Rick Gregson Email and Phone Number
Across the field of contractors and consultants, you have two types - running backs and blockers.Bring a running back to your team.I enjoy architecting and implementing IT solutions for clients where projects, challenges, deadlines, and a fast-paced environment are always welcome.• Areas of specialty include Active Directory Migrations, Microsoft Directory Services, Quest Migration Manager, as well as other related software products• Experienced with Active Directory migrations since 2006• Outstanding Customer Focus with the ability to communicate with various levels of Management• Keen analytical skills, quick to pick up on details and nuances; capable of pulling raw data and shaping it into sensible, actionable pieces while maintaining sight of the big picture, overarching strategies, implications, and issues• Strong team player with solid interpersonal and communications skillsets; adept at navigating the complex terrain of the Professional Services landscape• Excellent at triaging and resolving issues, with a solid sense of when to enlist assistance from others and when to escalateCertifications & Training• Quest Certified Implementation Consultant: Quest Migration Manager for Exchange• Quest Certified Implementation Consultant: Quest Migration Manager for Active Directory• MCITP Enterprise Administrator Server 2008: Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCSE, MCSA)
Convergent Technologies Llc
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Migration Consulting And DeliveryConvergent Technologies Llc Aug 2014 - PresentGreenville, South Carolina, UsRolesAD Migration Lead, Attindas, 2k Users GlobalAD Migration Lead, Federal Mogul Motorparts, 9k Users GlobalMigration Consultant, Enlink Midstream Partners LP, 100 Users USAMigration Consultant, Massachusetts Trial Courts, 300 Users USAMigration Consultant, Smith & Nephew PLC, 1,200 Servers Global... Plus othersHighlights• Varied project experience and exposure• Build new or enhance current client Active Directory environments• Led migration of 80,000+ Users across many organizations• Collaborate with client SMEs to formulate strategy to achieve end-state• Install and support Quest Migration Manager (MMAD) implementations• Work with Client teams for Server-Application evaluation and remediation• Produce documentation tailored for each engagement• Ensure project efforts move forward while maintaining acceptable risk -
Technical Consultant Iv, Microsoft Consulting PracticeHp Enterprise Services Nov 2010 - Aug 2014Houston, Texas, UsRoles:Migration Consultant, Molson-Coors, 15k Users GlobalTechnical Consultant, Black & Veatch, Strategy ReviewTechnical Consultant, The Coca-Cola Company, Strategy ReviewMigration Technical Lead, Cadbury-Mondelēz Intl, 35k Users GlobalMigration Consultant, Delphi-General Motors, 1.5k Users USAMigration Consultant, General Motors, Wrote Guide for QMM/ADMigration Engineer, Ahold USA, 25k Users USAHighlights:• Expert-level knowledge of Quest Migration Manager toolset• Recognized within HP Enterprise Services for delivering “business-based outcomes with a high-degree of Customer satisfaction”• Client-facing roles with a high-degree of accountability and responsibility• Provided grooming and training for less-experienced Migration Engineers• Recognized by my manager for excellent soft skills -
Wintel Systems Engineer [Contract Role]Electrolux Major Appliances Feb 2010 - Oct 2010Stockholm, Se• Staff augmentation to support a Datacenter move• Created Visio diagrams for rack planning and power requirements• Performed Directory Services and DNS cleanup tasks, as requested• Managed team sourcing server pulls to ensure objectives were met -
Active Directory Migration Engineer [Contract Role]Northrop Grumman Information Systems Jul 2009 - Jan 2010Falls Church, Va, Us• Primary Migration Engineer assigned to several Virginia State Agencies• Responsible for Prep, pilots, production, and post-migration support• Managed day-to-day activities of assistant engineer and support team• Worked second-tier issues for sync, permissions, properties, and networking• Built relationships with other enterprise teams to help resolve issues quickly• Used tools including Quest Reporter and Quest Migration Manager -
Directory Services Implementation Consultant [Contract Role]Bank Of America Mar 2009 - Jul 2009Charlotte, Nc, Us• Provided consulting for a Citrix portal for eDiscovery and litigation support• Built secure Active Directory environment applying Microsoft and Citrix Best Practices as well as adherence to BoA's internal security guidelines• Supported VMware ESX Server Cluster• Built Windows, Ubuntu, and Citrix Server VMware guest instances• Implemented core network services such as DNS, DHCP, DFS, and WSUS -
Active Directory Migration Specialist [Contract Role]Time Warner Cable Mar 2008 - Dec 2008Stamford, Ct, Us• Responsible for migrating approximately 6k Users from (5) different Divisions• Created VMware labs to test unique migration scenarios from each Division• Led Divisions thru discovery, migration preparation, and pilot testing• Hands-on from pilot migrations to production, server migrations, and support -
Wintel Systems Engineer [Contract Role]Electrolux Major Appliances Jul 2007 - Feb 2008Stockholm, Se• Functioned within Server Team for enterprise IT Service Delivery• Performed Active Directory and server support tasks as requested• Built environment to absorb ASIA-PAC BI operations including an ESX Server Cluster, P2V server instances, and a Citrix Presentation Server Farm• Worked closely with Australia business and IT leadership• Managed vendors for power and SAN requirements• Stabilized and supported a complex Tivoli Storage Manager environment -
Professional Services Consultant [Temp Employee]M3 Technology Group Jun 2006 - Jun 2007Us -
Active Directory Migration Support Engineer [Temp Employee]Netview Staffing Feb 2006 - Apr 2006
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Professional Services ConsultantSwaimbrown Consulting Feb 2005 - Dec 2005
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Network Systems Analyst [Fte]Velux Jun 2001 - Aug 2004Horsholm, Dk
Rick Gregson Education Details
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Purdue University -
Greenville Technical College -
Quest Training
Frequently Asked Questions about Rick Gregson
What company does Rick Gregson work for?
Rick Gregson works for Convergent Technologies Llc
What is Rick Gregson's role at the current company?
Rick Gregson's current role is Father | Directory Services SME | Active Directory Migration SME | Entrepreneur | ChatGPT Whisperer | Ancient Astronaut Enthusiast | Paranormal Seeker | BioHacker | YouTube: SquirrelCam3000Live.
What schools did Rick Gregson attend?
Rick Gregson attended Purdue University, Greenville Technical College, Quest Training.
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