Location: Atlanta, GA

Email: ITGuy.pro@gmail.com

Phone: not listed due to excessive calls about irrelevant jobs! Email the details please!

Objective:
An IT professional with over 16 years of enterprise IT experience would love to become key member of your IT team and help your organization grow and stay competitive with my ideas and skills as a Cloud Solutions Architect, Virtualization & Systems Architect/Engineer.

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Professional Experience:

 

Ernst & Young (EY) - Alpharetta, GA09/2014-Present

Senior Infrastructure Architect

I am serving as a Senior Infrastructure Architect (Cloud/Virtualization) in the EY's global enterprise

Infrastructure team (220K+ employees, 30K+ Servers).

·   Lead Architect for EY’s private and hybrid cloud design and architecture

·   Architect IaaS, IaaS+, PaaS Hybrid and public cloud deployments with Azure and Rackspace

·   Architect systems to meet functional and non-functional infrastructure requirements

·   Create / Review enterprise architecture design packages

·   Review and approve engineering design packages

·   Review and analyze Converged and Hyper-Converged technologies and vendors

·   Guide engineering staff throughout the build phase

·   Enforce enterprise architectural standards and principles, global product-specific guidelines, usability design standards, provide feedback on engineering methodologies, standards and leading best practices

·   Architect and design virtualization, cloud and converged integrated infrastructure solutions for:

o   Networking: Cisco Routers, switches and Load balances

o   Storage: EMC VMAX Symmetrix, 10K, 20K, 40k and v3 100K, 200K SANs

o   EMC ViPR SRM architect and design

o   Hardware: Dell Blade Servers

o   Linux/Windows/Vmware

o   VCE VBLOCK Converged Infrastructure

o   Cisco UCS Blades

o   Cisco Nexus Switches

o   Cisco Intelligent Automation for Cloud (IAC) Cloud Management Platform (CMP)

o   VMware ESXi / vSphere virtualization software, vCenter / vCAC / vCOPS / SRM

o   Microsoft Active Directory

o   Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Server 2012 R2

o   Microsoft Windows Server and SQL 2008 R2, SQL 2012 failover clustering

o   Microsoft Exchange 2010 / 2013 architecture and design

o   Microsoft Lync 2010 / 2013 / Skype for Business architecture and design

o   PKI/SSL certificate management and automation (venafi)

o   Backup and Disaster Recovery (Tape, D2D, NetBackup, BackupExec, VMware vSphere Dataprotection, SRM)

 

VeriFone Systems Inc. - Alpharetta, GA11/2012-10/2014

Senior Systems Engineer

I was serving as a Sr. Systems Engineer in a highly complex enterprise, highly redundant and available

VMware/Active Directory environment; I design, implement, manage secure, customer facing,

Cloud-based, PCI DSS Compliant hosted Payment and 24/7 transaction processing gateway solutions.

·   Plan, coordinate and administer issues related to systems and storage (Production & Development)

·   Architect IaaS, IaaS+ and PaaS systems to meet functional and non-functional infrastructure requirements

·   Establish, meet and maintain PCI compliance and security integrity controls

·   Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software problems associated with customer facing hosted cloud payment 24/7 transaction processing solutions

·   Design and implement solutions to complex technical problems

·   Ensured backups are performed and validated by frequent restore tests

·   Datacenter and application migration

·   Analyze, troubleshoot and resolve highly technical networking, OS, Clustering and Virtualization issues

·   Cisco Firewall (ASA 5510/5520) management and support (failover, redundancy, VPN)

·   Cisco Routers and Switch management and support

·   F5 LTM and Cisco ACE application load balancer support

·   Linux/Windows/Vmware

·   VMware Virtualization (ESXi, vSphere) design, build, deploy and migrate

·   VMware Virtualization management using VMware vSphere vCenter

·   VMware Virtualization Clustering (HA/FT/DRS)

·   VMware Virtualization troubleshooting

·   VMware Virtualization performance monitoring and tuning

·   VMware Virtualization security and auditing

·   VMware Virtualization virtual networking (VLANs, NIC Teaming, HP VirutalConnect, etc.)

·   VMware Virtualization virtual storage provisioning and management (LUN provisioning, masking, etc.)

