Enterprise Architect

Network Infrastructure Leader

Cloud, Virtualization, Security, Migrations, Data Center, Program Management

Successful leader with excellent experience in designing, building and delivering Network Infrastructure for global clients. Outstanding track record of delivering on time and in budget for Datacenter Consolidation, Updates & Virtualization. Information Technology professional with expertise working in fast-paced environments demanding strong organizational and technical skills. Extensive project management skills and mentoring. Extensive application development, deployment and rollout skills. Managed and mentored all levels of staff. Collaborated with executive leadership in planning and deployment of all aspects of Information Technologies.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Data Center Design and Operations

Cloud Systems (Azure, AWS, Others)

Security Management Skills

Cloud Migrations

Firewall and Load Balancer Design

Exchange, DNS and AD migrations

Data Center Migration

Network Infrastructure

oDesign, Integration, Management

Network Documentation Standards

Virtualization

oVMWare, Hyper-V, Docker

Program Management

oDirect and Indirect

Virtual Migrations

Microsoft Windows, Linux, Unix

Microsoft Software

oExcel, Word, Project

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Michelin Tire North American Headquarters (Via Insight Global), Travel / Home Office Clarkston, Michigan

Data Center SME 4/25/2016-3/31/2018

Develop corporate wide vendor independent Data Center Stand up, Deployment, and Running Processes for new global regional Data Centers in NA, SA and Asia. Plan and develop decommissioning of current Data Center with minimal impact to existing clients. Extensive work with Cisco devices Nexus 9k, 6500 switches and Firewalls. Complexly created documentation standards (DCIM) for all data centers. Created the Policies, Practices and Procedures for this client to manage their data centers as they were bring this function back in house. Developed Policies and Practices for migration of systems into cloud (AZURE).

University of Michigan Medical School (HMRC) (via dcgroupinc.com), Ann Arbor, Michigan

Systems Advisor / Manager 12/1/2015-3/4/2016

Review and rebuilding of Infrastructure. Consolidation of 4 data centers into 2 data centers. Recovery of systems. Consolidation of Hyper-V and older ESX into unified ESX system. Review and update security as needed.

Dell Inc. (via Qfor.com), Home Office Clarkston, Michigan

System Integration Sr. Advisor 07/6/2015-10/2/2015

Planning of migration of applications in Europe, Asia, and North America for a Fortune 50 client who is splitting business units. Inclusive of VMWare, Citrix, and IBM WAS. Data Center Planning and Sizing to best balance client expectations throughout all markets inclusive of Security, DNS and AD designs.

Collection and Review of application data and mapping

Planning of best Data Center Size of equipment footprint

Ford Motor Company (Office of CIO) (via Epitec, Inc.), Dearborn, Michigan

Network Infrastructure Architect 05/4/2015-07/2/2015

Network Infrastructure Design and Standardization for deployment at Corporate and Plant levels throughout Ford Motor Company worldwide. DNS review and recommendations for future growth.

Planning Windows Current and Future Deployment solutions

Developing Middleware standards for Manufacturing Plants

Hewlett Packard (via TEKSystems First year) Pontiac, Michigan

Transformation Architect Master Level V (Technology Consultant V) 01/2/2007 – 2/15/2015

Designed and implemented Network Infrastructure for server and storage consolidation for the following clients: Luxottica, Delphi, KPMG, Sara Lee, Ericsson, Clorox, Air Canada, Butterfield Bank, Federal Reserve Banks, Coca-Cola, Rolls Royce, Dr. Pepper, Ontario Health Ministry, and Internal HP support projects.

Planned and moved Several Client Data Centers into New Greenfield Data Centers

Worked with the senior management (CEO, CFO, CTO) of clients as needed

Worked with Teams in setup and decommission of several Corporate Data Centers

Interfaced with corporate leadership to confer in migration deployments

Successfully led the integration of Exchange Server Consolidation, Active Directory, DNS, LDAP, VMWare, and Citrix solutions for several large clients

Planned and moved critical applications with zero down time

Extensive Cloud Systems design and implementation

Selected as part of specialized Internal Team to trouble shoot HP C7000 equipment

Managed and mentored support staff both on shore and off shore

Supported clients in Sarbanes Oxley, PCI and HIPPA compliance

Planned and moved Data Centers as part of a corporate resizing

Worked with All versions of Windows, AIX, Linux and other OS’s for transformation

JATO Dynamics Ltd., Auburn Hills, Michigan

Senior Network Engineer/ Project Manager/ Support Manager for the Americas 06/1/1997- 12/31/2006

Handled all client and employee support across JATO Dynamics entire product line of data and software.

Designed and managed installation of LAN inclusive of multiple T1’s, VOIP, Cisco routers and switches, Firewall (SonicWALL and Checkpoint), Internet servers, E-Business servers, and Network servers

Designed installation of security between corporate locations

Managed directly and indirectly support staff

Designed and managed installation of PBX System in US and Mexico

Designed and managed installation of DNS and Active Directory for North America Enterprise operations

Ford Motor Company Glass Division, Dearborn, Michigan

Network Communications Director 07/1/1995-06/1/1997

Managed large-scale complex international projects replacing the existing network infrastructure in the US and Mexico

Designed and managed installation of structure wiring for: 4 Manufacturing Plants at 1,000,000 sq. Ft+ each, 2 Offices and 1 Warehouse

Designed and managed install and upgrade of Novell Servers across the division

Managed LAN, MAN, and WAN for plants, offices and warehouse operations

Managed disaster recovery plans and testing

Kmart International Headquarters, Troy, Michigan

System Programmer IV 06/1/1992 – 07/1/1995

Designed set up and integration of Windows Version 3.1 into existing network structure to maintain backwards compatibility; with growth from less than 800 PC's to over 4300 in less than two years.

Developed the corporate standards for all LAN attached PC's and End-to-End integration

Designed the set up and integration of custom in house developed software into corporate standards

Designed the set up for PC connectivity conversion to new Mainframe

Designed the set up for roll out of new corporate desktop, HR and accounting software

Center for Computer Resources, Berkley, Michigan

Operations Manager, Chief Networking Engineer 01/1986 – 06/1992

Managed day to day operations of the retail, service, and sales operations. Generated sales, created designs, installed and maintained multiple client systems. Taught several levels of classes for clients.

Designed network solutions for accounting, CAD, and database systems

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Troubleshooting Wintel/Unix/Linux Servers Internet Communications, Setup, and Maintenance

LAN, MAN and WAN communications Routers, Hubs, General Commutations Wiring

Microsoft Windows Servers and Desktop ITIL deployment (ISO 20000)

TCP/IP Interfacing Routers and Firewall Technologies

Developing Large-Scale Implementation Plans Virtualization Technologies (VMWare, Hyper-V, Citrix)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED EDUCATION

Beta Development for: Microsoft Windows 2012.2008, .2003,.2000,.98,.95, NT and IBM OS/2 Warp.

Was a Certified Novell Engineer for NOS Ver. 2.0A, 3.X through 3.12, and 4.x

Extensive Training in TCP/IP, DNS, Active Directory and other support for Infrastructure.

Training Near Term - Certified MSCE.

Lawrence Institute of Technology 1980 thru 1982 Electrical Engineering Degree incomplete

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Member of National Eagle Scout Association, Active Boy Scout Adult Leadership in Clinton Valley Boy Scouts Council (Now Great Lakes Council).

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