SUMMARY:

I am a Certified Microsoft Core Infrastructure Services Engineer with a deep focus in AD Directory Services, Exchange Messaging, Office 365 Online Services with over 17 years of technical experience in Information Technology. I am a strong team player, can work independently and thrive in enterprise environments. In addition, I specialize in On - Premise Exchange Migrations using QMM and Hybrid Migrations to Office 365.

COMPETENCIES:

• Server NT, 2000, 2003, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016
• Windows NT, 95, 98, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
• Exchange 5.5, 2000, 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016
• OCS 2007 R2 / Lync 2010, 2013 / Skype for Business 2015 and S4B Online
• SharePoint 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016 & SharePoint Online
• Azure Active Directory
• Azure AD Sync (DirSync & AAD Sync)
• ADFS Configuration for SSO
• Name Resolution (DNS & WINS)
• Windows Clustering
• Windows Updates (WSUS)
• File & Directory Replication
• Distributed File System (DFS)
• ADAM & ADLDS
• FSMO Role & GC Placement
• Internet Information Services (IIS)
• Forefront Identity Manager 2010
• Group Policy Management
• Internet Authentication Service (IAS)
• Work Folders (Server 2012 R2)
• Back End / Mailbox Server
• Exchange Online Hybrid Configuration
• Edge Server and Anti - Spam Agents
• Front End / Client Access
• Exchange Online Protection (EOP)
• Server Sizing (RAM / Disks)
• Bridge / Hub Transport
• OWA, ActiveSync, Outlook Anywhere
• Exchange Archiving and Journaling
• Gateway / Edge Transport
• Mailbox and Recipient Policies
• Transport Rules and Edge Subscriptions
• High Availability (SCC CCR DAG)
• Managed Default & Custom Folders
• Migration and Co-existence (QMM)
• Unified Messaging & Lync Integration
• Exchange Management Shell (EMS)
• DR Datacenter Activation Co
• Exchange 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016
• Quest Migration Manager for AD/EX
• Office 2000, XP, 2007, 2010, 2013
• OCS 2007 R2 / Lync 2010, 2013
• RightFax
• Symantec Backup-Exec 11d & CPS
• SharePoint 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013
• BlackBerry Enterprise Server 4x/5x (BES)
• Symantec Antivirus Corporate
• SQL 2000, 2005, 2008, R2, 2012
• Threat Management Gateway (TMG)
• Symantec Mail Security Exchange
• VBscript (Advanced)
• PowerShell (Advanced))
• LDAP
• SQL
• Hardware Experience
• Confidential
• PowerEdge 1750, 1950, 2650, 2950, 4300, 6450, 6650, T620 / PowerVault 745n, 122T
• HP
• ProLiant BL30P, DL360, DL380, DL580, DL585, 1850, 6400, 8500, ML350
• Cisco

EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Sr. Microsoft Core Infrastructure Services Architect / Migration Specialist, Greensboro, NC

Responsibilities:

• Exchange 2003/2007/2010/2013/2016 and O365 Architecture Design, Hybrid Co-Existence Build and Support.
• OCS2007R2/Lync 2010/2013/Skype Architecture Design, Build and Support.
• Active Directory, Exchange, Lync Migration Strategy, Process Development and Change Control.
• Quest DMW, EMW, QMM, QNME, and MS Migration Tools Setup and Configuration.
• Expert level PowerShell scripting, Reporting, Health Checking and Automation.
• Staff augmentation and back-fill, Administration, Support and Engineering.
• In addition to my core competencies above, I’m knowledgeable with many other applications, services and appliances such as SQL, TMG, SCOM, Altiris, Citrix, Enterprise Vault, BES, RightFax, IronPorts and IP Gateways.

Migration Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Perform workstation and server migration using the QMM Resource Updating Manager.
• Perform remote workstation migrations using QMM Cached Credentials utility.
• Provide post migration support for end users, managers and C-level Executives.
• Write PowerShell scripts to streamline the migration process, task automation, status reporting and pre-staging.

Sr. Solution Architect

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Discover and assess current state on-premise AD, Exchange and Lync/Skype environments.
• Document and revised the Logical Technical Model (LTM), Project Definition and Project Outline.
• Develop the Hybrid Migration Strategy and Migration Process for each on-premise Exchange Organization.
• Install and configure AADconnect, ADFS (SSO) and Exchange Federation for rich co-existence.

