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Russell Kalk
Denver,CO
Summary
Senior Infrastructure Engineer with a proven track record at Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. specializing in infrastructure implementation / administration, network security initiatives, identity management, and disaster recovery planning for a law mid -large firm environment. Hired to enhancing system efficiency, implement security initiatives and implementing new Infrastructure, resolving years of infrastructure neglect. Adept at problem-solving and aligning IT strategies with organizational goals to drive innovation and operational excellence.
Professional with strong background in infrastructure engineering, adept at delivering robust and scalable solutions. Proven expertise in network architecture, systems integration, and virtualized infrastructure. Known for exceptional team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable and timely results. Skilled in troubleshooting, automation, and maintaining high standards in all projects. Ability to work independently or as a team.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr
05.2015 - 09.2025
- Spearheaded migration of legacy systems to virtualized environment, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
- Established robust disaster recovery plan, safeguarding critical business data from potential loss or damage due to unexpected events.
- Led server infrastructure development, quality assurance, staging and production systems.
- Facilitated IT enterprise architecture across organization's enterprise transformation programs.
- Assisted in evaluating infrastructure performance and identifying areas for improvement.
- Supported deployment of new technologies to enhance system capabilities.
- Aligned IT infrastructure strategy with organizational goals by collaborating closely with key stakeholders at all levels of the company.
- Managed and implemented the deployment of new technologies to enhance system capabilities.
- Collaborated with teams to troubleshoot network connectivity issues effectively.
- Designed and implemented system security and data assurance.
- Oversaw development and maintenance of organization computer systems and intranet.
- Defined enterprise processes and best practices and tailored enterprise processes for applications.
- Resolved issues related to operational components for LAN, WAN and voice systems.
- Monitored and tested application performance to identify potential bottlenecks, develop solutions and collaborate with developers on solution implementation.
- Managed installation, upgrade and deployment projects and provided direction for network engineers.
- Documented infrastructure processes to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
- Contributed to maintaining system security protocols and compliance standards.
- Performed regular audits of existing systems to identify areas for improvement, leading to enhanced efficiency across the organization.
- Provided technical support for end-users, improving overall user satisfaction and productivity.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments on proposed infrastructure changes, mitigating potential negative impacts before implementation.
- Optimized cloud-based infrastructure for improved performance, cost savings, and increased security measures.
- Mentored junior engineers in best practices for deploying and managing complex IT infrastructures.
- Developed comprehensive documentation on infrastructure architecture, processes, and procedures for easy reference by colleagues and stakeholders.
- Implemented data center operations by consolidating servers and optimizing storage solutions.
- Wrote and maintained custom scripts to increase system efficiency and performance time.
Senior Network Administrator (IT Operations and In
Baker Botts, L.L.P.
04.2010 - 05.2015
- Managed network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and reliability across multiple locations.
- Implemented security protocols, enhancing data protection and compliance with industry standards.
- Led troubleshooting efforts, resolving complex network issues to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development through training sessions and knowledge sharing.
- Developed and maintained documentation for network configurations and standard operating procedures.
- Coordinated upgrades and installations of networking equipment, optimizing resource allocation and performance.
- Conducted regular network assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending improvements for system integrity.
- Implemented corrective plans of action for network availability and latency.
- Coordinated with external service providers during planned outages or emergency situations, ensuring swift resolution times.
- Monitored system logs regularly, identifying potential threats or vulnerabilities before they could impact critical operations.
- Troubleshot network problems and escalated problems to vendor.
- Maintained network performance by performing network monitoring, analysis, and performance tuning.
- Led training sessions for junior staff members, fostering a strong team-oriented atmosphere conducive to professional development and knowledge-sharing practices.
- Enhanced network performance by implementing proactive monitoring and maintenance strategies.
- Assisted IT staff on troubleshooting issues and closing calls.
- Maintained network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to end users.
- Managed data backups and disaster recovery operations to comply with business continuity initiatives.
- Backed up company data to distributed storage centers to avoid massive data loss.
- Managed computer operation scheduling, backup, storage and retrieval functions.
- Maintained applications to keep software current with necessary software updates and upgrades.
- Consulted with management to determine scope and priorities of projects and to discuss system capacity and equipment acquisitions.
- Installed and configured network printers and other peripheral devices.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.
- Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.
- Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.
- Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
- Evaluated software products to determine compatibility with existing systems.
Information Systems Specialist
Waters & Kraus, L.L.P.
09.2004 - 05.2009
- Developed and implemented data management procedures to enhance system efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline information flow across departments.
- Managed software installations and updates, ensuring compliance with security protocols.
- Trained staff on new systems and tools, improving user proficiency and system utilization.
