SUMMARY:

• Software Project Management
• Planning and Managing
• the Trainer
• Dealing with Difficult People
• Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Employee Relations Human Resources Management
• Quality Project Management
• Management and Control of Quality
• Common Earned Value Management System (CEVMS)
• Applied Software Measurements
• Operation Risk Management
• Quantitative Process Management (QPM)
• Supplier Assessment Management System (SAMS)
• Configuration Management
• Advanced Configuration Management
• CMM Integrated (CMMI) version 1.1
• Staged Representation
• Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI): Class A Team
• CMM - Based Appraisal for Internal Process
• Improvement (CBA IPI)
• Digital Signal Processing

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Microsoft Access
• HTML
• Macintosh System
• Microsoft Exchange Server 2010
• Java
• MS: DOS
• Microsoft Office 7, XP, 2000
• SQL/Oracle
• UNIX
• Microsoft Server 2000/2008 Server
• YAML
• Windows
• Microsoft Server 2012 R2/ 2016
• PowerShell
• VMWare 5.5/6.0/6.5/6.7/7. x

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Systems Administrator
• Infrastructure Support
• Information Security
• Scripting/Programming
• Virtualization Engineer
• Cloud Architect
• Cloud +

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Virtualization Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Network Engineers, System Engineers, and Software Developers to design hardware/software architecture considering security requirements to ensure proper system confidentiality, integrity, availability
• Research, Design, Implement, and Maintain Marine Corps secure cloud architecture
• Agile project planning with architects, product owner, and program management to determine scope and level of effort for bi-weekly sprints
• Knowledge and Experience in vSphere replication, vRealize Automation (VRA), vRealize Operations (VROPS), and vRealize Log Insight (VRLI)
• Design, create, and continually maintain orchestrated workflows to automated VRA, VRO IT processes throughout Marine Corps enterprise
• Install, Operate, and Maintain SDDC stack based on VMware Cloud Foundation
• Coordination with developers for vRealize Automation use case creation and Blueprint Design
• Expertise of configuring and tuning Horizon View, to include published applications, Virtual Desktops (VDIs), User Environment Manager (UEM), App Volume, and Workspace One
• Research, Design, Implement CI/CD pipeline using Bitbucket, Bamboo and IaaS solution
• Create and Maintain PowerCLI, PowerShell, Bash script repository for configuration management and hardening of systems
• Install, Operate, and Maintain security systems: ePO, ACAS, IDS/IPS, SHB Templates, Splunk
• Research, evaluate, recommend, and integrate new security software or hardware
• Monitor IAVM compliance, perform risk assessment, and present findings to management
• Prepare STIG applicability guidance, create Test Plans, and actively work with SysAdmins to evaluate and remediate non-compliant STIG implementations
• Create and Maintain POA&M through consolidation of raw ACAS scan results, STIG/SCAP checklist results, and HP Fortify SCA results using Vulnerator tool
• Understanding of ticketing processes, incidents, tasks, SLA management, and change management
• Worked with software-defined networking (NSX), administered Edge load balancers, distributed port groups, Ports and Protocols, and distributed switches for various hosts and clusters
• Worked with both a Production and Lab environment. Production hardware appliances include- 6320 Dell hyperconverged hosts with tiered storage of- vSAN, Dell Unity, Data Domain, and Isilon hardware configurations. Lab appliances included- Dell R730 hyperconverged servers with vSAN and tiered storage with NetApp.

Pentagon FPA TEMPPrincipal Systems Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Creating new clusters at multiple locations in VMware ESXi 6.5 and migrating current cluster from 5.5 to 6.5.
• Installed and configured HP C7000 chassis at Pentagon and Mark Center, configured VLANs, aliases and zoning in Virtual Connect to be able to use WWN on the LSB network.
• Planning, Co-coordinating and migrating applications from legacy IBM H-chassis hardware to HP C7000 blades.
• Moving all storage from IBM 3700 SANs to HP 3Par Store Server 8200 and HP MSA 2040s.
• Creating new VLANs and assigning machines in the correct VRF according to Joint Service Provider (JSP) network architecture for each application.
• Documenting O&M processes for maintaining the chassis, networking, and procedures for the Operations team to be able to manage after Engineering project TEMPhas been completed.
• Created SQL Server 2016 2 node always on cluster with multiple instances
• Migrating servers from Windows 2008 R2 to Windows 2016 SHB and testing DISA
• Creating instances and migrating SQL Server 2008 and 2012 to SQL Server 2016 to test application functionality.

