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Thomas Berg

Roswell,GA

Summary

With over 20 years experience in IT, I bring comprehensive experience and a rare level of adaptability and

versatility proven by leading high-performing IT teams and driving strategic initiatives for organizations of all sizes.

I've successfully served as a Senior Systems Engineer and Director of IT and have advised IT departments at

leading companies like FedEx, Northwestern Mutual, State of Oregon and many more.

I'm a technical hands-on leader who leads by example and helps my team continuously improve. I have

outstanding recommendations from the teams I have managed for my ability to mentor and develop their skills.

I excel at improving IT operations and increasing productivity by optimizing resource allocation and introducing

process improvements. I am always focused on improving efficiency while also making sure both internal and

external customers are promoters.

Recommendations: (LinkedIn)

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Implementation Services - Security

Kaseya
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Managed a team of 7-12 professionals responsible for onboarding customers onto 11 Kaseya Products focused on Security, Auditing, and Compliance
  • Served as the top escalation point for complex customer issues and implementations across all 11 products, ensuring high-quality support and prompt resolution to customer concerns
  • Provided expert-level consultancy for Compliance Manager GRC, Vulscan, Network Detective Pro, Graphus, RocketCyber, BullPhish, Darkweb ID, and Bitdefender integration with VSA/DRMM, ensuring clients received the full value of their investment in Kaseya's suite of products
  • Improved consultant utilization 16.3% by redesigning the project management processes and increased customer satisfaction (CSAT) scores from a low of 83% to over 95% and maintained it for the last 6 months
  • Worked with the other Professional Services Managers, Directors, and VP to redefine KPIs and create processes to meet those KPIs
  • Designed automation processes using Zapier and Microsoft Power Automate to aid in tracking and cataloging no-shows, rebooks, and attendance for consulting sessions
  • Used Power Automate integrated with Salesforce to automatically update Salesforce projects with details on attendance, attendees, and pulled the transcripts from Zoom
  • Achieved 100% of bonus and got top raise percentage
  • Named Top Professional Services Manager twice in first year.

Customer Care Manager

CoreView
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Managed Tier 1 and Tier 2 Customer Care (Technical Support) for CoreView SaaS Management Platform
  • Led a global team of 6 providing 24/7 support to customers and internal stakeholders across the US, Italy, and India
  • With over 4000 customers we handled a volume of around 130+ tickets everyday while maintaining CSAT above 90%
  • Supported integration of Microsoft 365 and Azure with CoreView SaaS, including On-Premises AD and Exchange
  • Customers included some of the largest Office365 customers
  • Possessed deep and broad knowledge of the CoreSuite the number one Office365 management, security, auditing, and Microsoft 365 Automation platform
  • Trained customers IT departments on using the RPA engine CoreFlow to automate some of the most complex tasks
  • For example: We automated removing licenses for Office365 from users that haven't signed in the last 90 days that resulted in FedEx saving over $1 million a month in licensing fees.

Technology Operations Manager

ClubDrive Systems
01.2019 - 11.2019
  • Improved quality of service by establishing better workflow in the support process lowering resolution time by 30.1% and improving overall customer satisfaction
  • Organized and conducted large data migrations for companies as large as 2300 users from on premise Exchange and AD servers to Azure AD and Exchange Online at multiple clients
  • Managed an IT team of 7 including hiring, training, conflict resolution, performance coaching and talent management
  • Implemented Azure Cloud services to move clients from ageing servers and to upgrade services
  • ShareFile (Citrix Files) Administration and implementation
  • Azure Administrator
  • Azure AD Administration and implementation
  • Office 365 and Exchange Online Administration and implementation
  • Windows 10 upgrades and deployment using SCCM.

Information Technology And Services Consultant (Contracts)

Reliable IT Support
08.2017 - 01.2019
  • Projects Completed: Windows upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 for 110 Users (7 different laptops models) geographically separated
  • Completed under budget in less than 3 months
  • Windows upgrade at 43 locations and over 3000 users
  • Upgraded 2008 R2 Servers to 2012 R2
  • Data Center Migration for 20 1U Servers, 2-48 port Network Switches, and 2-2U PSUs
  • Completed without downtime
  • Numerous small projects
  • Server upgrades, Computer upgrades, Application upgrades, OS deployments, IE mitigation, Windows 10 upgrade planning, and implementation.

Director of IT, Infrastructure

RHA Health Services, LLC
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Managed a team of 9 including, one IT Manager and one helpdesk person supporting 5300 employees at 360+ locations across 3 states
  • Handled a volume of around 370+ tickets per day
  • Senior Systems Engineer, Architect and Tier 3 support
  • Managed multiple upgrade projects: VMWare ESXi 5.0 to 6.5, Citrix 6.0 to 7.0, Windows Server 2008R2 to Windows Server 2012R2 for 200 servers
  • Implemented ITIL based Service Desk software (ITSM) and processes to improve reporting and better staff usage
  • IT systems integration and migration for acquisitions
  • IT Project Manager for HR/payroll software transition to Workday
  • Managed purchasing for IT systems and software
  • Managed Vendor relations and selection
  • Transitioned from Non-Profit to For-Profit Microsoft Licensing and migrated from on-prem Exchange to Exchange Online.