- Conducted regular system audits to identify areas for improvement and mitigate risks.
- Led initiatives for process improvements, resulting in enhanced operational workflows.
- Analyzed user feedback to refine system features, increasing overall satisfaction and effectiveness.
- Coordinated with vendors for technology upgrades, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Boosted system stability by proactively monitoring performance metrics and addressing potential issues before they escalated into larger problems.
- Maximized system security by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and implementing appropriate countermeasures.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality standards for deliverables.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
- Implemented IT infrastructure improvements that reduced downtime, enhancing business continuity efforts.
- Evaluated emerging technologies and recommended strategic investments to maintain a competitive edge in the industry.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions for staff members on new software applications, increasing adoption rates and boosting efficiency levels.
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
- Implemented, developed and tested installation and update of file servers, print servers and application servers.
- Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
- Developed and documented network policies, procedures and standards.
- Researched and recommended new technologies and strategies for improving system performance.
- Analyzed network traffic and performance metrics to optimize system performance.
- Implemented and maintained virtual private networks.
- Identified and resolved network congestion issues and bottlenecks.
- Performed network security design and integration duties.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.
- Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.
- Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.
- Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
- Evaluated software products to determine compatibility with existing systems.
- Evaluated and implemented software solutions to enhance data management practices.
- Trained staff on new technologies, fostering improved user adoption and system utilization.
- Led projects focused on upgrading legacy systems to modern platforms, enhancing functionality and performance.
Education
Citrix CCA Certification - Citrix MetaframeXP
Citrix MetaframeXP
Plano, TX01-2002
No Degree - Computer Animation And Multimedia.
Art Institute of Dallas.
Dallas, TX12-2000
IT Security Training - IT Network Security
El Centro Collage
Dallas, TX05-2000
Information Technology Support Professional. - Information Technology Support Professional.
Computer Learning Center.
Garland04-1997
Skills
Cloud infrastructure administration
- System administration expertise
- Data center design and implementation
- Network design expertise
- Storage virtualization
- Disaster recovery planning
- Privileged access management
- Multi-factor authentication
- Role-based Access control
- Active Directory management
- Federated identity management
- Identity provisioning
- API integration
- System integration testing
- Azure active directory
- Identity management troubleshooting
- Directory services management
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Attribute-based Access control
- Password management policies
- Single Sign-on implementation
- Lightweight directory Access protocol
- Identity federation protocols
- Security assertion markup language
- Access control design
- Security protocols
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Self motivation
- Analytical thinking
- Goal setting
- Risk assessment
- Project management
- Technical drawings
- Operations monitoring
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Incident management
- IT security protocols
- Capacity planning
- System administration
- Virtualization technologies
- Software troubleshooting
- Backup software expertise EME Avamar / Veeam
- Storage management
- Data protection strategies
- File system administration
- System updates
- Vulnerability assessment
- Data backup and recovery
- Data migration strategies
- Network attached storage
- Data deduplication techniques
- Storage provisioning automation
- Storage infrastructure troubleshooting
- Storage hardware configuration
- Storage area network expertise
- Storage performance tuning
- Storage tiering optimization
- Fiber channel protocol
- Storage resource monitoring
- Backup and recovery
- Data migration
- VMware vSphere administration
- High availability configuration
- VMware vCenter management
- VMware ESXi configuration
- Network virtualization
Software
Mail flow: Microsoft Exchange, Mimecast (implementation, Sync and Recover, archiving), Exchange 2016 (On-Prem), Metadact (metadata management), Mobile Iron (MDM)
Storage Implementation and Management: Pure Storage, EMC VNX5400, EMC Unity, EMC DataDomain, Buffalo Terrastation NAS, Cisco Fabric Interconnect (MDS)
PKI and SSL certificate management, deployment, (Network Solutions, OpenSSL, Microsoft certificate authority)
Interests
- Running is life - So far have run 3 full marathons, 16 Half Marathons, and countless 5K/10K
- Volunteering - Usually helping with running related events (water stop, course monitoring, etc
- Gardening
- Genealogy
- Electronics and Circuit Building - I dabble in guitar pedal building
- Hiking
- Cooking
- Yoga
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr
05.2015 - 09.2025
Senior Network Administrator (IT Operations and In
Baker Botts, L.L.P.
04.2010 - 05.2015
Information Systems Specialist
Waters & Kraus, L.L.P.
09.2004 - 05.2009
Citrix CCA Certification - Citrix MetaframeXP
Citrix MetaframeXP
No Degree - Computer Animation And Multimedia.
Art Institute of Dallas.
IT Security Training - IT Network Security
El Centro Collage
Information Technology Support Professional. - Information Technology Support Professional.
Computer Learning Center.
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