Jason French
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Accomplished IT Infrastructure Engineer with over 20 years of experience managing complex IT environments and leading cross-functional teams. Adept at bridging the gap between IT and business needs, with extensive expertise in Active Directory management, global DNS/DHCP/CA oversight, Azure solutions, and mergers & acquisitions. Proven track record of driving innovation, improving operational efficiency through automation, and fostering strong internal partnerships to achieve strategic business objectives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sr. Hosting Engineer/ AMER Ops Lead
Matthews International
10.2018 - Current
- Led a team of 10 L2 DevOps professionals, providing mentorship and coordinating activities to align with organizational goals
- Managed 4 major AD forests supporting over 15,000 users, ensuring security, stability, and efficiency
- Oversaw global DHCP and DNS infrastructure, ensuring reliable IP address management and name resolution; managed global Certificate Authority infrastructure
- Served as global SME for Azure, guiding the organization in leveraging Azure services and leading related projects
- Managed daily operations for the L3 Hosting team, handling escalated tickets and advanced troubleshooting
- Led infrastructure and software integration projects, managing the migration of AD domains and IT assets during M&A activities
- Utilized PowerShell scripting to automate administrative tasks, enhancing operational efficiency
- Collaborated with business leaders to align IT strategies with business objectives
- Contributed to IT strategy development and implementation, supporting strategic and budgetary plans
- Oversaw IT project portfolios, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, timeline, and quality standards
- Managed stakeholder relationships, set expectations for IT service delivery, and acted as a single point of contact for IT services
- Led initiatives leveraging best practices to enhance IT processes
- Participated in IT governance activities, prioritizing resources and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and security standards
- Key Achievements: Led seamless integration of multiple AD domains and IT systems during mergers, achieving minimal downtime
- Developed and implemented automated PowerShell scripts, reducing manual administrative tasks by 60%
- Spearheaded Azure migration projects, enhancing cloud capabilities and reducing infrastructure costs by 20%.
Network Systems Administrator
Presque Isle Downs and Casino
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Responsible for all aspects of the company’s computer networks, including but not limited to day to day administration, monitoring, and resolving any issues that would arise
- Responsible for creating and maintaining Windows server 2012 and 2016 VMware templates
- Configured and administered Windows servers ranging from 2008 R2 to Server 2016 for use with various applications
- Responsible for the administration of the Active Directory forest, creating templates, adding users, adjusting group memberships, creating Group Policy objects, and maintaining the overall health of Active Directory
- Designed and implemented shared storage network to alleviate bottlenecks on the corporate network using Dell EMC VNX for storage and Cisco switches for a segregated and secure storage network
- Implemented process and change control for various IT projects that enhanced the timelines and budgets for said projects
- Worked closely with Casino’s upper management on implementing systems to monitor hardware and software within the controls of the company.
Network Engineer III
Velocity Network
01.2004 - 04.2018
- Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes
- Configured out of the box VMware hosts, vCenter, Vmotion, Windows Server Operating systems including but not limited to Server 2008, 2012, and 2016
- Responsible for complete network installation, configuration, upgrading, troubleshooting and monitoring the wide range of network environments as well as provide ongoing technical assistance to Velocity Network clients
- Engineered, implemented and maintained 100’s of Active Directory instances for the many Velocity Network clients
- Gather data pertaining to client needs, and use the information to identify, predict, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements
- Participate and lead teams in network technology installations, upgrade or expansion projects, including installation of hardware and software and integration testing
- Coordinate installation of new equipment, network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades
- Coordinate network or design activities with Velocity Network team members and the client network architecture
- Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes
- Configure and define parameters for installation or testing of LAN, WAN, VPN’s, Wireless technologies, routers, switches, and related networking equipment
- Evaluate local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) performance data to ensure sufficient availability or speed, to identify network problems, or for disaster recovery purposes.
Infantryman
United States Army
06.1996 - 06.2002
- 1/75th Ranger Regiment, Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, GA
Education
Information Management - Computer Science
Tri-State Business Institute
Erie, PA 10.2002 - 05.2004
Skills
IT Strategy Development
Team Leadership & Development
Active Directory Management
Global DNS/DHCP/CA Management
Azure Solutions & Cloud Services
Project Management & Planning
PowerShell Scripting & Automation
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Integration
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement & Best Practices
IT Governance & Compliance
Microsoft Certification ID 8691463 – MCITP, MCTS
SonicWALL Certified Security Systems Administrator
Timeline
Sr. Hosting Engineer/ AMER Ops Lead
Matthews International
10.2018 - Current
Network Systems Administrator
Presque Isle Downs and Casino
05.2018 - 08.2018
Network Engineer III
Velocity Network
01.2004 - 04.2018
Information Management - Computer Science
Tri-State Business Institute
10.2002 - 05.2004
Infantryman
United States Army
06.1996 - 06.2002