RAWLSON SANDERSON 954-***-****

**** ******* ****, *** ***, Plantation, FL 33317 aditg2@r.postjobfree.com DATA CENTER OPERATIONS SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE (PRE-SALES) PROJECT MANAGEMENT Relationship Building / Strategic Planning & Execution / Digital Transformation Seasoned and resourceful IT professional who excels at empowering clients to automate end-to-end business processes with cutting- edge technology and proven methods resulting in dramatic productivity gains, streamlined operations, optimized customer experience and more engaged employees. Solid experience in designing and building high-performance systems with scalability, availability, fault-tolerance, monitoring and serviceability. Educate clients and all levels of stakeholders on the company’s value proposition and participate in deep architectural discussions to ensure solutions are designed for successful deployment in the cloud or on-premise as needed during sales pursuit. Deep understanding of technology across industry products, emerging standards, IT infrastructures, and technology trends. Expert leadership, management, and problem-solving abilities to energize, motivate and unite team members around a central cause and consistency to deliver business outcomes that exceed corporate expectations. QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

Demonstrated mastery in designing and implementing the geo-redundant Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) that spans across two physical sites to facilitate Infrastructure-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service, and Software-as-a-Service for TSTT's corporate users; with the use of VMware products: NSX, SRM, vRops, vRa, vCenter, vSphere.

Succeeded in the acquisition of the TIA 942-A/B versions Rated/Tier 3 Audit & Accreditation for TSTT’s Primary Data Center while also integrating the Data Center Operations Standard (DCOS) Maturity Level 3 Operations for the facility.

Launched a VMware Cloud Provider Program (VCPP) thus developing cloud-based products for TSTT’s Enterprise Customers in coordination with TSTT’s Enterprise Marketing and Product Development Team. This was accomplished by working alongside a team of consultants to design and deploy a VMware verified cloud to deliver Infrastructure-as-a- Service, Backup-as-a-Service, Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure services.

Forged solid relationships with colleagues across the company to drive complex deals to a successful close and develop processes that increase selling repeatability and scalability. TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

VMWARE, HPE, DELL/EMC, CISCO/UCS, IBM, FUJITSU, SUN/ORACLE, STRUCTURED CABLING, APC/SCHNEIDER, HUAWEI

CORE COMPETENCIES

IaaS, PaaS & SaaS

Cloud Technologies

Process Automation

System/Network Administration

Team Leadership/Recruitment

Technical Troubleshooting

System Integration/Migration

Technical Sales

Reports & Documentation

Process Improvement Strategies

Staff Training & Development

Server Administration

Database Management

Disaster Recovery & Backup

Business Continuity Plans

Technical Support

Workstation Management

Workflow Evaluation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Telecommunications Services of Trinidad & Tobago (TSTT) 2015 – Present Data Center Specialist

Demonstrate efficiency in facilitating research operations, designing, engineering, and integrating upgrades to TSTT’s Data Centers & Virtual Infrastructure systems in alignment with changes in technology, trends, and life cycles.

Excel in establishing and implementing best practices and guidelines in compliance with industry standards such as TIA- 942 Telecommunications Infrastructure Standards.

Pilot the process of driving cost-effective services and optimal virtual infrastructure efficiencies through exploring, recommending, and initiating new technologies.

Pioneer initiatives focused on designing, establishing, and overseeing operational processes of all Data Center Services in adherence to regulatory procedures and policies.

Provide optimal oversight for the entire IT equipment within TSTT’s Data Centers and Server Rooms. Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) 2011 – 2015 Systems Engineer

Reputed for expertise in designing and implementing effective storage solutions across multiple efficient systems within TSTT's environment in the role of a SAN Administrator.

Designated to coordinate server and database administration processes for various platforms including VMS clusters, Windows systems, UNIX systems, Oracle databases, and virtual environments.

Acknowledged for stellar success in utilizing ITIL standards for production control and change management while adopting standard practices for streamlining process flow within the Data Centre in coordination with a team of TSTT professionals.

Fujitsu Caribbean Limited 2009 – 2011

Engineer I

Streamlined the process of operating SUN/Oracle-based systems at various clients’ sites, including TSTT, Digicel

(Trinidad, BVI, Suriname, Curacao, Guyana).

Forged solid working relationships with APC personnel to facilitate collaborative efforts in the implementation and commissioning of Fujitsu's Trinidad Data Center.

Spearheaded the installation, configuration, and launch of multiple systems in the successful execution of the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (GORTT) Phase II project, which included the Main Ministry and Sub Ministry sites.

Recognized for expertise in delivering quality field support in deploying efficient systems during the GORTT Phase II project.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science 2012 – 2013

University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AB, UK Diploma, Communication Engineering Technology 2006 – 2008 University of Trinidad and Tobago, Esperanza Road, Couva, Trinidad CERTIFICATIONS

Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and

Switching (CCNA)

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations 2020 Certified Associate

VMware Certified Professional 6 - Data Center

Virtualization (VCP6-DCV)

VMware Certified Professional 6 - Network

Virtualization (VCP6-NV)

VMware Technical Sales Professional - Server

Virtualization 2017 (VTSP - SV)

VMware Technical Sales Professional - Network

Virtualization 2017 (VTSP - NV)

VMware Technical Sales Professional - Mobility

Management 2017 (VTSP - MBL)

VMware Sales Professional - Server Virtualization 2017 (VSP-SV)

VMware Sales Professional - Network Virtualization 2017 (VSP-NV)

VMware Sales Professional - Mobility Management

2017 (VSP-MBL)

Commvault Solution Architect (CVSA19)

Commvault Technical Sales Professional (CVTSP19)

Certified TIA-942-B Internal Auditor (CTIA)

Certified TIA-942-B Design Consultant (CTDC)

Certified Data Centre Risk Professional (CDRP)

Certified Data Centre Migration Specialist (CDMS)

Certified Data Centre Specialist (CDCS)

Certified Data Centre Facilities Operations Manager

(CDFOM)

Veeam Sales Professional (VMSP)

Veeam Technical Sales Professional (VMTSP)

ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service

Management

Oracle Certified Professional, Oracle Solaris 10 System Administrator

EPI Digital Transformation

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

VMware

VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V6.7]

VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [V6.2]

VMware vRealize Operations for Administrators [V7]

VTSP-SV 2017: Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals

VTSP Foundation (2016) - Architecting a vSphere Solution DELL EMC

Recover Point Management

Unity Deep Dive

VNX Block Storage Management

VNX Unified Storage Management

IEM POWER SYSTEMS

Rotary UPS Rotabloc RBT

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