·   VMware virtual storage provisioning & management (VMFS, Datastores, NFS, LUNS, RDMs)

·   VMware upgrades and patching

·   VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) (Planning, deployment, configuration and management)

·   Microsoft Active Directory (2003 & 2008 R2) plan, design, build, manage and support

·   Microsoft Active Directory Group Policy deployment and management

·   Microsoft Active Directory Domains & Trusts management

·   Microsoft IIS/Webserver and SSL Certificate management and support

·   Microsoft SQL Failover clustering deployment, management and support (physical and virtual)

·   Microsoft SQL 2005 & 2012 failover clustering, MS SQL virtualization

·   Microsoft SQL 2012 Failover Cluster / AlwaysOn design and implementation (AlwaysOn, AVG, FCI, multi-node in multi-datacenter)

·   Storage Area Network (SAN) design, management and support

·   EMC VMAX 10 and VNX SAN, HP 3PAR SAN and Dell Compellent SAN Fibre Channel storage systems management

·   EMC VMAX10k SAN / Enginuity 5876 / Unisphere design, implementation, deployment and management

·   EMC / HP 3PAR / Dell Compellent SAN zoning, storage/LUN provisioning

·   SAN Array & virtual infrastructure migrations

·   Brocade Fibre Channel Switch (300, 6510) management (zoning, troubleshooting, monitoring, etc.)

·   Backups (Veeam, vSphere Data Protection (Planning, deployment, configuration and management)

·   Network and Systems monitoring (Nagios, Tripwire, Webmetrics, Nimsoft, Cacti)

·   Linux Administration (cPanel, apache, MySQL, etc.)

·   TrendMicro OfficeScan

·   IT Systems documentation and Visio diagrams

·   Dell PowerEdge & HP Prolient Blade Servers

·   Train peers on storage, vmware, MS AD, etc. and interview potential new hires

 

Virtualization.net - Atlanta, GA10/2009-Present

Founder, Editor & Webmaster

Founder, Editor and Webmaster at Virtualization and Cloud Computing website (www.virtualization.net), featuring industry news, blogs, virtualization and cloud product reviews, problem-solving, technical support and how-to tutorials on Virtualization/Cloud technologies using full Virtualization Lab environment as well as discussion forums for virtualization/cloud computing topics. Some of my technical how-to tutorials and home lab info can be found here.

 

 

University of Atlanta - Atlanta, GA4/2006-12/2013

Director of Information Technology

Senior Network Engineer

Virtualization Architect
Serving in a network and systems engineering leadership role in a fast paced environment, managing complex enterprise IT infrastructure, and supporting 6 remote campuses using Cisco, Microsoft and VMware virtualization technology in TCP/IP Network:

·   Architect IaaS, PaaS systems to meet functional and non-functional infrastructure requirements

·   Manage (24/7 on call) enterprise IT, LAN, WAN and datacenter operations

·   Enterprise IT Project Manager - Responsible for the coordinated management of IT projects directed toward strategic business and other organizational objectives.

·   Devise and deliver technology roadmap for enterprise IT

·   Manage enterprise IT product selection, purchasing, inventory and deployment

·   Work directly with the President, Chief Executive and members of the senior management team to ensure the organization’s objectives are fulfilled to the highest possible IT standards

·   Identify opportunities to drive more value through technology strategies in targeted areas, including technology infrastructure and technology architecture

·   Storage Area Network (SAN, NAS, DAS) design, architect (networking, RAID, components)

·   SAN information storage and management

·   SAN storage and LUN provisioning (10GbE iSCSI, NFS, CIFS)

·   SAN Data and vmware backups using disk based solution and Robotic Tape Library

·   Research, acquire, implement enterprise SAN and unified NAS solutions & disk based backups

·   Virtualization Architect - Design, manage and support virtual infrastructure (VMware ESXi/vSphere 3.5, 4.0, 4.1 & 5.0)

·   Vmware Virtualization - spearheaded enterprise virtualization initiative

·   VMware Virtualization (ESX, ESXi, vSphere) design, deployment and migration

·   VMware Virtualization management using VMware vSphere vCenter

·   VMware Virtualization Clustering (HA/FT/DRS)

·   VMware Virtualization Data Recovery, backup and data protection using Veeam, BackupExec

·   VMware Virtualization troubleshooting

·   VMware Virtualization performance monitoring and tuning

·   VMware Virtualization security and auditing

·   VMware Virtualization virtual networking (VLANs, NIC Teaming, vDS and vSS)

·   VMware virtual storage provisioning & management (VMFS, Datastores, iSCSI, NFS, LUNS)

·   VMware Virtualization Auto Deploy and Host Profiles configuration and management

