Jacob Taylor

Manager, Virtualization, Data Storage & Protection at CoverMyMeds
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Credentials

  • VMware Certified Professional - Network Virtualization 2019 (VCP-NV 2019)
    VMware
    Mar, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Introduction to Incident Command System ICIS-00100.b
    FEMA
    Oct, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-00700.a
    FEMA
    Oct, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)
    Fiber Optic Association
    Mar, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • Data Center Certified Associate
    Schneider Electric
    Jun, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • MCSE: Server Infrastructure, Charter Member
    Microsoft
    Dec, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • MCITP, Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator
    Microsoft
    Oct, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • MCSA: Windows Server 2008
    Microsoft
    Oct, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • MCSA: Windows Server 2012, Charter Member
    Microsoft
    Oct, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • MCTS, Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuring
    Microsoft
    Aug, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • MCTS, Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration
    Microsoft
    Apr, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Data Center Technician Professional
    CNet Training
    Apr, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician
    Cisco
    Dec, 2011
    - Nov, 2024
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate - Routing & Switching
    Cisco
    Aug, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Cisco Data Center Networking (DCICN)
    Cisco
    Aug, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • VMware Certified Professional 6 - Data Center Virtualization (VCP6-DCV)
    VMware
    Jun, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Data Center Management
    CNet Training
    Jan, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • Barracuda Spam Firewall Certified Engineer
    Barracuda (NYSE: CUDA)
    Jul, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • BICSI ITS Installer 2, Optical Fiber
    BICSI
    Jun, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • Barracuda Message Archiver Certified Engineer
    Barracuda (NYSE: CUDA)
    Jun, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Sonicwall Security Administrator (MCSSA) Email Security v101
    Dell SonicWALL
    Apr, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • VMware Certified Professional 5 - Data Center Virtualization
    VMware
    Aug, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Sonicwall Security Administrator (MCSSA) GSM-101
    Dell SonicWALL
    Aug, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Sonicwall Security Administrator (MCSSA) NS-102
    Dell SonicWALL
    Jul, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • A+ CE
    CompTIA
    Aug, 2011
    - Nov, 2024
  • Network+ CE
    CompTIA
    Sep, 2011
    - Nov, 2024
  • Radiant Systems PCR Certified Hardware Installation Technician
    Radiant Systems Inc.

Experience

  • CoverMyMeds
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Manager, Virtualization, Data Storage & Protection
      • Feb 2022 - Present

      Responsible of leading team of System Engineers & Administrators that oversee and support highly complex virtual infrastructures, data storage, and data protection solutions for organization. Develop, maintain, and enhance a comprehensive datacenter management strategy across multiple data centers and cloud providers to meet the current and future needs of the business. Perform effective and efficient capacity planning, budget forecasting, resource planning, and audits to align with organization requirements. Show less

    • Sr. Systems Engineer
      • Feb 2017 - Feb 2022

      Responsible for the design, architecture, and high-level engineering of enterprise Windows and VMware ESXi platforms. Responsible for all aspects of systems administration, including implementation, configuration, coordination, control, maintenance, problem resolution, testing, usage monitoring and the development of systems infrastructure within Corporate IT Infrastructure. Additionally, responsible for design, technical deployment, troubleshooting, and problem resolution relating to complex systems. Show less

  • City of Griffin
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Sr. Systems Administrator
      • Oct 2011 - Feb 2017

      Provide reliable IT implementation, management, maintenance, upgrade, and support for all branches and departments of the City of Griffin, Georgia. Manage VMWare/Microsoft/Compellent environment. Plan and execute implementation projects involving hardware, software, data center, and telco infrastructure. Provide onsite and remote troubleshooting, support, and management for a wide range of hardware and software. Systems supported include: Microsoft Servers (2003, 2008, 2012), SQL, Exchange (2010, 2013), Compellent, EMC, Shroetel, Cisco, Meraki, SonicWall, Barracuda, Brocade, Dell, VMWare, SCADA, OSSI, Motorola, Optical Fiber, etc. Show less

  • RaceTrac
    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sr. Implementation Specialist
      • Jan 2008 - Oct 2011

      Daily operational support of end user environment consisting of 500 local users and 1000 remote users. Provide end user support for all aspects of network connectivity and application support, including In-House Developed Web and Business Applications as well as the entire Microsoft Office Package. Troubleshooting of LAN and WAN connectivity from Headquarters to all remote locations. Configuration and installation of corporate PC’s, installation and configuration of Cisco Routers, Cisco Catalyst Switches, Back office PC’s, VOIP phones, Wireless access points, Handheld scanners, VeriFone POS Equipment, Radiant Equipment, as well as Environmental monitoring Hardware and applications for 500 remote locations. Worked with various Telco and hardware vendors to install and maintain all hardware in RaceTrac stores. POS systems included VeriFone’s Ruby and Sapphire products, and Radiant systems, Cisco Implementation and support included 2600 and 1700 series routers, SOHO series routers, and Catalyst 2900 series switches. Show less

  • Bruno & Bruno, LLP
    • United States
    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Systems Administrator
      • Feb 2004 - Dec 2007

      Daily operational support of all servers and network devices consisting of Cisco routers and Switches, Firewalls, DVR systems, Printers, Scanners, Copiers, PC’s, and Laptops. Hardware and software support, instillation, and maintenance for end users in the home office and satellite location. Software support of Windows OS’s, Server 2003 Active Directory environment, Exchange 2003, Novell Directory Service, Group Wise, Citrix, Microsoft Office Suite, Summation, and a variety of other software packages. Daily tape backup and disaster recovery assurance procedures for servers. Inventory of all hardware and software. Show less

Education

  • Anglia Ruskin University
    Master's Degree, Data Center Leadership and Management
    2015 - 2018
  • Southeastern Louisiana University
    Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
    2003 - 2006
  • Georgia State University Perimeter College
    Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration
    2000 - 2001
  • Georgia State University Perimeter College
    Associate of Science (A.S.), General Studies
    2000 - 2001

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