Raymond P. Email & Phone Number

San Antonio, Tx, Us

Dallas, Texas, Us

Dallas, Texas, Us

In my role as a Senior Authentication Engineer at BSWH's Security Operations department under the CISO, I embody the organization's values by serving faithfully through the meticulous design and implementation of robust authentication systems, ensuring the security and integrity of our digital assets. I never settle for the status quo, constantly striving to enhance authentication mechanisms and staying ahead of evolving threats. Collaborating closely with team members and stakeholders, I am in it together, fostering a culture of shared responsibility for our cybersecurity posture. With a courageous initiative, I make a lasting impact by proactively identifying and mitigating potential security risks, contributing to the organization's commitment to delivering exceptional experiences through a secure digital environment.I commit to fortifying authentication systems and championing cybersecurity measures by ensuring the unwavering security of our digital infrastructure through continuous improvement, collaborative efforts, and proactive measures to ensure our team members and customers are empowered to live well in a secure digital environment.

http://vertigion.com

San Antonio, Tx, Us

Developed endpoint solutions for collaborative use across the university while inspiring a refreshed team towards a new direction with a re-defined vision and strategic playbook. Advanced endpoint management through automation and DevOps with an "Everything is Code" mentality for improved consistency, verification, and documentation. Ensure all systems are updated and remain secure according to enforced policy and enforced standards. Negotiated (to an 87% discount) and implemented an ITAM solution and effectively managed contract (SOW) implementation and expectations with a blended waterfall/agile style. Reduced budget requirements by auditing and tightening license agreements to what is consumed. Improved trust with constituents by improving communications and taking action on meaningful feedback. Improved automated software updates. Planned the reorganization of AD to improve security and management experience using industry best practices.

Denton, Tx, Us

CAS (https://cas.unt.edu) supported four colleges, which is a majority of the academic units at UNT Denton until the entire organization was promoted to report directly to the Provost (VPAA) in 2021. As the Senior IT Support Manager of the CAS Infrastructure Services Team, which includes all server and desktop infrastructure, I reported to the Associate Provost of IT (formerly Associate Dean of IT, same person). Significantly advanced via several promotions, starting as a Support Technician through a Senior System Admin to my current role. Previous direct responsibilities: Windows Desktops Manager, Postmaster, AD Accounts Manager, DevOps, and process automation. Oversaw PT Techs in their tasks regarding the above areas. Planned project scope and deadlines for implementing maintenance and advancements to user experience. Ensured deadlines were met and all parties were well informed of changes being made. Most notable contributions include:• Chair of UNT Computer Management Technical Governance Group reporting to the IT Director’s Council, chaired by CIO.• Chair of ePO Deployment Optimization Workgroup.• Co-chair and active member of the UNT MECM (SCCM) Committee.Key projects:• Proficient at working with auditors in a timely manner to deliver accurate, justified, and terse responses. Received laudatory remarks and nominal observations to correct when working with Protiviti during the UNT World Patch Management audit.• Developed a Port Mapping application for use by UNTS DataComm to streamline the mapping of physical data jacks to a room location using LLDP, PowerShell, and Django. This is in direct support of UNT World’s migration to MS Teams for VOIP; it facilitates location information for E911 federal mandates.• Lead the creation of UNT World’s first AOVPN using MS RAS and AD-issued authentication certificates allowing 3500 AD-bound Windows and macOS systems to stay connected to the campus network for management and resource access.• Et al.

Denton, Tx, Us

• Improved the reporting and consolidation efforts of patch and vulnerability management throughout UNT World.• Lead the ePO Deployment Optimization Workgroup to automate the deployment of applications through ECM and JAMF as a unified effort across UNT World.• Lead Sys Admin for implementation of Desktop Strategies for the UNT System working directly with the CTO. Setup Intune/ECM Co-Management, Autopilot, and BitLocker for the UNT System.• Managed the creation and adoption of Kubernetes managed with Rancher. The cluster will be used for future management and DevOps of web and microservices for CAS.• VDI Implementation with automatic golden image re-creation and provisioning from PowerShell DSC configurations. Automated AppStack updates for most streamlined and basic usage applications.• Fully automated the College of Arts & Sciences, user creation process. Including AD account creation, User Home directory creation, AD Group Assignments, tie into LDAP for password management, Exchange account creation, and SIP account creation.• Developed and implemented a proactive application update detection system in order to advance application management through automation:o Automated detection of updates, testing of updates in a test environment, and deployment to production.o Deployed and maintained over 100 software titles to over 20,000 computers via ECM.• Fixed UNT HSC ECM implementation of Windows Patch management. Continued work with HSC to migrate them to the central UNT ECM instance.• Group Policy Object/Preference optimization and consolidation. Most notably, reduced logon times for non-connected laptops to approximately 30 seconds (from ~7 minutes), without loss of functionality.• Fully automated Dell CS (CFI) services via ECM: computers arrive on campus and are plugged into the network for the first time and receive their build image automatically. Removed duplicated processes. Received laudatory comments from Dell on the accomplishment.

