Thomas Zebar

**** **** ***** ***** - ***** Center, OH 43035

Phone: 614-***-****, ac1one@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE SUMMARY

Visionary and results oriented Information Technology professional with more than 26 years of IT Infrastructure Architect, IT Cloud Architect and Engineering (AWS and Azure), IT management, IT projects management, with vast technical skills and hands on experience.

Leader in Cloud and On-Premise Computing Architect and Integration, including VM’s, Virtual Networks, Apps Services, AD integration, Exchange, File Services, Storage Services, etc. using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.

Leader in Office 365 Implementation and configuration. This include the integration of on-site Exchange email system, the Azure AD, the on-site AD, storage drives, etc.

Leader in utilizing strong IT technical skills and strong IT services processes knowledge to Architect, manage and operate complex IT organizations and IT projects, in both tradition and Cloud environments, with demonstrated results in managing high-dollar IT projects.

Skillful in leading, developing and programming of cutting edge Mobile/Web applications using the Alpha Platform, Java Scripts, HTML, and CSS.

Track records of gaining greater efficiencies of IT resources through IT resources optimization using best practices in industry such as capacity planning, resources consolidations, virtualizations, etc.

Skillful in developing ITIL services processes, IT performance indexes, IT dashboards, IT policies, IT security policies, IT operations policies, customer service procedures, etc.

Comprehensive experience in the acquisition of IT systems, software, and support contracts.

Leader in motivating, coaching, mentoring, training, and guiding staff; set goals and measure progress by S.M.A.R.T performance measures; effective team player and highly ethical.

Strategic planner, very analytical and excellent problem solving skills; provide innovating solutions to complex IT problems.

Recognized leader in budget management, and cutting wasteful spending.

Master degree in engineering with minor in mathematics.

Professional IT Certificates

Agile PMI-ACP Project Management Training Certificate

Intel Certified Network Engineer

Certified 3CX VoIP Engineer

NIMS Homeland Security Certified

Information Technology Infrastructure Certified (ITIL)

CompTIA A+ Certified

Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)

Veritas Data Center Solutions Professional

Microsoft Certified MCTS

Storage Area Network (SAN) Professional

Cisco Certified Network Engineer (CCNA)

IBM Servers Certified Engineer

Novell Certified System Engineer (CNE)

Hewlett Packard (HP) Certified Engineer

Work Experience

IT Infrastructure Manager/Architect, 2/13/2009 – 6/1/2017

Ohio Civil Service Employee Association (OCSEA)

390 Worthington Road

Westerville, Ohio 43082

Implemented Hybrid Cloud solution using Microsoft Cloud Azure and AWS including VM machines, SQL databases, AD integration, etc.

I am holding the roles of IT Manger, IT Infrastructure Architect, and IT projects manager, responsible for the architect and management of the whole IT Infrastructure technology and IT projects such as the Data Center, network, security devices, applications, databases, file services, print services, email services, desktop support, IT strategic plan, IT security, staff, budget, vendors, assets, etc.

Responsible for the development and programming of cutting edge Mobile/Web applications using the Alpha platform, java scripts, HTML, and CSS.

Deployed 3CX VoIP phone system that has saved the organization over a half million dollar over two years in telephone bills. It has allowed the organization to create virtual offices anywhere at any time including at homes and in few minutes.

Deploy 3CX Video conference along with the 3CX phone system in one integrated system.

Deployed several barracuda security systems (Spam Filter, Web Filter, and Application Fire Wall).

Deployed the sitefinity web content management system and redesigned all web sites.

Deployed new Audio/Video system for the organization.

Redesigned the Active Directory (AD) and migrated it to AD 2012.

Deployed the organization customer service system to allow its members to submit help requests, chat, live support, etc.

Deployed new helpdesk software along with web based remote trouble shooting software

Implemented new DMZ for the network, with fault tolerant for Cisco ASA firewalls configurations.

Redesigned the wireless network for maximum security and accessibility.

Deployed new data protection system (Veritas NetBackup 7.6), that includes servers imaging for all servers and critical desktops.

Deployed Microsoft Exchange 2013 messaging system.

Deployed QAS addresses correction software tools.