·   VMware Update Manager management to patch & upgrade hosts, VAs and VMs

·   VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manager (SRM) deployment and management

·   Cisco Network Architect: Research, acquire and deploy enterprise cisco networking products

·   Cisco Router and switch setup, deployment and management

·   Cisco VLAN and QoS configuration, implementation and management

·   Cisco IOS upgrades and configuration backups

·   Cisco VPN Concentrators (site to site VPNs) deployment, configuration and management

·   Cisco Firewall (ASA-5500s, IOS) setup, management & support in a multi-LAN environment

·   Cisco LAN and WAN segmentation to improve performance, uptime, management & security

·   Cisco Router & ASA monitoring

·   Cisco IOS Access Control List (ACL) configuration and implementation

·   Cisco IP Phones deployment and support

·   Microsoft Active Directory (2003 & 2008 R2) Architect, management and support

·   Microsoft Active Directory Group Policy implementation and management

·   Microsoft Active Directory Sites and Services management

·   Microsoft Active Directory Permissions implementation and management

·   Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 management, implementation and support

·   Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Clustering

·   Microsoft Messaging Solutions (Office Communicator 2007 R2) deployment and management

·   Microsoft Unified Communications Lync 2013 (migration from Comm 2007 R2) deployment/Mmgt

·   Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Architect, migration planning and research

·   Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 deployment, support and management

·   Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 multi CAS (CAS Arrays), High Availability (DAG) deployment and management

·   Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) and FTP Web Servers setup and management

·   Microsoft Internet Authentication Services (IAS) implementation and management

·   Microsoft Server/Failover Clustering & Load Balancing (MS SQL & Data Servers)

·   Microsoft SQL 2005 & 2008 cluster virtualization

·   Linux/windows/vmware

·   F5 BIG-IP 3DNS/LTM/GTM Load Balancers deployment, configuration and management

·   Linux Administration (cPanel, MySQL, Apache, etc.)

·   Troubleshoot T1 circuit line issues, submit trouble tickets to the service provider

·   IP Addressing

·   Wireless Network and enterprise Security (WPA, WPA2, AES, IAS/RADIUS) setup and support

·   IT Auditing

·   Asterisk PBX VoIP phone system support and management (SIP Trunks)

·   TrendMicro OfficeScan Neat Suite Advanced for enterprise setup, deployment & management

·   Web Filtering and Web Proxy deployment and management

·   Implement HR and timeclock solutions with IP enabled Biometric devices

·   Barracuda Anti-Spam Appliance deployment, configuration and management

·   Enterprise WAN and LAN DNS management

·   Research and development - Test and evaluate enterprise software and hardware

·   Research remote hosting and collocation for enterprise IT infrastructure

·   IT Documentation and user guides and creating extensive network Visio diagrams

·   IT infrastructure move, tactical and strategic planning

·   Remote campus office support

·   Web Development, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Content Management

·   Point of contact for enterprise IT issues

·   Facilitate Learn Center Training to all new University Faculty

·   Recommend enhancements and modifications to Learning Platform and other technological features central to the teaching/learning process

·   Member of the Provost’s Council and Administrative Council

 

Halski Systems Inc. - Gainesville, GA1/2005-4/2006

Systems Engineer / Cisco Network Engineer

Served as a Network and systems engineer in a large enterprise customer-facing environment supporting over 600 cisco routers, switches, firewalls and access points and over 2K servers.

·   WAN / LAN Operations and Support – worked extensively with networks based on TCP/IP networking concepts and Cisco Products

·   Network hardware setup

·   Cisco hardware support and troubleshooting

·   Cisco Router and switch setup, deployment and management

·   Cisco VLAN and QoS configuration, implementation and management

·   Cisco IOS upgrades and configuration backups

·   Cisco VLANs, Trunking

·   Cisco PIX Firewall management and support

·   Cisco IOS Access Control List (ACL) configuration and implementation

·   Wireless Access Point deployment and management

·   Circuits – worked with T1, circuits with multiple providers using Frame Relay as backbone and ISDN backup circuits. Troubleshot circuit line issues, submit trouble tickets to the service provider for support and worked with other voice/data services running on cisco infrastructure. CPE configuration and installation

·   Microsoft Active Directory Architect, management and support

·   Microsoft Active Directory Group Policy implementation and management

·   Microsoft Active Directory Sites and Services management

·   Microsoft Active Directory Permissions implementation and management

·   Microsoft Exchange Server management, implementation and support

·   Microsoft Clustering

·   Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) and FTP Web Servers setup and management

