Steven Tabak Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Stans, Ch

Senior architect for an international IT consultancy with a focus on designing and deploying Microsoft cloud-based solutions including Microsoft 365 and Azure Services. Skilled in hybrid design, implementation and migrations. Led multiple large merger and acquisition engagements. Experienced with all versions of Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory as well as many other competitive cloud productivity solutions.Skill include:- MS Enterprise Mobility Suite, including Intune deployments, Information Protection- MS Active Directory, Exchange, Azure, M365, Identity Federation, Entra Identity Management and Security- Merger & Acquisition Services - Data Security Implementation, MS Purview- Active Directory Architecture & Design- Azure IaaS Architecture- Digital Workplace Solutions Architecture (M365)- Microsoft Exchange Online Design & Implementation- Identity Security Design & Implementation (SSO, MFA, etc.)- Mobile Device and Mobile Application Management (Intune, etc.)- Customer Relationship Management / QBRs / Business Growth Mindset- Gen AI / Microsoft CoPilot Advisory Services- Google Workspace

Infrastructure Solutions Architect specializing in delivering Microsoft and VMware virtualization, messaging and collaboration solutions. Responsible for the design and implementation of all Microsoft server, messaging and directory services solutions as well as VMware desktop and server virtualization. Architecture and deployment of many System Center Suite products including Operations Manager and Configuration Manager.Skill include:- VMware ESXi/VCenter- VMware View- MS Active Directory, Azure, O365, Federation, Identity Management- MS System Center Operations Manager, Configuration Manager, Service Manager and Orchestrator

Bannockburn, Il, Us

Solutions Architect specializing in delivering cloud computing solutions via Azure and Office 365. Responsible for pre-sales, design and implementation of all Microsoft cloud-services engagements as well as Microsoft messaging and directory services solutions.Key Accomplishments: Served as lead architect for a global technology provider on a multi-datacenter migration to Microsoft Azure. Critical components included Web Services, File/Print and multiple SQL services. All services were designed and optimized to run on Azure.Performed an assessment of various client’s data centers. Architected a migration strategy to move to Microsoft Azure including contingencies for backups, DR and site replication.

Oak Brook, Illinois, Us

Consultant specializing in Microsoft, Citrix, and security technologies with a focus on delivering quality solutions to the healthcare and financial services markets. Projects include: Citrix server design, implementation and rollout, Complex Microsoft Active Directory migrations as well as Exchange design and implementations, assisting organizations with assessing their AD/Exchange environments and rolling out Mobile Device Management solutions.• Assisted nationwide medical staffing firm with consolidation and migration of their seperate AD environments• Implemented AD 2012 and Exchange 2013 solution for privately owned global appliance manufacturer• Assisted with several high profile hospital mergers involving AD, Exchange, and mobile devices

Auburn, Wa, Us

As a senior consultant for a national provider of IT products and solutions to businesses, I worked closely with business clients and organizations of all sizes and types, including Healthcare, Fortune 1000 companies and public-sector accounts. I was responsible for planning, designing, migrating, and implementing Active Directory and Exchange 2010, as well as designing and implementing Citrix and VMware virtual infrastructures for application, server and desktop delivery.• Implemented VMware vSphere infrastructure for regional staffing company as well Exchange migration and Sonicwall firewall implementation• Implemented Citrix XenApp farm for a special needs school which in turn used thin client technologies to distribute learning applications to their students via iPads.

Large real estate investment trust based in Chicago area, currently posting $60 million in revenue. Owns, manages, leases, develops, and redevelops office and industrial properties.; Administer company-wide efforts to evaluate critical systems as well as design and implement Sarbanes-Oxley-compliant security processes. Oversee creation and maintenance of enterprise-wide Windows server financial, messaging, and collaboration systems. Spearhead upgrade of enterprise servers/workstation to Windows 2000, Office 2000, and Exchange 2003. Interface with external auditors to complete compliance audits and perform penetration testing, presenting results of tests to senior management in non-technical, interpretable fashion. Develop awareness training curriculum for management and employees; administer implemented curriculum. Supervise help desk and field personnel's daily activities. Manage direct reports for multiple sites throughout Chicago business district, suburb, and corporate offices.* Formulated new disaster recovery and business continuity protocols, saving thousands of dollars per month.* Bolstered company’s professional image through redevelopment of corporate website.* Aided legal team on litigation issues requiring technical expertise.

ASP and Internet accelerator employing 250 and offering end-to-end integrated technical and infrastructure-related e-commerce solutions, hosting services, and network of value-added partners assisting in implementation.; Monitored corporate NT and LAN environment as well as performed server stress tests and security assessments. Facilitated employee training, resource allocation, and performance assessment. Secured customers’ web portals through collaboration with WAN team.Ensured superior customer service for several external clients by providing 1st line of support and worked closely with quality assurance and customer service teams to accommodate all customer requests.* Generated improved monitoring procedures for customers’ servers, providing 99.999% server uptime and ensuring system reliability.* Identified qualified candidates for IT roles and spearheaded training during period of rapid company expansion.* Championed activities of NT engineering team handling over 100 internal customers and external corporations.

Implemented thin client solutions for remote access to enterprise applications in manufacturing environment. Centralized previously segregated locations, overseeing deployment of uniform set of applications at corporate location. Installed Citrix servers to publish applications for field. Supervised 3 direct reports, detailing progress.* Boosted productivity through roll out of standardized, centralized applications to remote, global facilities.* Expedited communication by installing and configuring enterprise-wide email environment on Exchange 5.5.* Modernized outdated Citrix Winframe environment by upgrading to Citrix Metaframe 1.8.

Designed call center procedures to provide maximum customer support. Fielded Tier-III customer requests for LAN/WAN help desk.* Formulated Y2K compliance project and oversaw its execution, maximizing preparedness and ease of transition.

Bachelor Of Science, Information Systems

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services