David Torres
adb7x1@r.postjobfree.com
Denver, CO
Summary
Dedicated IT Professional with Excellent analytical thinking and problem solving skills. Strong time-management and prioritization skills. A proven track record of completing projects on time, A real Team player with extensive knowledge of Microsoft products and services, Security focused
Technical Skills
Windows Engineering and Architecture, Networking Operations and support, Conducted security assessments through vulnerability testing and risk analysis. Microsoft SCCM Current Branch, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, 2012, 2008. Windows 10, Application packaging, Analytics, Microsoft Azure. Active Directory, Group Policy, Office 365 Deployments, Security Patching, PowerShell, VB Scripting, Virtualization Hyper V, VM Ware, App-V, Checkpoint Firewall Administration, Application Packaging, MS and AWS Cloud technologies
Professional Experience
People-Tech Group at United Launch Alliance (ULA)
Windows 10 SCCM Application Packaging Lead – Denver, CO
Aug 2019 – Mar 2020
Application Packaging Lead duties for Windows 10 Project
Worked with functional teams to ensure all applications are functional, including UAT
Tested Packages for Windows10 Deployment via SCCM 1902
Used Flexera Admin Studio, InstallShield tools for Application Packaging and Testing
Vitalyst LLC
Windows 10 and Office 365 Architect– Philadelphia, PA. Remote based in Denver, CO
March 2019 – July 2019
Engaged Microsoft Partner Customers to Achieve Windows 10 and Office 365 Deployments
SCCM 1902 CB, Troubleshooting OSD Deployments
Windows 10 Imaging Troubleshooting
Office 365 ProPlus Analytics, Deployment Toolkit, Office Telemetry
Windows 10 Analytics, reporting for compatibility issues
Newmont Mining Goldcorp Corporation
Windows 10 Engineer, Application Packager – Denver, CO
January 2019 – March 2019
MS Office 365 Telemetry, Windows 10 Analytics configuration and setup
Preformed Windows 10 compatibility testing
Application Rationalization, Packaging
SCCM 2016 Administration for Windows 10 Project
Ampcus Inc. at United Launch Alliance (ULA)
Windows 10 Project Consultant – Denver, CO
August 2018 – December 2018
Perform Application compatibility assessment using Flexera Admin Studio 2018
Perform Application packaging rationalization reports to support Windows 10 migration
Admin Studio 2018 Application Catalogue Importing, Testing, Reporting
Produced Hardware Gap Analysis Report and Presented to client
PDS Inc. at Tri-State Generation and Transmission
SCCM Application Packager Windows 10 Project – Denver, CO
October 2017 - May 2018
Responsible for packaging all applications identified by the IT Architect
Worked with SCCM team to meet project benchmarks
Ensured software is packaged to agreed standards
Worked with the business and IT to establish packaging requirements
Established testing processes and procedures for application packages
Ensured that policies defined by the Security team are implemented and maintained
Administered Packaging Environment, Testing, Using InstallShield 2016, SCCM 2016
IDC Technologies at Colorado Department of Transportation
SCCM Administrator - Windows 10 Project – Denver, CO
August 2017 - October 2017
Responsible for the technical design, development and delivery of hardware image for Windows 10 for state transportation agency for up to five different HP hardware models
Resolved issues with Windows 10 ADK, UDI and SCCM 2016, 2012 R2, and OS Image
Provided guidance regarding application and package deployment for Windows 10
Application Packaging duties for Win 10, SAP, Engineering, Financial Software
Assisted Application Stake holders in developing proprietary Applications for Win 10
Oxford International, at Dell Professional Services
Lead Systems Integration Engineer – Denver, CO
October 2016 - July 2017
Desktop Engineering duties as per Windows Migration Project support
Onsite at Dell EMC customer locations, and provide Windows 10, 7 upgrade solutions
Worked with Dell EMC customers I.T. Staff and document current Imaging processes
Created documentation, playbooks, software install guides for migration team to follow
Link Technologies
Information Security Analyst – Denver, CO
January 2016 - September 2016
Conducted vulnerability assessments, physical and network penetration testing
Provided technical support for security projects, patching, Windows 10, 7 Enterprise
Proficient with scanning tools Tenable Nessus scanning, Kali Linux toolset, Metasploit
Administered Windows 2016, 2012 2008 Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and building new windows physical/virtual servers as per the project requirements, built test environment
Proficient with networking protocols related to security, Worked with Cisco layers 2, 3
Created ACL’s, Rules, VPN tunnels, monitor events, threats on Checkpoint 1100, and 750 SMB’s for testing
