25+ Year ExperienceTS/SCI ClearanceB.S. in Computer Information SystemsSecurity+ Microsoft CertifiedVMware Certified ▪VMware ESXi & vCenter Expert (13yrs) ▪Microsoft & Linux Platforms ▪K8s Infrastructure ▪NetApp SANs ▪Budgets / Cost Analysis ▪Risk Assessment and Mgmt ▪DR ▪Conf Mgmt ▪Security Hardening & Mitigation ▪PowerShell Scripting ▪System Deployments & Repairs ▪Active Directory Client/Server Mgmt •GPO's,DNS,DHCP,Domains,NTP,Trusts,Sites•Led the design and implementation of a 2,000 sq ft data center, featuring a 32-server rack, 800A of 3-phase 220v power, and 42 tons of cooling capacity•Installed, cabled, and initialized 90+ high-power computing servers (3,000+ CPU cores, 6,000+ threads, 50TB RAM)•Configured, and managed 44 storage arrays (800+ physical drives) with diverse architectures, speeds, and densities•Configured and Managed 2,600+ VMware VM’s across 13 simultaneous test enclaves•Beta-tested and analyzed an edge computing server stack, providing valuable input for its initial design•Oversaw 300+ Precision Mobile Workstations•Assisted and tracked inter-lab connections, including installing an ad-hoc HcoS mast and antenna•Managed an edge computing node prototype and supported the convergence of physical and virtual computing environments (MaaS, SDN, SaaS)•Developed and implemented comprehensive lab SOPs•Contributed to the design, architecture, implementation, and operation of a state-of-the-art 11,000 sq ft testing facility•Spearheaded the development of a 12,500 sq ft software engineering facility•Managed a team of up to 6 engineers, providing guidance and mentorship•Implemented and maintained industry best practices for systems engineering and architecture•Incorporated tempest controls to ensure compliance with Open Secret Storage Certification (OSS) standards•Conducted heat load analysis and gathered power specifications for HVAC and equipment•Successfully managed annual budgets of $1.5 million for the computer software testing lab•Optimized resource allocation and expenditure to achieve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness•Developed and implemented financial reporting and tracking mechanisms•Successfully negotiated with hardware and software vendors to reduce costs and save the government hundreds of thousands of dollars•Managed a complex inventory of over $25 million, overseeing procurement, storage, maintenance, warranties, repairs, updates, and final recycling•Implemented a longer annual staggered hardware refresh schedule to reduce annual operating costs and maximize ROI