Michael Berry
Petaluma,CA
Summary
Results-driven IT professional with a passion for technology and a proven track record in managing complex IT projects. Seeking an IT Management role in a fast-paced and challenging IT environment. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, implementing innovative solutions, and optimizing IT operations to drive business growth. Adept at identifying opportunities for process improvement and cost savings while ensuring the highest level of data security and system reliability. Committed to delivering exceptional results through strategic planning, effective communication, and a customer-centric approach.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Network Engineer
Cobaltix Consulting, LLC
06.2011 - Current
- Successfully migrated multiple client environments from on-premise to the cloud with no interruption to business operations
- Implemented MDM solutions to manage on premise and remote fleets of workstations, tablets and mobile phones
- Implemented Security controls to manage corporate data on both enterprise devices and BYOD devices achieving Data Loss Prevention (DLP) using Conditional Access Policies and App Protection Policies
- Implemented Microsoft 365, Entra Id, Intune MDM, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, effectively migrating entire business processes to the cloud for multiple clients in various industries from Investment managers to HIPAA regulated health care providers
- Migrated multiple SaaS and on-premise apps to Single Sign-On with Multifactor Authentication
- Implemented EDR and MDR solutions, CrowdStrike Falcon, Huntress, Microsoft Defender for Business and Endpoint
- Implemented DRaaS solutions for multiple clients leveraging Azure Site Recovery
- IT Infrastructure consolidation for Mergers and Acquisitions
- System and Network Administration of on prem and cloud IT infrastructure
- Managing Windows Server (AD, GPO, WSUS, DNS, DHCP, Print and File services, DFS, NPS, VPN, RADIUS)
- Meraki, Aruba, SonicWall, Palo Alto Networks
- Exchange and Exchange Online
- Virtualization: VMware and Hyper-V
- Network Monitoring System implementation and customization
- Project Management
- SEC (17a-4), NASD 3010, 3110 and FINRA (3130) IT Compliance, HIPAA, SOC2.
Technical Operations Manager, Senior System Engineer
Tora Trading Services
02.2007 - 04.2011
- Installed and administered Citrix XenApp 6.0 Web Farm using Citrix Access Gateway 4.6.0 and VMware
- Installed, configured and maintained multiple Linux CentOS 5.5, Ubuntu and Windows 2003, 2008 Servers, and Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS 10.4-7 workstations and laptops
- VBscript, Bash shell scripting and Windows batch scripting of administrative tasks
- Acted as a Lead in a successful Proof of Concept using Google apps and cloud computing for group collaboration
- Led the implementation, installation, configuration and delivery of an Elastix Asterisk VOIP phone system on CentOS Linux using Polycom SoundPoint IP phones and softphones across Tora's global offices
- Supported Trading Desk Sales Traders in live financial markets using Bloomberg and Reuters
- Installed and administered Sage Accpac accounting system using Microsoft SQL Server and Terminal Server
- Administered Salesforce.com CRM
- Implemented Symantec AV Corp Edition, Active Directory GPO, Firewall rules, ACLs, and encryption
- Acted as a Lead in migrating from POP3 email to Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and upgrade to Exchange 2010
- Supported iPhone, Android and Blackberry smartphones
- Designed and implemented Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans
- Supported software development team
- Installed and configured Asset Management and LAN monitoring using Nagios, Cacti and Spiceworks Helpdesk
- Implemented compliance archival of messaging in accordance with SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA 3010
- Acted as IT Project Manager of new offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Burlingame, and New York
- Used Puppet to install and configure Pan-Asian Enterprise Level data center in Hong Kong supporting Tora's EMS/OMS.
Information Technology Manager, System Operations Specialist
Allied Administrators
05.2005 - 02.2007
- Implemented and administered Windows 2003 Active Directory
- Setup internal DNS, DHCP, file and print servers and administered Solaris and Linux based systems
- Supported in-house development
- Upgraded all workstations from Windows 9x to Windows XP Professional using Symantec Ghost and Sysprep
- Implemented Symantec AV Corporate Edition, Group Policy Objects, NTFS ACLs, Firewall rules and PGP encryption per best practices and HIPAA requirements
- Created Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan
- Installed and configured Spiceworks and EZAudit for Asset Management and software license compliance
- Implemented VPN remote access using a Sonicwall appliance
- Designed and implemented a company intranet
- Ran a web based Helpdesk responding to all employee IT issues
- Assisted in training for cross-coverage reducing the exclusivity of procedural knowledge of operations.
Information Technology Manager
AGY Therapeutics, Inc.
06.2001 - 05.2005
- Managed a network of Red Hat Linux, Microsoft Windows NT, 2000, and Mac OSX systems
- Coordinated the installation and implementation of a fiber-optic LAN backbone with redundant T1 data circuits using a Cisco 2600 routers and a Cisco 3000 VPN Concentrator
- Installed and configured Linux based DNS, DHCP, Sendmail, NIS and NFS
- Implemented Windows NT Domain and subsequent upgrade to Active Directory
- Installed, administered and maintained Veritas NetBackup Datacenter for Disaster Recovery
- Audited software licensing
- Enforced Active Directory GPO Firewall rules
- Implemented Symantec AV Corporate Edition, Windows firewalls and auto-patch management
- Provided 24x7 Helpdesk support, configuration of file systems, user accounts, tuning of system parameters and network monitoring
- Supported internal bioinformatics efforts including CVS version control system
- Developed and maintained programs, scripts, and procedures automating system administration tasks
- Project Manager during company expansion and move to new facilities.