Deployed “WASP” software for IT Inventory and Asset Management.

Standardized the hardware and software of all servers, network devices, and desktops.

Redesigned and migrated three critical SQL databases to SQL 2012

Developed and programmed web portals access for the databases.

Implemented data business rules and policies for entering and auditing data.

Consolidated and virtualize the majority of the servers and data storages, including databases servers, file servers, web servers, etc.

IT Infrastructure Manager/Architect, 10/2000 – 11/2008

City of Columbus - Ohio

90 West Broad Street, Ohio 43215

Managing and Architecting the City IT Infrastructure and IT projects, including two Data Centers, mass storages/SAN, data backups, applications operations, LAN/WAN operations, helpdesk, and the staff of DBA’s and IT groups of systems administrators and network Admins.

Consolidated fifteen City agencies IT departments in the main Data Center.

Managed the City VMware Virtualization project; and defined the requirements for applications, servers, networks, storages, disaster recovery and availability.

Migrated Microsoft Active Directory to Windows 2003 AD Active, and re-engineered the AD structure.

Consolidated four Mass Storages Devices of HP XP256, two NetAppliance Filers, and EMC. Symmetric, into one scalable EMC unit, and deployed new Brocade FC SAN.

Deployed Veritas Storage Central and EMC SRM for storage capacity planning and management.

Consolidated 20 File and Print servers using the highly available EMC NAS Gateway.

Managed the Unisys Mainframes migration from Clear-Path to Libra Platform.

Implemented the City Centralized Data Backup System and consolidated 15 agencies backup sites

Architect and implemented the City Information Life Cycle Management System (ILM) using Veritas Enterprise Vault (EV 7.0) and Princeton Soft-Tech.

Implemented the City 311 call center, an alternative to 911 systems for non-emergency calls.

Implemented a centralized IT Helpdesk, Configuration Management Database (CMDB), and the Change Management process.

Headed the project for City Disaster Recovery (DRP) plan.

Implemented numerous IT policies and processes, such as Security Policy, Network Usage Policy, Data Storage Policy, Data Protection Policy, Patch Management Policy, and Archiving & Retention Policy.

Conducted several security assessments of the IT Infrastructure, such as assets discovery, vulnerability assessments, threats profiling, and risks management.

Delivered customer relation management solutions to city agencies such as, SLA, OLA, services catalogs, and customer’s surveys.

Renegotiated 70+ maintenance contracts that resulted in an annual saving of approx $800K.

Re-design the data centers network with new subnetting, upgraded Cisco devices, new patch panels and cable trays, and new network monitoring and diagnosing tools.

Re-architect the City Data Centers physical layers and deployed new UPS, HVAC, fire suppression, water detection, Security Cameras, and facilities monitoring systems.

Implemented a $1.8 million dollars new HVAC system for the City Main Data Center.

Implemented a $750K dual bus electrical system for the data center with dual 130KVA UPS, dual ATS, and dual PDU, with N+1 power availability to systems.

Implemented the City Data Center FM-200 Fire suppression system.

Deployed the Liebert Site Scan Facility Monitoring system.

Technology Chief Engineer 02/1997 -09/2000

State of Ohio – The State’s Computer Center

I was working as chief engineer on a 328-Million-dollar project for the State of Ohio. My role was to oversee the design, implementation and the integration of various technologies of complex data communication project, including Servers, Applications, Databases, LAN, WAN, SCADA systems, RF transmitters and receivers, Data Center equipment, etc.

Technical Director 03/1990 – 01/1997

Data Formations, Inc.

6740 Huntley Road

Columbus, Ohio 43218

Data Formations, Inc. is an IT services company. We provided hardware, software; databases, custom build applications, on-site support, etc. The IT support services including on-site support for Servers, desktops, LAN, WAN, applications, databases,, etc. I was responsible for the design, implementation and delivery of the entire IT projects for the customers, including design, configuration, and testing phases; also, I was tasked with all the customers support services.

IT Projects Management Experience

(Samples of High Dollar IT Projects)

(3 Million Dollar Project), Manage the IT project for the City of Columbus to redesign and implement the City network and renovate the Data Center, such as HVAC, UPS, ATS, PDU, Fire Suppression, Water Detection, etc.

