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Matthew Mueller

Matthew Mueller

Huntsville,United States

Summary

Dynamic IT Professional committed to optimizing systems performance for reduced operational costs and streamlined workflows. Performs timely software installations and tests alongside routine troubleshooting to facilitate system transitions and minimize downtime. Simplifies complex topics and processes to make technical interactions less intimidating for average users. Proven ability and success in leadership roles, as well as a motivated team player. Specialties: Server Architecture, Virtualization Engineering, SD-WAN, Project Management, Team Development.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Enterprise Solutions Architect

Integration Innovation, Inc
Huntsville, Alabama
08.2019 - Current
  • Communicated and explained business requirements to team members to understand and implement functional demands.
  • Developed and delivered business information solutions.
  • Milestones for RMF accreditation of mission essential assets
  • Analyzed department and job-related functionality requirements to align technology priorities with business needs.
  • Provide technical input and oversight to Government customers, provide expert technical staff to support the mission, and keep abreast of current trends in the Information Technology sector
  • Stayed abreast of technology advancements, emerging standards and IS regulations to meet strategic technology goals.
  • Fostered positive working environment that encouraged innovation, collaboration and accountability and managed end-user needs with functional and security responsibilities.

Co-Founder \ vCTO

Sm4rtSecure
Huntsville, Alabama
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Sm4rt Secure is a service disabled veteran owned small business providing a C-Suite as a service to help other small and medium sized companies fill the gap in their technology and security needs.

Cloud Team Lead

Pharicode
Huntsville, Alabama
01.2019 - 09.2019
  • Managed teams of engineers, architects, and administrators to provide a conduit for Government customers to move to the Cloud Datacenter model
  • Supported a team of engineers to build out a MSP (Microsoft Service Provider) solution for Government customers to consume SaaS and IaaS in Microsoft Azure IL-4 and IL-5
  • Negotiated ELAs with various vendors to provide the best possible product within budgetary constraints
  • Analyze and provide the best possible solution in a timely manner for both local and remote site projects and problems
  • Provide technical input and oversight to Government customers, provide expert technical staff to support the mission, and keep abreast of current trends in the Information Technology sector
  • Used metrics to monitor application and infrastructure performance.

Data System Manager

Teledyne Technologies
Huntsville, Alabama
06.2015 - 01.2019
  • Guided organizational technology strategy and roadmaps.
  • Designed, implemented, and maintained global infrastructure for 74 business units under the Teledyne umbrella with up to 12 engineers under my supervisor to leveraging technologies to make each team member more effective
  • Managed 4 linked vCenters on vSphere 6.7u1 with 800 global hosts supporting over 2200 virtual machines
  • Pioneered SD-WAN deployment with Velo-Cloud by VMware solution for small and large companies in the Teledyne Organization with an initial pilot phase to large roll out of resources for a more reliable and cost effective end to end communication solution
  • Maintained 4 datacenters of Cisco UCS blades starting with a mixture of M2 and M3s and upgrading toM4s, all maintained with Cisco UCS Manager
  • Introduced (then) new technologies of 2 node vSAN clusters for small business units for small form factor, cost effective, yet powerful computing services for the facilities
  • Negotiated ELAs with various vendors to provide the best possible product within budgetary constraints
  • Analyze and provide the best possible solution in a timely manner for both local and remote site projects and problems
  • Provide technical input and expertise technical staff in support of the companies interests and kept abreast of current trends in the Information Technology sector.

Technical Team Manager

Alutiiq, LLC
Redstone Arsenal, Alabama
05.2012 - 07.2015
  • Drove performance of staff by creating incentives and positive work atmosphere and administering recognition and rewards programs.
  • Designed and implemented VMware SRM solution for Business Continuity Site
  • Responsible for the management of the Alutiiq contractor staff at the Central Region NEC to include Windows, UNIX and Backup Server administrator groups
  • Administered monthly and annual reviews to direct reports and set clear and measurable goals, action plans and follow-up procedures.
  • Designed and implemented server solutions for various commands utilizing VMware vSphere 4.1, 5.0,5.1, and 5.5 along with Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2008 R2, and 2012
  • Worked with the Information Assurance team to verify and STIG all new hardware and software to IAVA compliance coming onto the network
  • Provide technical input and oversight to Government customers, provide expert technical staff to support the mission, and keep abreast of current trends in the Information Technology sector.

