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Richmond, Va, Us

Introduced SQL Server 2008 and provided daily support during testing. Managed the migration from SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2005 for multiple systems. Automated .EAR file deployments for Websphere Portal reducing deployment times. Managed the implementation of new middleware tools and solutions such as IBI's WebFOCUS reporting server. Provide on going documentation, support, and maintenance for Fifth District middleware needs.

Richmond, Virginia, Us

Introduced HTTP compression and reduced bandwidth utilization by 50%. Managed CarMax.com’s infrastructure a daily basis. Monitored and analyzed bandwidth utilization, network and server performance, as well as supported anti-data mining activities. Provided consulting services and application architecture standards to other CarMax teams on a per project basis.

Richmond, Va, Us

Responsible for the identification, evaluation, and deployment of products to improve the availability and performance of Media General’s internet systems. Responsible for the deployment and support of Microsoft based internet systems as well as backup support for existing Linux systems. Performed the deployment of Active Directory into the DMZ to provide centralized security and identity management for the web environment. Responsible for Test, Development, Staging environments in addition to the Production systems. Developed and deployed high-availability solutions using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 transactional replication to support the various development life-cycle environments.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Developed Anthem’s overall Intel server architecture and strategy. Identifying strategic partners and solutions to improve systems utilization, reliability, and to reduce administrative costs. Created and maintained the Distributed Server Strategy document for Anthem’s ITIL. Managed the transition from Dell servers to HP blade solutions and later the introduction of IBM solutions to the environment. Designed, documented, and deployed Anthem’s virtualization environment using VMware ESX and VirtualCenter. Project lead for the identification and selection of tools to assist in the automated provisioning and configuration management of Intel servers. Coordinated the selection and deployment of Altiris’ Server Management Suite. Performed ROI analysis for virtualization solutions, blade server deployments, and server management tools. Provided high level presentations to the CTO office on emerging trends and technologies relevant to Anthem’s environment.

Systems Engineer for Intel based infrastructure.Developed and maintained the Windows Server environment. Performed day to day system administration and maintenance for over 1,000 systems. Assisted a multitude of customers through the evaluation, purchase, and utilization of applications, while continuing to develop standards and guidelines for the overall server environment. Provided system support for application developers. Worked with Windows Server 2000/2003, IIS, Active Directory, Clustering, SQL 2000, Tivoli Storage Manager, Veritas Storage products, Citrix, Dell hardware, SANs (Qlogic HBA’s, McData Directors, Hitachi storage, etc…)Systems lead for the PaperFree EDI project.Designed and deployed the infrastructure necessary to support the multi-tiered PapeFree EDI system. Integrated messaging across both mainframe and Windows systems, as well as configured cross platform job scheduling and real-time alerting.

Provided consulting services to various businesses and organizations in Richmond. Provided consultation on the deployment of Microsoft SMS to the City of Richmond.

Developed and maintained the Windows NT Server environment. Performed day to day system administration and maintenance for over 40 systems. Assisted a multitude of customers through the evaluation, purchase, and utilization of applications, while continuing to develop standards and guidelines for the overall server environment. Provided system support for application developers. Managed the deployment of remote servers and services to field offices and plants. Also provided the point of representation for our relationship with Dell Computers. Participated on the Systems Management Team as well as the Career Development Team.Designed and studied the “Total Cost of Ownership” (TCO) implications associated with deploying Windows Based Terminals in a server based computing environment as opposed to the deployment of fully functional workstations. Implementing strategies to reduce acquisition, support, and maintenance costs by over 40%.

Prepared and deployed IBM Thinkpad laptops to the sales staff in the field. Performed the "imaging" of the hard drives using Ghost and Laplink. Organized and managed the shipping of laptops and manuals. Assisted in the organization of training sessions and provided on going phone support.