Patrick Flannery

Network Infrastructure Management

• Enhanced campus wiring capabilities by implementing a migration from Serial connectivity to Ethernet-based networking, facilitating seamless support for over 2000 users.
• Enabled a more efficient and reliable network infrastructure by implementing Fast Ethernet switching technology and integrating FDDI backbone.
• Successfully incorporated an ATM backbone into the network infrastructure by transitioning from Cabletron to 3Com.
• Responsible for developing and implementing a highly functional Dual Star Network topology.
• Worked closely with campus facilities and architects, successfully implementing Ethernet connectivity in all residential halls and academic/administrative buildings.
• Utilized Cisco switching and routing products to implement an upgrade on the campus network, transitioning it to Gigabit Ethernet with a 10GB backbone.
• Enhanced network security through the installation of Cisco Firepower border and tunnel firewalls and the implementation of VPN remote access.
• Developed and deployed a compliance-based network infrastructure ensuring seamless BYOD connectivity while enforcing role-specific access privileges.
• Successfully deployed Aruba-based wireless networking across the entire campus, leading to commendation for exceptional network infrastructure.
• Oversaw the execution of building wiring projects for IT infrastructure needs at campus facilities in coordination with renovation activities
• Implemented innovative changes to the network infrastructure, resulting in improved campus resilience and fault tolerance with a Dual ring backbone design.

Data Center Operations

• Successfully migrated workloads from DEC VMS to Windows-based Exchange mail services.
• Implemented the migration from dial-up to Ethernet connections.
• Modernized system functionality by deploying Microsoft Windows-based servers in place of Novell file and print services.
• Played an integral role in partnering with Campus Facilities to successfully create a new campus data center and IT building.
• Managed the transition of all services to a more advanced data center, overseeing the decommissioning of the previous facility.
• Responsible for overseeing and implementing the successful management of the VMware virtualized private cloud environment.
• Executed the deployment of Azure public cloud to ensure seamless business continuity, disaster recovery, and efficient future workload migrations.
• Developed and deployed PKI infrastructure, including certificate services, for web-based systems administered by Information Technology Services.