Microsoft Premier Field Engineer - Platforms

JDA TSG
03.2015 - 06.2016
  • As a Microsoft Premier Field Engineer (vendor) I was responsible for demonstrating Microsoft best practices via Proactive engagements often traveling all over the country to customer sites and for finding solutions for issues that were extremely time sensitive and impacting IT operations at large companies for Reactive and Critical situations
  • Areas I was a Subject Matter Expert and delivered Proactive, Reactive, and CritSit support: Windows Servers 2000-2016: Maintenance, Performance, Installation, Migration, and Configuration and best practices, Windows OS Clients XP-10: Installation, Deployment, Migration, Performance troubleshooting, Microsoft Office 365 onboarding, security, and deployment, Microsoft Security: Active Directory Security, Server Hardening, Client Security Mitigation, BitLocker, Microsoft Server Products: Maintenance, Installation, Configuration and Operations for MBAM, WDS, SQL, Hyper-V, MDT
  • Additional Skills: PowerShell, Disaster Recovery Planning and implementation.

Software Support Engineer

FinThrive
03.2014 - 02.2015
  • Senior level support of Medical Coders, Medical Transcriptionists, and other remote Medical documentation personnel
  • Escalation point for all issues from Service Center for internal support issues
  • Provide support for Precyse software applications, Microsoft applications, Office 365, hardware and operating systems.

AppleCare Senior Advisor: IOS, Mac and Account Security (Tier2)

Apple
06.2012 - 03.2014
  • IOS and Mac OS X support at the Senior (Tier 2) level
  • Top escalation point for Tier 1 Advisors and customers
  • Promoted from Tier 1 to Tier 2 in less than 6 months
  • Part of a select group to deploy new Account Security rules and procedures at 3 months of employment
  • Selected as part of a very small group of iOS Senior Advisors to be cross trained for Senior Level Mac OS X support
  • Apple's internal liaison between customers and engineering
  • Responsible for correctly identifying trending issues and communicating effectively with Engineering to provide them with the information to create solutions, fixes and improve hardware and software
  • Final point of escalation for customer facing decisions and empowered to offer solutions as Apple
  • Empowered to provide the final decision on issues and appeasements to customers as Apple
  • Responsible for ownership of customer issues to resolution
  • Responsible for creating excellent customer experiences
  • Achieved top 20 stats for several quarters out of over 2400 Senior Advisors
  • 90% Customer Satisfaction Rating for support.

Systems Engineer - (MSP)

360 Smart Networks
06.2011 - 06.2012
  • As a Systems engineer I consulted with many clients to match IT needs with their business requirements
  • I created complete IT solutions that allowed them to achieve business requirements and meet ROI
  • Internally, I created and was the primary person responsible for integration between N-Able asset management and remote monitoring software and Autotask IT helpdesk management solutions
  • This enabled the company to automate deployment of computer and server monitoring and management solutions to clients and also to automate helpdesk ticket creation and tracking
  • Reducing cost to clients and increasing profit for the company
  • I was the primary for many IT projects and implemented solutions for supporting and upgrading customers to Windows Server 2008, R2, SBS 2011, Exchange 2010 and many other programs as needed
  • As the primary contact for the accounts I handled their IT needs in a timely and proactive manner
  • Succeeded in creating solutions with VMWare, Microsoft Virtual Server to maximize ROI and utilization of available computing resources
  • Allowing companies to maximize server costs and fully utilize that expense
  • If you can think of the needs of SM businesses I have crafted solutions to meet those needs.

Senior Systems Engineer / SEO / SEM - (MSP)

Gnatwork Networks, Inc
11.2006 - 04.2011
  • Small and Midsized Business Computer, Network, Software and IT Process consulting, support, troubleshooting, and maintenance
  • Primary Account Manager for over 20 major clients and as such I was responsible for maintaining the relationship and assuring complete IT support
  • I managed over 50% of the clients as the primary point of contact for support, consultations, and IT systems definition
  • I created solutions that met business needs and offered the best ROI
  • As a Senior Engineer I was responsible for selling and creating value propositions for complete IT solutions at a variety of Small and Midsized businesses via a consultative approach
  • Complete end-to-end purchasing and implementation of IT systems for Small to Midsized Businesses
  • Systems and Network Support for Small businesses
  • Website Design, SEO, and SEM, internal and additionally for external clients.

