PROFILE
Information Technology Architect with a strong focus on technology exploration, operations refinement, staff development, and strategic planning. Superb at directing, leading, and developing an IT staff to create and refine world-class IT network Infrastructures and supporting operations through example and a solid knowledgebase. Years of design, integration, and migration expertise includes program/budget management, technology operations and engineering, service management, security process development, and business relationship partnering to align information technology with the strategic direction of the company. Deep “big picture” understanding with the know-how to orchestrate the inter-dependencies of Information Technologies while maintaining hands-on skills needed to work with senior engineers to accomplish the task.

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

• 17 years Converged Network Design, Integration, and Support. Vendor specific hands-on proficiency includes Cisco (routers, switches, firewalls, Call Managers, Load Balancers, etc…), Checkpoint, Red Hat, HP, Microsoft
• 15 years Microsoft Server administration.
• 12 years Linux\*nix administration.
• 9years Information Technology Management/ 12 Information Technology Consulting Experience
• Have held CISSP, CCNP, CCNA, MCNE, CNE, and CNA Certifications.
• Passed Cisco CCIE written exam in 2003.
• Well versed in Voice and Data Communications Architecture design and Implementation
• VMware VI 3 and VSphere 4 design, integration, and management experience

CAREER KNOWLEDGEBASE

• VoIP and Data Communications Architecture
• Routing, Switching, and Converged Network deployment
• Enterprise Monitoring and Operations
• Open Source Solutions
• Midrange (Windows/Solaris/AS400) Platform Support
• Process Evaluation and Improvement
• Wintel integration and support experience ranging from small 2 server shops up to 700+ Enterprise server farms
• Extensive Secure Communications knowledge/experience (ISKMP,IPSEC,L2TP,3DES,SHA,MD5,PGP)
• Technical writing (Documentation, diagrams, and flowcharts)
• Internal Training and Staff Development
• Executive Communication/Presentation
• Corporate Information Security
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
• Enterprise Data Center Operations
• VMware Virtualization Migration and Management
• Internet infrastructure design, integration, and support (TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, SNMP,HTTP/S,SSL)

PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Awarded multiple Meritorious Service Medals while enlisted in the US Air Force
• Instrumental in first round of successful email deployments to forward Combat Communication Squadrons during exercise “Bright Star”
• Implemented Network and Operations monitoring system from Open Source applications for 2 employers with annual cost savings in excess of $900,000 per employer
• Implemented open source fiber channel SAN for VMware Infrastructure proof of concept exercise which now serves as a production server farm hosting multiple client’s web, email, VoIP, and business applications

EXPERIENCE

Senior Infrastructure Architect

The South Financial Group   May 2010- Present

Lexington, SC

Duties/Responsibilities: assistant vice president responsible for development of enterprise technology and telecommunications architecture framework and standards that are used as a basis for consolidating and standardizing Information Technology services throughout corporation.  In this position, responsibilities include requirements analysis, design, product evaluations, selection and integration of new technology to support the enterprise needs as well as provide technology standards, architecture framework, investigative evaluation and pilot project deployment engineering services for new technology exploration efforts across the infrastructure.  As needed, develop enterprise technology architecture and technology standards, as well as perform in-depth technical evaluations, including requirements analysis and documentation, RFP development, evaluation criteria development, write test plans, perform product testing according to plan, and provide post-evaluation reporting on products and solutions as directed by the CIO.  These formal technology evaluation and pilot implementations involve a substantial amount of research, documentation, status reporting, lab work, field work and vendor interfacing.  Customer requirements development and end-to-end project documentation is a major component of each engineering effort and undertaking.

