IT Architect/Project Manager/Management (Relocate as necessary)
Resume:
Thomas Alston III
Oswego, IL. 60543
**********@*****.***
Current Contract
Organization
Current Position Sr. Solution Architect
General Certified Information Technology Professional with over
Background 25 years of progressive experience in technical
management; program strategy; architecture; mentoring;
detailed technical solutions; implementation planning;
delivery and computer networking (LANs, WANs, TCP/IP, and
IPX). My project involvement has emphasis on Enterprise
technologies; Cloud Technologies (IaaS, PaaS and/or
SaaS); Internet/Intranet Security and Collaborative
Applications.. I have been a Project manager/Team Lead
for a number of major projects, as well as Systems
Architect, designing; managing the delivery; and the
implementation for the project. I have broad experience
with Intellectual Property instantiation and development,
systems architecture, operating systems, hardware,
database, networks, storage, management systems, and
interpersonal communications. I have tracked technology
and worked extensively in the Government, Energy,
Insurance, Retail and Financial marketplace to develop
competitive solutions across extended project life
cycles.
-Public Trust Clearance (initiated)
Education B.A. Economics and International Business, Catawba
College
Operating Microsoft Windows Server Microsoft Lync Server
Systems/Tools/ 2008 R2/2012/2012 R2 NetWare 3.x, 4.x, 5x, 6x
Programming Microsoft Windows Server TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT
Languages/Databas 2003 Directory Services/ADFS
es /Hardware Microsoft Windows XP/7/8 Internet Security and
Microsoft Windows 2000 Acceleration Server 2000,
Microsoft Windows NT 2004
Microsoft Operations Forefront Identity
Manager 2005 (MOM) Manager/Threat Management
Microsoft System Center Gateway
Operations Manager SharePoint Portal Server
Microsoft Systems Integration
Management Server 1.2, 2.0, Intel Servers
2003 (SMS) Dell OpenManage
Microsoft System Center Symantec Norton Ghost
Configuration Manager PowerShell
Microsoft Exchange 5.x, Altiris Solutions
2000, 2003, 2007, 2010, Microsoft
2013 BPOS/Office365/Azure
Microsoft Office SharePoint VDI/Citrix
Server 2007, 2010, 2013 Hyper-V/VMware
EMC VNX/RPA Zachman/TOGAF
Virtual Machine Manager EMC Networker/Legato
Experience 2013- present Contract
Oswego, IL
Sr. Solution Architect
Responsible for the delivery management, technical design
and compliant solutions. I was responsible for delivering
business, technology and overall solution planning and
execution of the design process for our customer within
the Infrastructure domain. Managing and utilizing both
internal and contract resources throughout full project
lifecycle.
Government [Infrastructure Refresh]: Acting Deputy CIO
capacity; Architecture, Management and/or implementation
of a Microsoft Private Cloud Infrastructure : Directory
Services, Messaging, File, Print, Collaboration
(Lync/SharePoint) and System Management services within a
Multi-Domain scenario.
2011- 2012 Dell Computer Inc.
Round Rock, TX
Sr. Solution Architect
Responsible for the optimization of the technical design
and innovative solutions that are compliant with delivery
capability and contractual requirements. I was engaged
during pre-sales activities to review RFI/RFP
specifications and to discuss strategic, tactical,
technical and financial aspects of the proposed
opportunities. Additionally, I was responsible for
delivering business, technology and overall solution
planning and execution of the design process for sales
pursuit efforts within the Messaging/Collaboration domain
for managed/cloud services (Iaas).
I assisted in various responsibilities for the service
offering and worked with various internal and external
associates to ensure the validation of the solution for
relevancy and accuracy. This involves presenting to
services delivery; to business and professional
networking of partners, developing cost estimates
proposals (ROM) and Intellectual Property (SOW, Process
and RACI). I produced over $500 million in service
revenue per annum.
Multiple customers (Healthcare, Government, Fortune 25,
etc.) [Office 365-SSO]: Architecture, RFP and/or
implementation of ADFS/FIM services within Federated Web
SSO scenario
Canada (Government): Architecture for consolidation
project of IT services. Integration of departmental
services, applications, storage, security and processes
within a single architecture. Estimated user accounts to
exceed 310,000 (one of four remaining respondents for
project selection)
Multiple customers (Messaging/Lync): Architecture,
Pricing model or presentation for managed service
offering capabilities
2006 - 2011 Dell Computer Inc.
Round Rock, TX
Sr. Technical Consultant/Practice Lead
I was responsible for the optimization of the customer
experience and interactions throughout the sales and
deployment lifecycles. I was engaged during pre-sales
activities to discuss strategic, tactical, technical and
financial aspects of the proposed opportunities. During
the deployment aspects of an engagement, was involved in
the architecture, design and implementation or engagement
management of the solution (technical, resource and
customer). I assisted in various responsibilities such as
marketing service offerings and scoping for
opportunities. This involves generating leads from
current clients and prospects, presenting services to
business and professional networking groups, developing
cost estimates proposals and Intellectual Property. I
produced over $3 million in service revenue per annum.
Educational: Architecture and design for SSO/FIM/ADFS
solution to acquiesce the alumni user base to allowed
internal resources.
