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Dewyatt D Stanfield

Westfield,IN

Summary

Accomplished Technical Architect offering over 20 years' experience in comprehensive design and development of infrastructure and architecture for software projects. Attentive collaborator and communicator from project conception to completion. Creative in devising solutions to improve business operations and meet clients' technical needs. Seasoned team leader possessing the technical and interpersonal skills to provide exceptional project deliverables. Adept at cultivating long-term client partnerships. Practiced troubleshooter with diagnostics procedure and in-depth technical experience, knowledgeable of server hardware and components configurations. Successful background maintaining efficient Windows and Linux systems by leveraging infrastructure and operational knowledge to enhance processes. Expert Windows, Linux, SAS and Directory Services user with more than 20 years experience.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Technical Architect

SAS
12.2014 - Current
  • Collaborated with clients to determine project specifications and scope.
  • Provided technical leadership to team members during system design.
  • Developed network and system architecture according to business needs.
  • Set up secure databases and networks.
  • Engineered architecture and infrastructure for customers.
  • Installed, configured and tested operating systems, application software and system management tools.
  • Worked closely with customers, internal staff and other stakeholders to determine planning, implementation and integration of system-oriented projects.
  • Provided 2nd and 3rd level technical support and troubleshooting to internal and external clients.
  • Managed and monitored installed systems for highest level of availability.
  • Wrote and maintained custom scripts to increase system efficiency and performance time.
  • Designed and implemented system security and data assurance.
  • Defined enterprise processes and best practices and tailored enterprise processes for applications.
  • Built and maintained network infrastructure consisting of Windows, Linux and virtual products.
  • Collaborated with clients to determine project specifications and scope
  • Provided technical leadership to team members during system design

Lead

WYNDHAM EXCHANGE AND RENTALS
03.2005 - 12.2014
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
  • Instructed junior team members on protocols and procedures to maximize contributions.
  • Analyzed and troubleshot integration issues related to system configuration, data, maps and workflows.
  • Installed, configured and provided ongoing configuration management for custom applications.
  • Collaborated with developers, analysts and project managers to expedite incident resolutions.
  • Performed software application and disaster recovery testing to guarantee business readiness following fail-overs.
  • Provided 24/7 support for web- and client-based applications, file and data feeds and batch processes to prevent impact to business.
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
  • Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
  • Participated in quarterly remediation and reporting for regulatory requirements including SOX and PCI security standards.

Information Technology Consultant

PINNACLE PARTNERS STAFFING SVCS
03.2004 - 03.2005
  • Obtained and evaluated information about new systems, peripherals and software technology.
  • Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions.
  • Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
  • Managed team of consultants to deliver updated software, rolled out updates and applied patches to over 1700 desktop and laptop computers.
  • Designed and implemented desktop upgrade from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows XP
  • Designed group policies and restrictions for users based on Active Directory groups and policies
  • Designed Active Directory Organizational Unit structure to manage over 1700 user and computer objects
  • Designed and implemented login scripts and roaming profiles based on group membership in Active Directory
  • Managed infrastructure upgrades, analysis and resolution of end user hardware and software issues

Information Technology Consultant

RHI CONSULTING
11.2001 - 03.2004
  • Managed infrastructure upgrades, analysis and resolution of end user hardware and software issues.
  • Worked closely with infrastructure staff and departmental decision makers to identify, recommend, develop and implement cost-effective technology solutions.
  • Conformed to quality, performance and inter-operability standards for implementation of solutions.
  • Facilitated IT enterprise architecture across organization's enterprise transformation programs.
  • Managed end-user accounts and permissions, overseeing correct provisioning of access rights in accordance with security best practices and company policies.
  • Worked with various systems, software and peripherals.
  • Purchased, setup and installed new computers.
  • Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.

ASP Developer

FUTURENEXT CONSULTING
01.2000 - 11.2001
  • Tested programs and databases to identify issues and make necessary modifications.
  • Designed, developed and implemented software applications for website based on analyzed requirements and understanding of industry technical standards.
  • Collaborated with other developers to identify and alleviate software errors and inefficiencies.
  • Created procedures for system monitoring, recovery, backup and optimization.
  • Gathered and defined customer requirements to develop clear specifications for project plans.
  • Worked with multiple clients on various differing systems within multiple areas of business, each with different standards of security and regulatory compliance needs.

Senior Business Systems Analyst

PARAMOUNT PICTURES HARDWARE
03.1997 - 01.2000
  • Provided and supported implementation of business solutions by identifying business needs and carrying out necessary practices and processes.
  • Identified areas of possible system improvement to enhance overall business performance, accounting for budgetary concerns and business goals.
  • Audited multi-system installations for conformance to business objectives, suggesting changes to meet performance thresholds.
  • Monitored project progress by tracking activities and publishing progress reports.
  • Trained junior personnel during onboarding and through remedial education.
  • Elicited and clearly documented business and system requirements.
  • Troubleshot incidents reported by end-users to schedule system changes and identify permanent solutions.
  • Collaborated closely with upper management to drive strategy through development and implementation of new processes.
  • Performed internal system acceptance to deliver well-tested enhancements and meet business requirements.
  • Installed, upgraded, and maintained desktop and laptop computers for over 200 employees.

Education

Master of Science - Management Information Systems

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
2018

GPA: 3.23

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
2010

Graduated cum laude, GPA: 3.87

Skills

  • Advanced critical thinker
  • Excellent oral and written communicator
  • Adept troubleshooter/problem-solver
  • Seasoned technical analyst
  • Adept technical writer
  • Advanced system and data analyst
  • Demonstrates conflict resolution skills
  • Proven team leader and overseer
  • Provides technical guidance and consultative support
  • Experienced in enterprise software implementation
  • Experienced in managing Apache, Tomcat, and IIS
  • Expert Windows and Linux administrator
  • Data and Systems Architecture
  • Virtual and Cloud Technologies
  • Technical Integration
  • Infrastructure Architecture
  • Best Practices and Standards
  • System and Network Security
  • Technical System Improvements
  • Team Communication and Collaboration
  • Enterprise Applications
  • Scripting skills

Timeline

Senior Technical Architect - SAS
12.2014 - Current
Lead - WYNDHAM EXCHANGE AND RENTALS
03.2005 - 12.2014
Information Technology Consultant - PINNACLE PARTNERS STAFFING SVCS
03.2004 - 03.2005
Information Technology Consultant - RHI CONSULTING
11.2001 - 03.2004
ASP Developer - FUTURENEXT CONSULTING
01.2000 - 11.2001
Senior Business Systems Analyst - PARAMOUNT PICTURES HARDWARE
03.1997 - 01.2000
Grand Canyon University - Master of Science, Management Information Systems
Grand Canyon University - Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
Dewyatt D Stanfield