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Information Security Officer
NSI Engineering, Inc.Information Security Officer
Apr. 2023
Lead Windows System Administrator
GarminLead Windows System Administrator
Apr. 2022 - Apr. 2023Montgomery, Texas, United StatesInstall configure and maintain servers, hosts, network switches, storage and VM systems. • Focused on automation to enable other IT Groups speed up account creation. • Provided automated processes that reduce user input reduce input errors for new hires, transfers and promotions. • Trained the junior members of the team on core technologies like DNS, DHCP. Azure, Active Directory and DFS. • Developed process documents to standardize server decommissions. • Developed technical documentation to perform in depth technical tasks like registering and troubleshooting secure ID tokens. • Lead projects like decommissioning 65% of Server 2012 deployments to save Garmin money. • Troubleshooted highest level technical problems that include working with many different vendors and teams to find the root cause.
Senior Windows System Administrator
GarminSenior Windows System Administrator
Jul. 2019 - Apr. 2022Salem, Oregon, United States• Implement new technologies and verify efficacy. • Knowledge of Windows server operating system security and hardening. • Ability to author and implement advanced scripting to automate technical tasks. • Identify, select, negotiate with, and evaluate new vendors. • Familiar with enterprise password storage/retrieval systems. • Designs and develops complex, integrated solutions to meet business requirements or enhance performance of Garmin’s windows server computing systems. • Performs and evaluates costs analyses and vendor comparisons form small through large scale projects to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations. Measures feasibility of various approaches and makes recommendations. • Continuously develop technical subject matter expertise on established and emerging server, storage, email, file, and collaboration systems and other server-based technologies. • Communicate effectively regarding system operations and environment changes. • Adhere to SOX, PCI, and other regulatory requirements as dictated. • Understands and avoids capacity, redundancy, and health constraints of server, storage, email, file, and collaboration systems. • Ensures that all security requirements are met or exceeded. • Demonstrates proficient use and knowledge of standards and procedures. • Communicates in written and verbal form effectively in a large team or departmental setting. • Applies Garmin’s Mission Statement and Quality Policy and exhibits enthusiasm for and a desire to see Garmin succeed. • Serves as a mentor to less experienced IT Administrators. • Provides reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques including performing root cause analysis and identification of corrective action for given problems. • Performs and plans minor version upgrades. • Uses tools and scripting to efficiently manage technology. • Identifies interdependencies in system and application components.
Windows System Administrator 3
GarminWindows System Administrator 3
Mar. 2014 - Jul. 2019Salem, Oregon, United States• Designs and develops complex, integrated solutions to meet business requirements or enhance performance of Garmin’s windows server computing systems. • Performs and evaluates costs analyses and vendor comparisons form small through large scale projects to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations. Measures feasibility of various approaches and makes recommendations. • Continuously develop technical subject matter expertise on established and emerging server, storage, email, file, and collaboration systems and other server-based technologies • Communicate effectively regarding system operations and environment changes. • Adhere to SOX, PCI, and other regulatory requirements as dictated. • Understands and avoids capacity, redundancy, and health constraints of server, storage, email, file, and collaboration systems. • Ensures that all security requirements are met or exceeded. • Demonstrates proficient use and knowledge of standards and procedures. • Communicates in written and verbal form effectively in a large team or departmental setting. • Applies Garmin’s Mission Statement and Quality Policy and exhibits enthusiasm for and a desire to see Garmin succeed. • Serves as a mentor to less experienced IT Administrators (Administrator 1 & 2) • Provides reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques including performing root cause analysis and identification of corrective action for given problems. • Performs and plans minor version upgrades. • Uses tools and scripting to efficiently manage technology. • Makes recommendations for component level improvements. • Identifies interdependencies in system and application components. • Coordinates cross team non-project changes. • Participates in roadmap planning for systems or applications. • Organizes and leads meetings with users of IT systems. • Understands change is important and adapts well. • Welcomes constructive feedback as an opportunity to improve.

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