Identified Cloud Infrastructure deficiencies andcreated updated reference infrastructure toeliminate deficiencies and increase uptime forclient environmentsProvided strategic leadership to evolve IBM Cloudinfrastructure to reduce downtime and negativecustomer impactSpearheaded day-to-day and project-centeredefforts for multiple engineering platforms,including Identity and Access Management (IAM),Vulnerability Management, and Network SecurityDefined, documented architectural standards andkey performance indicators for high availabilitycloud customer environmentsConducted cloud architectural design,build/deploy activities, capability planning,logging strategies, data analytics enrichment,advanced support troubleshooting, and ensuredsystem stability and availabilityCollaborated closely with multifunctionalnetwork, infrastructure engineering, and DevOpsteams to develop and implement custom cloud09/2016 – 05/2023 ALBANY, IN, USAWork Experiencesecurity solutions aligned with client securitystandards and risk management strategiesDevised and executed risk managementprinciples and industry-standard enterprisecloud architecture guidelines throughout buildand deployment lifecycles within the IBM CloudenvironmentProvided engineering guidance and solutionplanning for existing and new technology securitystacksRedesigned IBM Cloud Analytics cloudarchitecture to reduce server and licensefootprint, saving 35 million dollars a month ininternal and external costsLed efforts to clear security remediation backlogfor all of IBM Analytics system within IBM CloudLed multi-cloud efforts to map IBM Analytic Cloudservices to AWS to better position IBM to meetcustomer workloads on other cloud platforms.

Directed the strategic direction of technologyplatforms, partnerships, and externalrelationships.Represented the technological agenda in staffmeetings and played a key role in hiringdecisions.Identified, evaluated, selected, and implementedtechnology solutions to meet both current andfuture needs.Developed, tracked, and controlled operating andcapital budgets for purchasing, staffing, andoperations.Managed and optimized infrastructure assets toachieve internal financial targets.Established and enforced technology standardsand practices across the organization.Tracked, analyzed, and monitored technologyperformance metrics.Oversaw system design and managed changes insystem architecture.Stayed updated on emerging trends and bestpractices in the technology landscape.Demonstrated thought leadership, innovation,and creativity.

Contracted with IBM to lead the design and costmodeling of advanced HIPPA compliant technicalsolutions for a prominent Fortune 50 healthcareclient.Developed high availability solutions for VMWare,Wintel, and SAN systems, ensuring optimalperformance and reliability.Led the successful execution of VMWare highavailability server refresh and Wintel Serverrefresh projects, driving improved efficiency andproductivity.Effectively served as the technical lead for adiverse team of 14 geographically dispersedresources during server refresh initiatives.Assumed the responsibility of reviewing andapproving design plans, technical architecturechanges/enhancements, system upgrades, andsystem replacement and conversionrequirements.Demonstrated expertise as the subject-matterexpert (SME) Architect for VMWare and Windows,providing invaluable insights and guidance to theaccount.

Spearheaded the development of internalinfrastructure and business processes, leading astartup firm to become a regional technologyleaderDesigned and executed VMWare and MS Exchangemulti-tenant hosting environmentsEstablished security standards and patterns,ensuring data confidentiality and integrityImplemented identity and access management(IAM) across various environments includinginternal, public/private cloud, virtualized, andclient systemsLed efforts for SOX compliance, meticulouslydocumenting security controls to safeguardfinancial data, deter potential breaches, and trackremediation actionsDeveloped and implemented log gathering andretention standards to enhance monitoring andaudit capabilitiesIdentified and documented risks associated withSCADA industrial control systems for a major gasand oil exploration client, devising acomprehensive plan to isolate vulnerablephysical controls (OT) from the rest of thenetwork (IT)

Led a diverse team of consultants with02/2008 – 06/2009 BILLINGS, MT, USAWork Experiencespecialized skill setsDefined and maintained Enterprise SecurityArchitecture for multiple client environmentsacross various business domainsDeveloped and communicated Security OperationRoadmap for each client, collaborating withstakeholders to establish security requirementsand guidelines for different teamsServed as primary system architect and projectmanager for new projects involving VMWare,Hyper-V virtualization or Azure CloudUtilized Microsoft System Center to automateenterprise security processes such as automation,patches, software, and OS deploymentStreamlined server and workstation OSdeployment and upgrades through automationProvided contracted CIO/CTO services formultiple SMB clients in the region.

Spearheaded the business consulting team as ahighly accomplished Systems Engineer andBusiness Consultant, overseeing the success ofthe company's most lucrative technologyconsulting clients.Demonstrated outstanding architectural prowessby designing and implementing cutting-edgeprojects to effectively address client-specificsecurity requirements and uphold industrystandards.Provided comprehensive support to clients withdiverse environments, encompassing a vast arrayof operating systems, network topologies, andinnovative designs.