Summary
Results-driven Cloud Architect with **+ years of technical experience in delivering technical solutions for clients from diverse industries. Experienced in conducting strategic business reviews, identifying clients' needs, and providing recommendations for performance improvement and cost savings. Possesses strong technical background with expertise in cloud computing and data analytics. Ability to effectively resolve technical escalations and implement cloud-based solutions while demonstrating strong skills in project management, collaboration, and data analysis. Committed to delivering high-quality results and making a positive impact for clients, ensuring the successful deployment of cloud infrastructure, cloud migration, and cloud security. Technical Proficiencies
Platforms: AWS Cloud, VMware, RedHat, IaaS, SaaS, PaaS Skills: Program Management, Project Management, AWS Architecture, Cloud Formation, vCenter, vRealize Suite, vCloud, Networking, Monitoring and Alerting, Incident Response, ITSM, Patch Management, Software Automation, Tableau Architecture, Altiris Architecture, Jira, SQL, PowerShell, Json.
Clearances: Active Top Secret/ SCI Clearance
Professional Experience
Amazon Web Services, Utah 05/22 – 02/23
Senior Technical Account Manager – Public Sector/DOD Manage technical accounts for top aerospace companies including Raytheon, Pratt and Whitney, Collins Aerospace, and United Technologies. Assist clients in making big-impact decisions that improve overall performance and reduce costs. Lead strategic business reviews, analyze client needs, and offer valuable recommendations. Resolve technical case escalations.
Successfully managed technical accounts for four major aerospace companies, expertly handling technical escalations.
Presented Strategic Business Reviews to C-Suite.
Held regular cadence meetings, and technical discussions.
Provided recommendations for cost, optimization and new and expanded services. System Implementers Inc., Hills Air Force Base, Utah 08/19 – 05/22 Senior Cloud Architect/ Principal Engineer/ Technical PM – Big Data Analytics Designed and implemented Tableau Server architecture for data analytics and defense logistics, including construction of largest processing clusters in the Department of Defense for both low and high-side data. Collaborated with AWS GovCloud to export data to various defense agency accounts, ensuring seamless integration and secure transfer of sensitive information.
Excelled as Technical Project Manager for 48 federal government programs, showcasing exceptional leadership abilities and technical proficiency in overseeing complex projects from inception to completion.
Architected the largest Tableau data analytics platform for DOD.
Developed an analytics solutions on the low and high side. Air Force Rome Labs, Rome, New York 10/18 – 07/19
Project Management and Solutions Architect
Theodore Gibson Gansevoort, NY 518-***-****
Solution Architect
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Led the implementation of Splunk for the AFRL Weapons Division, managing all aspects of the project to ensure timely and successful deployment. Partnered with SPLUNK to architect a centralized enclave of Splunk, with a decentralized reporting schema, providing the Air Force with a comprehensive and efficient data analysis solution. Demonstrated expertise in data analytics, project management, and collaboration, leading the successful rollout of Splunk for the AFRL Weapons Division. CDO Technologies, Air Force Rome Labs, Rome, New York 10/17 – 10/18 Solution Architect and Emergent Technologist
Interacted with federal government DOD personnel to support implementation of new IT technologies to improve operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and enhance the IT service catalog. Managed projects, budgets, vendor relationships, and negotiations, ensuring all IT solutions met customer requirements. Demonstrated expertise in IT project management, vendor negotiations, and data center management. Led implementation of IT solutions meeting customer needs and improve operational efficiency.
Empowered department leads by creating an overall architectural board with multi department feed in and stalk holders.
Assessed enclaves’ status, and developed direction and architecture for next five years.
2.2 million dollar network infrastructure upgrade, created a secondary on premise data center, upgraded VMware stack, servers farms, storage and network firewalls.
EDCS LLC, Queensbury, New York0 6/11 – 10/17
Project Manager – Global Infrastructure Architect/ Altiris Architect Provided executive-level and CIO-level support for IT and business operations. Conducted evaluations and architectural redesigns of complete infrastructures. Managed the full project life cycle, from charter to closure. Oversaw stakeholder management and implemented PMI's process framework. Ensured integration of scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, communication, risk, and procurement management. Collaborated with a variety of companies, including Commonwealth Financial, Canon USA, Caesars Entertainment, GPC, NAPPA, Homeland Security, Stamford Hospital, Southboro Medical Group, Cree Inc., ITTCO Defense Division, McKesson, Wipro, and Quest Diagnostics.
Troubleshooted architectural design of US and Global infrastructures.
Presented solutions via new architecture and gathered C-Suite and stakeholder buy in and approval.
Implemented new architectural designs from network flow, ITSM, CMDB, to patch management, software deployments and disaster recovery.
Additional Experience
Glens Falls Hospital, Glens Falls, New York
Protected Veteran, US Navy
NY Guard, S6 Senior Chief, Advanced Communications Homeland Security, Emergency Communications, and Interoperability Education
Bachelor of Arts in Cloud Computing
Western Governor University, Utah
Professional Training
PMI Institute for Project Management
SCRUM Alliance
ITIL Agile Framework
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Licenses & Certifications
CompTIA A+ AWS-CCP VSP5
CompTIA Security+ AWS-SAA VSP
CompTIA Networking+ AWS-PAB VCAC
CompTIA Project+ AWS-PCEA CSCRUM
CompTIA CIOS CCNP R&S ITIL
CompTIA CSIS Linux LE-1
Affiliations
International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology Computing Research Association