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Devon Woods

Windows Systems Engineer | Windows Systems Architect |BMC Tools Architect | BMC BladeLogic Engineer | BMC BladeLogic Client Automation | BMC BladeLogic Server Automation | BMC TrueSight Server Automation| Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager SCCM 2012
Boiling Springs,SC

Summary

Seeking a position in a high-tech environment where my extensive background as a Systems Architect and Engineer and newly acquired AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate and Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certifications (March 2022 and December 2021, respectively) can be utilized.

I am a User-focused Information Technology Specialist with hands-on expertise and certifications, including MCTS in Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2012 (SCCM 2012 now MECM) and an MCSE in Windows 2000, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Novell CNA and CNE, MCT, CIW Associate, A+ Professional, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, and Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Offering 26+ years solid experience in advanced system architecture, software configuration, Installation, Troubleshooting, System Administration, equipment maintenance and help desk while proficient with implementing core infrastructure, networking and cloud-based services (beginner to intermediate level) for business teams and consumers. Superior capacity to solve complex problems involving a wide variety of information systems, work independently on large-scale projects, thrive under pressure in fast-paced environments, and directs multiple projects from concept to implementation, while developing unique initiatives to propel technology to the limit and optimize performance.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
11
11
Certificates
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Client Landscape Architect

Atos IT Solutions And Services, Inc.
Remote, SC
08.2020 - 08.2022

On behalf of Plasticard-Locktech International & Enterprise Holdings, Inc. | Drive the Delivery and Architecture teams in the production and maintenance of as-built and future state architectural and design artifacts for their respective technology areas in line with Atos best practice standards and expectations of content and delivery. Owned the verification of the operations technical and support documentation including resolution of capturing the unknowns across the technical estate (Architecture/System Maps, As-builts, Operations Guides, Runbooks, etc.). Also, act as a single point of contact across Atos practices for the client application/data/infrastructure estate while ensuring the integrity of the technical elements.

Acted as a Solution Architect/Enterprise Architect and provided an IT roadmap of future innovation and enhanced my client’s current mode of operation in preparation for the future. This consisted of presenting to the account teams (stakeholders) of my client and my company. To accomplish this, I hosted meetings with the stakeholders from each company to present to them the benefits of whatever the new technology was that I brought before them. Not only did I do this with the software but hardware as well (i.e., laptops/desktops/tablets for end-users). Outside of my presentations, to maintain an open relationship with my clients, I would conduct quarterly meetings to discuss my client's/stakeholder's pain points and get a wish list of where they wanted to be in the future and what they wanted to take care of in the here and now. Also, the client was free to call a meeting whenever they desired. In addition to the quarterly meetings, we did have cross-functional weekly meetings where topics coincided and presented another touch point to communicate on the IT roadmap.

  • Responsible for supporting and coordinating Atos cross-practice teams in the resolution of P1s and major incident management when required. Also, support the solution architects throughout the proposal creation lifecycle, providing guidance on the client’s current application/data/infrastructure environments.
  • Consistently maintain up-to-date awareness of developments in the industry and identify how appropriate ones can be applied within the account, submitting and championing ideas through the Account Team.
  • Partner with the Bridge and Delivery teams to define and set up the adoption and housekeeping of operational planning, maintenance, and support to be proactive and preventative.
  • Work with the R&S Industry Bridge team to understand the client’s operational support heat-maps, and utilized the information to drive improvements in supporting the application/data/infrastructure and overall account architecture, roadmaps, and near future strategies.

Infrastructure Management Principal/BladeLogic SME

Atos IT Solutions And Services, Inc.
Remote, SC
05.2017 - 08.2020

On behalf of Noridian Healthcare Solutions, Ashland, & Valvoline

  • Supported Microsoft Windows 2008/2012/2016 server and global VMWare ESX environments
  • Patch and remediate Microsoft Windows 2008/2012/2016 servers with BMC TrueSight Server Automation (formerly BMC BladeLogic Server Automation (BBSA))
  • Brought Microsoft Security Patching compliance to ~99.5% for Ashland & Valvoline for 2500 Windows Servers
  • Multi-tasked and performed other related duties as required

