SUMMARY:

• Senior Cloud Architect / Infrastructure Consultant
• IT Management - Infrastructure Management - New Technology Projects
• Azure / AWS Cloud Strategic Planning & Analysis
• Infrastructure Systems
• Requirements Analysis
• Project Management
• Database Technologies
• Network Security
• Technical Support
• Cross-Team Collaboration
• Over 18 years of strong Microsoft AD, Cisco Networking, VMware virtualization,
• Storage & Security experience.
• Over 4 years of cloud experience as an Azure Architect and 3 years of experience as an AWS Architect.
• Analytical, highly adaptable and dynamic leader with extensive experience building, managing, and evaluating systems aimed at improving quality and efficiency.
• Expertise in application administration, cloud operations / migration, security, and network infrastructure.
• Hands-on leader with ability to support and develop large team of professionals while leveraging external resources & technology to support evolving business demands.
• Skilled collaborator and accomplished communicator adept at building and strengthening relationships across functions to drive cohesive, strategic operations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Technology and Tools: Windows Server 2019/2016/2012 R2/2008R2/2003/2000/NT4.0, SunSolaris, RedHat Linux, Windows XP/Vista, Windows 7/8, Windows 10 Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Office 365, Oracle Fusion, Quick Base, Tableau Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controller, Cisco UCS C220, HP BL460c (Gen8), HP ProLiant (DL380 G5, ML 150, 330, 350), Dell Power Edge (2950, 2800, 2600, 1800), Cisco Firewall 515E, Cisco ASA, Cisco Catalyst 6500series Cisco Nexus 48), Catalyst 6500, Dell PowerConnect 24 Core switches Oracle Fusion, Quick Base, MS SQL Server 2000/2005/2008 , Oracle Palo Alto, Cisco ASA - 5508X FirePOWER, FortiGate 600C / 100D, Cisco Pix Firewall, Sonic Firewall, Barracuda Spam Firewall 300, Checkpoint 6.5 Palo Alto Global Protect, Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, Cisco VPN, MS VPN NetApp FA2552 Storage, HP 3PAR (7400), Dell EqualLogic 00 SAN, EMC CX3-20C, HP SAN P4500, Brocade Cisco MDS 9000, Fiber Switches, Openfiler Office 365, Microsoft Project, Exchange 2000/2003/2007 , 2010 MS SQL Server 2003/2005/2008 , ISA Server 2000/2004, SMS, WUS, MOM, SCOM Cisco Unified Communications Manager 10.5.2(CUCM), Cisco Unity Connection 10.5.2(CUC), Cisco IM Presence 10.5.2, CUCM 4.2, Cisco Unified CallManager Backup and Restore Utility (BARS), (IPCC Express CRS Admin)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential  (NYC)

Senior Cloud Architect

Responsibilities:

• Working as a Senior Architect to design Solutions for Microsoft Azure cloud environment
• Identify the prospective issues in the Azure Migration and suggest feasible Solutions
• Transitioning new technical projects and ensuring smooth go-live for Azure Operations.
• Executing technical feasibility assessments, solution estimations for Datacentre Migration with Public and hybrid Cloud migration and deployment
• Creating, validating and reviewing solutions and effort estimate for datacentre migration to Azure Cloud environment
• Conducting Proof of Concept for Latest Azure cloud-based services
• Documentation of Azure Processes for Company's future use
• Working in collaboration with other Microsoft Subject Matter Experts to provide and document recommendations for their applications.
• Azure Cloud Solution Architect
• Cloud Advisory, Assessment, Migrations, Integrations, Deployments, Managed Services, Security Services & Optimization, Monitoring
• Design & implemented Azure Virtual Networks, Network Security Groups and access control rules
• Implemented a structured design process for creating a hybrid cloud architecture to include on premise resources, networks, security, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
• Successfully designed and configured Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), VNET Peering, subnets, Azure network settings, DHCP address blocks, DNS settings, and security policies and routing.
• Expert in deploying Azure IaaS virtual machines (VMs) and Cloud services (PaaS role instances) into secure VNets and subnets
• Expert in Core Microsoft infrastructure, virtualization and systems, Cloud solutions (Public, Private, Hybrid)
• Vast experience in Network and security, Identity management
• Azure cloud migration from on-prem to Azure cloud
• Installing & configuring Azure Active Directory Domain Services with secure LDAP
• Active Directory integrated HDInsight cluster for Hadoop configuration with Enterprise Security Package
• Apache Ranger 0.5.0 / Ambari configuration for securing Azure HDInsight cluster
• Password hash synch for AD Connect
• Azure File Storage configuration & data migration
• Azure resource tagging standards planning & implementation

Environment: s & Technologies: Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012, 2008, 2003, Office 365, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), VMware ESXi, Palo Alto Firewall, Brocade switches, NetApp Storage, Commvault Backup

Confidential (warren, NJ)

