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Work History
Education
Skills
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Certifications & Training
References
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CLARK HAGY

CLARK HAGY

Columbus,OH

Summary

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.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Manager

Biscuits Dupon USA
05.2024 - Current
  • Oversee IT infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations and availability.
  • Manage Office 365 and Azure VMs, aligning solutions with business needs.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues and monitor system performance.

Senior Systems Administrator

FGF Brands
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Managed a hybrid IT infrastructure across three facilities, ensuring 99.9% system uptime.
  • Administered O365, Azure, and on-premises Microsoft environments.
  • Led key migrations of domains and O365 following company restructuring.
  • Resolved escalated Level 3 tickets, achieving 99% SLA compliance.
  • Implemented monitoring solutions to proactively address system issues.

Senior Systems and Cloud Architect

Weston Foods / Wonderbrands
02.2021 - 01.2023
  • Managed server and cloud infrastructure, optimizing performance and security.
  • Led deployment of enterprise apps and Single Sign-On in Azure.
  • Administered a multi-site Exchange 2019 hybrid environment and DNS records.
  • Directed CyberArk security management and Proofpoint email solutions.

Systems and Cloud Analyst

Weston Foods
12.2014 - 02.2021
  • Managed Azure and O365 global administration, ensuring compliance across environments.
  • Administered multiple Active Directory domains across North America.
  • Implemented backup and recovery processes with EMC solutions.
  • Oversaw hardware lifecycle management and Azure virtual infrastructure.

Network Analyst

Norse Dairy Systems
09.2006 - 12.2014
  • Maintained server infrastructure and Cisco networking across multiple locations.
  • Managed migrations from legacy systems to Cisco VOIP and Microsoft solutions.
  • Provided backup and disaster recovery solutions for critical data.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - New Media & Communication Technology

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
11-2012

Associate of Science - Network Systems Administration

DeVry University
Columbus, OH
03-2007

Skills

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

Accomplishments

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.

Certifications & Training

• 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

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

IT Manager

Biscuits Dupon USA
05.2024 - Current

Senior Systems Administrator

FGF Brands
01.2023 - 05.2024

Senior Systems and Cloud Architect

Weston Foods / Wonderbrands
02.2021 - 01.2023

Systems and Cloud Analyst

Weston Foods
12.2014 - 02.2021

Network Analyst

Norse Dairy Systems
09.2006 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Arts - New Media & Communication Technology

The Ohio State University

Associate of Science - Network Systems Administration

DeVry University
CLARK HAGY