Architect Identity Management solutions based on Microsoft Active Directory for state government agencies, private corporations, and local governments.Perform Active Directory consolidations of multiple forests/domains into centralized forests.Perform Active Directory Health Assessments for general assessment projects, troubleshooting issues, and for future project planning purposes.Extend on-premises data centers into Azure.Configure Active Directory synchronization with cloud services such as Office 365.

Migrate over 10,000 users from Exchange and Lync 2010 to Office 365 Exchange and Skype Online.Upgrade Active Directory from Windows 2008 to Windows 2012R2 without interrupting critical systems. Created secondary internal domain for systems that did not support AD 2012R2 and created a trust between the domains for a seamless end-user experience. Upgrade Active Directory Certificate Services to support and issue SHA-256 certificatesImprove automation through PowerShell scripting

Network/Systems Engineering: Lead engineer role for implementing an Enterprise Active Directory consolidation for a federal government agency with 28 active sitesLead engineer for SCCM 2012 for a federal government agency with 3 sites plus 5 regional site officesMigrate users and groups from the site directory structure to the Enterprise Active DirectoryMigrate Microsoft Windows XP and Windows 7 computers to the Enterprise Active DirectoryMigrate Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and 2008 with various technologies such as SQL Server, File Services, and DHCPDevelop a migration strategy for non-Microsoft technologies such as Apple and NetApp devicesWork with the network routing and firewall team to ensure communication is open and secured for the Active Directory services between the site and headquarters domain controllers

Manage all Active Directory services for a multisite infrastructureManage network infrastructure of 15 Windows 2003 and 2008 servers running on Hyper-V technology and using IBM blade servers for the physical implementation Design a PC deployment strategy using Microsoft Deployment ToolkitManage and maintain Sonicwall firewalls and VPN connection between the sites in Gaithersburg and GermantownWorked with the Network Manager to evaluate and begin implementation of Microsoft Office 365

Manage network infrastructure of 25 Windows 2000, 2003, and 2008 servers, 2 subnets, multiple firewalls and switches, and 2 data connections (1 T1 line and 1 10Mbps Fiber line)Design and implement virtualization strategy using Microsoft Hyper-VManage, test, and document disaster recovery plan with IBM for long term disaster recovery scenarios with yearly testing at the IBM Gaithersburg facilityConfigure, and support Microsoft Exchange 2003, plan and perform upgrade to Exchange Server 2007Plan and perform network directory services upgrade from Active Directory 2003 to Active Directory on Windows Server 2008Design and implement Windows Deployment Services and Windows Server Update ServicesDesigned an offsite disaster recovery solution for Active Directory, Exchange, and a file server with remote access using Double-Take Software for systems synchronization and failoverDesign and implement a Storage Area Network environment using EMC CX310 Fiber channel/iSCSI SANImplement and manage Citrix Presentation Server 4.5 with 30 concurrent licenses Maintain and support Blackberry Server with 32 usersMaintain and support alternate mobile devices such as Windows Mobile 6 and Apple iPhonePrepare detailed documentation regarding the network, backup, and security environmentsManage SSL certificates for secure access to Citrix, VPN, SharePoint, Outlook Web AccessEvaluation, installation, and configuration of Sonicwall/Aventail VPN systemEvaluate and make recommendations of all aspects of network hardware as well as support, monitoring, and security softwareManage 3 Employees for customer service/helpdesk and network administration

Design, configure, and support Microsoft Exchange 2003Migrate to an Exchange 2003 clustered environment from Novell GroupWise 6Upgrade network directory services from NT4 to Active Directory on Windows Server 2003Support 35 servers running Windows 2000/2003 on Dell PowerEdge servers and 2 running Novell Netware 6.5 using NDS, including 3 servers at a remote web hosting locationDesign, configure, and upgrade the backup environment from a single DLT tape drive to a Dell PowerVault dual drive SDLT320 system utilizing Vertias NetBackup softwareDesign a Storage Area Network environment using Dell/EMC CX300 RAID ArrayMaintain and support Blackberry Server and 20 usersMaintain and support Dell Axim X50 PocketPC2003 handheld devices for approximately 50 usersPrepare detailed documentation regarding the network, backup, and security environmentsPrepare and teach a home PC security class for staffAssisted in the evaluation, installation, and configuration of VPN softwareEvaluate and make recommendations of all aspects of network hardware as well as support, monitoring, and security software

