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WILLIAM VITALEC

GRAPEVINE,TX

Summary

Proven leader and technical innovator at Infor, adept in AWS and PowerShell, excelled in automating server builds and leading cloud operations. Recognized for mentoring a team of 18, ensuring professional growth. Achieved top instructor ranking, demonstrating exceptional teaching and technical skills. Enhanced system performance and scalability, showcasing a results-driven approach and problem-solving prowess.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Instructor

Herzing University Online
04.2011 - Current
  • Developed and instructed courses in Windows, Linux, and MAC OS management
  • Ranked number 1 of 31 instructors in 2012

Sr. Cloud Operations Manager

Infor
Irving, TX
09.2019 - 07.2024
  • Lead a team of 18 Cloud Operations Engineers across US and international locations
  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) for AWS infrastructure, overseeing services and processes
  • Develop and mentor team members, ensuring professional growth and skills enhancement
  • Collaborate with executives and key stakeholders for global organizational initiatives
  • Plan and implement company projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence
  • Conduct security audits and maintain compliance with PCI, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 standards

Senior DevOps Engineer

Infor
Irving, TX
03.2015 - 09.2019
  • Automated server builds and maintenance using PowerShell scripting in AWS
  • Migrated servers and applications to AWS, optimizing performance and scalability
  • Deployed and configured IIS, automated upgrades, and patching
  • Utilized AWS services including CloudFormation, CodeDeploy, S3, Route 53, and CloudWatch
  • Managed security policies and roles using AWS IAM
  • Implemented monitoring and alert systems using SumoLogic and PagerDuty

Adjunct Instructor – Part Time Online

ECPI University Online
09.2010 - 03.2018
  • Taught file system management for Windows, Linux, and MAC OS
  • Provided instruction on Office applications, virtualization, and web development
  • Rated highest in instructor effectiveness in 2012

Systems Engineer

RealPage Inc.
Carrollton, TX
03.2013 - 03.2015
  • Planned and implemented virtualization architecture for Windows Server environments
  • Tuned performance for SQL Server, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery
  • Developed network monitoring systems using SolarWinds and VMware servers
  • Automated server deployment and monitoring using SCCM
  • Designed and deployed ITIL service and incident management systems

Systems Engineer

Terremark Worldwide
Irving, TX
02.2008 - 12.2012
  • Monitored network environments using SolarWinds NPM
  • Managed SQL servers, providing support for applications and reporting
  • Developed automation scripts using TSQL and PowerShell
  • Maintained McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator for a global enterprise environment
  • Administered VMware vSphere, managing virtual labs and production environments

Adjunct Instructor

Westwood College Online
10.2006 - 10.2010
  • Instructed courses on SQL, Office applications, and business management tools
  • Awarded Distinguished Instructor in October 2009

Implementation Consultant

Lyceum Business Services
Plano, TX
09.2007 - 03.2008
  • Supported Oracle and SQL databases, providing security and QA testing
  • Managed network security through McAfee Security Center

Technical Support Analyst

Coremetrics
Southlake, TX
09.2006 - 09.2007
  • Supported IBM clients using DB2, VI Editor, and various SQL environments
  • Managed server operating systems and security configurations

System and Network Installer

Siemens
Arlington, TX
03.2005 - 07.2006
  • Installed and configured Cisco networks for USPS nationwide
  • Managed network and operating systems for AIX/UNIX servers

Network Tutor

Westwood College Online
09.2002 - 12.2004
  • Assisted students with troubleshooting and network administration
  • Improved student grades by 20% through effective tutoring

Construction Electrician Seabee

United States Navy
Port Hueneme, CA
08.1989 - 07.1997
  • Deployed to multiple locations, receiving commendations for cost-saving measures
  • Led a team of 10 personnel during overseas deployments

Education

Master of Science - Information Security (Computer Science)

Capella University
12.2006

Bachelor of Science - Information Systems Security (Computer Science)

Westwood College
12.2004

Skills

  • Microsoft Windows
  • Windows Server
  • RHEL
  • CentOS
  • AWS
  • SolarWinds
  • Nagios
  • NetiQ
  • SiteScope
  • McAfee ePO
  • Norton
  • Microsoft Office
  • Docker
  • Stash
  • Git
  • SumoLogic
  • ServiceNow
  • Grafana
  • Terraform
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Windows PowerShell

Certification

  • AWS Certified Developer
  • AWS Certified Data Engineer
  • CompTIA Cloud Computing Essentials Professional
  • SCP – SolarWinds Certified Professional
  • MCP – Microsoft Certified Professional
  • MCTS – 2008 R2 Virtualization Administrator
  • MCITP – 2008 Server
  • CS-SNRS – Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches
  • ITIL v3 Foundations

Timeline

Sr. Cloud Operations Manager

Infor
09.2019 - 07.2024

Senior DevOps Engineer

Infor
03.2015 - 09.2019

Systems Engineer

RealPage Inc.
03.2013 - 03.2015

Adjunct Instructor

Herzing University Online
04.2011 - Current

Adjunct Instructor – Part Time Online

ECPI University Online
09.2010 - 03.2018

Systems Engineer

Terremark Worldwide
02.2008 - 12.2012

Implementation Consultant

Lyceum Business Services
09.2007 - 03.2008

Adjunct Instructor

Westwood College Online
10.2006 - 10.2010

Technical Support Analyst

Coremetrics
09.2006 - 09.2007

System and Network Installer

Siemens
03.2005 - 07.2006

Network Tutor

Westwood College Online
09.2002 - 12.2004

Construction Electrician Seabee

United States Navy
08.1989 - 07.1997

Master of Science - Information Security (Computer Science)

Capella University

Bachelor of Science - Information Systems Security (Computer Science)

Westwood College
WILLIAM VITALEC