Scott L. Hornsby
Chief Engineer
Tampa,FL
Summary
I am a proud and dedicated military veteran with over 25 years of professional experience in technology and leadership roles. Born and raised in Florida, I have called this beautiful state my home for over 40 years. Growing up on Marco Island, I developed a strong appreciation for community and tradition, values that continue to shape my personal and professional life. Now residing between Tampa and Lakeland, I remain deeply connected to the area and its vibrant business and technology landscape.
I am a hardworking and experienced leader who excels at solving complex technical challenges, mentoring teams, and aligning innovative solutions with organizational goals. Whether it's leading a team, designing scalable systems, or ensuring seamless operations, I bring dedication, integrity, and a commitment to excellence to everything I do.
Still Plugged InWhile I thrive in a high-level architect role, I am just as comfortable rolling up my sleeves and tackling highly detailed technical tasks. I stay hands-on with the latest technologies, ensuring that my strategic decisions are grounded in real-world execution. Whether contributing as part of a larger team or operating as a self-motivated lead technologist, I bring the same level of precision, problem-solving, and technical expertise to every challenge.
As a Visionary Chief Architect, I have a demonstrated ability to deliver highly productive and efficient outcomes. I specialize in strategic planning, sustainable design principles, and advanced technology integration. My strengths lie in problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication, ensuring seamless collaboration across multidisciplinary teams for innovative architectural solutions.
As an Agile Chief Systems Architect, I have extensive experience enhancing existing layouts and designing enterprise-class system architectures from the ground up. I bring a multinational portfolio of successful system infrastructure designs to every project. My technical expertise in cloud-based architecture and database technologies enables me to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions on time and aligned with business objectives
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
20
20
Certifications
1
1
Goal - Mission Success
Work History
Principal Architect/CTO
Trace Systems
Tampa, FL
10.2015 - Current
- Developed and led solution architectures for global mission-critical systems, including multi-tenant hosting platforms for DoD operations
- Invented and patented an NSA-certified cross-domain access platform, demonstrating innovative leadership and technical expertise
- Delivered key documentation, such as concept of operations (CONOPS), transition plans, and technical roadmaps, to facilitate smooth deployments
- Conducted detailed site surveys to gather requirements and developed proofs-of-concept for cloud migration and hybrid architectures
- Defined and enforced best practices for application reuse, frameworks, and standards, ensuring alignment with customer objectives
- Collaborated with partners to develop support models and ensure system scalability and security
- Led the design and implementation of global virtual datacenters across multiple geographic locations, including PACOM, EUCOM, and CENTCOM
- Migrated numerous legacy systems to newer technologies, reducing costs and enhancing efficiency of computing tasks.
- Designed internal process improvements to automate repetitive tasks, shortening data delivery times.
- Complied with regulatory guidelines such as ISO, CMMI, ITIL, etc in design architecture, ensuring adherence to strict privacy and security laws.
- Drafted conceptual and logical data models for high-level system planning tasks, optimizing each model to customers' needs and budgets.
- Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
- Evaluated options and set effective strategies for cost control and performance optimization.
- Created project roadmaps for actionable business mandates.
- Incorporated cloud architecture into new facility planning, reducing need for on-site equipment and technical support personnel.
- Created multi-site system architecture plans to reduce redundancy across entire organization.
- Authored full Center of Enablement (CoE) design plan optimized for governance and performance metrics sought by client.
- Verified isolation of data to specific geographic borders to comply with national and international data transmission laws and regulations.
- Solved operational problems between disciplines and implemented creative resolutions.
- Employed Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service ( PaaS) products to reduce initial outlay in systems purchasing ~75%.
- Generated customized architecture specifically optimized for several database technologies.
- Created sets of pre-fabricated systems architecture models for deployment at multiple facilities across enterprise-class organizations.
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
- Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
- Laid out complete business continuity plan to maintain data protection in event of natural disaster or long-term outage.
- Tested security technologies on regular basis and implemented network penetration assessment tools.
- Maintained high-level knowledge of current and emerging technology development and applications.
- Coordinated third-party vendors and client IT teams to seamlessly deliver effective solutions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional intra-company teams to provide mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Provided project leadership in dynamic technology-driven environment with multiple priorities.
