Dennis Bauer

Experience

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  Colorado School of Mines

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2005

  Information Technology Professional II

  Senior Windows System Administrator for Windows 2000 and Windows 2003Backup Lead for Veritas Backup Exec. For all departments on campus as well as configure and verify all backups monthly. Do testing on restores to validate data.Senior Active Directory Administrator and tier 3 architecture in accordance with school guidelines and HEPA laws.Norton Ghost and Ghost Console Administrator would establish build guidelines and pushing order to labs as well as maintain all images and keep them up to dateHelpdesk and Support Liaison for 9 Individual departments supporting 3600 end users and desktops as well as 63 servers for all departments. Day to day administration and troubleshooting.Documentation writer for Windows Servers and Desktops would keep updated documents on what the current desktop build as well as what is in the servers i.e. hardware, software and licenses.Senior Lead for DNS for Windows 2000 and 2003 would handle day to day administration of DNS and WINS on all Active Directory servers.Built/Support Dual boot Linux/windows lab build and configure for classroom work.Wrote requirements and researched campus wide host based firewall initiative.Designed / Implemented campus wide Active Directory structure as well as documented integration of Exchange if needed.Documented Active Directory “best Practices” individual departments with School of MinesBuilt windows 2000 lab images that incorporate over 50 educational applications for instructional use.Built Multi-machine images. One image to go onto multiple machine configurations. Show less

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  Permabit

  Jan 2005 - Apr 2005

  Senior System Engineer

  ContractTesting of systems to meet specific requirements regarding integration of Permeon product line in accordance with guidelines set forth by developers.Manage support for accounts in regards to Permeon line of products and we tier 3 support for Windows integration. Build systems for accounts in accordance with Permeon systems guidelines as well as on site support for the first week.Document all procedures and testing to set new guidelines for testing and implementation.

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  IBM

  Apr 2005 - Oct 2005

  Senior System Administrator

  Active Directory Migration Expert for On Demand Global Services for all Active Directory integrated accounts in the On Demand.Active Directory Architect- would architect active directory for accounts as they need it or requested it. Would setup requirements according to and based on account requirements for Active Directory.Account Focal and Representative for all Active Directory accounts and would support day to day administration as well as 24/7 on call rotation. Windows System Administrator Show less

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  I-structure

  Oct 2005 - Dec 2005

  Senior System Administrator/Engineer

  Migrate 4500+ users from Windows 2000 domain to a Windows2003 Forest for a forest to forest migration moved users for a company split.Write up Procedures when dealing with Active Directory according to day to day usage and administration.Lead on ghosting servers and configuration of servers for the migration as well as day to day support of the installs and cut over for the company split.Lead on migration of over 200 servers to a new forest for company split as well as migration of users to the servers. Also cut over 12000 desktops. Show less

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  IBM

  Dec 2005 - May 2013

  Lead Architect

  Perform evaluations of current server inventory to find suitable matches for migrations .Evaluate current server inventory for selection of physical to virtual migrations. Consolidate servers with similar functionality based on the business model of the customer.Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements.Document current environment and future environment.Design Data Center Relocations documentation (IE Technical Solution Design, and Migration Workbooks) Document plan of Migration as well as Lead Execution of migration.Plan for available Migration Engineers.Worked with clients to analyze computing and network needs and installed appropriate solutions within each organization's budget.Ensured network, system and data availability.Implemented company policies, technical procedures and standards for preserving the integrity and security of data, reports and access.Completed proof-of-concept of data migration as well as server consolidation.Consistently met deadlines and requirements for all production data migrations.Windows Active Directory migration lead.VMWare migration lead.Successfully trained new Architects to follow procedures for Data Relocation.Evaluated alternatives and developed recommendations for technology/process solutions to meet business requirements. Show less

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  Atos

  May 2013 - Jan 2015

  Cloud Lead Migration Architect

  Discovery of application affinities and links to other applications.Define database attachments for applications.Setup plans to move applications from one server to another or suggest new builds.

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  The David-Kenneth Group

  Jan 2015 - May 2016

  Data Migration Architect

  Data Migration Architect focusing on Data Center Migration, Data Center Relocation, Data Center Consolidation. The David-Kenneth Group’s core competency and singular focus is data center migrations. Whether consolidating to the cloud, relocating your facility or migrating in place, all of our people, processes and methodology are purposed to help organizations achieve the benefits of a data center migration.

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  Forsythe Technology

  May 2016 - Oct 2017

  Senior Principal Consultant
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  Sirius Computer Solutions

  Oct 2017 - Nov 2024

  Pincipal Consultant DCT

  Focus on Data Center Delivery and migrations. My main goal is to make your move from your existing data center to a new data center or cloud seamless and risk averse.Job Areas:Architecture of networkingArchitecture of data centerArchitecture of virtual server (AIX, Microsoft, UNIX, HP-UX, VMWare, Solaris)Solution Architect Lead Migration Architect (Discovery, Planning, Strategy, and Execution)Part time PM work includes building plans and timelines for migrations.I have worked in the following industries:HealthcareBankingGovernmentFinancialManufacturingand RetailI build solutions and consult with our clients to make the migration from current locations to a location that you designate. Build out application questionnaires to understand each application and the dependencies for each of the applications to limit down time and multiple migrations that affect the same application. Show less

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  CDW

  Dec 2021 - now

  Chief Architect Data Center Migrations and Discovery

  Work with pre sales team to develop the goals of the programs as well as the direction of each program.SME on discovery, application dependencies, data center migrations etc. Develop and execute comprehensive migration strategies that align with business objectives and risk tolerance.Identify and assess potential risks and challenges associated with data center migrations.Create detailed migration plans, timelines, and resource allocation.Lead the evaluation and selection of migration tools and technologies.Ensure the smooth migration of critical applications and services.Conduct thorough assessments of existing data center infrastructure to identify dependencies, vulnerabilities, and optimization opportunities.Utilize discovery tools and techniques to gather detailed information about hardware, software, and network configurations.Mentor and develop team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.Collaborate with vendors and partners to procure necessary hardware, software, and services.Strong understanding of data center technologies, including servers, storage, networking, virtualization, and cloud computing.Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities to address technical challenges. Show less