Multiple customers (Messaging/Lync): Architecture,
Pricing model, presentation or deployment for service
offering capabilities.
2005-2006 Insight Direct, USA Tempe, AZ
Sr. Consulting Engineer (Bloomingdale, IL)
I performed various responsibilities for the marketing of
service offerings and scoping for opportunities. This
involved generating leads from current clients and
prospects, presenting services to business and
professional networking groups, developing cost estimates
and proposals. During the deployment aspects of an
engagement, I was involved in the architecture, design
and implementation of the solution. Vendor relationship
management responsibilitiy (Microsoft, HP and Symantec).
2004 - 2005 Self Employed
Consultant
I was employed by various firms to architect, manage, and
implement Server and Desktop LAN / WAN solutions. During
this time, I was involved in the architecture and process
management for implementations and acting as client
liaison and advisor to corporate customers. Areas
engaged; Exchange 2003 migration; Microsoft BDD -XP sp2
desktop Architecture and development and SMS 2003 - OSD
desktop deployment service.
2003 - 2004 United States Gypsum Chicago, IL
Technical Lead
I was employed by this international building products
manufacturer to provide experience in architecture,
design, implementation and process management of various
IT initiatives and supportability.
2002 - 2003 Self Employed
Consultant
I was employed by various firms to design, manage, and
implement Server and Desktop LAN / WAN solutions. During
this time, I was involved in the architecture and process
management for implementations and acting as client
liaison and advisor to corporate customers.
Chemical Manufacturer: Desktop system refresh-delivery
process improvement and systems support oversight.
(Windows XP and Office 2003).
2001 - 2002 Avanade Seattle, WA
Systems Engineer
I was employed by this Microsoft / Accenture created
consultancy to design, manage, and implement Server and
Desktop LAN / WAN solutions. During my 1.5 years, my
involvement was in the architecture and process
management for implementations, and acting as client
liaison and advisor to corporate and government
customers.
Insurance Comapny.: Architect/Engineer/Project Lead for
Active Directory implementation for over 100,000 user
accounts. To include over 1,000 remote office sites.
Onsite PMO requisite based on duration over 18 months.
1998 - 2000 Getronics WANG Billerica, MA
Project Manager/ Sr. Systems Engineer
I was employed by this Microsoft Joint Development
Partner to design, manage, and implement Server and
Desktop LAN / WAN solutions. During my 2.5 years, my
involvement was in the architecture and process
management for implementations, and acting as client
liaison and advisor to several corporate and government
customers. The adherence to project management
fundamentals and bidding processes, along with the
engineering tasks of systems design, configuration,
tuning, and troubleshooting led to many successful
projects. I developed a Windows 2000 internal rollout to
branch office operations utilizing automated remote
distribution and scripting processes to a 200 system
pilot.
1996 - 1998 Keiter, Stephens Computer Services
Richmond, VA
Project Manager/ Sr. Systems Engineer
During my 2+ years with this Microsoft Solution Provider,
I held several development and management positions in
the Microsoft Exchange and Windows NT solutions space,
including systems / network architecture, design,
implementation and migration (Notes to Exchange, MS Mail
to Exchange and Novell to NT). I was responsible for
management of BackOffice, Desktop, LAN, and WAN
implementations for over 10,000 servers and desktop
systems. I have extensive experience in Windows NT,
Exchange, Systems Management Server and SQL performance
evaluation and tuning, as well as experience in product
and administration training and WAN configuration and
support. I was lead for the implementation of AT&T AWICS
solutions. My efforts helped the organization to win the
Virginia Fast 50 in Technology Award as well as the U.S.
Fast 500 in technology Award by Deloitte & Touche.
1995 - 1996 AlliedSignal Columbia, MD
Systems Engineer/Architect
I was employed as a Project Manager and Architect (by
committee) of the Exchange implementation for 1.5 years.
This Exchange implementation was to support 85,000
desktops world-wide. During my employment, I was the
primary engineer for the Microsoft network, including
Windows NT Servers, workstations, Exchange servers /
clients, SQL Servers, and Windows 95/3.1 clients. The
Saber Menu System was utilized for desktop
standardization and security. I played a significant
role in helping this Global Aerospace Corporation win the
Client Server Magazine Award; CMM/SEI Level 2; and the
Smithsonian Award.
1993 - 1995 United States Tax Court Washington,
DC
Systems Operations Manager
I was responsible for project management, operations
management, systems management, and support of the
Hewlett Packard Environment for this project for over 2
years. I provided primary support for over 200 servers
and desktop systems; network communications equipment;
and systems management software. My tasks included the
installation, development and maintenance of the systems
and communications. I managed the implementation of new
systems within Judges' Chambers supporting Windows 3.1,
WordPerfect Office Suite, Cheyenne ARCserve, and
PCAnywhere applications and for the Novell 3.x/4.x
network migration from HP NOS. I was instrumental in the
documentation of all processes for management of systems,
deployment, and procedures.
Professional Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional
Memberships and (MCITP)
Certification Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
ITILv3 - Foundation
Altiris Certified Engineer (ACE)
Who's Who in Information Technology
The Association of Windows NT Professionals
Gantt Head
Malcolm Baldridge Award winner - team member
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