- Designed enterprise-level technological blueprints and system architectures.
- Facilitated ongoing team development and growth through training and professional skills enhancement.
- Supported current and emerging programs through interactions with high-level customers, business partners and external vendors.
- Interpreted multifaceted technological issues into defined frameworks and highly scripted action plans.
- Briefed executives on technology risks and suggested ways to alleviate concerns.
- Maintained thorough understanding of all key and current technologies, platforms and trends.
- Designed, implemented, configured and integrated customer networks utilizing Virtualization technology.
- Directed Virtualization and Software Development engineering team's complex project development and functionality objectives.
- Developed and implemented long-term strategic technological blueprint.
- Collaborated with third-party vendors to implement new Cross Domain Access and Transfer Systems.
Consulting Architect
VMware, Inc.
Tampa, FL
01.2010 - 10.2015
- Architected and deployed a 20,000+ seat VMware Horizon infrastructure across multiple security networks and global sites
- Partnered with product development teams to optimize VMware Horizon View from alpha release to general availability
- Provided disaster recovery and business continuity planning, ensuring sustainable and reliable VMware infrastructure for mission-critical operations
- Delivered best practices and mentoring to technical teams, ensuring smooth adoption of virtualization solutions
- Designed and implemented VDI environments at various military installations, including a multi-level architecture at Goodfellow AFB
- Conducted health checks, troubleshooting, and performance optimizations for VMware systems in demanding environments
Sr. Systems Engineer/Site Lead
General Dynamics Information Technology
Tampa, FL
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Architected and maintained a 48-host VMware datacenter with 120 VMs, providing mission-critical support for U.S
- Central Command
- Supported a global IT infrastructure with over 450 Microsoft servers across seven countries
- Developed a thin client solution using Microsoft Terminal Services and Citrix XenApp, creating a fully virtualized desktop environment
- Performed overseas support, installing and maintaining critical systems in Qatar and Iraq for tactical operations
- Provided architectural solutions for disaster recovery and enterprise management
Systems Administrator/Instructor
United States Air Force
Hurlburt Field, FL
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Administered and supported the Theater Battle Management Core System (TBMCS), ensuring operational readiness for command and control systems
- Designed system administration training programs for Air Operations Centers (AOCs), supporting over 1,600 warfighters annually
- Played a key role in implementing the first Air and Space Operations Center Formal Training Unit
- Received an Air Force Achievement Medal for contributions to Operation Noble Eagle, including the design of a network for homeland security operations
Education
M.S. - Management
Troy State University
01.2012
B.S. - Computer Science
Troy State University
01.2006
A.A. - Military Science
Troy State University
01.2003
Skills
- Solution Architecture
- System Design
- Hybrid Cloud Integration
- SaaS Evaluation
- Mentorship
- IT Security
- Infrastructure
- Disaster Recovery
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Leadership
- Infrastructure planning
- Cloud computing expertise
- Technical writing
- Strategic direction
- Cloud architecture design
- Project coordination
- Enterprise architecture design
- IT governance
- Technical leadership
- Solution implementation
- Disaster recovery planning
- Project management
- Security best practices
- Requirements gathering
- Emerging technologies adoption
- Infrastructure optimization
- Strategic planning
- Technical support
Certification
- VMware Certified Advanced Pofessional
- VMware Certified Desktop Architect
- VMware Certified Professional Network Virtualization
- ITIL Foundation Certified
- CompTIA Security+
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Server 2003
Additionalhighlights
- Designed and implemented multi-level secure virtualization platforms for global operations, ensuring compliance with military standards.
- Proficient in producing deliverables for solution evaluations, including SaaS and COTS products, to meet integration and security requirements.
- Adept at aligning technical strategies with business needs, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and project success.
Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Principal Architect/CTO
Trace Systems
10.2015 - Current
Consulting Architect
VMware, Inc.
01.2010 - 10.2015
Sr. Systems Engineer/Site Lead
General Dynamics Information Technology
01.2005 - 01.2010
Systems Administrator/Instructor
United States Air Force
01.2000 - 01.2004
M.S. - Management
Troy State University
B.S. - Computer Science
Troy State University
A.A. - Military Science
Troy State University
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