Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Software
Timeline
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David Hajnik-House

Project Management Windows, Exchange & SQL Server
Denver,CO

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Exchange & Cloud Administrator

AT&T
04.2014 - 02.2025
  • Trained junior administrators in advanced cloud management techniques, improving overall team expertise level.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies to identify potential improvements in cloud infrastructure capabilities.
  • Implemented a robust backup strategy to ensure data integrity and quick recovery from disasters.
  • Established proactive monitoring alerts to detect potential issues before they escalate into critical incidents.
  • Provided technical guidance to project stakeholders regarding best practices in cloud computing architecture design and implementation.
  • Enhanced security by enforcing strict access control policies and regular vulnerability assessments.
  • Provided effective incident response and resolution, minimizing impact on business operations.
  • Designed scalable network architectures within the cloud environment, supporting enhanced connectivity between different services.
  • Ensured high availability of services by designing and implementing fault-tolerant systems.

Technical Auditor

J. Lodge
01.2009 - 02.2014
  • Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
  • Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
  • Streamlined audit processes, improving efficiency and reducing time spent on each audit engagement.
  • Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, building trust and ensuring a high level of satisfaction during the audit process.

Exchange , Storage & PC Adobe

First American Reo Servicing
01.2007 - 03.2009
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Exchange & SAN Administrator

Frontier Airlines
06.2006 - 12.2006
  • Supported business continuity planning efforts, contributing essential expertise on SAN administration tasks and requirements.
  • Assisted in the development of SLA agreements that clearly defined expected service levels related to SAN availability, ensuring alignment between organizational expectations and actual system capabilities.
  • FileAccess speeds were improved by optimizing LUN configurations based on application requirements and system specifications.
  • Participated in regular audits of system security measures, addressing vulnerabilities and maintaining compliance with relevant industry standards.
  • Collaborated with IT teams to ensure seamless integration of new systems into the existing SAN environment.
  • Enhanced storage performance by implementing SAN optimization techniques.
  • Provided guidance on SAN infrastructure best practices during merger or acquisition activities, ensuring a smooth transition for newly acquired assets into the existing environment.
  • Managed vendor relationships to secure cost-effective solutions for expanding or upgrading the organization''s storage capabilities as needed.
  • Optimized resource allocation within the storage area network through ongoing capacity planning efforts, anticipating future growth demands while minimizing costs where possible.

Server & Exchange Administrator

Great-West Life Assurance
08.1994 - 02.2006

Started on the corporate helpline, supporting all customers in Americs and Ireland. Took over 150 calls everday and supported MS Ofiice and proprietary systems on a daily basis. Moved into Server and Exchange support. Day to day tasks include; building and deploying all Microsoft server products, becoming well adept. Supported printers and Citrix as well as SharePoint & Vmware. Excellent customer service working with vendors and customers alike.

Database Administrator

Rocky Mountain News
09.1987 - 06.1994
  • Streamlined backup and recovery processes, enhancing overall system stability and availability.
  • Ensured database security with implementation of role-based access control and regular vulnerability assessments.
  • Reduced data retrieval times for business users by creating indexed views and optimizing stored procedures.
  • Built databases and table structures for web applications.
  • Enhanced reporting capabilities by designing efficient ETL processes that improved data accuracy and completeness.
  • Set up and controlled user profiles and access levels for each database segment to protect important data.
  • Modified databases to meet needs and goals determined during planning process.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Information And Computer Systems

University Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
06.1987

Skills

  • Infrastructure automation
  • Log analysis
  • Cloud architecture design
  • System troubleshooting
  • Cloud security management
  • Cloud migration planning
  • Patch management
  • Software deployment
  • Continuous integration and deployment
  • Serverless computing
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Compliance auditing
  • Backup and restoration
  • Storage management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent communication
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Organizational skills
  • Active listening
  • Decision-making
  • Software installation
  • Wireless networking
  • IP addressing and subnetting
  • Hardware installation
  • Hardware troubleshooting
  • Data backup
  • System upgrades
  • Security protocols
  • Time management abilities
  • Written communication
  • System testing
  • Quality assurance
  • LAN and WAN control
  • Workstation maintenance
  • Permissions and Access control
  • Project management
  • Cloud management
  • User support
  • Hardware diagnostics
  • Virtual machine operation
  • Web technologies
  • VMware and Oracle VM
  • Software management

Certification

  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
  • OSHA Certified
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Data Professional (CDP)
  • CompTIA Certification
  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
  • Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
  • Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP)
  • Google IT Support Professional Certificate
  • MCSE + Exchange Server
  • MCP - Windows Server 2022
  • Dell Certified Systems Engineer
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute.
  • CompTIA Security+ - Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).
  • Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in multiple Adobe products– Adobe Systems Incorporated.
  • Citrix Certified Associate – Networking (CCA-N) – Citrix Systems, Inc.
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Cisco Systems.
  • VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization 2020 (VCP-DCV 2020) - VMware, Inc.

Software

Microsoft 365, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, SharePoint, Vmware, Citrix, Oracle & Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & Dreamweaver

Timeline

Exchange & Cloud Administrator

AT&T
04.2014 - 02.2025

Technical Auditor

J. Lodge
01.2009 - 02.2014

Exchange , Storage & PC Adobe

First American Reo Servicing
01.2007 - 03.2009

Exchange & SAN Administrator

Frontier Airlines
06.2006 - 12.2006

Server & Exchange Administrator

Great-West Life Assurance
08.1994 - 02.2006

Database Administrator

Rocky Mountain News
09.1987 - 06.1994

Bachelor Of Science - Information And Computer Systems

University Northern Colorado
David Hajnik-House Project Management Windows, Exchange & SQL Server