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Huseyin Sonmez

Hauppauge,NY

Summary

Intelligent IT Manager with 30-year record of leadership experience in areas such as infrastructure development and management, application support and security optimization. Focused on satisfying customer needs through robust, innovative and forward-thinking solutions. Demonstrated success as operational leader, articulate communicator and practiced influencer. Collaborates across functions to outline and achieve project targets. Skilled in building solid business solutions based on methodologies and engineering principles. Complex problem-solver skilled in developing proposals, integrating technologies and managing projects.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ICT Infrastructure Manager

Munich Airport NJ LLC
Elizabeth, NJ
11.2021 - Current
  • Lead and manage a team of ICT professionals, providing guidance and support for efficient IT airport infrastructure services delivery
  • Products and Projects Worked: Verizon demarcation setup for MDF/IDF/MRR, Airlines, Commercial Tenant, and venders’ fiber circuit end to end setup
  • Airport VoIP phone, Boingo ISP, 5G internet, Amazon self-store setup
  • United, JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta, Air Canada end to network wiring setup, build
  • Setup TSA, Airlines, Commercial Tenant, Boingo Internet communications
  • Setup TOC, VACR, network setup build communication systems Azure Cloud Virtualization setup for the corporate and Maximo asset management production
  • End to End XOVIS Passenger Tracking and Security Video Analytic Object detection server’s setup
  • DirecTV network setup for all Airlines, Commercial tenants, TSA and others
  • Created individual network and security segmentation for Airlines and Commercial tenant stores
  • Worked with vendors directly to create SLA & KPI based on performance improvement network vendors and all other vendors
  • Designed, implemented, and maintained robust hyperconverged infrastructure, full redundancy failover backup, and Disaster Recovery IT infrastructure solutions focusing on TSA security, compliance, and emerging technology trends
  • Successfully implement Terminal Operation Server’s and Virtual Apron Control Room (VACR) VoIP, 5G Wi-Fi , BMS, Arinc Radio, CCTV, Clear Chanel, DirecTV, Contractor Wi-Fi ISP, Flip flow doors software installation and application testing, FortiGate, SolarWinds, Firewall installation - configurations, Azure Cloud Virtual production Domain Controller servers setup, Asset management Maximo setup, Public Announcement (MKJ) network, PSDAS, Build Employee security check point (SSCP), Xovis, Passenger Tracking, network and server operational, Zetron Ground to Air Radio
  • Cost Savings: Implemented the design of 28 IDF, MDF, MRR to reduce physical infrastructure, resulting in significant cost savings per year
  • Setup: video conference room setup, VixVizion face and object detection servers and network setup, VGDS Gates network setup, complete Delta, United, Air Canada, JetBlue, American Airlines End to end network setup
  • SolarWinds and patch manager for end-to-end network link connections and design.

Data Center Operations Infrastructure Senior ITO

Zebra Technologies
Hauppauge, NY
12.2017 - Current
  • Built, installed, and configured hardware, software, networking, backup, and maintenance for disaster recovery infrastructure with high availability failover, and overseas technical remote support
  • Applied monthly security patches and provided ongoing support engineering
  • Overseeing Active Directory domain controllers and member servers with report servers
  • Monitoring Dashboard and F5, Switch, Routers, Firewalls, Cost Savings: Streamlined hardware and software license procurement processes, resulting in a cost reduction of 20%
  • Developed and executed strategies to meet business information system needs, aligning with strategic goals and future infrastructure adoption
  • Led data center operations, service delivery, disaster recovery, and IT operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness across the enterprise
  • Managed rack and stack, installation, configuration, and ongoing support of Hyperconverged infrastructures, including HPE SimpliVity HPE DL 380 Gen10 servers
  • Setup and configured Hyper-V environments, creating virtual machines, managing virtual hard disks, templates, and automation
  • Implemented Failover Clustering with Hyper-V, managed System Center Virtual Machine Manager, and utilized PowerShell for virtualized environments
  • Conducted server upgrades to Windows 2016 and 2019 physical and virtual environments, adhering to best practices and troubleshooting for go-live validation
  • Collaborated with vendors, architects, and engineers to ensure smooth project transition from engineering to operational areas
  • Implemented security measures to ensure compliance, audit requirements, and service quality
  • Provided advanced support for servers running Microsoft Windows, VMware ESX-I Server, and Hyper-V, resolving connectivity and access issues
  • Managed VMware infrastructure, overseeing VM commissioning, VMware Tools upgrades, and vSphere v6.7 clusters
  • Improved product support and serviceability through participation in design development, contributing feedback to enhance stability
  • Troubleshot and configured network and storage devices, including DAS, NAS, SAN, and vSAN arrays
  • Managed night staff, delegated responsibilities, and maintained operational flow in the premier data center
  • Executed planned maintenance and emergency repairs, ensuring data center uptime and smooth operation
  • Provided onsite support for installation, training, and product development trials
  • Led the Data Center Facilities Team, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
  • Maintained 100% uptime for data center operations, performed necessary repairs, and managed facility operations
  • Utilized Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools for remote administration and management
  • Implemented Data Center Outsourcing (DCO) contracts and relationships for ongoing management of server platforms and storage
  • Utilized Data Center Monitoring (DCM) and Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools for real-time insights into data center health and status
  • Managed electrical, mechanical, and HVAC equipment, ensuring mission-critical servers maintained high uptime
  • Documented target physical environments for Data Center Migrations (DCM), facilitating successful migrations to new sites or infrastructures
  • Recognized with awards, including Zebra Collaborator Award in 2018 and Zebra Data Center Remote Managing Award in 2020
  • In this role, I demonstrated my expertise in data center operations, virtualization, and infrastructure management
  • My leadership, troubleshooting skills, and proactive approach contributed to successful projects, optimal performance, and enhanced customer satisfaction.

