Enterprise Architecture • Network • Security
I am an information technology professional specializing in enterprise architecture, management, and support in a global enterprise environment, with experience spanning network and cloud architecture, network security, server and desktop administration, virtualization and help desk support. I have a reputation for challenging legacy approaches to drive modernization and, as a result, have achieved success in roles of increasing responsibility.
As a project technical lead, led the efforts for the layout and design of new space at a colocation facility from rack selection and layout, power and cabling infrastructure to network design, deployment and ultimately migration of an environment supporting over 200 apps and 800 servers.
As part of the data center build, I spearheaded the initiative to transition data center infrastructure from Cisco to Arista, presenting a compelling business case and leading the strategic planning and execution to enhance network performance and reliability.
Assumed responsibility for the PKI environment following the departure of the dedicated administrator; quickly developed foundational PKI knowledge to remediate issues, implement stability improvements and ensure continued operational integrity despite limited prior experience.
Supported enterprise cloud adoption by driving Azure governance improvements, optimizing resource usage and contributing to the development and build out of our Azure environment while aligning with organizational goals.
Led the coordination and execution of annual penetration testing in collaboration with a third-party vendor, ensuring comprehensive assessment of system vulnerabilities and alignment with security best practices.
Implemented and configured a network packet broker and Network Detection and Response (NDR) solution to enhance network visibility, streamline data flow, and strengthen cybersecurity measures.
Improved enterprise monitoring stack and led infrastructure refresh initiatives across global environments.
Setup true out of band networks at Swagelok facilities that shortened time to resolution for network outages and reduced the administrative burden for maintenance, upgrades and troubleshooting.