Familiar with IDS, IPS, SIEM, Firewall, wireless, network events reporting and log analysis
Scripting languages used, PowerShell, VB, batch, Auto IT
PDS at United Launch Alliance
IT Windows Architect – Denver, CO
June 2014 – January 2016
Supported Operations and Architecture of, Enterprise Desktop Environment
Oversaw MS Updates and Patch Management, Application Updates, SCCM 2012
Provided Technical Assistance simultaneously to several IT Application upgrade Projects, document processes
Provided Tier 3 escalation resolution, and provide direction, mentor Tier I and II support
Supported Teamcenter 10.1 Client and Office Integration Packaging and Deployment for Engineering Team
Oversaw Enterprise and Engineering Application Packaging and Coordinate, Testing and SCCM Deployment
Gulfstream Aerospace
SCCM Application Packager Engineer – Savannah, GA
December 2013 - March 2014
Application Packager duties for Win 7 64-bit environment for SCCM 2012
Utilized SCCM 2012 Configuration Manager, Admin Studio, InstallShield 2014
Wise Script Editor, Create Custom Actions for applications to function as needed
Worked with UAT to make sure application met company standards
Troubleshot compatibility issues, shim databases management
Worked with SCCM team to ensure successful distribution of packages and patches
AIG
SCCM SQL Report Writer – Houston, TX
June 2013 - September 2013
Worked alongside SCCM Architects, Desktop Engineers for Windows 7 project
SQL reporting (SRSS), Ran Tests for MS Patches and updates and created reports
SQL Queries SCCM Reports and SCCM 2007 migration to 2012 Project
Chevron Phillips Chemical
Application Packager/Desktop Analyst/SCCM - Houston, TX
December 2012 - May 2013
Global Infrastructure Desktop Analyst duties, Win 7 Migration, Level 3 Support
Application Packaging, Admin Studio 11.5, InstallShield, SCCM 2007, App-V 4.6
Tested and Deployed MS Patches, MS Updates on Patch Tuesdays via WSUS
American Electric Power
Application Packager with SCCM Administration – Columbus, OH
September 2012 - December 2012
Windows 7 Project located in Columbus, OH
SCCM console, created Windows installer packages .msi
Wise Studio 8.0, Flexera Admin Studio 11.5, InstallShield 2012, App-V 4.6
Tested applications on company base image, deployed
IBM Global Services
Application Packager - Houston, TX
January 2012 - July 2012
Create Windows installer packages for Windows 7 project
Wise Package Studio 7, Admin Studio 9.5, InstallShield 2010, Zero Touch Installations (ZTI)
Application Virtualization using APP-V 4.6
Scripting using Wise, VB, PowerShell 2.0
Validated and deployed Windows Installer .MSI packages
Newmont Mining Corporation
Windows 7 Deployment Desktop Engineer – Elko, NV then Houston, TX
October 2010 - January 2012
Deployed Windows 7 and core applications to workstations and remote sites
Created and managed Collections, created advertisements
Installed client on target computers, discovery of assets, created reports on success/failures, utilized USMT tool
Packaged Windows 7 applications, APP-V Sequencing 32/64-bit Applications
Worked with several clients simultaneously through contracting vendor
Citibank Southwest Command Center
AS400 iSeries Operator – Las Vegas, NV
February 2010 – August 2010
Monitored daily processing and identify, escalate and assist in the recovery of all batch processing in the operations command center
Assisted applications, engineering, security business groups within the company
Administered restricted state backups BRMS (Backup Recovery Management System)
Responded to Severity 1 Incidents, conducted problem resolution
Wynn Las Vegas
Sr. Desktop Support Technician – Las Vegas, NV
November 2007 - March 2009
Supported over 10000 users, Coordinated support with between Network Operations, Application Support
Troubleshooting Blackberry, handheld device setup, Wi-Fi configurations
Imaging and deployment of Laptops, Desktops, POS terminals
Supported Hotel and Casino Specific software IGT, Patron Management, Table Touch, CTA, Opera PMS, Agilisys InfoGenesis, Peoplesoft, Recruitmax, Altiris Client, and problem tracking system, endpoint management
Hughes Network Systems
Satellite NOC Technician – Las Vegas, NV
September 2006 - May 2007
Provided technical and operational support at a Hughes Network Systems VSAT Hub
System-monitoring, remote terminal commissioning, routine preventive maintenance,
Customer problem tracking, and network problem resolution of VSAT Baseband, Broadband, IF, and RF Communications
Build-outs and maintenance of IP infrastructure, included racking and cabling, HP, DELL, IBM, servers
Rack mounted Cisco routers and multi blade switches
Assisted in setting up new broadcasts according to client and HNS engineering specifications
Certifications
Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) – CP0000089268