Denton, Tx, Us

Department: IT Services - College of Arts & SciencesSignificantly advanced via several promotions, starting as a Support Technician. Windows Desktops Manager. Postmaster. AD Accounts Manager. Oversaw PT Techs in their tasks regarding the above areas. Planned project scope and deadlines for implementing maintenance and advancements to user experience. Ensured deadlines were met and all parties were well informed of changes being made. Team Leader of the CAS ITS Infrastructure Team. Active member of the UNT SCCM (MS ConfigMgr) Committee. Built out Citrix XenApp proof of concept to increase overall program usability; ultimately not adopted.Key projects:• Fully automated the College of Arts & Sciences, user creation process. Including: AD account creation, User Home directory creation, AD Group Assignments, tie into LDAP for password management, Exchange account creation, and SIP account creation.• Developed and implemented a proactive application update detection system in order to advance application management through automation.• Group Policy Object/Preference optimization and consolidation. Most notably, reduced logon times for non-connected laptops to approximately 30 seconds (from ~7 minutes), without loss of functionality.• Fully automated Dell CS (CFI) services via SCCM: computers arrive to campus and are plugged into the network for the first time and receive their build image automatically. Removed duplicated processes. Received laudatory comments from Dell on the accomplishment.• Many migration projects: AD domain transition for over 3800 computers, and 4500 users. Printer and file services migration without interruption. Migration from Windows XP to Windows 7.• Built an OTRS tickets system for internal use for process consolidation purposes with ITIL efficiency and compliancy in mind.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Mooresville, Nc, Us

Main duties included maintenance of internal web applications in ASP/VB. Ensured daily, weekly, monthly, and annual IT reports were automated and distributed promptly. Key projects:• Sarbanes Oxley compliancy auditing. Compliance guided program consolidation planning.• Change Management process programming. Risk Management assessments of program consolidation.

Hanover, Md, Us

Any/All miscellaneous contracts that I am offered.

Hanover, Md, Us

Corporate Level - Meeting and Classroom setup: • Regularly set-up IBM projectors for meeting and classroom use.• Regularly set-up Dell laptops for classroom use.• Regularly set-up Video Conferences both across state, and across the world.Help Desk and Technology Deployment Services.• Re-organization: • Played a key role in the creation and implementation of 3 Access based database programs that where designed to aid in the distribution and maintenance of records of distribution.• Received and Maintained supplies for our department at our location.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Unit: Group Support Company; 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)Security Clearance; Department of Defense:• Type Investigation / Date: SSBI / 03 May 00 • Clearance / Date Granted: Top Secret / 05 Jun 00• Expiration Date: 05 Jun 05On a daily basis, I work with up to 60 laptops that can be deployed and set up into a LAN for Special Operation Planning in a tactical environment. These laptops included both WinNT and Win2k operating systems and where clients on a domain controlled by two PowerEdge Dell 2550 Servers running Win2k Server operating system. The median for this network was standard STP CAT5 cable; however we had Fibre Optic lines for the connection beyond our routers. The Servers supported 10/100/1000 Ethernet while the Laptops supported 10/100. I have helped to set up both secure and non-secure LANs using Cisco Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Win2k Advanced Servers, and Laptops. I've been to two operations where our unit set up a LAN for the staff to conduct mission analysis, develop conop's and battle track over 80 Special Forces missions in support of the CJFT commander. • Received laudatory comments from the USCINCSOC and Deputy TRADOC Commander. • Due to my performance on these two exercises; I was hand picked to over-see the organization and operation of the third exercise that was carried out by a different Special Operations Unit. Web page designer for the 7th Special Forces Group’s home page, which provided everything from current activities to a roster of key personal and numbers for contact information.Team Chief for the Communication Center where I monitored and maintained the SOP while supervising many soldiers in their day-to-day tasks.Trained soldiers in setting up and establishing networks and communications signals with ally units both locally and across HF and satellite communication.Worked with SFAUC (Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat) classes.

Master Of Science - Ms, Learning Technologies

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Computer Information Systems (Bcis)