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Calgary, Alberta, CA

Herndon, Virginia, US

• Consulting Role for Dynex Capital Inc., Glen Allen, VA
• Configured and maintained multiple Azure subscriptions for dev/test as well as production systems and resources
• Implemented and maintained infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as ARM templates
• Worked with multiple teams to implement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• SME for managing Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage accounts, virtual networks, Microsoft Entra ID and other Azure services
• SME for monitoring resource usage, configuring access controls, managing costs as well utilizing Azure Advisor for cost savings

Irving, TX, US

• SME for Azure Cloud Platform to include logical and architectural design and implementation of computing and digital systems
• SME for Azure backups to include setting up and maintaining backups for production and dev/test systems
• SME for Azure Cloud Compute regarding configuring new systems and maintaining existing systems to maximize utilization and minimize downtime
• Configure and implement migrations from on premise datacenters into Azure to assist with cost mitigation and minimize downtime
• Assist with yearly and quarterly SOX and PCI audits to ensure that the 7-Eleven infrastructure falls within industry standards and governing bodies, while maintaining those standards so that all audits and remediations.
• Configure and maintain multiple off-site datacenters that utilize VMWare ESXI as a virtual computing platform

Bannockburn, Illinois, US

• SME for AWS EC2. Responsible for all infrastructure globally that includes building, configuring and deploying 200+ servers for development and production environments
• SME for AWS S3. Responsible for the creation of the buckets, enabling cross region replication and IAM permissions for access
• SME for AWS Cloudwatch which was used alongside Solarwinds Orion for monitoring of all systems within AWS
• Provide support for Dell EqualLogic SAN members located in multiple datacenters across the United States
• Configure and utilize Commvault backup solution for all production endpoints
• Migrate numerous physical datacenters into AWS which resulted in cost savings and less downtime

Dallas, TX, US

• Maintain an international network that hosts over 5,000 employees
• Configure and maintain Microsoft Exchange servers and perform maintenance to ensure minimal downtime
• Maintain servers OS that included Microsoft Windows Server 2008-2012 R2 with 200 servers in the local server farm. Monitor and maintain up to 125 servers in remote locations.
• SME for Citrix Sharefile for the entire company. Proficient in Sharefile Sync Manager and Sharefile end user support.
• Configure and implement Citrix VDI servers for remote users
• Assist with implementation of Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 for use of Endpoint Protection and WSUS.

• Maintain Microsoft Servers: Exchange 2010, Active Directory, Backup Exec, Ghost, Print server
• Installing and configuring new PCs
• Document network configurations
• Manage daily network operations
• Supports server, network and desktop hardware, software and applications

US

• Remote and On-Site support
• IT managed services
• Cloud Services
• Desktop Support
• Network Services/Network Security
• Content Management System

Arlington, Virginia, US

• Participated in Operation Enduring Freedom VI
• Performed as a member of a fire team during drills and live combat
• Construct fighting positions, fixed/floating bridges, obstacles and defensive positions
• Place and detonate explosives
• Conduct operations that include route clearance of obstacles and rivers
• Prepare and install firing systems for demolition and explosives