Senior Infrastructure Engineer and architect for Azure and AWS cloud environments, VMware virtualization, VxRail implementation and management, vSAN configuration, Cisco networking and security.

Cloud Architect for the Software Architecture and Engineering line of service.

Responsible for partnering with internal stakeholders and providing strategic, technical leadership, ensuring that all cloud solutions and architecture adhere to industry best-practices for scalability, maintainability, usability, performance, security, and portability of infrastructure and systems.Designs, deploys and oversees the implementation and integration of systems for cloud-based infrastructure and has responsibility for relationship management for cloud vendors, including monitoring SLA's and tracking performance, troubleshooting and reporting. Translates business needs into technical systems solutions and integrates hardware, software and network interfaces to form a system and recommends products that will evolve the organization's technical infrastructure.

Information Technology management for the Horace Mann Distributed Systems Engineering group covering infrastructure services including servers, storage systems, networking and telephony with 10 engineers. Managed projects, personnel and budget. Management of Windows, VMware, and Storage infrastructure systems. Microsoft server operations, Active Directory, Exchange, SCCM. Disaster Recovery standards and management. Security vulnerability identification and compliance management.

Provided Storage Area Network management and engineering for Horace Mann Distributed Systems Engineering team. Also provided Windows server management and engineering, managed projects and team personnel. Management of Windows, VMware, and Storage infrastructure systems. Microsoft server operations, Active Directory, Exchange, SCCM. Development of scripts to automate operations and enforce security compliance.

Technology leadership for the Riverton school district. Managed projects, budgets, and personnel. Design and management of Cisco networking, wireless and ASA security. Microsoft server operations, Active Directory, Exchange, SCCM, file and print services. VMWare virtual datacenter environement with EMC Storage Array Network. Administer Google Apps for Education domain for the school district, providing Google Mail and Drive applications for staff and students.

Network and Systems Administrator for financial institution serving Springfield and the surrounding community. Duties include:- Managing virtual environment for servers and VDI workstations consisting of VMWare vSphere running on Cisco UCS blade systems and NetApp SAN connected over FCoE.- Installation and management of Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Unity, and Contact Center- Installation and management of Cisco networking devices including ASA firewall appliances, routers and switches- Installing and management of Windows servers, Active Directory, Group Policy, RADIUS, certificate services, Solarwinds network performance monitor- Management of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager- Installation and support of disaster recovery site including CDP implementation of VMWare and NetApp replication

Lead server and infrastructure administrator for Springfield campus, regional centers, and remote sites. Responsible for daily management of data center and network systems. Responsibilities include managing information technology projects, analyzing business requirements, specifying hardware and software configurations, implementing systems to meet business requirements.Managed several information technology projects including design and implementation of Lync 2010, migration to Exchange 2010, migration of student email to Office365, implementation of Blackboard Connect alert system, migration to Cisco Wireless Control system, migration to Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2, design and implementation of Microsoft SharePoint 2010, design and implementation of System Center Configuration Manager 2007, design and implementation of System Center Data Protection Manager 2010, and implementation of Hyper-V host and guest servers.Daily management of information technology systems include project planning and budgeting, Active Directory administration, Exchange 2010/2007 administration, tape backup, server maintenance, monitoring and upgrades, managing switch, router, and firewall configurations, development of scripts and applications to automate monitoring, management, and problem resolution.

Lead desktop and server engineer for Springfield headquarters and remote offices in the U.S. and overseas. Responsible for daily management of desktop configuration, server management, Active Directory, and infrastructure services.Managed information projects including design and implementation of System Center Configuration Manager 2007. Daily management of information technology systems including project planning, Active Directory administration, server maintenance, monitoring, and upgrades, desktop configuration and upgrades, application deployment, development of scripts and applications to automate monitoring, management, and problem resolution.

Technical instructor responsible for delivering Microsoft Official Curriculum courses covering application design and development, database design, development and administration, and network design, implementation and administration. Delivered other courses including Linux administration, XML, JavaScript, and general networking technology. Assisted sales staff in presenting course options to clients.

Published books:Mastering Active Directory 2008 (co-author)Mastering System Center Operations Manager (co-author)Group Policy, Profiles, and IntelliMirrorfor Windows 2003, Windows 2000 and Windows XP (contributor)Mastering Active Directory 2003 R2 (co-author)

Network manager for Garden City, 3 regional service centers and 2 community support centers. Managed all information technology projects, including design and replacement of Windows NT 4.0 network to replace SCO UNIX network, installation of local area networks in each office, installation and configuration of lease fractional T-1 lines between offices and State of Kansas Medicare offices, installation and configuration of Cisco routers, installation and deployment of PCs to replace office terminals, replacement of client management software package and financial systems to SQL Server-based systems, implementation of Internet connectivity, development of intranet management reporting system. Responsibilities included daily management of desktops, servers, and applications, user training, managing backups, client management software upgrades, and troubleshooting.

Instructor responsible for delivering curriculum on Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer 4.0 and 2000 tracks in conjunction with Unified School District #457 Microsoft Academy for high school seniors. Created and delivered curriculum for night classes in Visual Basic 6, and Visual C++ 6.

Lead technical administrator for Garden City School District, including 16 schools and 3 support offices. Responsible for design and implementation of servers and district services and daily management of information technology in the district.Managed information projects including installation of IBM AS/400 CIMS financial system, multi-lingual health information kiosk, and online jobs listings and application website.Daily management of information systems included planning, managing CIMS reporting system, supporting SASIxp student information system and Versa-Trans bus routing software, desktop and server upgrades, and user training.

Lead engineer, designing electronically-controlled hydraulic valve systems and network administrator for office network.Responsibilities included managing projects for hydraulic values and control systems for small clients and OEM customers, including problem analysis, solution design, cost and assembly breakdown, and support. Administered the Novell Netware network and systems. Implemented Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) for OEM customers. Implemented inventory control and manufacturing systems. Designed custom accounting and manufacturing reports. Designed and developed embedded microprocessor control systems. Managed telephone PBX system.