Solomon G.
Yarzagaray-Modjeska
Smyrna, TN 37167
******@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/solomon-yarzagaray-modjeska-a5b2478/
Data-driven problem solver with twenty years of proven infrastructure design, implementation and engineering. Committed to providing robust, scalable, efficient technology solutions to enterprise business issues that meet requirements and are on budget.
Skills
VMware Datacenter design and engineering
MS SQL Server Clustering
MS SharePoint Design / Development
RFI / RFP Development and Analysis
Software / IT Contracts Expertise
Experience
2004 – PRESENT
Sr. IT Consultant / Systems Software Specialist
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN
Regularly brief C-level executives on complex technical and contract issues and recommend solutions. Draft RFIs / RFPs, review, analyze and score responses / proposals. Negotiate and Manage IT Software Contracts. Designed and Implemented MS SharePoint Contract Management System. Designed and Implemented VMware Datacenter, MS SQL Server Clusters, and consolidated existing physical server. Developed project budgets and managed to forecast.
Designed and implemented VMware Datacenter and MS SQL Server Cluster HA / DR infrastructures
Integrated clinical applications into enterprise infrastructure by leveraging technologies that were integrated into the VUMC IT Infrastructure to improve availability and reduce institutional TCO
Researched, designed and implemented VMware ESX / ESXi Server / VirtualCenter vSphere virtualization platform for x86 architecture server consolidation and optimization
Researched, designed and implemented subsequent virtual infrastructure upgrades
Consolidated over 100 physical application servers into virtual environment
Researched, designed and integrated EMC SAN environment for VMware multisite disaster recovery solution
Implemented various monitoring solutions for VMware, Microsoft Windows Server and Microsoft SQL Server, as well as native Dell, IBM and HPe hardware monitoring solutions
Designed and implemented Microsoft SQL Server consolidation cluster farm with DR failover via EMC SRDF disk replication, leveraging EMC PowerPath, DMX, and Clariion storage technologies
Designed and implemented several Microsoft Windows Server Terminal Server clusters
Developed detailed and extensive Windows Server Group Policy Objects in support of Terminal Services environments
General Active Directory Management and Administration
Provided hardware and software design solutions, cost and project timeline estimates, and capacity planning
Designed and implemented backup and restore solutions for Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server and VMware leveraging Tivoli Storage Manager/Tivoli Data Protector, including Database Services for MS SQL Server, as well as Veritas
1999 – 2004
Sr. LAN Manager / Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Managed team of 15 LAN Managers and Technicians supporting 1500 device Clinical Workstation Platform, administrative workstations, network management, file and print servers, OS upgrades, new construction buildouts. Routinely managed capital, operating and project budgets to forecast.
Education
1992 - 1995
Substantial Progress toward Law Degree
Nashville School of Law Nashville TN
Completed substantial portion of Juris Doctor, but chose not to continue. GPA 3.0/4. Coursework included Contract Law, Accounting, Taxation, as well as civil, criminal, and constitutional law.
1988 - 1991
Bachelor of Arts / Benedictine University Lisle IL
Major in History, Minor in French. Illinois State Scholar Program. Starting Varsity Tennis Singles & Doubles.
Activities
Certification Held: VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Red Hat Linux Certified Technician (RHCT), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), ITIL Foundations v3 Certified, Novell Netware Master Certified Network Engineer (MCNE).
Skills: Fluent in Spanish and conversational French.
Hobbies / Interests: Carpentry / Woodworking, Beekeeping, Auto Repair, Youth Mentoring.