Business System Analyst
Webvan Group, Inc.
01.2001 - 06.2001
- Implemented production upgrades to Solaris and Microsoft Windows NT Webstore based OMS / OFS
- Tested and implemented binaries and Oracle database table-space upgrades via command line terminal emulation and Java script enabled Windows installation tools
- Developed and supported end user reporting efforts
- Ran Remedy Helpdesk to respond to employee IT support requests
- Monitored and administered server farms at a co-location facility
- Administered Microsoft Exchange Server 2000.
System Administrator
Avolent
12.1999 - 12.2000
- Administered a 450+ node multi-platform Solaris, NetApp and Windows NT 4.0 network
- Server Hardware consisted of Dell Poweredge, Compaq Proliant and Prosignia, Sun Solaris Enterprise 450, Sun Ultra Sparc II, and Ultra 5 servers and workstations
- Led the migrated and administration from Meeting Maker and Sendmail to Microsoft Exchange 5.5
- Implemented Symantec Norton Anti-Virus 7.0 Corporate edition to enable automatic updates and scanning of file systems to prevent virus infection
- Configured and supported Windows NT 4.0 Servers and Workstations
- Source code repository administration using Perforce4
- Administered Legato Backup
- Network troubleshooting of various switch problems, hub problems, and cabling problems
- DHCP server, DNS, WINS, and LMHOST configuration
- RAS/VPN configuration and support
- Maintained network user accounts, user environments, directories and security via NT and NIS on Solaris
- Implemented training for users and IT staff.
Information Technology Manager
Newport Pacific Management
07.1998 - 12.1999
- Migrated from Novell Netware 3.12 to Windows NT 4.0 Server
- Implemented, configured and supported a RAS (Remote Access Server) solution enabling remote access
- Managed the network upgrade to full duplex 10/100Mbps Fast-Ethernet during the company's expansion
- Migrated Lotus cc: Mail and Organizer, to Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5
- Implemented and administered Veritas Backup Exec software
- Configured workstations using Norton Ghost 5.5 & 6.0
- Ran Helpdesk for system troubleshooting and desktop support
- Established and maintained phone and voicemail users, user environment, directories and security
- Managed the migration from an NEC PBX to a Lucent Definity PBX
- Implemented training for end-users and IT staff for all software applications
- Installed and supported financial services software; Bloomberg, Bridge, Reuters 3000.
Supervisor of Quality Assurance
FACS, Inc.
02.1997 - 07.1998
- Configuration and supported Novell Netware 4.1 Server and Microsoft Windows systems
- Implemented and supported RAS for remote access
- Established and maintained network user accounts, user environment, directories and security
- Ran Helpdesk for end user support
- Administered Veritas Backup Exec
- Established and maintained phone and voice mail users, user environment, directories and security
- Acted as an internal auditor of all sales transactions with our client base to ensure minimum profit margin requirements
- Trained and led a team of Account Coordinators managing day to day transactions of Fortune 1000 companies with respect to their facilities services requirements.
Education
Skills
- Microsoft 365
- Entra Id
- Intune
- Exchange Online
- SharePoint Online
- OneDrive
- Teams
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory
- Exchange
- SharePoint
- File and Print services
- Linux / UNIX
- MacOS
- Zoom
- RingCentral
- GoToConnect
- Google Meet
- Citrix XenApp
- VMware ESXi
- VSphere
- Microsoft Remote Desktop Services
- Veeam
- CloudAlly
- Crashplan
- DRaaS
- Meraki
- Aruba
- PowerShell
- Shell scripting
References
References available upon request
Activities
- Guitarist, singer and songwriter with 20 years of experience.
- Sound engineering using MOTU Digital Performer, Logic and Pro Tools.
- Webmaster and founding member of the bands: Dedicated Maniacs (www.thededicatedmaniacs.com) and Left Coasting (www.leftcoasting.com)
Sound Engineering for live concerts and events
Professional musician and sound engineer with many years of experience in setup and running PA systems for live bands, corporate and wedding events in the bay area.
Timeline
Senior Network Engineer
Cobaltix Consulting, LLC
06.2011 - Current
Technical Operations Manager, Senior System Engineer
Tora Trading Services
02.2007 - 04.2011
Information Technology Manager, System Operations Specialist
Allied Administrators
05.2005 - 02.2007
Information Technology Manager
AGY Therapeutics, Inc.
06.2001 - 05.2005
Business System Analyst
Webvan Group, Inc.
01.2001 - 06.2001
System Administrator
Avolent
12.1999 - 12.2000
Information Technology Manager
Newport Pacific Management
07.1998 - 12.1999
Supervisor of Quality Assurance
FACS, Inc.
02.1997 - 07.1998
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