Adam J. Ryan
Nashville,TN
Summary
Accomplished IT professional with over 20 years of experience as a Senior Systems Engineer and Solutions Architect, specializing in Microsoft Azure, Office 365 migrations, and enterprise infrastructure. Adept at leading complex cloud migrations, optimizing IT systems, and saving significant costs through innovative solutions, including $100K saved on email migrations. Skilled in PowerShell scripting, VMware, and multi-cloud environments, with a proven track record of single-handedly managing end-to-end projects and mentoring teams.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Systems Engineer
Carrix/SSA Marine
08.2023 - Current
- Led 10+ tenant-to-tenant migrations for email, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint using BitTitan, ensuring seamless transitions.
- Designed custom RBAC roles to enhance system and Intune administration across the enterprise.
- Spearheaded ProofPoint migration from LDAP to Azure Entra ID, improving email security.
- Decommissioned Exchange 2013 on-premises server, achieving cloud-native email infrastructure.
- Resolved critical HP SAN storage failure on VMware and developed PowerShell scripts to streamline Azure/O365 group management.
Senior Systems Engineer
Ceres Terminals
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Single-handedly managed Azure cloud infrastructure and VMware instances across three data centers.
- Executed multiple Office 365 tenant migrations due to acquisitions, leveraging BitTitan for email and SharePoint.
- Implemented Cisco DUO and Tanium company-wide, enhancing security and endpoint management.
- Acted as sole resource for Exchange Hybrid Cloud and server-side issue resolution.
System Engineer III
Wellpath
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Developed and executed Office 365 tenant migration plans using BitTitan, consolidating two acquired tenants.
- Created PowerShell scripts to automate licensing for multiple Office 365 users and streamline AWS VM creation.
- Resolved Teams communication issues and supported infrastructure with detailed technical documentation.
Senior Systems Administrator
PathGroup
05.2019 - 11.2022
- Saved $100K by leading end-to-end Office 365 tenant migrations for seven acquisitions using Quest tools.
- Built Kubernetes server cluster for data scientist projects and managed complex Azure infrastructure.
- Implemented WorkSpot RDS in Azure and configured Intune for device management.
- Trained junior engineers and collaborated with vendors to integrate lab testing equipment via PowerShell automation.
Senior Infrastructure Administrator
Aegis Sciences Corporation
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS) and VMware across multiple locations.
- Established corporate-wide email policies as Senior Exchange Administrator in a 2010 environment.
- Configured SonicWALL and Palo Alto firewalls, including VPN tunnels for enhanced connectivity.
Director of IT
Carpenter Bus Sales
01.2015 - 11.2018
- Migrated from Exchange 2013 to Office 365, resolving email outages and stabilizing infrastructure.
- Reconfigured WatchGuard VPN tunnels and Brocade switching for improved remote access and inventory management.
- Oversaw IT operations across multiple business locations, ensuring operational continuity.
Senior Systems Engineer / Network Engineer
Earlier Roles
01.2007 - 01.2015
- HCA, Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance, Apex Systems, MCA, Carnes Group, SCSI Business Solutions
- Led infrastructure projects, including Trinisys web server clusters, VNX5300 SAN migrations, and Exchange 2010 stabilization.
- Deployed Cisco Meraki, ShoreTel VOIP, and BackupExec, supporting 150+ servers and 650+ users.
- Resolved complex networking issues and built client relationships at scale.
Education
Computer Technology
Atlantic Union College
South Lancaster, MA01.1993
Skills
- Experience with Office 365 and VMware
- Migration Expertise: Tenant-to-tenant migrations, BitTitan, Quest, Exchange Hybrid, Email & SharePoint migrations
- Automation & Scripting: PowerShell, RBAC, automated VM deployment, group policy management
- Networking & Security: ProofPoint, Cisco DUO, Palo Alto, SonicWALL, Meraki, WatchGuard, Mimecast
Certification
- Microsoft Azure AZ-900, ITIL 4 Foundations, CompTIA A+ & Network+, Microsoft MCP, MCITP
- Microsoft Azure Architect Design (AZ-304) certification (in progress)
Timeline
Senior Systems Engineer
Carrix/SSA Marine
08.2023 - Current
System Engineer III
Wellpath
01.2023 - 05.2023
Senior Systems Engineer
Ceres Terminals
05.2022 - 08.2023
Senior Systems Administrator
PathGroup
05.2019 - 11.2022
Senior Infrastructure Administrator
Aegis Sciences Corporation
11.2018 - 05.2019
Director of IT
Carpenter Bus Sales
01.2015 - 11.2018
Senior Systems Engineer / Network Engineer
Earlier Roles
01.2007 - 01.2015
Computer Technology
Atlantic Union College
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