KEY Strengths AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Experienced Leadership
• Project Administration
• Systems Architecture
• Innovative Systems Solutions
• Technical Analysis & Redesign
• Organizational Restructuring
• Backup & Storage Strategies
• Key Account Relations
• Contract Negotiations

PROJECT MANAGEMENT / LEADERSHIP

• Demonstrated visionary leadership and selected to lead redesign of technical operations during organizational restructuring
• Lead a team in the architecture, and, installation of a Data Recovery and Backup System for McKinsey and Company in Dusseldorf, Germany consisting of a StorageTek tape library driven by Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM), running on an IBM AIX platform.
• Acquired a certification from Penn State University in Project Management, using the PMBOK© (Project Management Book of Knowledge) as defined by the Project Management Institute.

Systems Architecture, ANALYSIS & Redesign

• Developed consolidation and architecture strategies for all Middleware applications and Database Servers installed on IBM pSeries Servers, including Power6. Managed the capacity and acquired hardware to migrate and consolidate applications from servers being retired to more advanced replacement servers. Negotiated with application owners, product owners, application developers, and users for the appropriate allocation of resources ensuring that the performance of the applications was considered, along with software licensing, while maintaining a tight control over the allocated resources, ensuring that the configurations were as cost effective as possible.
• Determined the configuration of micro partitions, and how cpus would be allocated across partitions. Determined the use of processor pools, and whether the pools would be shared.
• Analyzed the performance and capacity requirements of IBM Power Servers using the TeamQuest application, and AIX/UNIX tools to ensure appropriate allocation of resources. Developed IBM Power requirements for new applications, and decided whether to install the applications in the current environment or purchase new hardware.

UNIX System AdMINISTRATION

• Designed and built large AIX Platform as a Siebel Database Server for CIGNA Insurance. The platform consisted of two S80s running AIX 5.2 with HACMP connected to ESS Storage. All aspects of server were created including, but not limited to: filesystems, IO installation, tuning, maintenance, and backups.
• Instrumental in producing written guidelines for high-availability architecture, customized software applications, and operating systems maintenance.

Data Center / disaster Recovery / data Migration

• Pioneered design and implementation of Network Enterprise Backup System center for corporate location in Dusseldorf, Germany; coordinated data center move from Manhattan to Secaucus, NJ. Supervised all aspects of design and execution for enhanced IBM / AIX / UNIX storage, backup.

Professional Experience

Confidential 2000 – 2011
Infrastructure Engineering Manager / Capacity Specialist (2004 - 2011)

• Manage development and implementation of streamlined technical infrastructure to support enhanced computing and storage system operations for internal business divisions.
• Collaborate with technical providers and business managers to outline project directives, performance goals, and budget parameters.
• Coordinate design of cost and performance efficient technical operations, including improved functional environments, best-fit software, and annual hardware budget.
• Provide detailed recommendations and presentations for improved technical services and projects.
• Produce white papers for enhancements in performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Deliver hands-on training to ensure compliance with performance tuning and problem analysis.

Confidential Technology Consultant (2000-2004)

• Served as primary technical leader in design, development, and implementation of customized software applications for improved UNIX infrastructure.
• Charged with introducing new technologies to streamline system performance, operations, and security. Established key partnerships with developers, architects, and business managers to define performance requirements and build system solutions.
• Coordinated installation, configuration, and testing for new operating systems and applications. Secured third-party vendor contracts to ensure timely product delivery.
• Developed policies and documentation for application technologies development, operations, and maintenance.

Confidential New York, New York 1998 – 2000
Senior UNIX System Administrator

• Developed and implemented innovative technical solutions, including language scripts, system upgrades, and network enhancements to align with strict performance objectives.
• Documented and wrote procedures for configurations and installations. Oversaw and trained 6 data center personnel and 6 AIX administrators.
• Managed third party consultants, including security consultants, data center personnel, and equipment vendors across global locations to manage project development. :
• Spearheaded development and execution of multiple technical solutions, including Storage Tek Tape libraries, restore procedures for Windows servers, and backup strategies for laptop computers.

Additional success serving as a Programmer / Analyst and Level II Technical Support for Automatic Data Processing (ADP) and as a Design Support Specialist for GE Aerospace (Lockheed Martin).

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering 
Certificate with Honors – Computer Learning Center, Philadelphia, PA
Certificate Project Management – Pennsylvania State University, Malvern, PA