About Me
I'm a strategic IT leader with over 8 years of experience managing and implementing enterprise infrastructure. Specializing in virtualization, cloud strategy, cybersecurity compliance, and network modernization, I bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach to complex IT challenges.
Expertise Areas
Virtualization Platforms
- VMware ESXi/vCenter
- Hyper-V
- Proxmox
- XCP-ng
- VxRail (vSAN)
- Citrix
- Windows RDS
Cloud Architecture & Optimization
- Microsoft Azure (AVD, Hybrid AD, NSGs, storage accounts)
- AWS EC2
- Cloud FinOps
Storage & Server Infrastructure
- Dell PowerVault
- EqualLogic
- HCI systems
- RAID arrays
- Server provisioning
- PXE boot environments
- TrueNAS
Networking
- Layer 2/3 switching (Cisco IOS, Brocade)
- VLANs
- STP
- OSPF
- BGP
- DHCP snooping
- ACLs
- Trunking
- Inter-VLAN routing
Security & Firewalls
- Sophos XG
- pfSense
- SonicWall
- SNAT/DNAT rules
- VPN/IPSec
- Firewall policy design
- Endpoint protection (Sophos, CrowdStrike)
Email & Messaging
- Microsoft Exchange Server (on-prem and hybrid)
- Exchange Online
- Spam filtering solutions (Mimecast, Barracuda)
Identity & Access
- Active Directory
- Group Policy Management (GPO)
- Azure AD
- SSO
- MFA configurations
Automation & Containers
- PowerShell
- Scripting for deployment and administration
- Basic Bash
- Docker
- Linux Containers (LXC)
Monitoring & Management
- ConnectWise Automate
- ITGlue
- RMM platforms
- SNMP/NMS tools
Database Platforms
- Microsoft SQL Server administration
- Backup/recovery
- Performance tuning
Backup & Disaster Recovery
- Veeam
- Datto
- Acronis
- Snapshot strategies
- BCP planning
Featured Projects
AVD Rollout
Migrated 100+ users to Azure Virtual Desktop with high availability and DR design.
FSLogix Migration
Implemented FSLogix user profiles across RDS, VMware Horizon, and Citrix for streamlined user persistence and login performance.
Server Virtualization
Transitioned clients from legacy physical servers to fully virtualized infrastructures using Hyper-V and VMware platforms.
Network Refresh
Led complete infrastructure overhauls, replacing outdated networking equipment with Layer 3 Brocade and Cisco switching, improved backbone design, and OSPF/BGP implementations.
Firewall Modernization
Migrated environments from SonicWall, Fortinet, and WatchGuard firewalls to Sophos XGS with unified SD-WAN configuration and dual-ISP failover.
Exchange Migrations
Managed Exchange on-prem to Office 365 migrations, as well as Exchange hybrid deployments to support phased migration and mail flow continuity.
Cloud VDI Transformation
Replaced traditional desktops with cloud-based AVD deployments, enhancing flexibility, security, and disaster recovery.
Application Hosting
Migrated and load-balanced production EMR platforms using fault-tolerant KEMP and NGINX Proxy Manager appliances.
Access Control
Collaborated with low-voltage contractors to implement PDK access control systems across multiple locations.
MFA Rollout
Deployed Duo Security for company-wide multi-factor authentication across VPN, Office 365, and internal systems.
PACS Migration
Conducted medical imaging (PACS) migrations using DICOM routers and modality-aware configuration, ensuring seamless transitions for radiology teams.
Let's Connect
Ready to modernize your infrastructure? Reach out for virtualization, cloud strategy, or security consultations.