Edward Smith
System Architect at Advantage Resourcing- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Protecting Your Network with Open-Source Software
LinkedInJun, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Cloud Architecture: Core Concepts
LinkedInMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
ITIL Foundation v3 Certified
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CompTIA Security
Augusta Technical CollegeJun, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Augusta Technical CollegeJan, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA A+ Technician
Augusta Technical CollegeJan, 2010- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Advantage Resourcing
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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500 - 600 Employee
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System Architect
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Apr 2018 - Present
• Provides design, strategy, research, governance of architecture products for Consumer Lending Technology • Performs Line of Business (LOB) engagement and technology support for enterprise database platforms • Develop product strategy document on hardware and software technologies aligned to enterprise strategic roadmaps • Develop logical and physical SQL Server database diagram, perform architecture reviews of database designs • Performs software analysis, comparison, replacement and recommendation for implementation and replacement of LOB applications • Coordinate identification and remediation of unauthorized database connections Show less
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TEKsystems
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Solution Architect
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Jul 2016 - Aug 2017
• Performed enterprise software Application Portfolio Management (APM), responsible for assessing new, current, and future software applications operating within the enterprise ITIL framework, focusing on tool capabilities and integrations • Conducted software analysis and software caparisons for enterprise software enabling Information Technology Service Managed (ITSM) applications operating a crossed the enterprise • Utilized ARIS enterprise architecture tool, TOGAF & DODAF 2.02 architecture frame works Show less
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Quantum Dynamics, Inc.
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Corporate Trainer
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Sep 2014 - Mar 2016
• Provided Information Technology Infrastructure Training (ITILv3) emphasizing Service Strategy, Service Design, Service Operation, Service Transition, and Continue Service Improvement • Provided Project Management Professional (PMP) training to information systems managers concentration areas project initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing • Reviewed DODAF 2.02 Planning, Implementing, Disseminating, Maintaining, and Governing Army enterprise architecture development Show less
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Collabera
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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700 & Above Employee
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System Engineer/ARIS Architect
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Oct 2013 - Mar 2014
• Created comprehensive use case listing for Global Network Infrastructure Solutions (GNIS) and Service Integrations (SI) consisting of 220 processes required to support Technology Infrastructure (TI) • Ensured alignment of Lines of Business (LOB) processes with ITILv3, COBIT, ITSM, TOGAF, DODAF best business practices • Completed ARIS process owner, ARIS basic user training, and ARIS intermediate training courses • Developed network change diagram for datacenter engineers following IT operating process framework standards • Used BPMN, UML, and ARIS modeling frameworks to develop process diagrams for procurement processes integrating software applications, 12 actors, 60 activities, inputs, outputs, and triggers for financial service institution • Establish 72 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), for availability & capacity, change & release, continued service improvement, process design and tools & engineering departments • Used Six Sigma principles for lab certification high-level processes for hardware and software testing procedures Show less
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Global Support Solution,
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Dothan, Alabama Area
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Principal Enterprise Datacenter Architect
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Jun 2013 - Sep 2013
• Developed and delivered long-term strategic goals and objectives for datacenter server consolidation plan • Created a united architecture vision and standardization road map for the Army datacenter following Department of Defense ITILv3 & DODAF framework in conjunction with data users, department managers, clients, and other key stakeholders • Ensured the success of 3 enterprise-level application rollouts • Participated in weekly change advisory boards (CAB) assessed impact to network when Civilian off the Shelf (COTS) products were introduced into the enterprise network • Assisted in the alignment of the Army’s consolidations plan and Army Safety Center’s federal datacenter alignment standards Show less
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Lockheed Martin
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead Enterprise Architect
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Jan 2012 - Jun 2013
• Supported U.S Army’s Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Architecture Integration Management Division (AIMD) • Lead the development DODAF 2.02 “Fit-for-Purpose” models and viewpoints as part of the integrated architecture initiative • Supported Army force management process through documentation of Army force structure, and equipment assignments • Supported AIMD’s mission to provide architecture products in ARIS which underpinned decisions by senior leaders regarding force structure, requirements determination, and capabilities development for the enterprise • Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills while interacting with customers and key stake holders as required Show less
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Angelo Group
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Enterprise Architect
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Sep 2011 - Jan 2012
• Participated in Depart of Defense architecture review boards with representatives from all branches of the military services • Reviewed business requirements documents (BRDs) recommended architecture development strategies based upon BDRs • Responsible for documenting in ARIS the Army’s enterprise architecture definitions for organizations, operational activities, actors, triggers, decision points, inputs, and outputs for the Army’s enterprise operational architecture • Participated in Depart of Defense architecture review boards with representatives from all branches of the military services • Reviewed business requirements documents (BRDs) recommended architecture development strategies based upon BDRs • Responsible for documenting in ARIS the Army’s enterprise architecture definitions for organizations, operational activities, actors, triggers, decision points, inputs, and outputs for the Army’s enterprise operational architecture
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Quantum Dynamics, Inc.
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Enterprise Architect
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Jan 2010 - Sep 2011
• Reviewed and developed policy, protocol, standard operating procedures, plans for tactical and non-tactical Army enterprise communication systems using ARIS business processing modeling tool • Partnered with project stakeholders to facilitate, define, and document business functions and processes requiring synchronization to align with enterprise performance standards • Utilized Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITILv3) as the baseline foundation in the development and strategic planning for the Army’s communications systems for calendar years 2013-2025 • Designed LandWarNet (LWN) enterprise architecture products utilizing unified modeling language (UML) and DODAF 2.0 architecture frameworks Show less
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Total Solutions
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Network Switching and Router Consultant
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Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
• Applied CISCO networking skill sets experience to build switching and router architectures needed for a successful implementation of Army networking systems • Facilitated initial technical training of voice, data, and radio systems for the Army’s enterprise communication systems • Instructed students on theory, hands on installation, operation, and maintenance of CISCO routers and switches • Applied CISCO networking skill sets experience to build switching and router architectures needed for a successful implementation of Army networking systems • Facilitated initial technical training of voice, data, and radio systems for the Army’s enterprise communication systems • Instructed students on theory, hands on installation, operation, and maintenance of CISCO routers and switches
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Information Technology Manager
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Aug 1986 - Jan 2009
• Planned, coordinated, and managed Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) delivery of voice and data communication for small, medium, and large organizations supporting up to 5000 users • Ensured personnel performance evaluation were developed, administered, maintained, and submitted following US Army personnel management and evaluation policies • Reviewed and assessed technical and non-technical organizational personnel strength management focused on incoming and outgoing personnel assignments, promotions, retention, and technical skills • Managed training of technical and non-technical personnel required to accomplish enterprise tactical and strategic initiatives • Communicated with C-Level organizational leaders concerning technical, non-technical, personnel, training and organizational technology assets needed to accomplish short and long-term enterprise objects Show less
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Education
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2013 - 2016
Robert Morris University
Doctor of Science (D.Sc.), Information Systems and Communications -
Central Michigan University
MS, Information Resource Management -
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
BS, Electronics Systems Management
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