KEITH SIMINGTON

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Charlotte, NC 28278 Email: ad37r2@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced VDI Engineer known for accuracy, attention to detail, time management, leadership and team building skills. KEY SKILLS

● Infrastructure Change ● VDI Application Development

● Project Management ● VMware Certified

● Design & Development

● PowerShell Scripting

● Real-Time Performance Tracking

● Data Virtualization

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

VMware Certified Professional Desktop Mobility

VMware Certified Professional Data Center Virtualization VMware Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure

Symantec Altiris Certified Professional

Microsoft Certified Professional

CompTia A+ Certified Professional

Certified Electronic Technician, Comm Assoc Tech

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Horizon 8.8; VMware Horizon Cloud On Azure; vSphere 6; vSphere 7; vSphere Web Client; vRealize Operations for Horizon; vSAN; Horizon 7; Horizon 7 with View; Hypervisor; View 6; Horizon 6; Horizon 6 With View; ESXI; ESX Server, VMware Mirage; VMware Workspace Portal; Workforce Mobility; DaaS; PowerShell; Microsoft Windows Server; Microsoft SQL Server

WORK EXPERIENCE

Warner Media Group (AHEAD) Scottsdale, AZ Remote 2021 – 2024 Sr Enterprise VDI Engineer

● Utilized Azure DevOps as an agile development tool for managing project-focused initiatives.

● Oversaw the scaling and updating of VMWare Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure and VMWare Horizon On-Prem

● Deployed Horizon Cloud Assignments and App Volume Assignments, along with the administration of Horizon Universal Console.

● Created and installed SSL Certificates for Horizon 8.8 UAG’s, AVM’s Connection and vSphere 7 servers, supporting 6000 endpoints for API support across bi-coastal data center divisions.

● Configured and managed consoles for Workspace One Access, Azure Portal, and Horizon Universal Cloud

● Created and maintained Instant and Linked Clones for both persistent and non-persistent pools, granting entitlement.

● Collaborated with outsourced managed service providers in change management initiatives, specifically in server configuration.

● Managed configuration changes for universal access gateway servers, connection servers, app volume servers, and load balancers.

● Implemented and operated configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approvals, and success in network infrastructures.

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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, Charlotte, NC 2014 – 2021

EUC VDI ENGINEER III

● Perform detailed client/business unit needs analysis.

● Provide a variety of technology solutions with a focus on the design, architecture, planning, implementation and infrastructure enhancements, configurations, installations, and monitoring.

● Utilize Horizon 7.13 and vSphere 6.7 supporting 4000 endpoints, and successful migration of BHN/TWC and Charter to SVDI (Spectrum VDI).

● Manage Certificates and Licenses for VMware environment and handle Active Directory Domain administration.

● Create and maintain Linked Clones/Clones for persistent/non-persistent pools. Grant entitlement via Active Directory.

● Design and support Gold Images for Windows 10, Horizon VMs, used by both internal and external employees and supporting offshore contractors.

● Provide application packaging of over 100 internal and external business supporting applications utilizing VMware App Volume 4.2 and 2.14.

● Create and maintain personalized settings for applications and desktop setting with DEM and UEM.

● Apply monthly updates and zero-day patches to servers, workstations, and stored images/snapshots on PVM Templates.

● Submit and complete infrastructure changes for VDI environments to the Change Control Advisory Board, and develop method of procedures including implementation, testing/back-out and disaster recovery.

● Report weekly metrics and latest usage numbers for capacity planning utilizing vRops, along with use of PowerShell scripting for reporting pool members and various AD tasks.

● Utilize project management skills working in a matrix structure.

● Facilitate cross-functional meetings with all relevant stakeholders to build consensus and support for shared goals.

● Establish collaborative working partnerships with business units, sharing ownership and accountability for goal attainment.

● Streamline and re-engineer workflows and processes. TIME WARNER CABLE CORP, Charlotte, NC 2005 – 2014

TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST

● Developed a host of Altiris Deployment Server 6.8 and Notification Server 7 software delivery jobs for standard imaging and application upgrades.

● Created silent install scripts for Install Shield and MSI packages.

● Built MST answer files used for silent software installations with Wise Editor.

● Constructed VSA layers for use with Symantec SVS.

● Provided editing of SQL statements within Notification Server 6.0 and 7 and used PowerShell scripting.

● Developed, tested, and deployed Gold Single Image for use with corporate laptops, desktops and virtual desktops.

● Assembled documentation concerning installations, procedures and process flow, and shared internal procedure documentation using Microsoft SharePoint and provided training to team members.

● Designed and implemented PC Transplant templates to ensure the capture of Windows user profiles and settings.

● Generated reports in Notification Server 6.0 to disseminate current software usage.

● Performed CSG Payment Kiosk Image testing and roll-out to all Spectrum National Stores within a timely manner.

● Partnered with all project stakeholders through the project lifecycle. Linked In Profile

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