Versatile Systems Engineer with over 20 years of cross-functional leadership in implementation, validation and deployment of large complex systems. Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft related products. Well-versed in large-scale deployments, migrations and data storage solutions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lead Information Systems Engineer
Mirion Technologies
Remote - Brick, NJ
02.2020 - Current
As a member of the Enterprise IT team of four (4), my responsibilities are as follows:
Implement new technology solutions for the organization such as Azure cloud and work on moving global application servers from in-house to Azure
Research and evaluate emerging technologies and services
Participate in IT systems project planning, design, implementation, documentation and maintenance
Prepare, design, implement, administer and maintain security-oriented systems and networks including virtual infrastructure, network storage, end-user computing, security remote access, network policy services, wireless authentication and access policies, perimeter security appliances etc
Provide input to the annual IT budget development process
Prepare cost estimates and budget recommendations
Monitor expenditures
Investigate abnormal conditions, gain control of the situation, notify stakeholders, and expedite processes as necessary
Participate in the monthly global IT Governance meeting and collaborate with Mirion’s divisional IT support staffs as needed
Work cross functionally with other Mirion organizations, systems engineers, developers, outside consultants and management team members
Anage Azure Active Directory user accounts, Exchange mailbox accounts and phone system accounts
Direct support of 8 different office sites (out of 40) with day-to-day end user support
Leader of the NOC team
Extensive knowledge of firewall policies, security, and routing
Implemented BGP routing between each Mirion site and Azure networks
Build Azure Virtual WANs and set up IPSEC tunnels between the sites and Azure
Create and configure BGP routing and implement Azure Enterprise Firewall and ACLs
Leader of the M&A IT team
Create project plans and work on integrate multiple acquired companies into Mirion’s email domain and Active Directory services
Responsible for IT security from Network to Servers and Workstations
Respond to security incidents and system faults, analyzing and correcting applications or system faults to reestablish service
Execute regular malware, vulnerability and exploit assessment review
Perform other IT duties/responsibilities defined by the Corporate CIO office
Director, Information Technology
Camblin Steel
Rocklin, CA
08.2016 - 12.2019
Directly responsible for the management of the infrastructure, server systems, communications technology and helpdesk system
Succeeded in providing the most efficient support for current operations and future needs within budget
Designed and implemented new IT server/network infrastructure for new offices across the state of California
Managed 3 offices and provided technical support to a staff of over 100 employees
Designed the system architecture for an additional office, including Site to Site tunneling between all locations and cloud service hosting
Implemented VMware ESXI 6.0 across all sites with Palo Alto Next Gen firewalls and Brocade ICX Network Switches
Migrated in-house Exchange to Office 365
Implemented and managed aSa Rebar Software/CAD Microstation, Soule Software, SAGE 100 Contractor and Sage Paperless Construction software
Provided support for all servers that facilitate the office automation environment, including domain controllers, print and file servers, storage systems (Pure Storage), network appliances, and disaster recovery systems
Provided expert level of system administration for Microsoft servers, including operating systems, SharePoint, SQL Server, VMware ESXI 6.0, and related (IIS) web and application servers
Oversee all technical data center assets- software, servers, storage, UPS, physical access etc
Supervise the implementation, compliance and maintenance of systems and processes in accordance with company standards and within budget
Senior Network Engineer
California High-Speed Rail Authority
Sacramento, CA
12.2015 - 08.2016
Initiate, plan and implement complex network infrastructure solutions
Provide guidance and training for all network infrastructure devices as team leader
Design system architectures and security zones; plan for integrating and implementing server administration solutions into the Authority intranet and extranet environments
Perform application testing of new server technologies and implement these technologies on a broad number of virtual servers
Develop system designs, specifications and documentation to implement solutions such as server performance monitoring, anti-virus, and backup and restore
Oversaw company's entire network and related policies covering use, maintenance and infrastructure
Senior Infrastructure Architect
California Department Of Finance
Sacramento, CA
04.2015 - 12.2015
Design, test, implement and maintain various servers, backup solution (Data Domain), Active Directory (AD), VMware vSphere, VMware vCenter, Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP), Domain Naming System (DNS), server-based applications and remote access services
Provide technical expertise to staff and perform the installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of complex IT system problems encountered by FI$Cal teams
Design Test lab configuration from circuit bandwidth requirements to physical and logical installation of firewalls (Palo Alto), switches, and point to point connections for connectivity between distribution closets
Recognized for successes and promoted to Analyst at the High-Speed Rail Authority
Senior Information Systems Lead
Ndatastor
Fairfield, CA
10.2014 - 04.2015
IT Service Provider to multiple clients from small environments to large government infrastructures
Research, assess and provide upgrade and implementation recommendations to clients
Configure, plan and implement existing/new Windows Domain (AD), DHCP, File Servers, Exchange 2007 & up, SharePoint, SQL Server, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
Install and support of Windows 2003/2008/2008 R2/2012/2012 R2 Server functioning in Multi-Tier application environments
Create secure zones for clients by implementing Palo Alto firewalls, RSA tokens and enforced endpoint controls
Support of LAN/WAN - installing, updating and maintaining all network devices
Conduct security audits for all our clients for both network and client security including switches, routers, and AD.
IT Manager
Travel Planners/OnPeak
New York, NY
03.2010 - 09.2014
Manage a staff of five and provide first-class support to 150+ users 24/7
Design, implement, and manage the Check Point FW-1 firewall running on Secure Platform
Create a secure PCI zone for a retail website utilizing Palo Alto firewalls, RSA tokens, centralized logging with SPLUNK, and implement and enforce endpoint controls
Develop and enforce web security policy using WebSense Web Security Gateway
Implement Rapid7 Nexpose for vulnerability scanning and perform remediation and patching on vulnerabilities
Deploy new applications, software patches and Windows Updates via WSUS across the entire enterprise and cloud environments with a detailed project plan
Manage decisions and budget for company service agreements, hardware and software purchases
Systems Administrator
Travel Planners Inc
New York, NY
03.2007 - 03.2010
Manage Windows Server 2003-2008 servers (such as File Server, Print Server, Backup Server with Symantec BackupExec, SQL 2005 servers for test/dev/prod environments)