Network Operating

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Designs and manages cloud architectures utilizing VMware ESXi 5.1, 5.5
• Designs and manages Virtual Desktop Infrastructures utilizing VMware View 5.0
• Implement and configure NAS/SAN/DAS architectures utilizing NetApp storage solutions
• Configures and maintains enterprise back-up operations (COMMVAULT)
• Configure and maintain snapshots for site-to-site replication for the entire AF network.
• Deploy high availability, load balanced systems utilizing VMware HA and DRS
• Conducts performance tuning on cloud infrastructure utilizing (SOLAR WINDS/ENTERPRISE MANAGER)
• Configured and managed various storage ARRAYS: HP P2000 Storage Array, PowerEdge R815, Dell Compellent Storage Array, PowerEdge R815, PowerEdge R815…etc.
• Created and resolved tickets for multiple sites using REMEDY ticket system
• Maintains integrity of virtualization baseline and design and separations with VLAN’s
• Configure, install, and administer Windows and Linux Servers
• Diagnose and troubleshoot Windows and Linux client systems
• Configures and maintains MS Activity Directory architecture for user authentication and domain access
• Provides system and virtualization engineering support to senior and junior engineers
• Performs as subject matter expert for hyperspectral sensor systems and cloud architectures.
• Coordinates with program office on new projects to advice on current architecture.
• Reviews requirements provided by the program office and provided input as needed
• Reviews and provides system engineering level rigor packages and advises leadership of recommendation
• Manages drawings and server room power, heating, and cool statics
• Provides engineering assessment for architecture expansion upon request to ensure integration feasibility.
• Participates in system requirements reviews, technical exchanges, and design reviews
• Supports design, installation, and integration activities of new systems and other equipment
• Create and maintain network diagrams and manuals
• Samples critical network and information processing system performance parameters
• Conduct trend analysis and create reports and graphs as required
• Tracks usage levels, monitoring growth rates, determining if capacity levels
• Establishes baseline system configuration and performance parameters in support of unique sensor data
• Collects system configuration information such as system administration data, system mission, criticality, sensitivity, and workstations applications to accurately capture the health and status the network and track trends to recommend fix actions.
• Approves and implements all network requests and implements any modifications to the system architecture.
• A comprehensive technology program incorporating personal computer hardware, software and network security protocols and Microsoft’s server technology
• Teaches how to troubleshoot, repair, and install personal computer hardware and software in a network environment, install and manage operating systems and work with clients in a Microsoft Windows environment
• Learn how to design, install, and implement a Microsoft local area based on the Windows Server network. Upgrade from older Microsoft network platforms and Windows versions

Confidential

Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Upgrading and maintaining virtual environment in the AOC consists of A UCS chassis with multiple ESXi blades. Designs, administrates, and supports systems, networks, and application infrastructure (LAN/WAN, firewalls, routers, systems security, global email systems)
• Maintained blades houses in the Virtual machines used in the AOC for the 10.1 and 10.2 suites.
• As an AOC engineer, there only 3rd party applications and software and integrate it in the AOC's virtual environment. Assisted with vCenter 5.1 or 5.x renovation. Along with hardening the system with red hat boxes and thin clients.
• Maintaining and upgrading the system by Decreasing hardware by the utilization of VM’s which increased the flexibility and scalability of the system.
• Windows 2012 R2 Active Director
• Migrated all Windows 2008 Domain Controllers to Windows 2012 R2 Domain Controllers
• Assist with AD and Exchange with branch offices related issues Performing daily, weekly, monthly maintenance backups/restorative exercises (Backup Exec), reviewing server logs for potential issues, as well as by ensuring that anti-virus software and security patches are routinely updated and functioning (Ensuring overall server configuration integrity)
• Work closely with Customer MA/ Quality/CM/DM.
• As a Sub Contractor provided Quality and BU Mission Assurance improvement and process effectiveness.
• Motivate the team to understand the importance of developing a system design that meets requirements with the required quality on schedule.
• Communicate the importance of following defined processes and follow through with the documenting of minutes, action items, the closure of action items, and the generation of required artifacts and to appropriate control of each artifact.

Confidential

Computer Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Provided IT/Helpdesk support for proprietary issues tracking software
• Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, and implementation.
• Maintenance, the enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, mobile device, and network connectivity issues
• Documented weekly activities, tasks, and provided weekly report of tasks completion and problems encountered to leadership
• Back up and recovered employees’ data using online data domain.
• Worked with CIO and visiting ISOs to implement recommended security standard, procedures and policies on all laptops and workstations issued to users to ensure user awareness and compliance.
• Utilizes noledge of information technology principles, methods, and security regulations and policies to administer various information security programs.
• Trouble shoot customer issues concerning SQL Server and MS Exchange configurations
• Trouble shoot customer’s computers instructionally and remotely
• Worked independently and collaboratively with colleagues on assigned tasks and ensure completion
• Completed various help desk tickets assigned within reasonable time.
• Designed and implemented systems, network configurations, and network architecture, integration of hardware and software technologies specific to our site.
• Remotely push vital software to costumer’s computer to help meet the needs of the military and DOD
• Work to resolve a wide variety of operational problems and associated concerns.
• Promotes awareness of security issues among management and ensures sound security principles are implemented to ensure protection of information transmitted to the organization, among organizations, and from the organization to the local or wide area networks, the World Wide Web, or other communication nodes