(420,000 Dollar Project), Manage the design, development and implementation of the Ohio Civil Service data web portals and its supporting system. I managed the deployment of more than 400 web data access portal with new content management system, new web sites, and new development tools.

(2.5 Million Dollar Project), Manage the design and implementation of the City of Columbus Disaster Recovery Site with all its associated communication links, processes, and requirements.

(280,000 Dollar Project), Manage the Ohio Civil Service project to redesign all the databases and all the applications and standardize them on Microsoft SQL and .Net C# Platform.

(1.7 Million Dollar Project), Manage the project to Migrate all the City of Columbus Main Frame Applications to a new Main Frame platform and new Databases.

(350,000 Dollar Project), Manage the Ohio Civil Service VoIP Project with its associated Video Conference System.

(1.2 Million Dollar Project), Manage the design and deployment of the City of Columbus Mass Storages devices with brand new Brocade SAN Switches as part of the City Resource consolidations.

(260,000 Dollar Project), Manage the Ohio Civil Service Customer Management project that include Application for tracking requests, Call Center, virtual offices, digital receptionists, knowledge base, etc.

(750,000 Dollar Project), Manage the deployment of a data backup system for the City of Columbus that include Massive Data Center Library, Distributed Backup Servers, Backup agents, Off-site rotation, etc.

IT Technical Skills

Expert in Cloud Computing for Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS). This includes, VM’s, Cloud Networks, Cloud Security, Cloud Databases, Cloud AD integration with premises AD’s, etc.

Expert in Office 365 Implementation and configuration. This include the integration of on-site Exchange email system, the Azure AD, the on-site AD, storage drives, etc.

Expert in Active Directory design and implementation including Domains, Sites, DNS, DHCP, WINS, RODC, Replications, Groups Policies, etc.

Expert knowledge on Exchange 2013 and 2016 in both on-site and the cloud or the Hybrid.

Expert in leading, developing and programming of cutting edge Mobile/Web applications using the Alpha Platform, Java Scripts, HTML, and CSS.

Expert knowledge of 3CX VoIP system and the associated Video Conference system.

Expert knowledge on Data Center requirements, including HVAC, UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, generator, raised floors, computer racks, cabling, fire suppression systems, water detection system, facility monitoring systems, security system, asset management, operating procedures.

Expert Knowledge in deploying, configuring and managing Microsoft Exchange Email system.

Hand on experience in Microsoft .NET C# and Visual Studio 2008, 2012.

Hand on experience in Databases Installation, configuration and administration, including MS SQL programming, MS servers 2005, 2008, 2012, Microsoft Access, MySQL, DMS II, and Open Bravo ERP system.

Design and implementation of Hyper-V and VMware virtualization solutions, including installation and configuration.

Architect and deployment of Hierarchical Storage Systems (HSS), including mass Storage devices installation and configurations (EMC, HP and Hitachi).

Design, configuration and administration of LAN/VLAN/WAN/Sub netting including hands on experience on configuring and administering routers, switches, hubs, Fire Wall, VPN, RAS, Spam Filters, Application fire walls, web filters, etc.

Wireless network design and configuration (WLAN).

Configurations and management of Microsoft Exchange 2007, 2013.

Installation and configurations of Microsoft Deployment Services, software packages distribution, and patches updates.

Configurations and management of Microsoft Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), such as Certificate Services, Federation Services, Rights Managements, VPN, IPSec, RADIUS, Windows Fire Walls.

Fiber Channel (FC) and iSCSI Storage Area Networks (SAN) design and configurations.

Data backup and Protection systems (Veritas Netbackup, CA Bright Store, and Legato).

Data Life Cycle management systems (Veritas Enterprise Vault and Princeton Soft-tech)

Fiber Optics and Cat5/Cat6 wiring installation.

Education

Master degree in Engineering from Oklahoma State University, specializing in computers networks and digital systems; minor in mathematics.

Attended numerous continuing education courses at The Ohio State University

Attended numerous technical training courses at the authorized educational centers for Microsoft, 3CX, IBM, ITIL, Intel, Novell, Cisco, HP, EMC, PMI, Symantec, Alpha, Unisys, etc.

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