Senior Infrastructure Implementation Engineer

SITA
Bohemia, NY
11.2015 - 11.2021
  • Managed the design, implementation, and maintenance of various IT infrastructure components for airports, including servers, networks, VoIP, VMware high availability
  • Collaborated with major airlines (United, JetBlue, Delta, American Airlines, Air Canada, Turkish Airlines) to set up their IT infrastructure
  • Implemented security measures, regular backups, and disaster recovery procedures and setup patch managements
  • Cost Savings: Introduced virtualization technologies, reducing server hardware costs by 30% and achieving operational cost savings of $1M annually
  • Designed, implemented, and deployed network services, utilities, applications, and management tools, contributing to efficient LAN administration and support
  • Performed installations, configurations, and maintenance of application security patches and system upgrades for servers, desktops, and peripherals firmware updates
  • Acted as senior-level support for the IT Help Desk, resolving user-reported hardware and software issues, ensuring data integrity across systems, and developing and managing security policies and procedures
  • Assisted in PC-based software development and implementations to maintain the operational integrity of mission-critical kiosk and peripherals applications
  • Benchmarked and analyzed data, providing recommendations for the enhancement of application systems
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot technical issues, determining the most effective solutions
  • Administered MS Windows Server 2003/2008/2016/2019, 2022 environments, ensuring seamless operations and performance
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Windows-based solutions, including Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Windows IIS, and Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager
  • Utilized knowledge of MS Exchange Server (2010 and 2013) to contribute to email communication systems
  • In this role, I demonstrated my ability to manage complex technical environments, deliver innovative solutions, and contribute to mission-critical operations
  • My proactive approach to troubleshooting, commitment to data security, and proficiency in server administration were instrumental in supporting the organization's technology infrastructure.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

SUNY College At Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY
08-1997

Skills

  • Network infrastructure installation
  • Effective communicator and collaborator with cross-functional teams
  • Strong focus on security, compliance, and emerging technology
  • Capacity Planning
  • Problem diagnosis
  • Application support
  • Software Deployment
  • Virtualization Technologies
  • Azure Cloud-Based Platforms setup
  • Storage Management
  • Network Architecture
  • Configuration Management
  • Information Security
  • Hardware troubleshooting
  • Vendor Management
  • Policy Development

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP® Number: 3559538)
  • CompTIA A+, Server+, Cloud Essentials+
  • ITIL_v4 ® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
  • Cisco Core Certification
  • Hardware Installations
  • Cisco Quality of Service
  • Cisco IP Telephony for Release
  • Cisco Voice Over IP
  • CCNA
  • VMVARE Professional VMware vSphere 7.0
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
  • Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft® Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 R2, Desktop Virtualization
  • Microsoft® Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization
  • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center Specialist
  • IBM System X Technical Expert V6
  • NetApp Accredited Service Engineer Level 2

Timeline

ICT Infrastructure Manager

Munich Airport NJ LLC
11.2021 - Current

Data Center Operations Infrastructure Senior ITO

Zebra Technologies
12.2017 - Current

Senior Infrastructure Implementation Engineer

SITA
11.2015 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Science -

SUNY College At Old Westbury

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