Patricio Garcia

Experience

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  DesignDATA

  Jan 1997 - Feb 2014

  Lead Project Manager / Engineer Team Lead

  - Provided high-level technical consulting and support to diverse clients.- Managed the designDATA project team, developing project framework and guidelines.- Developed comprehensive project plans and scopes of work for client approval.- Implemented multiple technical projects on time and within budget.- Managed vendor and consultant relationships.- Automated user account lifecycles at several schools using PowerShell.- Implemented GPOs to improve various network aspects.- Enhanced Radius, DNS, DHCP, and AD DS services for clients by deploying them in a failover and high availability configuration.- Deployed workstations using WDS, reducing deployment time and costs.- Deployed hypervisor clusters (VMWare & Hyper-V) for different projects.- Implemented enterprise-level storage (HP and Dell) SAN solutions.- Hardened and re-IPed networks of a hospital and two credit unions.- Implemented VLANS, VTP domains, QoS, and routing protocols on client networks.- Implemented redundant Enterprise wireless solutions using Cisco and Meraki.- Conducted heat mapping for optimal WAPS model and cabling location for wireless deployments with Cisco and Meraki WAPS.- Drafted and implemented business continuity and disaster recovery plans based on client-defined RTO/RPO backup policies and regulatory requirements. Show less

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  Dataprise

  Feb 2014 - Apr 2023

  Senior Project Engineer / Manager / vCIO

  - Managed complex cloud migration projects, including Exchange migrations to O365, server migrations to Azure, and implementation of security solutions like Azure MFA, DUO MFA, and Defender hardening policies.- Handled 18-24 IT projects simultaneously for U.S. and international clients, ensuring timely completion within budget.- Served as primary client contact, providing project updates and risk mitigation solutions. Coordinated with third-party vendors and consultants.- Implemented and expanded Windows Active Directory to Azure AD, Azure Hybrid Cloud, and Azure AD DS for diverse clients.- Deployed new workstations using Intune and Autopilot, creating a zero-touch deployment process.- Recommended and configured network communication and security equipment from leading vendors based on best practices.- Implemented secure enterprise wireless solutions for various institutions and local governments.- Consolidated public DNS management and enabled optimal CDN policies for non-profit associations.- Managed client onboarding to Dataprise datacenter, Microsoft, and Presidio.- Ensured smooth handoff of implementations to the support team and end-users through knowledge transfer and documentation.- Provided vCIO roles for educational organizations, assisting in IT budget planning and alignment of network technologies.- Enhanced remote desktop and remote access solutions for local clients via VPN and Remote Desktop Gateway services. Show less