Experience

Arizona Federal Credit Union

• United States
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Infrastructure Engineer

  • Dec 2019 - Present



Pinnacle Bank (AZ)

• United States
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• IT Integration Project Manager

  • Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

   Function as IT subject matter expert and integral member of the Integration Team participates on cross-functional projects teams Establish and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders across all business lines Collaborate with leadership/integration teams in ensuring strategic capacity planning Play an integral role in providing reliable and timely information to all appropriate internal and external audiences and stakeholders Develop and…  Function as IT subject matter expert and integral member of the Integration Team participates on cross-functional projects teams Establish and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders across all business lines Collaborate with leadership/integration teams in ensuring strategic capacity planning Play an integral role in providing reliable and timely information to all appropriate internal and external audiences and stakeholders Develop and implement goals and objectives to drive change management objectives Organize IT activities to guarantee data availability and network services with minimal downtime and impact to customers and employees Determine and evaluate security vulnerabilities and recommend strategic solutions to management Render effectual assistance in coordinating system integration, management, evaluation, as well as risk assessment Closely monitor security and assist with development and testing of disaster recovery plans and cyber-security protocols Contribute to the establishment and implementation of procedural and operational IT changes, while working on conversation projects Strategically lead all outsourced technology specialists, contracts, partners, and vendors Conduct follow up with stakeholders and manage expectations toward timely completion of tasks and documentation Show more Show less



Seattle Tacoma Box Company

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• IT Administrator

  • Feb 2015 - Jun 2019

   Effectively develop and execute company's core network and server infrastructure across seven remote locations in Alaska, California, Hawaii, New Hampshire, and Oregon Developed a Vendor Portfolio catalog, providing a foundation for metrics reporting Strictly adhere to Microsoft and industry best practice standards in implementing hybrid server systems between on-premise and Microsoft Azure Use Microsoft Office 365 Hybrid platform with Microsoft Exchange 2013 in administering…  Effectively develop and execute company's core network and server infrastructure across seven remote locations in Alaska, California, Hawaii, New Hampshire, and Oregon Developed a Vendor Portfolio catalog, providing a foundation for metrics reporting Strictly adhere to Microsoft and industry best practice standards in implementing hybrid server systems between on-premise and Microsoft Azure Use Microsoft Office 365 Hybrid platform with Microsoft Exchange 2013 in administering company e-mails Oversee the migration of on-premise Microsoft Exchange 2013 to Microsoft Office 365 Hybrid Take charge of the integration and maintenance of Warehouse Management Systems including automated bill of ladings in line with pick and pack pallet through Symbol MC9090 and MC9190 Inventory control scanners Show more Show less



Williston Financial Group

• Insurance

• Corporate IT Engineer

  • Feb 2014 - Jan 2015

   Complied with policies, procedures, and IT best practices in planning and implementing local area networks, which involved separate provider Internet access points, and HA configurations of Fortinet Firewalls  Offered on-demand, tier III level support to locations and help desk staff in identifying and resolving network- and computer-related issues Managed multiple Fortigate firewalls within HA configurations across multiple locations to access centralized collocation data center…  Complied with policies, procedures, and IT best practices in planning and implementing local area networks, which involved separate provider Internet access points, and HA configurations of Fortinet Firewalls  Offered on-demand, tier III level support to locations and help desk staff in identifying and resolving network- and computer-related issues Managed multiple Fortigate firewalls within HA configurations across multiple locations to access centralized collocation data center locations in Arizona, California, Florida, Kansas, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, and Washington Investigated and communicated root cause of issues within the network and connectivity between branch locations and data centers including phone system outages to management Developed and maintained ShoreTel phone systems across multiple locations within five different states Show more Show less



