Anthony Vestuto

Experience

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  Hugh O'Kane Electric Co., Inc.

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Network Administrator

  Constructed, configured, and maintained Exchange Servers, SQL Servers, Citrix Servers, and firewalls while providing endpoint support to local and remote users. Determined and executed enhanced corporate policies for the location, safety, and security of servers and equipment. Looked deeper into problems through root-cause analysis and provided solutions. Contributed to organizational development and yielded continuous improvements in operations and system security methods. Performed troubleshooting and hardware/software issues, and proficiently repaired PCs, laptops, and other electronic devices/assemblies. Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure the security of data, network access, and backup systems. Show less

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  Lexent Metro Connect, New York, NY

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

  Communications Manager

  Created and implemented communication plans as well as evaluated and coordinated the IT systems for Lexent, a leading provider of dark fiber networks in the New York metropolitan area. Setup, configured and maintained various servers, firewalls, PDC’s and BDC’s. Built and supported the company’s Intranet site for Citrix and internal applications. Established and maintained 22 locations for voice and data capabilities (Frame/PVC Network). Developed and implemented an efficient VPN to work with VoIP technology that replaced the existing frame networking. Delivered excellent customer service while dealing with team escalations and setting up disaster recovery scenarios. Show less

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  MatlinPatterson

  Sept 2004 - Aug 2017

  Director of Information Technology

  Oversaw and maintained the IT strategy by managing staff, researching and implementing innovative, technological, strategic solutions. Led cross-functional initiatives to achieve increased system stability and functionality across multiple platforms in addition to guiding organization’s technical strategies and roadmap, including planning, implementing and maintaining the best practices that align with all corporate functions. Ensured optimal technical operations by managing all aspects of IT, including system security/information management, project management, application development, infrastructure management and data and cloud technology services. Supervised the activities of technical teams and provided directions while growing their technical capabilities, setting targets, evaluating results and appraising performances. Show less