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Applications & Architecture Manager
UnisysApplications & Architecture Manager
Jun. 2021Washington, United StatesAfter the acquisition of Unify Square I spent the first year and a half integrating the two companies from an IT infrastructure perspective. After that I was moved to and Engineering / Architecture roll for end user systems while I wait for my next assignment. While I have been waiting I have not been idol. I have consumed everything I can when it comes to AI as I believe that is the future of a great many industries and I want to be on the forefront of that. I have integrated AI into all aspects of my job and looking for opportunities to do the same for the department I am currently in. Here is the official description of my current position: Provides system design and development, applications and operations support, data architecture, client computing consultation, user support and training, business process review and consultation, third party software evaluation, purchase and implementation for unique business solutions. Leads and directs a team of professional individual contributors with specific assigned program objectives. Interprets and applies policy and translates goals into programs/projects.
Information Technology Engineering Manager
Unify Square Inc.Information Technology Engineering Manager
Jul. 2012 - Jun. 2021Bellevue, WaWorked as an IT Engineer Architect / Manager at Unify Square. Helped build the company from very early stages and eventually sold to Unisys Inc. Was responsible for all areas of Operations from designing and implementing Unify Squares core IT infrastructure to writing and implementing polices and procedures. Took the company from no IT department to a fully functional Operations department from service desk to engineering. Worked closely with Security to bring IT into ISO 27001 compliance including developing all the required documentation from BCDR, IT Policies and procedures to engineering As-Builts. Worked closely with and trained teams from India as well as Lithuania. Early on the position started as in the office but then developed into a fully remote position. Worked closely with the product team to fine tune features and data representation and output from machine learning for our product offering Power Suit. Developed from a fully on-prem environment to a fully integrated hybrid cloud environment. • Windows Server (2012, 2012 R2 2008 R2) • SharePoint 2010, 2013 • MS Direct Access • Teams / SharePoint Online • Windows 7,8,10 • Office 2013 / 2010+ • Exchange 2010,2013,2016+ • Hyper-V 2012+ • VMware 5.1+ • SCCM 2012 SP1, SCOM 2012 SP1 • MS Azure / O365 / Azure AD • MSSQL 2008 R2 (clustered and standalone) • Cisco Switches and Routers • HP Managed Switches • Server hardware (Cisco blades, IBM, Dell, HP) • Checkpoint Firewalls (load balanced and standalone)
Sr. Systems Engineer
UnivarSr. Systems Engineer
Dec. 2009 - Jul. 2012Redmond WaCurrently working as a Sr. systems Engineer for Univar USA. Working on Engineering and Architecting environments for their global Information Technology deployment. Working with systems ranging from Windows to MainFrame. Applications include Remedy, Hyperion, SAP, SharePoint, Exchange, AD ect. Also participate as a member of the EACT (Enterprise Architecture Core Team) Providing guidance and solutions for new Architecture standards for the new global environment. Perform duties as Lead Engineer / Architect for Global projects such as, Global Mobility, Global AD, Global SharePoint, Global COE (Common Operating Environment). Technologies that I am currently interfacing with range from TEM Solutions, MDM, Citrix XenDesktop, Citrix Enterprise AppStore, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft TMG
Systems Engineer
MicrosoftSystems Engineer
Sep. 2009 - Dec. 2009Currently working with Future technologies managing and maintaining Server side platforms for applications like Groove, SharePoint 2010, Virtual Events and soon Exchange 2010. Working closely with Windows 2008, MSSQL 2008, IIS7, Hyper V, PowerShell and many home grown applications. The environments are all geographically dispersed a crossed the world in locations like Singapore, Dublin and several US locations.
Solutions Architect II
Washington MutualSolutions Architect II
Nov. 2007 - Jan. 2009For WAMU I perform my duties using in-depth knowledge of established company standard infrastructure design components, and by leading the analysis and discovery of the platforms, provide technical leadership for the creation of technology designs, participate in various aspects of solution implementation, create and maintain required documentation, and support the solution technology through formal transition from the technical team to the steady-state support teams.
Director Information Technology / System Engineer
BioPasswordDirector Information Technology / System Engineer
Jan. 2005 - Nov. 2007Biopassword is a provider of software only biometric based off of keystroke dynamics. I am responsible for establishing and maintaining operational excellence of a high volume technology environment. Direct line duties included management of all Information Technology resources, FTE and Virtual IT Staff including contract negotiation. I defined core processes and procedures, standardized hardware and software, established a yearly budget and project plans and facilitated vendor relationships. I worked with the core lines of business to identify 7 critical IT services, established SLAs and aligned IT success to the business. In addition, I produced a monthly scorecard communicating to executives within those business lines progress against service agreements.
Team Lead / System Administrator
AT&T WirelessTeam Lead / System Administrator
Jan. 2001 - Jun. 2006AT&T Wireless (now AT&T) is a global provider of wireless telecommunication services. Responsibilities included facilitating the relationships with other departments wishing to deploy their applications into the Citrix environment, architecting and implementing AT&T Wireless’s new terminal server environment. I was project lead on many enterprise impacting projects dealing with new hardware and software never implemented before. I provided recommendations on new technologies both hardware and software, working with vendors on acquisitions and distribution of new technologies while providing automation solutions for administering 1500+ servers in the Citrix environment. I worked with key departments in the business to improve processes used to manage the Citrix environment and improve the overall SLA response times by the team.
System Administrator / Consultant
Professional Data Exchange, Inc.System Administrator / Consultant
Aug. 2000 - Jan. 2001Professional Data Exchange (or ProDx) is an information technology consulting agency providing consultants to large and small enterprise level customers. Responsibilities included providing system administration services to enterprise level customers. I worked on projects improving LAN and WAN infrastructures, remote connectivity solutions, internal network security solutions and help desk solutions for our clients. I facilitated the relationship between my employer and the customer ensuring the highest quality work while setting the appropriate level of expectations on work provided to the client.

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