IT Director / Infrastructure Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Achieved 99.99% uptime and 24/7 support through capacity planning, virtualization and cloud (SaaS/PaaS/IaaS)
• Evaluating Disaster Recovery and leading the implementation on Microsoft Azure cloud with site recovery testing
• Evaluating & Implementing Veeam cloud connect on Microsoft Azure for backups
• Migrating File Server, SQL Server, Domain controllers into Microsoft Azure cloud
• Migrating, Securing and administering Email on Office 365
• Assessing Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud for securely extending Storage and moving Archive data through VPN
• Testing / Implementing Disaster Recovery on AWS with EC2 Instances and EBS
• Aligning business requirements to the right infrastructure solutions
• Oracle Fusion, QuickBase cloud-based implementation of applications
• Successfully designed and executed Secure 2012 Active Directory Domain Controller with Single Sign On
• Implementing, Optimizing, Delegating and applying best practices for AD Group Policy Management
• Recovering NetApp / EMC storage, LAN / WAN, Windows Server 2012, Virtualization, backup, Oracle / SQL
• Proven expertise in Cisco communication manager, Unified Communications, IM, Switches, Cisco UCS MINI
• Effectively directed installation, configuration and administration of NETAPP FAS2552 Storage, Rack, Power, Tape Autoloader, and VMware vCenter 5.5, ESXi 5.5 (upgraded to ESXi 6.5).
• Oversaw Helpdesk Support, Oracle Fusion, Concur, QuickBase and Tableau Administration.
• Introduced and implemented Solar Winds, Dark trace and Fire-sight Monitoring and administration
• Directed operations for VEEAM 4 Processor Enterprise, Trend Micro AV and Encryption, Cloud Backup administration
• Lead IT Operations project initiatives and provide strategic advice to Executive and senior management to ensure the appropriate solution for the different departments / team.
• Lead, develop and conduct feasibility studies and create proposals for management decisions on specified projects.
• Communicate status of the project to the various stakeholders and the Board of directors.
• Prepare reports / presentation and recommendations to senior management on potential impacts of new applications / technologies for business processes, IT systems, IT infrastructure, security and information.
• IT Project Budgeting, Forecast / Re-forecast, Estimation / cost, Providing direction and cost estimation, guidance and mentorship to Operations’ teams.
• Develop Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Quotes (RFQs) for selecting a vendor/solution.
• Provided technical expertise to management and initiative teams for purposes of ensuring the architecture and solutions are consistent with the solution design framework, Enterprise/industry standards, Engineering Roadmap and the Client strategic direction
• Manage the impacts of resource constraints through re-planning and dealing with competing resource requirements.
• Control change management and communicate impact to the overall project.
• Liaise with vendors and contractors to explore the capabilities of technology and services and establish their cost; measure capabilities and costs against business and budgetary requirements.
• Negotiate contracts with consultants, technical personnel and vendors for operational IT services and products.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure that a consistent framework is applied across the company provided support in planning activities and related tools.

Confidential (NYC, NY)

Technical Project Lead / Architect

Responsibilities:

• Successfully developed and implemented Secure HR Enterprise Infrastructure System across three companies.
• Completed organization wide Active Directory Upgrade to 2008 R2 Native mode.
• Added and upgraded London (UK) / New York ESXi from 4.0 to 5.1.
• Supervised organization wide Cisco / Juniper Firewalls, VPN,
• Improved efficiency through virtualization of SQL Cluster implementation on ESXi 5.1 with HA configuration.
• Enabled integration of Montreal QuartierDix30 Project with head office.
• Won “Moving the Needle Team ” for time and cost-effective innovations.

Confidential

Network Architect

Responsibilities:

• Successfully implemented Cisco 3750 core switches, Dell EqualLogic 00 SAN, ESXi 5.0, VMware 5.1, Windows 2008 R2, Exchange 2010, Print Server on both Datacenter & DR site.
• Oversaw support Servers, SQL Server 2008 R2, File Server, Dell PowerConnect 24 Switches, FortiGate Firewall 600C / 100D, MPLS, DR Site, Remote MPLS Sites implementation, BES 5.0, and Avaya Switches.
• Supervised planning and implementation of AD Permissions / Migration, and IP address / VLAN.
• Acknowledged for expertise in Voice Network Integration, VMware 5.1Virtual Server Migration, DC Roles Transfer, and Tape / Tapeless Backup Configuration.
• Held responsibility for Symantec Bright Mail 10.0, BES Installation / configuration and network documentation.
• Utilized SolarWinds / Orion / Net Flow, KACE Management Center for LAN / WAN monitoring.

Confidential (nyc, ny)

Infrastructure Manager / Sr. Specialist Infrastructure Services

Responsibilities:

• Enhanced reliability and performance of network through security measures, operational planning and support, and audits.
• Contributed to improved processes like Power chute configuration, auto shutdown on all physical servers including ESX servers, ADFS 2.0 (Federation Server) implementation for office 365 single sign on, Citrix MetaFrame 4.0, Secure integration for tablet users, and implementation & monitoring of network through PRTG
• Successfully implemented APC UPS (APC Smart-UPS VT ISX 30kVA) with minimum downtime.
• Ensured smooth operations of Brocade Silkworm 200E Fabric Switches / Cisco & HP (Network + Fiber) Switches.
• Efficiently managed vSphere client, vCenter, Creating VMs, maintenance & using Veeam Backup.
• Carried out High Availability (HA), Distributed Resources Scheduler(DRS), and Clustering