Eric Parkhurst

Experience

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  Clearpath Solutions Group, LLC

  Sept 2010 - Aug 2021

  Storage & Virtualization Manager

  • Designed and managed enterprise storage systems, ensuring high availability and scalability.• Spearheaded virtualization deployments (VMware, Hyper-V), consolidating servers and cutting costs.• Implemented disaster recovery and backup solutions, improving recovery times and data protection.• Migrated a hospital’s on-site storage to a hybrid cloud model, reducing costs by 30%.• Virtualized 80% of a police department's 911 system servers, cutting hardware and energy costs.• Centralized a hospital’s backup system, boosting speed by 40% and ensuring compliance.• Optimized storage and virtualization systems, achieving a 50% performance improvement across clients. Show less

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  Arch Systems, LLC

  Oct 2021 - Sept 2023

  IT Manager

  • Managed Tier 2/3 engineers, ensuring timely resolution of DHS biometric system issues.• Streamlined root cause analysis and problem resolution, improving system uptime by 15%.• Led infrastructure monitoring and upgrades, reducing incident resolution times by 25%.• Acted as the primary point of contact for OBIM leadership, ensuring seamless communication and reporting.• Directed a successful system upgrade, migrating legacy infrastructure to secure and scalable platforms.• Developed and conducted training sessions for junior staff, fostering team skill development. Show less

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  The American Legion Post 177

  Jul 2023 - now

  Senior Information Technology Manager

  • Directing operations of a 1,400+ member organization, managing a diverse team of volunteers and employees to effectively execute community programs and events.• Leading the adoption of digital tools to improve membership management, event coordination, and financial tracking, increasing operational transparency and member engagement.• Building strong relationships with sponsors, local stakeholders and government organizations to support veterans and their families.• Managing operational budgets, ensuring financial sustainability through fundraising and cost-control measures with increased membership by 6% through targeted outreach• Successfully implemented a secure back-office network, safeguarding sensitive data and streamlining operations, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity best practices.• Designed and deploying a secure guest Wi-Fi network, improving connectivity for members and visitors while maintaining the integrity of the organization's network.• Integrating cloud-based systems, optimizing membership tracking, event coordination, financial reporting, and reducing manual administrative tasks by 30%. Show less

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  Dynamo Technologies, LLC

  Aug 2023 - Mar 2024

  Principal Engineer/Solutions Architect

  • Designed scalable IT solutions leveraging expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and enterprise infrastructure.• Led transitions to cloud environments, achieving cost savings and operational efficiencies.• Enhanced system performance and reduced downtime through strategic recommendations.• Defined project requirements and technical roadmaps in collaboration with executives and clients.• Developed secure systems aligned with regulatory standards to protect sensitive data.• Secured partnerships with cloud and software vendors, increasing the proposal win rate by 75%.• Delivered innovative solutions that improved customer satisfaction and business growth.• Designed and implemented a system to track employee certifications with automated updates. Show less

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  Freddie Mac

  Mar 2025 - now

  Information Technology Strategy Lead