Michael Rifino
Alpharetta,US
Summary
Experienced professional systems engineer with a comprehensive background in designing, implementing, and optimizing complex IT infrastructures. Skilled in network architecture, cybersecurity, and cloud computing, with a strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results. Recognized for adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication, ensuring the delivery of reliable and innovative solutions in dynamic environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Systems Engineer - Contract
Beacon Hill Staffing
09.2022 - Current
- Spearhead MECM rollout, boosting compliance to 98% and drastically reducing vulnerabilities
- Develop cutting-edge reporting tools for data-driven decisions
- Create MECM reporting tools for strategic, data-driven decisions
- Drive Intune/MECM co-management, standardizing software packaging
- Conduct security assessments, reducing vulnerabilities from ~15k to under 1k
- Optimized OS and third-party patch management processes, fostering cross-functional teamwork to ensure system-wide consistency and reliability
- Led application packaging and Intune/AutoPilot development initiatives, propelling the organization's digital transformation, and enhancing operational efficiency
Sr. Systems Engineer
AT&T
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Enhanced OS deployment efficiency with Microsoft System Center management
- Reduced downtime and improved security through Windows 10 patch processes
- Pioneered Windows 11 Autopilot QA testing process, ensuring seamless integration and enhancing overall system reliability for large-scale deployments
- Conducted comprehensive hardware validation in a newly established lab space, enabling data-driven decisions for equipment procurement and deployment
- Spearheaded the implementation of advanced Microsoft System Center techniques, revolutionizing OS deployment efficiency and reliability
Sr. Windows Administrator
TSYS
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Spearheaded MECM planning and migration for 5k clients, enhancing system security and performance while optimizing server and client operations
- Led automation team, leveraging PowerShell to streamline administrative tasks, significantly enhancing productivity across the organization
- Managed Windows Updates configuration, ensuring compliance and improved system reliability for 15K servers and 3200 workstations
- Deployed new infrastructure and led MECM environment planning, driving measurable improvements in server and client performance
- Consolidated boundaries, improved resource management, standardized update processes
Sr. System Engineer
Macy’s System Technology
10.2018 - 02.2021
- Managed System Center with 5 primaries, optimizing server and workstation imaging configurations
- Spearheaded automation of updates for vast network, boosting system performance and reducing manual intervention across 10K servers and 70K workstations
- Provided crucial level 3 support to field technicians, resolving complex workstation and server issues and minimizing downtime
- Conducted comprehensive training on SCCM deployments and collection maintenance, elevating team expertise and fostering knowledge sharing
- Maintained reliability of 750+ distribution points, ensuring optimal system performance and seamless operations across the network
Sr. Global Systems Engineer
AGCO Corporation
09.2011 - 04.2018
- Led global imaging updates, revolutionizing system reliability and efficiency by 60%
- Orchestrated Office365 implementation, fostering seamless global team collaboration and enhancing cross-functional communication
- Developed and implemented diverse scripts using VBScript, PowerShell, SQL, and WMI, optimizing system performance and automating critical IT processes
- Spearheaded cross-functional teams to establish company-wide hardware standards, fostering global consistency and streamlining IT operations cutting IT hardware costs by 50%
- Implemented global desktop GPO standard, enhancing security protocols and significantly improving system management across the organization
- Delivered high-level technical support for C-Level executives, swiftly resolving complex issues and ensuring seamless IT operations at leadership level
- Pioneered global imaging updates, revolutionizing system reliability and efficiency with a substantial 60% improvement
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RISkills
- MECM/SCCM
- Azure Intune
- Office365
- Operating System Deployment
- Autopilot
- Windows Server
- Azure
- Application Packaging
- AdminStudio
- InstallShield MSI
- VBS
- PowerShell
- XML
- Hyper-V
- VMWare
- MS Entra ID
- Active Directory
- Patch Management
- Automation
- System Security
- Strategic Planning
- Digital Transformation
Timeline
Sr. Systems Engineer - Contract
Beacon Hill Staffing
09.2022 - Current
Sr. Systems Engineer
AT&T
04.2022 - 09.2022
Sr. Windows Administrator
TSYS
06.2021 - 04.2022
Sr. System Engineer
Macy’s System Technology
10.2018 - 02.2021
Sr. Global Systems Engineer
AGCO Corporation
09.2011 - 04.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Johnson & Wales University
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