Experience

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  Chi networks

  Apr 2007 - Feb 2008

  Network engineer

  • Effectively supported numerous clients by diagnosing, resolving, and proactively preventing a wide array of technology issues, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing downtime.• Proactively developed and maintained the internal technical support documentation.

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  Isobar

  Mar 2008 - Oct 2020

  • Led teams in the infrastructure, operations, information security, and risk management projects, creating a strategic direction that aligned with the overall business objectives • DoD Secret security clearance.• Conceptualized and executed a complex infrastructure migration from an on-premises VMware-based data center into AWS services, generating a 50% OPEX decrease and completing the project on schedule.• Demonstrated comprehensive expertise in AWS services such as EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, VPC, CloudTrail, GovCloud and GuardDuty, leading to optimized, stable and secure cloud infrastructure.• Successfully planned and executed multiple office relocations, collaborating closely with vendors to redesign IT systems, networks, server rooms, and structured cabling for seamless transitions.• Conducted security assessments and remediations using CIS Top 20, NIST CSF, NIST 800-171, and CMMC frameworks to improve Information Security and compliance rates.• Spearheaded the implementation of layered security solutions, including endpoint detection and response (EDR), email threat protection and user awareness training.• Introduced enhanced security measures, including application whitelisting, privilege management, SIEM, IDS/IPS, FDE, patch management, and a zero-trust model.• Redesigned network infrastructure with PaloAlto's firewalls, saving 25% and improving security, manageability, and fault tolerance over CheckPoint's legacy solution. Show less • Promoted to lead the implementation of multiple on-premise hosted applications, improving enterprise-wide security practices and system stability.• Updated and maintained core applications to ensure system stability, and evaluated products and services to decrease IT expenditures.• Architected and maintained the on-premise Atlassian stack and the SolarWinds network and server monitoring system, contributing to improved code quality and more efficient software development practices within the company.• Maintained and optimized multi-location network infrastructure, managing CheckPoint firewalls and Cisco Catalyst switches using CLI to ensure optimal performance and security. Show less • Implemented a Jira-based onboarding and offboarding tracking system, replacing the legacy system and enabling a customized and efficient workflow.• Performed as the primary IT advisor to the executive team, efficiently addressing and fulfilling IT service requests, leading to enhanced executive productivity.• Managed configuration and deployment of virtual machines via VMWare ESX hosts and Zen virtualization and executed P2V conversions to build a resilient and modern IT infrastructure. Show less

  • Director of IT & Security

    Jul 2016 - Oct 2020

  • IT Manager

    May 2013 - Jul 2016

  • Network Engineer

    Mar 2008 - May 2013
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  Revenuewell

  Oct 2020 - Mar 2023

  Director, it operations & security

  • Lead a dynamic team overseeing the company's IT, Security, and Business Systems, addressing key scaling challenges.• Implemented and optimized on-premise and cloud infrastructures, enhancing system performance and reliability.• Spearheaded a risk and security assessment, driving the development of an Information Security program based on industry frameworks, significantly improving the organization's security posture.• Formulated IT and Security policies, ensuring compliance with industry standards.• Recognized with the Outstanding Contribution award for resolving critical product outages, ensuring minimal customer disruption and maintaining company reputation. Show less

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  Dealerbuilt

  Apr 2024 - now

  • Director of Infrastructure

    May 2024 - now

  • Sr. Manager, Systems Engineering

    Apr 2024 - May 2024