·   Storage Area Network (SAN / NAS / DAS) design, management and support

·   SAN information storage and management

·   SAN storage and LUN provisioning (iSCSI, NFS, CIFS)

·   Virtualization: Design, implementation and support of virtual environments for VMware ESX/Server/Workstation

·   Hardware and software deployment and support

·   Research and development / Test and evaluate software and hardware

·   Server Builds and deployment

·   Server management, Audit and daily checklists

·   Data Backup and Disaster Recovery

·   TrendMicro Anti-Virus for enterprise setup, deployment & management

·   Barracuda Anti-Spam deployment, configuration and management

·   IT Documentation and user guides for various software and hardware, etc. as well as creation / editing of extensive network Visio diagrams for upper management and IT department

·   Remote client and remote warehouse support and remote troubleshooting of the issues related to VPN, citrix, remote desktop, FTP, etc.

·   Client Intranet website builds and support based on Windows SharePoint Services as well as Windows SharePoint Portal Server

·   SharePoint Intranet website backups

·   Web development

Hewlett Packard Inc. - Atlanta, GA4/2003-10/2004
Network Support Engineer

·   Standardized systems setup / installation

·   Deployment support

·   TCP/IP based LAN/WAN support

·   Hardware & Software migration

·   Hardware build and deployment

·   Support for end user applications

·   Windows 2000 setup / Active Directory support

·   Data Backups and Disaster Recovery

·   Administrative tasks, project planning/completion, Equipment Inventory
 

ACE USA - Duluth, GA2/2001-11/2002

Consultant - Network Support/Tech

·   End user PC & Network Support

·   User Security and Policy assignment

·   TCP/IP Network Troubleshooting

·   Software and Hardware support

·   Server Setup and deployment

·   Router Configuration

·   DHCP / DNS

·   Windows Active Directory Support

 

Star Importers - Atlanta, GA10/1999-04/2000

Network Support

 

Excel Computers, Manhattan, NY12/1997-08/1999
Network Support/Computer Technician

 

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Education:

 

      Certifications: 

 

·   VMware Certified Professional 4 and 5 # 97254 (VCP vSphere 4 & vSphere 5)

·   EMC Proven Professional (Information Storage and Management - EMCISA v2)

·   EMC Proven Professional (Cloud Infrastructure and Services – EMCCIS)

·   Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

·   Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE+i)

·   A+ Certified Computer Technician 

 

Bachelor Degree

 

CUNY – Brooklyn College > Georgia Perimeter College (in progress)

·   Bachelor Degree–Major: Computer Sci.

 

Lafayette High School, Brooklyn, NY

·   High School Diploma

 

                             Skills:

 

·   Software: Cisco IOS, Windows Server 2008, 2003, 2000, Exchange 2007/2010, VMware, vCenter,ESXi,ESX,vSphere, Veeam, Windows 7, Vista, XP, MS Office 2003 and 2000, Trend Micro Anti-Virus, Sharepoint Services/Portal server, Remote Desktop, Paperport, Ciscoworks, Pango RFID software, BIG-IP, ManageEngine, Solarwinds, WhatsUPGold device monitoring, VPN, Dell Open Manage, MAS90, WinFax, frontpage 2003, Windows 95/98, NT 4.0, cc: Mail, Excel, Word, Internet, Email, IIS 4.0, Altiris PC Image,  CentOS, Linux-RH (7.0, 8.0, 9.0, Fedora), HP-UX (starburst, Ignite), Windows 2000/XP, MS Office, MS Visio, HP BLT/Remedy, Norton Corporate, Reflection X and various other applications.

·   Hardware:Cisco Routers, Cisco switches, Servers (Dell, HP), RAID, RAID cards Dell Blades, Dell computers, KVM and IP-KVM switches, T1 lines, Firewalls/ASA/PIX, F-5 Load Balancer, Fiber Switches, fiber cables, Wireless Networking devices and Access Points, Printers (HP, Dell, Ricoh, Minolta), Motherboards, Network cards, CPU, Monitors, Hard Drives, Memory, Modems, Power Supplies, RP-2430s, RP-7405s, HP blade servers, HP Computers, RX-2600, RILO-I/II, Server cabinets.
*Complete Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching exam LAB at home

·   Protocols:TCP/IP, Frame Relay, PPP, PPTP, IP-Sec, SMTP, DHCP, DNS, OSI-Model Ethernet, RIP, RIPv2, EIGRP, OSPF.