System Administrator II- Azure Administrator

• Jan 2022 - Present

Systems Engineer

• Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

I was an IT Systems Engineer focusing on Microsoft Azure and O365 technologies. My responsibilities included on-premises Hyper-V migrations to Azure, Intune system/user/mobile/applications management and all aspects within the Azure Infrastructure as a service and Security functions. Additional Azure scope included Azure backups, NSG configuration, Azure Virtual Desktop system/user maintenance, Site to Site VPN Maintenance, Linux and Azure Server VM creation/maintenance, Vessel laptop Intune compliance and application maintenance. Security Analyst functions included Microsoft Cloud App Security, Sentinel, O365, Microsoft Defender alert verification/remediation, as well as continuous environment hardening. Show less

Network / Systems Administrator

• Jun 2017 - Jan 2021

I was a Systems Administrator/Engineer that was primary in the migration of the on-premise (VMWare and physical) infrastructure to Azure. I also supported a call center Cisco UCCX environment and customized UCCX call scripts to fit various business needs. I provided reporting and monthly reconciliations to several departments through PowerShell scripts. I was also primary in the implementation of a DR VPN solution directly into Azure to mitigate or eliminate dependence of on-premise infrastructure. This included Multifactor Authentication. I engineered and wrote the end-user instructions for installation and implementation of the solution and have successfully deployed the DR/VPN solution company-wide. Show less

Systems Engineer

• Oct 2014 - Jun 2017

I was a Systems Engineer with an emphasis on Microsoft and VMware technologies. I worked with a team of professionals that engineer and maintain a wide variety of technologies. Some of the technologies that we worked with are: XenApp 5.5 and 6.0 Farms, Exchange 2010, Office 365 with an emphasis on email filtering, ADFS, and SharePoint Online, ViewFinity/CyberArk application control/filtering, Dell Desktop Authority, Cisco UCS B and C-series servers, Group Policy configuration, Active Directory, VMWare/Vcenter clusters, and mentoring desktop support personnel. Show less

Project Director

• Jan 2014 - Sep 2014

Project IT is a consulting company for small and medium sized businesses with an emphasis on health care practices. They offer a wide range of IT services that include infrastructure design, build, procurement, implementation, support, and maintenance. They contract and hire experts in the given project fields and the companies mission is to provide unsurpassed service to its clients. I was responsible for starting the company and wrote the original business plan, as well as the internal and external project and organizational documents. Additionally, I implemented the CRM system, company sales & operational procedures, and engineered the infrastructure and application(s) setup. I obtained the initial partner relationships, as well as most of the operational requirements of a lean consulting business. Show less

Network Administrator / Systems Engineer

• May 2009 - Jan 2014

RKI was an excellent place to work and grow and I appreciate having had the opportunity to contribute to the company. While at RKI, I worked with Hyper-V servers, created a custom backup and disaster recovery plan, and maintained the entire Infrastructure from firewall to desktop/laptop. I managed a small team that was responsible for the company's web development and digital marketing. RKI was an excellent place to work and grow and I appreciate having had the opportunity to contribute to the company. While at RKI, I worked with Hyper-V servers, created a custom backup and disaster recovery plan, and maintained the entire Infrastructure from firewall to desktop/laptop. I managed a small team that was responsible for the company's web development and digital marketing.

Systems Administrator/Engineer, Team Lead/Manager

• Oct 2008 - May 2009

In October of 2008, I wanted to broaden my experience in the Houston market and joined SMBology, Inc., a dynamic development and IT consulting company. I consulted and maintained several (up to 15 individually) Houston area small businesses in the Oil and Gas, Medical, Energy, Property Management, and various other industries. I managed a team of infrastructure consultants and worked closely with the Operations director to ensure company goals and service levels were up to the company’s standards. The development and infrastructure talent I encountered while at SMBology was incredible and I truly enjoyed the experience. Show less

Systems Administrator

• Mar 2007 - Oct 2008

I moved from Las Vegas to Houston in 2007 to work with RKI, Inc. Over time, I was able to add technologies that enhanced and improved the company’s efficiency in various departments. I managed the Windows servers (2003, 2008, 2012, Exchange 2010), as well as all workstations, software, Firewall (Cisco ASA), IT vendor management, and project planning and management. I assisted with managing the company’s website project development, marketing initiatives and literature development and management (desktop publishing – Quark, Photoshop, InDesign,), as well as sales support. I managed several employees within my department and continually sought the best strategic solutions for RKI’s technology needs. Show less

Vice President - Operations / Systems Engineer

• Apr 1998 - Mar 2007

I started in IT as a Systems Engineer in the late 90’s while working for National Title Co. I was responsible for the company’s network, hardware, software, and VOIP phone systems, as well as creating/providing marketing materials, website changes, vendor management, and policy creation / implementation. My responsibilities grew to include the management of up to 40 employees across several departments and most of the company’s operations imperatives, including new office design (data/electrical), project management, sales, and all IT imperatives. Show less

Dragon Gunner

• 1988 - 1991