Yevhen Kuzmych
St. Albert T*N **P, AB, Canada
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With valid Canadian work permit
Professional Summary
A highly experienced IT Manager, IT systems administrator, and network administrator with over 24 years of experience in IT infrastructure management, strategic planning, and information security. Proven expertise in optimizing IT systems, reducing costs, and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in Windows and Linux administration, as well as network administration, with a strong track record of managing and optimizing complex IT infrastructures. Adept at troubleshooting, system upgrades, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance system performance and reliability. Native language – Ukrainian, fluent in Russian, intermediate in English, and basic proficiency in Italian and Polish. Strong leadership and communication skills, with a commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest industry trends. Key Competencies
• IT Infrastructure Management
• ISO 27001 Internal Auditor
• IT Process Optimization
• Performance Analysis
• IT Strategy Development
• Budget Planning and Optimization
• Procurement Management
• Vendor Management
• Policy and Procedure Development
• Linux administrating
• Microsoft Windows, 365, Entra (AZURE) administrating
• Network administrating
Skills
• IT Management: ITIL, ITSM
• Linux Administration: CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, FreeBSD
• Microsoft Administration: Active Directory, Azure AD, Exchange Online
• Virtualization: QEMU KVM, VMware ESXi, Proxmox VE, Hyper-V
• Networking: Barracuda NGFW, Ubiquiti EdgeRouterPro, Mikrotik, Cisco
• Programming: Python (basic)
• System Monitoring: Rsyslog, Zabbix, PingCastle
• Network Technologies: DNS, DHCP, BGP, VLAN, PacketFence, Squid Proxy, FortiGate, SmoothWall, WireGuard, etc.
• Certifications: ISO 27001:2013 Internal Auditor
• Cloud Services: Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS
• Database Management: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• Backup Solutions: Veeam, Acronis, Bacula
• Security: Firewalls, VPNs, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems
(IPS)
• Automation Tools: Ansible, Puppet, Chef
• DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins
• Project Management: Agile, Scrum, Kanban
• End-User Support: Help Desk, Technical Support, User Training Work Experience
IT Department Manager
PJSC "Asphalt Concrete Plant "AB Stolichny" Kyiv, Ukraine FEB/2020 – JUL/01/2024
• Established and staffed the IT department with detailed job descriptions and functional instructions.
• Reorganized and optimized server and software solutions.
• Implemented the PacketFence NAC server for network access control.
• Standardized network devices and replaced backbone communication lines with 6 km of fiber optic cables.
• Automated production result uploads to accounting software.
• Developed a corporate web page using Python and Django Framework for displaying production results.
• Implemented a ticket-based technical support system using ITIL and ITSM methodologies.
• Conducted a comprehensive audit of company business processes.
• Introduced Information Security Policies (ISO 27001).
• Partially relocated business processes to cloud solutions (M365, Azure AD, Entra ID).
• Optimized the IT budget.
• Automated approval systems using MS SharePoint, Power Automate, and Power Apps with external user participation.
Information Systems Auditor
PJSC "Asphalt Concrete Plant "AB Stolichny" Kyiv, Ukraine NOV/2019 – FEB/2020
• Conducted inventory of network devices, cabling, and PCs.
• Performed a comprehensive network topology analysis.
• Identified bottlenecks in the network infrastructure.
• Analyzed security policies and scanned network infrastructure for vulnerabilities.
• Tested network equipment under load and communication channel bandwidth.
• Provided detailed documentation of current network infrastructure and identified vulnerabilities.
• Approved key audit documents and network modernization recommendations. IT Department Head
Medicover Ukraine (International Clinics and Laboratories Network) MAR/2018 – JUL/2019
• Finalist in the BEST CIO 2018 competition for the best IT director in Ukraine in the healthcare sector.
• Reorganized the IT service, improving incident and problem management efficiency by 60%.
• Transitioned to cloud telephony, reducing telephony budget by 35%.
• Implemented a data backup and recovery system, tripling recovery speed.
• Established IT infrastructure and systems monitoring, improving proactive response levels.
• Enabled consolidated business management and regulated accounting.
• Implemented Microsoft Dynamics CRM for client interaction control.
• Conducted comprehensive IT infrastructure modernization.
• Increased IT infrastructure resilience through clustering and migrated core servers to Linux.
• Implemented server virtualization on Red Hat KVM QEMU
• Enhanced data protection against unauthorized access and information leaks by deploying a DLP system.
Network Administrator
PointNet, Lviv, Ukraine
MAY/2017 – MAR/2018
• Network Configuration and Management: Setting up and managing network devices like routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Administrating operating systems, including Windows Server, Linux, VMware, Proxmox.
• Implementing VLANs, VPNs.
• Diagnose and resolve network issues.
Self-employment. IT consulting
JAN/2014 – MAR/2017
Technical Expertise: IT domain, such as cybersecurity, network management. Problem-Solving: diagnose and resolve complex technical issues. PC repair.
IT Infrastructure Support Department Head
Ministry of Defense, Lviv, Ukraine
2009 – 2013
Junior Researcher
Department of Earth Physics, Lviv National University 2001 – 2003
Education
Lviv National University, Geological Faculty 2000 – 2006 (master’s degree of geology) Certification
MAR/26/2021 - Information Security Management Systems Internal Auditor Training Course including ISMS Implementation Aspects (based on ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and ISO 19011:2018 Standarts)
Certificate serial number – UA/037/006715 (Bureau Veritas)