain storage appliances. Developed policy, procedure, and implemented Enterprise-wide system patching using MS Server Configuration Manager for all Windows based network systems. Responsible for creation of user accounts, mailboxes, and user security groups in Active Directory/ Exchange 2003. Support of multiple Exchange 2003 production and recovery environments. Support of DELL Windows 2003 Servers and DELL robotic tape libraries. Maintained high level of issue resolution while successfully meeting a high percentage of SLA’s on service desk tickets.

Supported desktop, server, and network infrastructure for multiple Managed IT Services Clients (MSP). Tasked with providing 24/7 rapid-response support, both onsite and remotely, for New York City based Financial Industry customers. Support of Layer 2/3 network switching and routing infrastructure devices from vendors such as Cisco, and HP/3com. Supported client’s sites running HP business Desktops with Windows XP OS's, HP Proliant Servers running Windows Server 2000/2003 as well as Exchange 2000/2003. Support of customer Support of Data Domain storage appliances, system backups, and replication using Commvault Software. Assisted clients with integration of financial applications such as Bloomberg and Advent. Administration and support of Active Directory Domains and Forests including security Exchange 2003 messaging . Monitoring and troubleshooting of various client servers and systems using Microsoft Operations Manager as well as HP Insight Manager. Network Operations Center monitoring/troubleshooting using ORION Network Management/Monitoring software.

Nashville, Tn, Us

Performed assessments of hardware/software requirements forclient funded projects for largest hospital in Northern New Jersey- Jersey City Medical Center; Assess and organize project tasks for site-wide desktop/laptop refresh. Support of servers and workstations running medical and business applications in fast paced medical environment. Administration of Active Directory elements including Users, Groups, OU Objects. Adherence to industry standards such as HIPAA while performing project tasks. Task tracking and milestone updates using Front-range HEAT software system.24/7 On-call rotation participation for high level issues

Network/Infrastructure Admin and solution provider for SMB financial client.

B.A., Psychology

High School Diploma, General