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Chris Hernandez

Fairfield,CT

Summary

Results-driven Virtualization Architect & Engineer with over 10 years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and managing virtualized infrastructures across enterprise environments. Recognized for excellence in disaster recovery planning, virtualized network design, data analysis, and access management. Adept at delivering scalable, secure, and resilient systems that drive operational efficiency and business continuity.

Overview

2023
2023
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Virtualization Architect

Westchester Library System
Elmsford, NY
06.2014 - 11.2022
  • Led end-to-end architecture and deployment of enterprise virtualization solutions for 20+ clients, reducing infrastructure costs by an average of 35%.
  • Designed and implemented DR environments using Veeam and Zerto, achieving RPO/RTO targets under 15 minutes.
  • Architected a hybrid-cloud solution across VMware and Azure, enabling dynamic workload distribution.
  • Developed and enforced IAM policies, integrating Azure AD and Okta, streamlining access for over 1,900 users.
  • Automated provisioning workflows using Ansible and PowerShell, cutting VM deployment time by 70%.

Virtualization Engineer

Westchester Library System
Elmsford, NY
  • Implemented virtualization solutions that enhanced system performance, leading to marked gains in resource utilization and reduced operational costs.
  • Analyzed infrastructure needs to design scalable virtual environments, ensuring optimal deployment and minimizing downtime.
  • Developed a proactive monitoring system for virtual servers, detecting issues early and significantly improving system reliability.
  • Fostered collaboration with cross-functional teams to streamline deployment processes, resulting in faster project turnaround times.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation of virtualization configurations, ensuring compliance and facilitating seamless audits.
  • Led initiatives to optimize virtualization architectures, achieving substantial improvements in system efficiency and operational agility.
  • Spearheaded the integration of advanced automation tools, reducing manual intervention and accelerating deployment processes while maintaining high standards.
  • Orchestrated regular workshops with IT teams to share best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across departments.
  • Provided mentorship to junior engineers, enhancing team capabilities and promoting a collaborative work environment focused on shared success.
  • Streamlined virtualization architecture, achieving substantial improvements in system efficiency and enhancing overall resource utilization.

Skills

  • Virtualization Platforms: VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, KVM, Nutanix
  • Disaster Recovery: Zerto, Veeam, Site Recovery Manager
  • Network Virtualization: NSX, Cisco ACI, SDN
  • Identity & Access Management: IAM, Active Directory, LDAP, Azure AD
  • Cloud Technologies: AWS, Azure, GCP – hybrid/multi-cloud architecture
  • Storage & Backup: SAN/NAS, Veeam, Cohesity, Commvault
  • Automation & Scripting: PowerShell, Ansible, Python
  • Compliance & Security: NIST, ISO, SOC 2, Zero Trust Architecture
  • Performance Tuning & Capacity Planning
  • Data Analysis & Reporting: Power BI, Excel, SQL

Accomplishments

  • DR Orchestration Platform – Built a DR automation system integrating Zerto with ServiceNow, slashing manual overhead.
  • Secure Multi-Tenant Architecture – Designed and deployed a secure virtualized environment for a managed services provider.
  • Cloud Migration – Led the lift-and-shift of 300+ workloads from on-premises VMware to AWS.

Timeline

Senior Virtualization Architect

Westchester Library System
06.2014 - 11.2022

Virtualization Engineer

Westchester Library System

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