System Network Administrator

Quickparts.com, INC
10.2003 - 10.2006
  • I was the person responsible for IT systems support and Systems Administration duties for all four business units with three offices in US and China
  • I was the person responsible for expanding company's IT systems and support structure to handle employee and company growth from 18 to 65 employees and 3 million to 18 million in revenue over three years
  • Designed and deployed development server cluster which created faster updates and deployments of web and installed software deployment
  • Successes: I migrated the company from Windows 2000 and Office 2000 to Windows XP and Office 2003 on time
  • I migrated company's production web and SQL servers from 2000 to Windows Server 2003
  • I migrated company from antiquated email system to Exchange 2003 on-time and under budget
  • I was responsible for all decisions about and purchasing of IT services and equipment throughout company
  • Additionally, was responsible for creation of company IT budget
  • IT policies, and procedures
  • I deployed a complete new IP based PBX system allowing increased productivity and adding many requested features for Sales, and Operations
  • Participated in and was an integral part as an Internal ISO Auditor for the company becoming ISO Certified
  • Aided Marketing in creating and implementing SEO strategy.

Education

BA, Business - Business Administration And Management

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
06.1991

Skills

  • IT Security Policies & Procedures
  • Software as a Service (SaaS)
  • Customer Success
  • Customer Satisfaction (CSAT)
  • Business Requirements
  • Cloud Computing
  • IT Management
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • IT Service Management
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency

Certification

  • Office 365: Provision Office 365, LinkedIn
  • Microsoft Azure: Create and Manage Virtual Machines, LinkedIn
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft
  • Prompt Engineering: How to Talk to the AIs, LinkedIn
  • Generative AI for Business Leaders, LinkedIn

Recommendations

Izzy Brooke - September 12, 2023, Izzy reported directly to Thomas

  • Tom is a strategic thinker who has a deep understanding of the SaaS industry and the implementation services we provide. What truly sets Thomas, apart is his ability to align our team's efforts with the broader objectives of Kaseya. He had a talent for translating corporate goals into actionable plans, ensuring that our services consulting team achieved these objectives.

    He understood the importance in delivering excellent customer service and tackle any grievances with a solution-oriented mindset. Tom's commitment to maintaining strong client rapport, even in challenging situations, helped boost CSAT scores and shape our teams focus.

    As a manager, Tom never shied away from taking responsibility for challenges or setbacks, and prioritized finding solutions and learning from experiences rather than assigning blame. I have no doubt that these skills would be invaluable to the next organization he brings them to.

Tom Sopwith - September 12, 2023- Director, Professional Services at Kaseya

  • Ever thinking, ever improving, wise and experienced. Give Thomas a practical problem to solve in business and he rolls up the sleeves and gets in to work out solutions. I have appreciated his eye for process and opportunities to improve it and scale up. He manages his team to share that attitude and influences his peers. A great asset to the right team.

Jennie Clarke - April 26, 2023 - Director, Services and Support

  • I had the pleasure of working with Tom in his role as Manager, Customer Success – Security, as he led the professional services arm for Kaseya’s security, audit and compliance products. I had the pleasure of working with Tom in his role as Manager, Customer Success – Security, as he led the professional services arm for Kaseya’s security, audit and compliance products.
  • Tom has a wealth of experience in the technology industry which is demonstrated regularly as he is able to easily relate business issues/opportunities in both highly technical and business terms, and suggest appropriate technical solutions for our MSP partners. He has in-depth knowledge of multiple products, not only understanding their design and operation, but also the business benefits they help businesses to realize.
  • As a respected member of the global senior leadership team for professional services, Tom’s positive attitude towards challenges helped to encourage and support all of us, through a very busy transition period merging the operations of Datto and Kaseya’s professional services onto a new platform.
  • Tom also personally helped to train a number of my team members, based both in the States and in Australia, on the security suite of products. Tom quickly won the team’s respect for not only being technically knowledgeable, but for also always being willing to go above and beyond to help the global team to be successful in their delivery.
  • I would not hesitate to recommend Tom as a great asset to any technology organization.

Timeline

Manager, Implementation Services - Security

Kaseya
01.2021 - 01.2023

Customer Care Manager

CoreView
01.2019 - 01.2021

Technology Operations Manager

ClubDrive Systems
01.2019 - 11.2019

Information Technology And Services Consultant (Contracts)

Reliable IT Support
08.2017 - 01.2019

Director of IT, Infrastructure

RHA Health Services, LLC
08.2016 - 08.2017

Microsoft Premier Field Engineer - Platforms

JDA TSG
03.2015 - 06.2016

Software Support Engineer

FinThrive
03.2014 - 02.2015

AppleCare Senior Advisor: IOS, Mac and Account Security (Tier2)

Apple
06.2012 - 03.2014

Systems Engineer - (MSP)

360 Smart Networks
06.2011 - 06.2012

Senior Systems Engineer / SEO / SEM - (MSP)

Gnatwork Networks, Inc
11.2006 - 04.2011

System Network Administrator

Quickparts.com, INC
10.2003 - 10.2006

BA, Business - Business Administration And Management

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Thomas Berg