SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
> ** years experience in all aspects of Messaging & Collaboration
(Notes/Domino and SMTP).
> Proven track record of successfully designing and implementing high
impact business solutions.
> Passion for seeking out, and sharing, knowledge.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP - Tampa, FL May 1999 - August 2010
Infrastructure Systems Engineer (July 2008 - August 2010)
Responsible for analyzing and translating business requirements into
technical solution designs, and managing their implementation into the
infrastructure.
> Led, as Infrastructure Engineer, 21 projects - among them, high-impact
accomplishments such as the cross-datacenter migration of the Americas
enterprise center's internet/international e-mail gateways;
implementation of Interaction and Tikit, an enterprise contact
management system; and the security-mandated migration from European
to American Proofpoint datacenters.
> As global SMTP Standards Custodian, was the primary knowledge source
for US and global e-mail infrastructure - providing thought leadership
for global enterprise centers to align under a single e-mail gateway
vision.
> Primary advocate for US IT interests during a global RFP (Proofpoint)
- designing and implementing a more sustainable global anti-spam/anti-
virus business solution; while saving the firm over $120k through the
innovative use of VMWare for both business continuity and datacenter
migration solutions.
> Successfully led the migration of the PCAOB review process
infrastructure to a more secure environment.
> Designed and implemented an IRS-mandated S/MIME solution, leveraging
and modifying the firm's PKI - this kept the firm competitive with the
other Big 4 accounting firms.
> Successfully led the design and implementation of the upgrade and
migration of the firm's worldwide UID/e-mail directory - a very high
impact service.
> Managed the creation of the Americas' encrypted e-mail (TLS) policy
and collaborated with global counterparts on a global policy - to
improve secure e-mail services with many of the firm's largest
clients.
> Collaborated as SME to bring Hong Kong online as a fourth global
enterprise center, greatly enhancing AsiaPac services.
Infrastructure Systems Analyst (December 2004 - July 2008)
Responsible for interpreting, refining, and implementing project designs
and successfully transitioning them to Operations.
> Primary contributor to, and evaluator of, the RFP for the firm's first
truly global anti-spam/anti-virus solution (Sophos PureMessage); and
managed its US implementation. The team won a Chairman's Award for
this accomplishment.
> Designed and implemented a global Calendaring & Scheduling solution to
greatly enhance collaboration; retiring unsustainable global
directories in the process.
> Primary infrastructure lead for the creation of a Global Finance
System Tax & Expense imaging environment (using
RightFax/GlobalScan/Markview) - project saved the firm over $13k and
650 man-hours monthly.
> Major contributor to such high profile projects as the Sametime 7
global roll-out; and the creation of a new, more secure and stable
Risk & Quality Notes/Domino environment for the assurance practice.
> Guided, through documentation and hands-on assistance, teammates'
messaging implementations of two firm acquisitions; led messaging
implementations of two other major firm acquisitions.
> Successfully transitioned support responsibilities to Operations
through the creation of utility Notes databases, technical
documentation, and hands-on training sessions.
> Introduced a number of improvements to the automated MS Windows/NT and
UNIX build process documentation, easing transition of these
processes.
> Liaison to the Design team, collaborating to improve the design-to-
implementation transition process.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP - Tampa, FL (cont.)
Messaging & Collaboration Subject Matter Expert (May 1999 - December 2004)
Responsible for all aspects of international and internet e-mail and
identity management for over 140,000 users worldwide.
> Global third-tier support for Notes/Domino and SMTP internet and
international e-mail infrastructure issues.
> Defined and implemented improvements to Notes/Domino server standards
for the global IT organization.
> Fostered and maintained professional vendor relationships while
representing the firm's IT organization.
> Successfully transitioned support of EMEA and AsiaPac enterprise
centers to local resources, improving e-mail services within these
theatres.
> Promoted and implemented the migration from PMDF and Gauntlet software
to a much more stable Sendmail Switch solution on all global
enterprise center e-mail gateways.
(IBM) Lotus Development Canada Ltd. - Toronto, ON 1992 - 1998
Notes/Domino Support Manager (1996 - 1998)
Responsible for the strategic and daily management of support team.
> Prepared and implemented methodologies to improve customer
satisfaction across North America, in collaboration with US
counterparts.
o PC Magazine awarded top honors to Lotus for groupware technical
support.
o Toronto support site consistently ranked highest in customer
satisfaction - over 95% "satisfied" to "very satisfied".
> Initiated and facilitated monthly compensation reviews with management
to improve employee retention.
> Instituted weekly team meetings - fostering synergy and stability
within the team.
> Managed the high-profile "Server Crash" support team, ensuring SLA's
were met; involving, but not limited to, schedule modifications, daily
workload analyses, and customer follow-ups.
Principal Technical Support Analyst (1992 - 1996)
Responsible for pre and post-sales support on all platforms of
Notes/Domino and its companion products.
> Provided mission-critical on-site Notes/Domino support during field
service assignments - to such prominent clients as CN Rail,
Newfoundland Telephone, Desjardins Canada, and Belair Insurance.
> Created and presented training for American and Canadian onboarded
Notes/Domino Support Specialists.
> As a Principal Analyst, resolved third-tier escalations from global
Notes/Domino support analysts.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS:
> US equivalency of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science (as
determined by US INS for permanent residency purposes)
> Notes/Domino Certifications: Systems Administrator Principal
Certified Lotus Professional (SA-PCLP) and Application Developer
Certified Lotus Professional (AD-CLP)
> Sendmail Switch System Administration
> Websphere Application Server Administration
> PwC Certificates include Project Planning and Management Improvement,
Project Management for IT Professionals, and Technical Trainer
Certification
> Solaris System Administration
> Supporting Windows NT Server; and Support Fundamentals of Windows NT
> Lotus ISO Auditor
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
> Deep understanding and proficiency of Messaging & Collaboration
technologies: Notes/Domino; SMTP (including related technologies:
Proofpoint; Sigaba and Voltage e-mail encryption; TLS and OpenSSL;
DNS; DKIM; PGP; PKI; and SPF); LDAP; Sametime; MS IIS FTP and SMTP
servers; Sendmail Switch and open-source sendmail; GroupShield for
Domino; ZipMail; Sophos PureMessage
> Sound understanding and proficiency of RightFax; GlobalScan;
Interaction and Tikit; VMWare builds and administration
> Advanced familiarity with network technologies of DNS and firewall
functionalities
> Familiar with Blackberry Enterprise Server
> Proficient in Microsoft Windows/NT and Unix, including security
considerations