Design, configure, and implement Microsoft technologies and network infrastructure in support of federal clients such as the US Army and the National GuardCompleted the design of global infrastructure for the National Guard Bureau to implement Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange 2000 in 54 territories throughout the United StatesDetermine forests and domains to effectively design a Microsoft framework that encompasses operations, support, optimization, and change managementEnable co-existence between Sun ONE and Active Directory servers in lab and road show environmentsDesigned and configured Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Windows 2000, and Sun One LDAP servers for cross-platform user account management in a shared data warehouse. Implemented 12 Dell server class COTS systems for LDAP, Oracle, and SQL applicationsEnable secure web site access by designing and configuring Internet Information Server (IIS) 4.0/5.0 and Sun ONE WebPrepare discovery and draft reports detailing design of infrastructure architectureAssess network security vulnerabilities and implemented security solutions, including firewall status, intrusion detection devices, virtual private networks (VPNs), and Public Key Infrastructures (PKIs)Develop disaster recovery plans for Enterprise networksEvaluate performance monitors such as HP Openview, Net IQ, and Netcool and provided recommendations to executive staff

Completed a seven-month engagement on-time for Montgomery County, which entailed implementing Active Directory and Exchange 2000. Designed co-existence of Windows 2000 and Novell proprietary systems on a 10,000 user WANPresented design and status of infrastructure and test results from pilot operationsDesigned backup disaster recovery and restoration systems using Veritas backup softwareDesigned and implemented a training lab consisting of classrooms that supported 50 usersStreamlined administration of Active Directory and Exchange 2000 by preparing procedural guides for Systems Administrators, Organizational Unit Administrators, and Power UsersInterfaced with various officials from a broad spectrum of county departments, including the Department of Power, Water, and TransportationDesigned and tested MS Meta Directory Service on NASA LAN running on Windows 2000 NT platform to share MS Exchange information

Systems Engineering and Architecture: Upgraded NT4 to Active Directory and Exchange 2000 on network infrastructureInstalled, configured, and maintained Microsoft Backoffice 2000 Suite (Exchange 2000, SQL 2000, and Host Integration Server 2000)Installed and configured Windows 2000 DNS, DHCP, and WINS in a TCP/IP environment; Designed and implemented backup schema using Veritas Backup Exec 8.6 for disaster recovery and restoration of the Active Directory infrastructureEvaluated, recommended, and procured all server and desktop related hardware and software throughout the organizationImproved capacity, domain control, and network stability and increased reception of agents' daily downloads 50% from 2,000 to 3,000 by improving infrastructureUpgraded and rebuilt 50 PCs from low to mid class Pentiums. Implemented TCP/IP functions and created fault tolerances and redundancies within the infrastructure. Configured routers, switches, hubs, and bridgesPlanned, documented, and implemented migration strategy from Windows NT4 to Windows 2000Provided on-site and remote technical support for network, server, workstation, peripheral, and software issues. Supported more than 75 users in multiple locations

Provided tier III technical support to Internet subscribers throughout Mecklenburg County to ensure Internet connectivity and resolve conflicts and misconfigurationsPerformed on-site technical support involving Microsoft Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, Microsoft Outlook, Windows 95 - 2000, and Apple Macintosh systemsReplaced network interface cards, cable connectors/splitters, CAT5/RG6 cabling, and conducted Internet connectivity tests in a TCP/IP environment; Used Trilithic meters to test forward and return signals across RG6 cabling to troubleshoot faulty cable modem installationsCoordinated and maintained crew members at top levels and functioned as Lead Technician of the Enterprise Support System

EMT-Paramedic: Provided pre-hospital medical care in emergency situations to county residentsProvided routine medical transports of patients to specialized care facilitiesPrepared detailed and accurate legally-binding patient care documentation