Adam Skweres

Experience

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  Project Leadership Associates

  Oct 2008 - Jul 2013

  Senior Consultant

  • Successfully managed over ten small-business Windows environments, including Active Directory administration, MS Exchange administration, backup implementation, network/server hardware maintenance, anti-virus/anti-spam, general support, and high-level planning• Developed and managed an Exchange 2003 to Office 365 migration project, resulting in over $15,000 savings in hardware and licensing costs when compared to an on-premise migration • Efficiently upgraded approximately 50 laptops at 5 different client sites from Windows XP to Windows 7 using Microsoft Deployment Toolkit and Migration Wizard, completing the project in 20% less hours than budgeted• Designed and implemented a solution to tie a client’s main office to two remote warehouses, using site-to-site VPN tunnels, boosting productivity by allowing instantaneous processing of sales orders via ERP system housed at main office• Cooperatively worked with a team to complete a Sharepoint Online project, completed task of determining an efficient way to migrate existing data from network shares to the cloud and overcoming file naming obstacles• Fulfilled a need for project managers and technicians to communicate from different locations simultaneously by implementing Microsoft Lync Online, cutting down on conference calling costs without spending money on new hardware• Implemented a cloud backup system to accommodate for bigger backups and decreasing capacity of aging LTO tape drive• Established, developed, and maintained relationships with a diverse client base that includes legal, manufacturing, design, and private equity firms• Promoted twice in two years from Remote Help Desk Consultant to Senior Consultant Show less

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  AdGooroo - a Kantar Media Company

  Jul 2013 - Feb 2015

  IT Administrator

  • Provided network administration in a complex and dynamic Windows/Linux environment• Implemented a Nagios server, giving the ability to monitor the status of critical systems, Active Directory, DNS, etc. and alert in the event of outages, allowing faster resolution and less downtime• Maintained global proxy environment, using CentOS and Squid Web Proxy to utilize multiple public IP addresses to crawl the web, essential to the business’s data collection capability• Revamped the proxy configuration process, resulting in uptime nearing 100%, yielding more consistent and higher-quality data collection• Hardened security on all existing Linux proxy servers, putting an end to intrusions and resulting in lower monthly bandwidth charges• Efficiently maintained relationships with various IT vendors ensuring high availability of our services and low costs• Effectively worked with the current IT manager to achieve 100% compliance with SOX auditing Show less

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  RedSky Technologies

  Feb 2015 - May 2018

  Sales Engineer

  • Provided solutions expertise to the sales team during calls with Fortune 500 companies by fielding technical questions on calls, answering questions on RFPs, and conducting product demonstrations with the end result of increased company revenue• Setup, configured, and maintained various components of the lab environment including Skype for Business Server, Cisco UCM, and Avaya Aura• Worked with a cross-functional team providing application and hardware support/maintenance of RedSky’s cloud product• Managed escalation tickets from the support team, which involved providing technical insight into complex issues by analyzing application and customer logs• Crafted company and client documentation including interface control documents, solutions guides, and wiki articles• Collaborated with a development team on bug fixes and feature enhancements• Oversaw a majority of the company’s internal systems administration• Promoted the company and its products at trade shows Show less

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  Sikich

  May 2018 - Oct 2018

  Solution Architect

  • Responsible for designing and scoping IT solutions for a diverse range of prospective and existing clients • Focus on Microsoft cloud-based solutions with the goal of demonstrating cost savings, scalability, and flexibility• Provided presales support to sales personnel and clients, with the objective of illustrating the benefits of cloud technology• Collaborated closely with internal partners and vCIOs to design optimum, future-proof solutions Show less

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  IFS

  Feb 2019 - Dec 2019

  Cloud Engagement Manager

  • Engage with prospects, customers, partners, and internal stakeholders with the objective of collecting feedback & requirements to guide future development of IFS cloud solutions• Present guidance documentation and sales collateral to Sales and Consulting groups in order to support cloud sales and successful implementations• Work closely with other regional Cloud Engagement Team members to eliminate silos and promote IFS’ globalization initiative• Liaise with other members of the Cloud Operations Team and wider IFS business to define, prioritize, and champion solutions to identified business needs Show less