Infrastructure Management Principal/BladeLogic SME

Atos IT Solutions And Services, Inc.
Remote, SC
11.2014 - 05.2017

On behalf of Noridian Healthcare Solutions, Ashland, & Valvoline

  • Supported Microsoft Windows 2008/2012/2016 server and global VMWare ESX environments
  • Patch and remediate Microsoft Windows 2008/2012/2016 servers with BMC TrueSight Server Automation (formerly BMC BladeLogic Server Automation (BBSA))
  • Brought Microsoft Security Patching compliance to ~99.5% for Ashland & Valvoline for 2500 Windows Servers
  • Multi-tasked and performed other related duties as required

System Architect & Engineer

Credit Suisse
Morrisville, NC
09.2013 - 11.2014
  • Responsible for designing, implementing and administering the software distribution system infrastructure called BMC BladeLogic Client Automation 8.2 (BBCA formerly called BMC Configuration Management or Marimba), for the entire Credit Suisse network off 100,000 user workstation PC’s or client endpoints and 400+ servers worldwide
  • Created BMC BladeLogic Server Automation Packages and Bundles to be delivered to servers for Credit Suisse
  • Provided technical support for the BMC BladeLogic Client Automation 8.2 (formerly called BMC Configuration Management or Marimba) distribution system and general application troubleshooting
  • Performed upgrades to the BMC BladeLogic Client Automation 8.2 (formerly called BMC Configuration Management or Marimba) infrastructure on an as needed basis

Batch Support Analyst

Sealed Air Corporation
Duncan, SC
05.2012 - 09.2013
  • Responsible for analyzing and recommending batch job process improvements
  • Administered, implemented and maintained multi-node batch jobs with BMC Control-M Workload Automation V7
  • Analyzed complicated automation requirements, develops solutions, and implements or presents for evaluation to senior analyst
  • Monitored devices with BMC Patrol and assisted in updating BMC Patrol agents.

Associate IT Architect

IBM Global Services
Remote, SC
12.2003 - 03.2012

On behalf of Michelin North America

  • Took on Solution Architect and Enterprise Architect responsibilities to plan rollouts of enterprise solutions
  • In my Solution Architect and Enterprise Architect responsibilities, I designed, planned, implemented, and administered the software distribution system infrastructure called BMC BladeLogic Client Automation 8.2 (BBCA formerly called BMC Configuration Management or Marimba), for the entire Michelin North America network
  • Performed the research on this tool and provided a general timeline and procedure for complete implementation from start to finish
  • Contributed to the migration of data from Novell to Active Directory and from Novell Groupwise to Microsoft Exchange in my Solution Architect and Enterprise Architect responsibilities
  • Configured the BMC Patch Management tool to patch user endpoints with the latest Microsoft Security Patches and other 3rd party patches (i.e., Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Reader, Adobe Shockwave Player, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Java, etc.)
  • Provided technical support for the BMC BladeLogic Client Automation 8.2 (formerly called BMC Configuration Management or Marimba) distribution system and general application, operating system, and network troubleshooting
  • Performed upgrades to the BMC BladeLogic Client Automation 8.2 (formerly called BMC Configuration Management or Marimba) infrastructure on an as needed basis

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Clemson University
Clemson, SC
08.1989 - 12.1994

Skills

Solution Architectundefined

Certification

Active Certifications

Additional Information

Currently, I am studying to attain my Google Professional Cloud Architect certification.

Timeline

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

03-2022

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

12-2021

Client Landscape Architect

Atos IT Solutions And Services, Inc.
08.2020 - 08.2022

Infrastructure Management Principal/BladeLogic SME

Atos IT Solutions And Services, Inc.
05.2017 - 08.2020

Infrastructure Management Principal/BladeLogic SME

Atos IT Solutions And Services, Inc.
11.2014 - 05.2017

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Administering and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration Manager

01-2014

System Architect & Engineer

Credit Suisse
09.2013 - 11.2014

Batch Support Analyst

Sealed Air Corporation
05.2012 - 09.2013
Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
03-2004

Associate IT Architect

IBM Global Services
12.2003 - 03.2012

A+ Certified Professional

03-2002
CIW Associate
03-2002
Certified Novell Administrator (CNA)
04-2001
Certified Novell Engineer (CNE)
04-2001
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Windows 2000 (MCSE)
03-2001

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Clemson University
08.1989 - 12.1994
Devon WoodsWindows Systems Engineer | Windows Systems Architect |BMC Tools Architect | BMC BladeLogic Engineer | BMC BladeLogic Client Automation | BMC BladeLogic Server Automation | BMC TrueSight Server Automation| Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager SCCM 2012