It Operations Systems Engineer

*****.*****@*********************.*** 214-***-****

Erich Meyer

Cloud & Messaging Platform Engineer

Optimized IT Architecture Reduced Costs Improved Operations & System Reliability

• Expert IT engineer specializing in cloud and messaging platforms who improves IT operations and reliability while reducing costs by optimizing organizations’ IT architecture.

• Collaborative project leader with proven ability to turn customer and stakeholder requirements into effective, value-added platforms and systems.

MCITP Enterprise Messaging MCITP Virtualization Administrator MCTS Windows Server IT & Cloud Architecture System Design & Implementation Microsoft Solutions Framework IT Infrastructure Project Management IT Operations Change Management Cloud Migrations Networking Security MS Azure/MS Entra Professional Experience

TIG Technology Intergration, San Antonio, TX

Senior Systems Engineer 1/2021-Present

Design and implementation of IT solutions for client organizations. Specializes in cloud and cloud/hybrid Microsoft platforms, including Windows Azure, Azure AD, M365, Exchange. M365, ADFS, Azure AD, AD Sync, Exchange Implementations/Migrations Design and deploy multiple migrations form local Exchange systems (2007-2019 + other mailsystems) to M365. Including installation and configuration of Exchange Hybrid servers, AD sync. Migration of users, groups, rules.. Deployment of MFA and SPAM filtering devices as required. Trouble shoot issues as they occur. M365, ADFS, Azure AD, SharePoint, Teams

Management and advisory role to various clients M365 deployment North Western Coast Education district – Microsoft Hyper-V and data storage Implementations/Migration Design and deploy replacement Hyper-V system with new data storage device. Build and deploy system, migrate active Virtual systems to new Hyper-V deployment.

National School Board – Active Directory/Azure AD migration Migrations of local Active directory to Azure AD. Review and design coexistence during transition. Configure Azure VPN between sites.

Other TIG client projects

Automotive manufacture:

Rebuild of entire AD infrastructure (AD, DC’s, critical production servers, Exchange and other systems) after ransomware attack. Provide post mortem and provide recommendations to mitigate risk’s. State School:

Provide SME services when intern IT is in need or requires additional assistance with projects(Azure, Exchange, security).

Native Nation:

Provide SME services when intern IT is in need or requires additional assistance with projects(AD, Exchange). National Publishing House:

Provide SME services when intern IT is in need or requires additional assistance with projects(AD, physical/virtual servers, and services)

Erich Meyer - Pg. 2

*****.*****@*********************.*** 214-***-**** BUCHANAN TECHNOLOGIES, Grapevine, TX

IT Architect – Senior Consultant 1/2011-1/2021

Leads the design and implementation of IT solutions for client organizations. Specializes in cloud and cloud/hybrid Microsoft platforms, including Windows Azure, O365, Lync Online Cloud Services, Azure AD Connect, Exchange 2003-2019, SQL, and Active Directory (AD). Manages projects of up to 1 yr. duration and supervises project teams of up to 20 staff. Example projects include: Major U.S. Law Firm - Azure MDM & SSPR Implementation Deployed Azure mobile device management (MDM), self-service password reset (SSPR), and Always-On-VPN solutions to improve security and improve helpdesk operations. Additionally, performed AD Group Policy clean- up.

National Retirement Home Chain – O365, ADFS, Exchange Implementations/Migrations Reduced operating costs and increased user capacity by leading design and implementation of Active Directory Federated Services (ADFS), OneDrive, and Exchange 2013 hybrid platforms. Planned and executed big bang deployment of systems across multiple locations and migration from on-premise to cloud hosting. International Aerospace & Defense Company – AD Redesign & Migration Facilitated the company’s integration of new acquisition by planning and implementing new AD parent domain and managing user and computer migrations. Created and utilized PowerShell scripts to process post-migration changes. Performed initial clean up of existing AD domains, before migration. Internet Web Learning Company – AD Design & Deployment Improved global IT security by leading design and deployment of new AD architecture, suitable for web application support, for datacenter. Created new root domain with multi-child domains to support independent world-wide operations and hosting.

Multinational Fast Food Restaurant – Lotus Notes/O365 Migration & AD Configuration Led design and execution of Domino Notes migration to O365, leveraging Quest Migration Manager solution. Configured AD directory sync with O365.

Major Research University – UNIX/Exchange Migration Designed and implemented new Exchange environment to replace UNIX mail system. Executed migration and management of 7,000+ users. Consulted on AD and firewall design. MCAP, Kitchener, ON

Messaging Systems Transformation Lead (Contract) 11/2009-1/2011 Oversaw the design, operation, maintenance, and implementation of messaging platforms and supporting infrastructure, including Exchange, AD, SQL servers, and VMware, for national mortgage company. Provided Level 3 technical support to enterprise help desk for covered areas.

• Implemented and managed System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) system.

• Planned and executed migration of Lotus Notes to Exchange 2007 environment.

• Created and maintained backup and Disaster Recovery plans for messaging platforms. SOFTCHOICE CORP, Toronto, ON

Senior Network System Specialist 7/2006-10/2009

Supported operation, maintenance, and upgrade of network infrastructure, SAN systems, Exchange, and other applications. Administered over 250 servers.

Erich Meyer - Pg. 3

*****.*****@*********************.*** 214-***-****

• Planned and executed multiple implementations, upgrades, and migrations, including: o Creation of virtualization environment for 250 servers (VMware 3.5) o Migration of 1,300+ users from MS Exchange 2003 to 2007. o Upgrade of Microsoft CRM from 3.0 to 4.0.

o Implementation of multiple EMC SAN systems (CX3-40/AX4-5i SCSI). Additional Experience

Manager – IT Operations UNION ENERGY, Toronto, ON Lead a team of 8 staff managing and maintaining IT WAN/LAN network, Citrix and Exchange servers, and SQL database infrastructure.

MDS Inc

Procure new datacenter systems/network administration and user support in 7/24 mission critical pharmaceutical service division.

Effem Foods World Headquarters

General server support (physical parts and administrative), desktop support. Daily global system backups. Heinz Foods

Support desktop and server environment for 500+ users. Purchasing and vendor management. INMARSAT/Rydex

Plan and perform specialized satellite communications deployment of software and hardware on ocean going vessels at major global ports. Including repair of existing systems to meet minimum system requirements. Technical Expertise

Microsoft Azure/MS Entra Mobile Device Management (MDM) Azure AD M365 Azure AD Connect (AADC) Exchange 5.5-2019 IBM Lotus Domino R6-R9 Active Directory (AD) PKI/Certificate Services SharePoint SCCM/SCOM Microsoft DPM Kemp Load Balancers (VLM) F5 Load Balancers SAN (NetApp, EMC, Dell) Skype UNIX VMware Quest CMN/NME/MMAD SMTP SMS/SCCM TCP/IP HTTP FTP TFTP SMTP POP2 IMAP LDAP Telnet Veritas NetBackup Commvault Certifications

Microsoft MCITP Enterprise Messaging on Exchange

Microsoft MCITP Virtualization Administrator on Windows Microsoft MCTS Windows Server

Canadian Private Pilot license

FAA Private Pilot license

FAA Repairman Light Sport Aircraft

FCC Radio Operator

Other

Avid hiker (Pacific Crest Trail 2019…), camping, road biking (bicycle), flying (personal airplane), airplane builder, amateur auto drag racing, sailing (blue water)…….

Contact this candidate