Terry Schmidt Email & Phone Number

Azure cloud and DevOps engineer for government-contracted software development company.

Rock Island, Illinois, United States

Santa Barbara, California Area

software of datacenter servers to meet business demands. Assist in implementing and monitoring datacenter server/serverroom security features and access controls. Coordinate and participate in key process improvements as they relate to the client/server environment. • ServiceNow development – developed HR onboarding process workflow, integration with Kaseya VSA, and integration with Unitrends backup.• Created reports and installation scripts to ensure that all IT assets have the appropriate administration, antivirus and data loss prevention software in compliance with IT policies.• Created an automated and event-driven process to re-orient and re-size Radiation Oncology photos.

Santa Barbara, California Area

Researched and documented existing and new processes for functional teams and interacted with business users to gather business requirements for proposed system enhancements. Worked with project stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications and developed project plans. Communicated issues, resolutions and project status to management and ensured deadlines were met. Performed both remote and on-site support troubleshooting as well as planned maintenance for all network devices including servers, workstations, wireless networks, routers, SAN/NAS devices, and printers. Provided after-hours and weekend on-call support as necessary.• Provided outstanding IT services to 20 business, government, and non-profit organizations throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.• Deployed new managed IT solution using Solarwinds MSP and OpsGenie for science museum. Migrated 30+ user staff from Outlook 365 to Google G-Suite.• Migrated entire 200+ user medical services organization to a hosted solution using RemoteApp/Hyper-V solution on Windows Server 2012 R2.

1400 13Th Street, East Moline, Il 61244

• Served as Infrastructure Analyst and Subject Matter Expert for John Deere Information Systems, a 250-employee department responsible for developing and marketing IT solutions for John Deere's dealer channel. • Championed and lead infrastructure development efforts to create a Deere Dealer Hosting Center that provides remote application hosting services for 13,000 users, generating revenue of over $12m per year. • Worked with management to develop security policies, ensure SOX compliance, and plan long-term IT strategy.• Designed and implemented network subnets, VLANs, firewall rules, and other security controls. • Designed Active Directory domain structure, group policies, and anti-virus solution. • Lead the effort to create change management processes, backup and restore processes, disaster recovery procedures, obsolescence planning, and database maintenance. • Performed vulnerability assessments and risk analysis, and recommended mitigating processes and technology. • Researched, evaluated, and recommended vendors and products to meet business objectives related to functionality, performance, security, and cost-of-ownership. • Developed proof-of-concept and lead implementation team to create a multitenant architecture based on Citrix technologies that reduced server hosting costs by $300,000 in the first year, with projected savings increasing by 200% every year after.

1801 E Kimberly Rd #1, Davenport, Ia 52807

• Assisted in developing the college’s Microsoft certification program and became its first instructor. • Taught courses including Windows 2000 Active Directory Design, Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Design, and Migrating from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000. • Helped to market the program by speaking to groups of prospective students and holding Q&A sessions.

• Installed server operating systems and applications including Novell Netware, Citrix Winframe, Windows NT, MS Exchange, MS SQL Server, Novell Groupwise, Managewise, and BorderManager. • Assisted customers in the selection, design, and configuration of computer networks, including cabling, switches, routers, Internet connections, and protocols. • Provided Novell/Microsoft integration services and migrations from Netware NDS to Microsoft domains. • Performed warranty repair services on Compaq and HP servers and printers. • Provided on-site and telephone support to customers.

940 Golden Valley Drive, Bettendorf, Ia

• Worked with customers to identify their needs and recommend appropriate IT solutions. • Performed installations of devices including servers, clients, network devices, and cabling. • Provided warranty repair services on Compaq, IBM, and HP servers, printers, workstations, and laptops. Provided customer support services both on-site and via telephone.• Obtained Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credential for Windows NT 4.0. • Obtained Certified Novell Administrator (CNA) credential for Netware 4.11. • Provided support and administrative services for large enterprise Banyan Vines network.

Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Il

• Full responsibility for all computer and technology services at the Marine Corps Recruiting Station at the Rock Island Arsenal. • Provided maintenance and support services for a small Banyan Vines 6.3 network including identity management, troubleshooting, upgrades, backups, and configuration changes. • Upgraded all client computers from Windows 3.11 to Windows 95. • Performed data entry into and retrieval from the Automated Recruit Management System (ARMS). • Created custom reporting applications in structured-mode Natural and Rexx.

2424 Garden Of The Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, Co

• Trained and provided work direction to team members responsible for providing mainframe data-processing services. • Monitored batch-job processing using TSO/ISPF and CA-7, performing job restarts and back-outs as necessary to meet MCI’s production schedule. • Modified JCL procedures as necessary to ensure completion of all billing processing for MCI’s worldwide customer base. • Supervised tape library personnel to ensure the efficient and accurate management of media.

Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Ca

• Performed team lead responsibilities including supervising and training members of the production control and operations teams at the data processing center at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. • Monitored batch-job processing and scheduling using TSO/ISPF, CA-7, and CA-Roscoe. • Restarted jobs and performed back-outs of production cycles as necessary to ensure timely completion of batch processing. • Wrote and maintained JCL procedures for payroll, supply/logistics, comptroller, and various other units. • Developed input and front-end processing applications in Rexx and TSO/ISPF. Created reports in Natural and Rexx

Bachelor’S Degree, Philosophy, 3.2

Graduating 5/2016

Associate’S Degree, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies, 3.7

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa

High School