Mike Trausch
Sr. Network Administrator
Carey,OH
Summary
Dynamic IT leader with a proven track record at Blanchard Valley Hospital, enhancing collaboration efficiency by 30% and optimizing Microsoft 365 licensing to save $50K annually. Skilled in cybersecurity and risk management, I excel in team leadership and budgeting, driving strategic technology improvements and ensuring robust infrastructure.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Network Administrator
Blanchard Valley Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Consolidated SharePoint and file servers, boosting collaboration efficiency by 30%
- Optimized Microsoft 365 licensing to save $50K annually and managed 100+ VMware VMs with 99.9% uptime
- Partnered with SOC on threat reviews, reducing security incidents by 40% through phishing and penetration tests.
Network Administrator
Findlay City Schools Systems
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Overhauled Google Workspace policies for a 1:1 Chromebook program, achieving 95% compliance
- Decommissioned underutilized VDI to save $30K in licensing and redirected funds to cybersecurity
- Led IT audit initiative, securing $200K for strategic technology improvements.
Systems Administrator
Roppe Holding Company
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Migrated legacy servers (2003→2019), cutting hardware use by 40% and improving backup reliability
- Orchestrated ransomware recovery exercises, restoring full operations within four hours
- Deployed Fortigate firewalls and Meraki APs to enhance network resilience.
IT Coordinator
Hardin County Commissioners
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Directed countywide fiber and Cat6 network deployment across five entities
- Negotiated vendor contracts, achieving $75K in annual savings
- Launched COVID‑19 emergency response center to maintain uninterrupted services.
IT Manager
Findlay‑Hancock County Public Library
09.2014 - 08.2016
- Managed VMware and Exchange environments for three branches with 100% uptime
- Implemented What’s Up Gold monitoring, reducing helpdesk tickets by 35%
- Developed staff technology training programs, boosting digital literacy.
Education
B.S - Network Administration, Network Security
Westwood College, Owens Community College
Denver, Findlay, CO, OH12.2012
Associate of Arts - Microcomputer Business Systems
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH06.2002
Skills
- IT strategy and roadmapping
- Cybersecurity and risk management
- Cloud and on-premises infrastructure
- Team leadership and mentorship
- Budgeting and cost optimization
- Vendor and stakeholder management
- Virtualization technologies
- Microsoft 365 and Azure solutions
- Identity and access management
Interests
Music, Video Games, Home Repair, Reading. I have eclectic tastes and can find joy in exploring the wilderness to sitting at home watching a movie. Life is too short to narrow my interests.
Timeline
Senior Network Administrator
Blanchard Valley Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Network Administrator
Findlay City Schools Systems
03.2022 - 07.2023
Systems Administrator
Roppe Holding Company
11.2020 - 03.2022
IT Coordinator
Hardin County Commissioners
11.2019 - 11.2020
IT Manager
Findlay‑Hancock County Public Library
09.2014 - 08.2016
B.S - Network Administration, Network Security
Westwood College, Owens Community College
Associate of Arts - Microcomputer Business Systems
Owens Community College
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