Sr. Exchange Architect

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Documented the current state of the NA Exchange on premise 2007/2010 environment.
• Designed and enabled Outlook/Lync Modern Authentication with Azure Active Directory MFA.
• Moved Unified Messaging services from NA to the Corporate Data Centers in Europe.
• Architected and implemented DirSync, SSO and Exchange Federation.

Sr. Exchange Messaging Engineer

Confidential, Charleston, SC

Responsibilities:

• Created and maintained documentation (how-to, standards, procedures, etc.) while enforcing best practices.
• Worked assigned support tickets, service requests and escalations for AD and Exchange.
• Decommissioned Legacy Exchange 2003 servers, transfer services and build Exchange 2010 servers.
• Developed PowerShell scripts for reporting, automation and bulk operations.
• Maintained the AD/Exchange environment by applying monthly updates and performing maintenance tasks.

Sr. Exchange Messaging and Engineer

Confidential, Winston-Salem, NC

Responsibilities:

• Developed scripts for automation, server health checks, report monitoring and phishing email removal.
• Acted as backup for the Engineer supporting Active Directory, DNS and DFS.
• Researched, Engineered and Tested Exchange UM with a direct SIP connection with Avaya Session Manager.

Exchange Engineer

Confidential, Cary, NC

Responsibilities:

• Tested and documented the mailbox migration process and mail flow between on premise to Exchange Online.
• Collaborated with the Exchange team as a SME resource and offer guidance in the design and configuration.
• Write PS scripts to report on mailbox balancing, database replication and mailbox quota alerts.
• Supported a mixed Exchange 2007, 2010, 2013 Org, Exchange Online, BlackBerry and RightFax applications.

Exchange Engineer / Lync SME

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Responsibilities:

• Designed the new Lync 2010 internal architecture for IM, audio/video conferencing, desktop sharing and presentation.
• Installed and Configured the Lync Topology, Lync server roles, and Client/Audio/Video policies.
• Provided level 3 support and troubleshooting assistance for Exchange and Lync Migration issues.
• Write PowerShell scripts to identity inconsistencies and report on health checks, drive space, policies, and usage.

Migration Engineer

Confidential, Orlando, FL

Responsibilities:

• Scheduled and coordinated nightly server migrations consisting of 600 servers or more.
• Developed, tested and documented the server migration process and post migration validation.
• Executed the Quest Migration Manager’s Resource Updating Wizard to migrate workstations and servers.

Lync Engineer

Confidential, Baltimore, MD

Responsibilities:

• Assisted in the design, architecture and implementation of Lync server builds, Lync Topology and AV policies.
• Defined and Documented Confidential ’s Concept of Operations for the newly defined UC support team.
• Researched, tested and conducted proof of concept demonstrations across a wide range of Lync clients.

Migration Team Lead

Confidential, Woonsocket, RI

Responsibilities:

• Quest Migration Manager for AD/Exchange Installation, Configuration, and Support.
• BES migration and support, BlackBerry phone setup, wipe, and account provisioning.
• 3rd Level co-existence support for DirSync, Calendaring, Free/Busy, Public Folder, and Mail Flow issues.
• Identify, reproduce, and determine Root Cause Analysis for Exchange migration issues impacting the project.

Migration Engineer

Confidential, North Whales, PA

Responsibilities:

• Quest Migration Manager for AD/Exchange architecture design, installation, configuration, and support.
• Quest Notes Migrator for Exchange architecture design, installation, configuration, and support.
• Migration Strategy and Process development, testing, documentation, and knowledge transfer.
• 3rd Level co-existence support for DirSync, Calendaring, Free/Busy, Public Folder, and Mail Flow issues.

Migration Engineer

Confidential, Washington, DC

Responsibilities:

• Quest Migration Manager for AD/Exchange architecture design, installation, configuration, and support.
• Quest Notes Migrator for Exchange architecture design, installation, configuration, and support.
• 3rd Level co-existence support for DirSync, Calendaring, Free/Busy, Public Folder, and Mail Flow issues.