Fife Commercial Bank

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• IT Administrator

  • Nov 2010 - Feb 2014

   Facilitated in-depth technical research for the continuity of innovation within the infrastructure Rendered keen oversight to the installation operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure Observed strict compliance of all system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures with organizational values Facilitated operational activities within the projects life cycle for the development of various projects with…  Facilitated in-depth technical research for the continuity of innovation within the infrastructure Rendered keen oversight to the installation operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure Observed strict compliance of all system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures with organizational values Facilitated operational activities within the projects life cycle for the development of various projects with focus on optimizing the transition process of projects from development staff to production staff  Utilized linked Windows 7 OS clones accessed through HP thin clients, Cisco routers, and switches for the administration of Windows 2008 R2 Server, Exchange 2010 Server, ShoreTel Phone Systems, NetApp Storage Appliances, VMware VSphere 5 infrastructure Organized and implemented phases of the Bank's standard Project Management Methodology including research and development, technical analysis, and identification of needs, benefits, and technical strategy Designed and initiated policies related to the IT infrastructure of the bank, including the disaster recovery plan Conducted research regarding IT vendors, encompassing yearly reviews of all vendors and future advancements in technology vendors Partnered with federal and state auditors for the conformance of Bank with governing guidelines such as Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council guidelines and regulations Show more Show less



Washington National Guard

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SFC - 88M Course Manager

  • Nov 2010 - Dec 2011

  Operates all wheel vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways for support of combat operations. Manages entrucking and detrucking of personnel being transported. Oversees and checks proper loading and unloading of cargo on vehicles and trailers. Secures cargo against inclement weather, pilferage, and damage. Operates vehicle component material handling equipment (MHE), as required. Employs land navigation techniques. Must be knowledgeable with the operation of radios and weapons… Operates all wheel vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways for support of combat operations. Manages entrucking and detrucking of personnel being transported. Oversees and checks proper loading and unloading of cargo on vehicles and trailers. Secures cargo against inclement weather, pilferage, and damage. Operates vehicle component material handling equipment (MHE), as required. Employs land navigation techniques. Must be knowledgeable with the operation of radios and weapons when they are mounted on the vehicle. Performs vehicle self-recovery and field expedients to include towing vehicles. Corrects or reports all vehicle deficiencies; supports mechanics where necessary. Prepares vehicles for movement/shipment by air, rail, or vessel. Provides guidance to subordinates in accomplishing their duties. Organizes and participates in convoys. Dispatches vehicles; verifies vehicle logbooks. Receives and fills requests from authorized persons for motor transport. Compiles time, mileage and load data. Operates the Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Transport (HEMETT), Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET), and Palletized Loading System (PLS) vehicles to include performing self-recovery operations. Show more Show less



Nevada National Guard

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SFC - 25B Course Manager

  • Jun 2007 - Nov 2010

   Oversaw the development and implementation of course training plans in compliance with United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) guidelines Took charge of the preparation of associated technical documentation for program reference and maintenance purposes Offered hands-on assistance to the design, preparation, and testing of computer programs, as well as the installation, stripping, re-stripping, and maintenance of Communications Security (COMSEC)…  Oversaw the development and implementation of course training plans in compliance with United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) guidelines Took charge of the preparation of associated technical documentation for program reference and maintenance purposes Offered hands-on assistance to the design, preparation, and testing of computer programs, as well as the installation, stripping, re-stripping, and maintenance of Communications Security (COMSEC) devices Efficiently managed the migration of data between information processing equipment and systems Facilitated unit installation and maintenance on multi-functional information processing systems and peripheral equipment and auxiliary devices Carried out several duties including configuring information processing equipment, compiling production report data and quality control information, and troubleshooting automation equipment and systems  Made use of applications and operating systems, as well as computer language commands and files in modifying existing application packages  Assumed accountability for the replacement of line replaceable units in restoring equipment to operation Fulfilled senior operator and systems administrator duties, along with the unit level maintenance functions on assigned computer systems Rendered support to less-experienced soldiers with the installation, operation, and maintenance of information processing equipment Show more Show less