Professional Summary

Skilled in designing, deploying, and managing infrastructure solutions with expertise in Windows Server, Linux, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, VMware, and comprehensive business continuity planning. Certified in Microsoft, AWS, VMware, and Red Hat.

Consistently drives projects to completion with a focus on high availability, security, and performance. Adept at delivering training and consulting services, committed to providing valuable experiences and insights that enhance the knowledge and skills of students and professionals, ensuring they gain practical, real-world skills. Known for strong problem-solving abilities and exceptional troubleshooting skills.

Key Achievements

  • Infrastructure Development: Successfully built and maintained complex IT infrastructures from the ground up, including cabling, switching, datacenter setup, and advanced user management systems. 
  • Email System Management: Effectively managed and migrated email systems from Exchange Server to Microsoft 365 services, ensuring seamless transitions and minimal downtime.
  • Comprehensive Service Management: Managed and maintained nearly all Windows Server services, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, File Server, WSUS, WDS, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs). Implemented and managed critical infrastructure services on both Windows Server and Linux platforms.
  • Remote Management: Deployed and managed remote and reporting systems using SCCM for local computers and Microsoft Intune for remote users.
  • Virtualization: Expertly configured and managed virtual environments using Microsoft Hyper-V, SCVMM (System Center Virtual Machine Manager), and VMware vSphere, optimizing resource utilization and ensuring high availability.
  • Network Configuration: Configured and managed network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls, ensuring robust and secure network infrastructure.
  • VPN Solutions: Implemented and maintained VPN solutions to connect branches and remote users to the main office, ensuring secure and reliable communication.
  • High Availability and Backup: Maintained high availability for all services and servers through comprehensive backup solutions and by integrating and expanding services to Azure cloud.
  • Monitoring and Documentation: Utilized SCOM for performance monitoring and implemented improvements as needed, ensuring thorough documentation of all processes and configurations.
  • Training and Consultancy: Delivered over 200 courses, from beginner to architect level, in various technologies for vendors like Microsoft, AWS, Red Hat, Linux Foundation, LPI, VMware, and CompTIA, providing real-world expertise, troubleshooting skills, and consultations.

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