• Responsible for the Architecture and Design of vRealize Automation v7.x across two data centers with integrations into Microsoft AD/DNS, Infoblox, and VMware Site Recovery Manager delivering IaaS.• Implementation of various VMware products in the vRealize suite for a true SDDC and private cloud deployment which includes, vRealize Automation, Orchestration, Operations Manager, and vRealize Business.• Creation of multi-machine blue prints to deploy development solutions in a multi-tiered solution like Ansible, Jenkins, Chef, and Puppet.• vSphere v6.5 upgrade path analysis and testing and with vRealize support matrix and product integration, including migration tool capabilities.• Performed a proof of concept with VMware vCloud Automation Center 6.2.x to integrate with existing technologies, such as Hitachi Storage, InfoBlox, Microsoft AD/DNS, and Service Manager.• Designed and documented the vSphere 5.1 implementation for a global deployment and migration of 4 data centers across North America and Europe, including Update Manager, vCenter Linked Mode, and Distributed Switches.• Implemented vSphere Site Recovery Manager for use with a multiple data center environment and multi-tenant disaster recovery solution.• Provide support for the HP Proliant Blade infrastructure, which includes both C3000 and C7000 enclosures with Flex-10 and FlexFabric architecture. • Performed a proof of concept for Server Automation with both BMC BladeLogic and HP Server Automation, which included a technical and cost evaluation of the products.• Research and design of the Citrix XENApp 6 architecture for implementation throughout the organization.• Completed the implementation of vKernel and vFoglight, which provides monitoring and sizing statistics of the virtual infrastructure.

• Working with Azure ARC and the Microsoft Product Teams to develop use cases to enable management and policies throughout the Enterprise.• Deployed Azure NetApp Files to enable our work force both on-prem and in Azure, with Windows Virtual Desktop and migrations from existing DFS-R infrastructure.• Currently performing a POC of Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD), deploying both persistent and multi-user systems, with FSLogix. Working with Microsoft's Product Team as a member of the Lighthouse Program.• Responsible for the Architecture and Design of Microsoft Azure in regard to IaaS, which includes Subscriptions, Express Route, vNET, Active Directory, OMS, and Security Center.• Lead discussions between our stakeholders and the Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect's to ensure proper solutions are being implemented, per best practices.• Working closely with Service Owners, Directors, and Executives to understand the needs of the business to see how various PaaS and SaaS offerings will meet the needs of Ferguson.

•Completed the implementation of multi-node cluster based solutions containing Microsoft SQL server 2000 and 2005 on both Windows Server 2003 x86 and 64bit platforms.•Responsible for the migration from Exchange 2000 to Exchange Server 2007, which included user migrations along with user management through Exchange Web Administrator.•Utilized Opsware to create script based solutions for Windows Server installations, hot fix deployments, and application packaging.•Worked with various clients to coordinate maintenance on host based solutions including SQL Server, IIS Webheads, and DNS updates.

•Responsible for the support of a large Active Directory forest for multiple clients spanning various sites worldwide, which includes DNS, WINS, GPO, and logon script administration.•Citrix support connecting several Fortune 100 clients with portal access to benefits applications.•Implemented SQL clustering to provide a high availability solution for client applications both internal and external.•Worked with application staff to implement DCOM based solutions with Internet Information Services.

•Performed a multi-forest evaluation to begin planning the domain merger of two law firms in multiple sites.•Configured a VMWare ESX environment to virtualize servers in multiple sites to consolidate the overall footprint. •Utilized the Quest Migration tool to migrate user accounts and groups from multiple domains to consolidate into one forest.

•Worked to consolidate the existing Windows and Novell server environment through the use of VMWare ESX 2.x/3.x, which will provide cost savings and reduce the overall data center foot print.•Implemented both SMS 2003 and MOM 2005 to provide system monitoring and application deployment for over 300 branch offices.•Responsible for automating the installation of Windows 2000 & Windows 2003 through a network based unattended setup, which included Internet Information Server, SQL Server 2000, and Lotus Notes on an HP platform.•Worked with various lines of business to perform the analysis of vendor products to ensure they meet the needs of the business unit and the current infrastructure. •Coordinated, planned, and tested disaster recovery scenarios with Sungard and the Federal Reserve Bank for Commerce Bank’s mission critical applications.

•Technical Lead for the migration and implementation of Active Directory for over 10,000 users, migrating from Novell in over 80 offices worldwide to Windows Server 2003.•Utilized the Quest Software Suite of tools to assign permissions, migrate Novell accounts, and migrate DNS from UNIX to Microsoft Active Directory integrated DNS.•Developed and maintained automated installation of Windows 2000 & 2003 Server, which included Internet Information Server, SQL Server 2000, Lotus Notes, and custom applications on both the IBM and HP platforms.•Responsible for coordinating quarterly maintenance with multiple sites and establishing scripts to apply service packs, security patches, and hardware support packs, which supply version control.•Designed and implemented group policy objects, which were used to enforce security and publish applications.•Installation and configuration of Microsoft cluster servers utilizing the Compaq CL380 and RAID Array 4100.

•Roles included evaluation of the existing NT Domain, with complete documentation of the current domain structure and a complete redesign using the Microsoft Master Domain Model with 3 resource domains.•Responsible for helping with the automation of an NT Workstation v4.0 roll out which consisted of nearly 1,000 workstations. •Other responsibilities included building servers such as Backup Domain controllers, Member servers, troubleshooting helpdesk tickets, and creating NT, Novell, and Exchange accounts for users within the company.•Responsible for the configuration and automation for a large government agency network consisting of NT Server/Workstation 4.0.•Completed a client implementation of over 110 Microsoft Networks using Windows NT Server v3.51 with Windows-95 clients on both Laptops and Desktops along with Networked Printers in a BackOffice strategy.