Edgardo Fernández Varela
Woodbury,United States
Summary
Experienced System Administrator with extensive knowledge in managing, deploying, and maintaining IT infrastructure. Proven expertise in virtualization technologies, cloud solutions, Windows server environments, network security, and backup systems. Highly skilled in leading systems installations, upgrades, monitoring, and troubleshooting with a focus on efficiency, reliability, and security. Bilingual in Spanish and English with strong organizational, technical, and communication abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
System Engineer
American Academy of Neurology
Minneapolis, United States
01.2017 - Current
- Oversee the provisioning, installation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software, ensuring operational integrity
- Collaborate with storage administrators to perform system monitoring, backup operations, and security issue resolution
- Lead the deployment and configuration of new servers, hardware, and services per project requirements
- Primary support for VMware, Cisco UCS, Microsoft Azure, Dell Compellent Storage, and monitoring systems like SolarWinds
- Regularly apply OS patches and upgrades, conduct system recovery from hardware or software failures, and provide Tier III support
System Administrator
Cooperativa de Seguros de Vida (COSVI)
San Juan, Puerto Rico
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Provided 24/7 support for the server infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance
- Administered Active Directory and VMware infrastructure, managed change requests, and developed weekly reports
- Implemented and managed backup procedures using Veritas and integrated them into existing systems
- Supported Exchange 2010 SP3-Office365, deployed and maintained Windows and VMware environments, and configured Horizon View (RDS Farms, Pools, Linked Clone)
System Administrator
Computer Paradise (Outsourced to Telefónica Empresas 1502)
San Juan, Puerto Rico
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting for various departments, ensuring smooth IT operations
- Managed virtual infrastructure using VMware, implemented backup procedures, and conducted server validation and change management
Service Desk Technical Support
Cooperativa de Seguros de Vida (COSVI)
San Juan, Puerto Rico
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Delivered technical support and training to users, ensuring the proper use of IT systems
- Handled VoIP infrastructure, Service Desk incident management, and prepared performance reports
- Managed Active Directory user accounts, performed system migrations, and supported various business units
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Information Systems
Interamerican University
Bayamon, PR01.2006
Skills
- Microsoft SCCM
- Remote Desktop
- Active Directory
- Exchange 2010
- Office365 Administration
- VMware vSphere
- Horizon View
- Azure
- Azure Data Factory
- Purview
- VMware ESXi
- Azure SQL Server Clustering
- Multi-Subnet Clustering
- Azure Managed Instance
- Application Gateways
- CylanceProtect
- McAfee ePO
- Forcepoint Web Security Cloud
- Cisco Umbrella
- SolarWinds Orion
- VeeamBackup
- Commvault
- Ivanti Cloud Patch
- Cisco UCS
- Windows Server
- Failover Clustering
- SQL Server on Azure VMs
- Pure Storage
- GoDaddy Certificates
- SFTP on Azure
- VoIP systems
- PowerShell scripting
Certification
- AZ-305 Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions, Udemy, 01/01/23
- DP-300 Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure, Udemy, 01/01/22
- AZ-500 Microsoft Azure Security Technology, Udemy, 01/01/21
- AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator, Whizlabs, 01/01/21
- Lean IT Foundation (ITIL v3), San Juan, PR, 01/01/09
- CompTIA Network+ Certification Training, Educational Computer Center, Carolina, PR, 01/01/09
Additional Information
Available upon request.
Technicalskills
Microsoft SCCM (2006, 2010, 2103, 2107, 2403), Remote Desktop, Active Directory (User and Group Policy Management), Exchange 2010-Office365 Administration, VMware vSphere (4.1–8.0.3), Horizon View, Azure (ARM, Azure Data Factory, Purview), VMware ESXi, Azure SQL Server Clustering, Multi-Subnet Clustering, Azure Managed Instance and Application Gateways, CylanceProtect, McAfee ePO 5.3, Forcepoint Web Security Cloud, Cisco Umbrella, SolarWinds Orion (NPM & SAM), VeeamBackup 9.5, Commvault, Ivanti Cloud Patch, Cisco UCS, Windows Server 2003R2-2019, Failover Clustering, SQL Server on Azure VMs, Pure Storage (All-Flash), GoDaddy Certificates, SFTP on Azure, VoIP systems, PowerShell scripting for automating routine tasks and infrastructure management.
Timeline
System Engineer
American Academy of Neurology
01.2017 - Current
System Administrator
Cooperativa de Seguros de Vida (COSVI)
01.2013 - 01.2017
System Administrator
Computer Paradise (Outsourced to Telefónica Empresas 1502)
01.2012 - 01.2013
Service Desk Technical Support
Cooperativa de Seguros de Vida (COSVI)
01.2005 - 01.2012
Bachelor’s Degree - Information Systems
Interamerican University