Manager, Network Engineering

The South Financial Group   July 2005- May 2010

Lexington, SC

Duties/Responsibilities: Assistant Vice President responsible for Managing a team of engineers providing day to day support of Corp. Data Centers, ~200 remote Branches, and ATM machines. Support functions include but not limited to all network infrastructure routers, switches, load balancers, firewalls, Linux and Microsoft servers, VPN servers, VMWARE hosts/guests, Cisco Call Managers, and HP RISS appliances. Responsible for internal training, research, and proof of concept efforts leading to production integration of technologies identified as crucial to the improvement of business work flow, information management, and customer service. Budgeted, and purchased equipment required to facilitate ongoing support and future requirements. Instrumental in maintaining day to day operations supporting thousands of  users utilizing budgeted monies and personnel in the most efficient and effective ways possible. Support business continuity/disaster recovery planning and their associated tests ensuring plan success.

Information Technology Consultant

ACS, Inc.   November 2003-July 2005

Blythewood, SC

See below

ACS, Inc. purchased Lockheed Martin Integrated Business Solutions Division in 2003.

 

Senior Network Engineer

Lockheed Martin   May 2000-November-2003

Blythewood, SC

Duties/Responsibilities: Lead Engineer for ~30k square ft. (raised floor) Data Center hosting large enterprise clients. Technical supervisor: 5 techs and 2 engineers in Blythewood, Orlando, Manhattan and Tarrytown. Primary functions were network design and integration; open source solutions design and roll out utilizing Linux OS. Designed, integrated, and managed client transitions into these facilities. Client services included but were not limited to network, servers, VoIP systems, security, remote access, and monitoring. Internet access and hosting engineer responsible for client web solution security, design, and support. Budgeted and purchased equipment required to facilitate ongoing support and future requirements for these data centers. Created, modified, and distributed SOP (standard operation procedures) and policy documentation for facilities. Facilitate and support business continuity/ disaster recovery planning and their associated tests ensuring plan success. Responsible for internal training, research, and proof of concept efforts leading to production integration of technologies identified as crucial to the improvement of client support and retention.

Network Manager

Safety-Kleen   January 1999-May 2000

Columbia, SC

Duties/Responsibilities: Network Manager supervising 5 network engineers located in Columbia, SC and Chicago, IL. Provided support for two Data Centers and 300+ remote offices. Technical lead and mentor for network engineers supporting the company and technologies developed in-house or purchased off the shelf. Rolled out open source Linux OS based network monitoring and notification platform resulting in an annual cost savings of $980,000+ to the company. Responsible for internal training, research, and proof of concept efforts leading to production integration of technologies identified as crucial to the improvement of business work flow and information management. Instrumental in maintaining day to day operations supporting thousands of  users utilizing budgeted monies and personnel in the most efficient and effective ways possible. Facilitate and support business continuity/ disaster recovery planning and their associated tests ensuring plan success.

Information Technology Consultant

Network Computing Services      July 1997 -January 1999

Columbia, SC

Duties/Responsibilities: Network Engineer providing consulting, integration, maintenance, and design services to clients in the South Carolina area. Offered consultation and integration services to South Carolina school districts helping facilitate bringing new schools online and retrofitting current schools with new technologies utilizing open source Linux OS based solutions when available. When needed provided emergency support to clients located in South Carolina during “down” situations facilitating recovery in the least amount of time possible.

Systems Technician

USC Aiken      February 1996-July 1997

Aiken, SC

Duties/Responsibilities: Systems support technician responsible for Faculty, Staff, and Student environments consisting 1000+ workstations and users. Managed local network infrastructure and coordinated with Columbia campus assisting in network and operational changes. Administer Novell Directory containing faculty, staff, and student user accounts and associated resources. Facilitate computer lab annual hardware and technology refresh projects enhancing student learning environment.

 

Secure Communications Engineer

US Air National Guard   April 1993-April 1999

Brunswick, GA

Duties/Responsibilities: Secure Communications Engineer responsible for achieving and maintaining encrypted communications between Joint Chief of Staff and forward combat units. Custodian in charge of Cryptographic Controlled Items (CCI) inventory in excess of $8,000,000. Maintained personal integrity and credibility required to retain an active TS/SCI with “full scope poly” Security Clearance. Transport, install, integrate, and maintain network and voice equipment with priority on secure communications (encryption) allowing for Intranet, email, and application access from remote field locations to Continental US locations.