System Design Engineer

TEKsystems
Redstone Arsenal, Alabama
06.2010 - 09.2011
  • Designed and implemented server solutions for various commands utilizing vSphere 4.1 and 5.0 along with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 & 2008 R2
  • Supported day-to-day operations, monitoring and resolving client/server and storage issues.
  • Worked with the Information Assurance team to verify and STIG all new hardware and software to IAVA compliance coming onto the network
  • Performed software installations and upgrades to UNIX or Windows operating systems.
  • Maintain equipment and infrastructure operability
  • Configured and tested Windows Server operating systems with roles features.
  • Perform preventive maintenance, installation, and basic to intermediate repairs on all Systems equipment
  • Maintained current software licenses for computers and mobile devices.
  • Analyze and provide best possible solution in a timely manner for both local and remote problems.

Enterprise Architect

DSCI
Various, OCONUS
12.2009 - 09.2011
  • Aided in the design and implementation of enterprise level datacenter to convert the Eighth Army Units at Yongsan from physical servers to a modern virtualized environment utilizing VMware ESX 3.5
  • Solely designed and implemented a backup solution utilizing Symantec Net Backup with a Disk to Disk to Tape strategy with a Grandfather Father Son rotation scenario as well as dedicate a warm standby site with Double-Take Availability
  • Designed and implemented server solutions for various commands utilizing VMware ESXi 4.1 and
  • Microsoft SCCM, Quest Spotlight Monitoring, and other applications/appliances
  • Worked with the Information Assurance team to verify and STIG all new hardware and software to IAVA compliance coming onto the network
  • Researched and evaluated available tools to determine proper method of developing artifacts.
  • Perform weekly scans of all equipment on network for IAVA compliance and patch according with
  • Create, maintain, and refine native 2008 active directory architecture for parent domain and all child domains.
  • Put together strategic plan to keep solutions in line with company and industry standards.

System Administrator

ITT Inc
Various, OCONUS
05.2009 - 12.2009
  • Established network specifications and analyzed workflow, access, information and security requirements.
  • Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
  • Designed proactive preventive maintenance schedules to prevent unnecessary downtime and hardware faults.
  • Provisioned new software and hardware for use, following established security policies.

System Architect

Aviagen
Huntsville, Alabama
09.2007 - 05.2009
  • Ensured connectivity and quality of more than 30 locations throughout the world while providing real- time troubleshooting support to far-end clients
  • Collaborated with business units to determine project specifications and scope.
  • Provided technical leadership to team members during system design.
  • Ensured inter-network interoperability with an AT&T MPLS for North and South American and for worldwide locations with Cisco ASA's
  • Rebuilt local data-center with Dell and Cisco equipment with Microsoft Server 2003 and 2008 operating systems
  • Designed, maintain, and refine native 2003 active directory architecture for local domain.

Senior System Administrator

enGenius Consulting Group
Various, Conus
09.2005 - 09.2007
  • Maintain equipment and infrastructure interoperability
  • Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
  • Perform preventive maintenance, installation ,and basic to intermediate repairs on all Systems equipment
  • Completed reports detailing network and systems performance and downtime issues.
  • Supported Emergency Field Offices, with a combined user base of 400 DoD Civilians
  • Wrote and editing existing documentation to maintain a record of process and procedures
  • Managed existing VERITAS BackupExec backup solutions
  • Filled the roll of Geographical Information Systems Officers creating the maps and updated overlays with ArcGIS
  • Conducted quarterly training, which taught new end users how to proficiently operate new software and devices

Education

No Degree - Computer And Information Sciences

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO

High School Diploma -

St. John Paul II Catholic High School
Huntsville, AL
05.2003

Skills

  • Server Architecture
  • Firewalls
  • LAN-WAN
  • Network Security
  • Data Protection
  • Solution Architecture
  • Risk Identification
  • Technology Evaluations
  • Data Retention
  • Technical System Improvements
  • Software and Hardware Implementation
  • Network Intelligence

Timeline

Co-Founder \ vCTO

Sm4rtSecure
09.2022 - 01.2023

Enterprise Solutions Architect

Integration Innovation, Inc
08.2019 - Current

Cloud Team Lead

Pharicode
01.2019 - 09.2019

Data System Manager

Teledyne Technologies
06.2015 - 01.2019

Technical Team Manager

Alutiiq, LLC
05.2012 - 07.2015

System Design Engineer

TEKsystems
06.2010 - 09.2011

Enterprise Architect

DSCI
12.2009 - 09.2011

System Administrator

ITT Inc
05.2009 - 12.2009

System Architect

Aviagen
09.2007 - 05.2009

Senior System Administrator

enGenius Consulting Group
09.2005 - 09.2007

No Degree - Computer And Information Sciences

Colorado Technical University

High School Diploma -

St. John Paul II Catholic High School
Matthew Mueller