Senior It Architect
CurrentAs a Senior Architect, I collaborate with business leaders regarding technology project directions, timelines, priorities, and build versus buy options. I interact with developers, engineers, DBA’s, architects, and managers to design and support infrastructure with applications running on 700 servers throughout 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, China, and Brazil. MY VALUE:Seamless Integrations | Exceeded Recovery Times | Lower Energy & Maintenance Costs | Reduced Footprints | Faster Reporting | Lower System Stress | Client SatisfactionBUSINESS LEADER:☑ Research, evaluate & analyze new technologies. Recommend acquisitions that enhance efficiency, improve productivity, cut costs & address business needs. ☑ Negotiate favorable agreements with vendors after researching costs & specific requirements.PEOPLE LEADER:☑ Support team with technical aspects of product development, customer support, sales & marketing.☑ Mentor & train associates on procedures regarding enterprise design and support initiatives.TECHNICAL LEADER:☑ Oversee IT infrastructure architecture, including assessments, storage/network design, procurement, and monitoring.☑ Design, develop, analyze, and document overall architecture of hardware and software systems. LEADING TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS FOR CONTINUOUS BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT…☑ Implemented multiple generations of HP Server and blade technologies.☑ Established Active Directory for multi-domain environment.☑ Managed and maintained F5 LTM, virtual servers, iRules, websites, web services, and application services.