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  • Splunk
  • VDI
  • VMware
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Active Directory

I am responsible for maintaining and configuring various aspects of active directory, including user permissions, Domain controllers, group management and security. I’ve configured cross forest trusts and sub-domains in AD. I've been actively involved in RBAC in an RBAC overhaul project to improve our security stance and best practices. I deploy and maintain our installations of AGPM. I’ve designed large amounts of the current group policies in the domain including hardening and security policies to comply with PCI-DSS, and CIS Benchmarks.
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Active Directory Certificate Services

Active Directory Certificate Services

I've overhauled and redesigned PKI infrastructure to both improve security and reduce hands on maintenance of our Certificate Authority Infrastructure. This included redesigning the CRLs, updating and rotating root certificate authorities and implementing best Microsoft Practices
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Azure Dev Ops

Azure DevOps

I've developed with and work with Azure Dev Ops daily including Git Repos, Azure Boards and YAML pipelines.
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Big IP F5

I assist with the management of our F5's including Certificate issuing, Website and Application configuration, and automation of our Maintenance Pages
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CentOS

CentOS & Redhat Enterprise Linux

I've run and managed various flavors of Linux including CentOS, Redhat, Ubuntu, KaliLinux, ext... I've used automation tools with Linux such as Puppet and Salt Stack
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Microsoft Teams

Lync, Skype for Business, Teams

In 2022 I assisted with the migration from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams In 2015 we successfully migrated from Lync 2013 to Skype for Business 2015. Skype for Business allows the company to quickly and effectively locate and route calls and messages to individuals in the company. Skype for Business has been deployed to all the major offices including several of our smaller offices. Skype for Business offers major benefits to our organization allowing users to quickly setup meetings, calls, and desktop sharing. This is of major benefit since users can be in remote difficult to contact locations at any time. IT uses Skype for Business to offer quick support sessions to remote users.
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Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Azure

At Nuna Logistics Limited I assisted with the migration to the Cloud. I successfully integrated our On-Premise Active Directory with Microsoft Azure. I was charged with creating and configuring the ADFS authentication complete with Multi-Factor Authentication for All users. I also configured and integrated the Azure AD Connect component. For running VM's and other services we provisioned an Azure ExpressRoute and integrated the routing tables via BGP and OSPF allowing quick access to the whole company.
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Exchange Online

Microsoft Exchange / Exchange Online

As part of the Tech Debt team we were tasked with cleaning up and improving the security of our Email systems. This included migrating various applications to more secure configurations including isolated subdomains, SPF, DMARC, MX, and DKIM configurations
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Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Office 365

I am proficient in Microsoft 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019 and Office 365. I can deploy (silently or otherwise) all Microsoft Office products, and can diagnose and solve almost any issue with them. I am proficient in using these products as well. I commonly build Visio diagrams for IT documentation. I've packaged Office 365 using Chocolatey packaging and using the SCCM deployment tools. I've completed setup and management of Office 365 with ADFS authentication and Directory Synchronization. In addition I've setup Multi Factor Authentication Company Wide.
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Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager

I manage, upgrade and maintain our SCCM infrastructure as part of my duties. This includes building deployment applications, scripts and packages. Automating Server configuration changes, monitoring and Windows Patching. As leader of the Technical Debt team we leveraged SCCM to greatly improve our environment.
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Computer Network

Networking, IPsec, and Firewalls

While my background may be in System Administration, I have a strong set of Networking skills that I bring to the team. Products I've worked with include Palo Altos, Ubiquiti Unifi and UNMS, Big IP F5, Windows Firewall, IPsec Tunnels, OpenVPN, PFsense, Azure, OSPF, BGP, VLANs and more
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Nutanix

Nutanix

I manage and automate the deployment of Nutanix VMs. My projects include automation of VM deployment, automation of diskspace expansion, migration from VMware to Nutanix, configuring AFS, Nutanix Frame, and Nutanix CALM
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Nutanix Frame

Nutanix Frame

As the Technical Leader of the VDI Support team I assisted with the implementation of Nutanix Frame and various associated application upgrades including the deployment of the CIS Benchmarks and hardening policies. Managing various members and contractors and user feedback.
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Nutanix Karbon/Kubernetes

Nutanix Karbon & Kubernetes

I was part of the Product evaluation team for Nutanix Karbon/Kubernetes including the implementation of Helm, Docker, Certificate issuing, F5 Gateways and application configuration
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Octopus Deploy

Octopus Deploy

As part of the Platform Services Team I've built maintained and improved upon our Octopus Deploy Processes. This includes numerous PowerShell scripts, automations and Upgrades
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PowerShell Automations

PowerShell

As part of my daily roles I spend a lot of time automating tasks in PowerShell. My scripts and automations include, Certificate Authority configuration and certificate issuing, IPsec GPO deployment, Application deployment, Log Cleanup, Disk Expansions, VM Automation, Big IP F5 Automations, Automatic Patching and maintenance scripting.
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Splunk

Splunk

I use Splunk in my day to day monitoring of our mission critical applications, including monitoring service issues, dashboards and reporting, in depth troubleshooting of related events and at a glance application health.
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VMware

VMware

I've maintained and deployed ESXi, vSphere, NSX, vCenter, VCSA, and VMware Horizon View products, including hardware infrastructure and networking. I hold a VMware Certified Professional 5 Data Center Virtualization Certification
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VMware Horizion View 6 Desktop Virtualization Cookbook

VMware Horizon View 6 Desktop Virtualization Cookbook

I was included in the review process of Packt Publishing’s VMware Horizon View Desktop Virtualization Cookbook. I provided feedback and advice regarding the guide and the information contained within. I was accredited as a reviewer for the book.
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VMware Horizon View High Availability

VMware Horizon View High Availability

In 2015 Packt Publishing contacted me to write a book about VMware Horizon View High Availability. The book was completed and published in Nov 2015. This book includes 9 chapters on VMware Horizon View and how to configure and build an environment to maximize build time.
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VMware Horizon Workspace Essentials

VMware Horizon Workspace Essentials

I was included in the review process of Packt Publishing’s VMware Horizon Workspace Essentials. I provided feedback and advice regarding the guide and the information contained within. I was accredited as a reviewer for the book.
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Windows Server

Windows Server

I maintain, upgrade, deploy and use Windows server as part of my daily duties. I've got an extensive knowledge of the Windows Registry, GPO's, Active Directory, Certificate Services and PowerShell automation
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