18+ years as a skilled Senior Systems Administrator with expertise in managing, maintaining, and optimizing cloud and on-premises IT infrastructures. Proven track record of driving operational efficiency, ensuring system uptime, and leading key IT projects.
Operating Systems: Windows Server 2008-2022
Server Software: Exchange 2019, SQL Server, HPE OneView, SCCM, AD Connect, DFS
Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, O365 Administration, Azure Virtual Desktop, BitTitan
Networking: Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, Group Policy, Cisco switches
Virtualization: Hyper-V, VMware, Microsoft VMM, Storage Spaces Direct
Backup & Recovery: EMC Avamar & Data Domain, Azure Backup
Automation: PowerShell, Bash Scripting
Security: Proofpoint, CyberArk, SSL management, Firewalls
Project Management: Migrations, Upgrades, Disaster Recovery, Service Now
Hardware: HPE Synergy, HPE Primera & 3PAR SAN, HPE ProLiant, Dell PowerEdge, IBM AS400
Network Expansion & Security: Established secure network infrastructure at 3 new
plants, including IPSEC VPN connectivity to Azure.
Virtual Desktop Deployment: Enabled flexible workstyles by setting up and
configuring an Azure Virtual Desktop environment.
Large-Scale Migration Success: Spearheaded multiple migration projects, including
the seamless transfer of 2000 users' email and OneDrive data between O365 tenants
using BitTitan.
Unified Communications: Deployed a Webex VoIP phone system across the
organization, streamlining communications.
Print Solution Enhancement: Implemented a group policy-based print solution,
optimizing efficiency through IP address range targeting.
Cloud Security Transition: Strengthened security posture by transitioning CyberArk
privileged access management to the cloud.
Domain Consolidation & Modernization: Led multiple domain migrations,
streamlining infrastructure and retiring legacy Active Directory domains.
Cloud Infrastructure Design: Architected and deployed multiple Azure environments
to support company divestitures, ensuring business continuity.
O365 & Identity Management: Provisioned and configured new O365 tenants and
established secure identity management using Entra AD Connect.
Active Directory Consolidation: Enhanced security and manageability by
consolidating multiple Active Directory forests into a trusted structure.
Zero Trust Security: Bolstered organizational security by enrolling all users in Azure
MFA and SSPR using conditional access policies.
Data Center Migration: Successfully executed three data center migrations, ensuring
seamless relocation of all equipment and resources.
Email System Modernization: Implemented a hybrid Exchange 2019 environment,
improving performance and retiring legacy Exchange 2010.
High Availability Design: Engineered highly available file clusters and server solutions,
maximizing uptime and data protection.
Email Security: Deployed Proofpoint email security solutions to safeguard against
threats and enhance data protection.
Storage Optimization: Designed a high-availability server solution using Microsoft
Storage Spaces Direct, improving storage efficiency and resilience.
DHCP Centralization: Streamlined network management by consolidating DHCP
servers into a centralized cluster.
Backup & Recovery: Deployed a robust backup and recovery solution with EMC
hardware, ensuring business continuity in the event of data loss.
• VMWare vSphere, Install, Configure, Manage V8
• AZ900 Azure Fundamentals
• Azure Administration: Implement and Manage Storage
• Activate Microsoft Teams
• Project Management Foundations
• System Center VMM 2016
• Proof Point Administration
• Cyberark Certified Trustee
• HPE Synergy
• HPE Primera SAN