Dedicated and incisive Technology Architect eager to contribute extensive infrastructure development, project management, and system design expertise toward supporting a dynamic organization in optimizing performance and productivity.

 

 

• More than a decade of experience in managing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge technology solutions in roles as project manager and lead architect.
• Outstanding proficiencies in data center optimization, business intelligence, resource allocation,  technology virtualization, and fostering, nurturing and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Expert in designing and deploying solutions based on Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange.
• Significant background in optimizing enterprise management systems and IT network operations, performing research and development, evaluating and selecting vendors, and overseeing data integrity.
• Perceptive and visionary with exemplary capabilities in IT strategic design, team leadership, networking, documentation, status reporting, and process improvements.
• Highly skilled in defining and applying disaster recovery strategies and contingency plans to safeguard business-critical information.
• Meticulous problem solver with a proven track record of executing innovative and strategic solutions to meet specific business goals and needs.

 

 

Cognotech Consulting, LLC, 2000 to Present

Key Clients, Roles and Assignments:

Edward Torres Certified Public Accountants, Forest Hills, NY 2005 to Present

Senior Technology Specialist / Consultant

• Diligently standardize and automate IT accounting operations to enhance efficiency for professional financial and tax accounting services firm.

• Automated multiple business processes to capture thousands of dollars in savings related to staffing and outsourcing expenses.
• Proactively reduced server footprint by introducing virtual servers to host IT services and applications.
• Provide consultative expertise related to architecture, performance tuning, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, and research and development of new and emerging technologies.
• Adeptly maintain Windows Active Directory and Exchange 2007 Messaging environment.

 

New York City Department Of Education, Brooklyn, NY, 2000 to 2009

Senior Technology Architect / Consultant

• Strategically architected and implemented broad-based IT solutions to streamline and expedite business processes.
• Led design of enterprise identity management systems comprised of Active Directory, Exchange 2003, MIIS, SQL, DB2, Business Intelligence Logic, and custom C# code.

         Spearheaded comprehensive Windows Active Directory and Exchange 2003 infrastructure deployment for NYC Public Schools spanning five boroughs.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

         Successfully implemented full-scale virtual environment using VMware vSphere 4 and SAN-attached blade servers to effectively reduce server footprint in data center.

         Drove collaborative efforts among project managers, business partners, and technical staff to accurately define and translate business requirements into technical project requirements.

         Championed design and deployment of identity management solution using clustered SQL servers, SharePoint and Microsoft Identity Integration Server (MIIS).

         Applied sharp technical acumen toward designing, implementing and migrating users from legacy environments to Exchange 2003 leveraging Microsoft clustering technology and a high availability storage solution from EMC.

         Actively contributed to disaster recovery/planning efforts by establishing benchmarks, standardizing processes, and formulating plans featuring virtualization with VMware.

         Analyzed and swiftly rectified Active Directory and Exchange issues via proficiency in root cause analysis.

 

Credit Suisse First Boston, New York, NY 1999 to 2000

Senior Network Engineer

• Optimized maintenance and performance of domain controllers and enabled desktop faxing using Omtool s FaxSr and Microsoft Exchange 5.5 Server.
• Enhanced call center efficiency by configuring and implementing CTI technology solution inclusive of telephony server and desktop clients.
• Exercised strong programming abilities to write scripts in Perl and Visual Basic to automate application deployment.
• Expertly provided third-level technical support for desktop and engineering team.

 

Prior background includes role as Senior Network Engineer at Prudential Securities Incorporated, New York, NY, from 1996 to 1999.

 

 

B.S. Degree, Computer Science, Concentration in Mathematics C Pace University, New York

 

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer C Windows NT 2003 / 2000 / NT 4.0

 

LAN, WAN and Telecommunications C TCT Technical Training

 

 

Platforms:         Windows 2008/2003/2000/Vista/XP, Redhat Linux, Macintosh, CMS/VMS, and MS-DOS

BackOffice:      MIIS 2003, MS SQL Server 2005/7.0/6.5, SharePoint 2007, IIS 7.0/6.0, MS Exchange 2007/2003/2000/5.5

Software:          Hyper-V, VMware, WUS, Terminal Servers, Symantec Antivirus, Microsoft Office Suite, Project 2007, Visio 2007, Lotus Notes

Hardware:         HP Proliant Servers and blade servers, IBM Netfinity and blade servers, Dell PowerEdge, DSU/CSUs, RAID Subsystems, Modems, Cisco Routers and Concentrators.

Languages:       C#, C/C++, Batch Script, VBScript, Perl, Visual Basic, Pascal, Assembler, LISP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

Are you seeking a results-focused, solutions-oriented Technology Architect to support your company in maximizing performance?  I am currently exploring new opportunities, and am interested in joining your team.  To acquaint you with my qualifications, I m submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated, I offer over a decade of experience in driving technology-driven business solutions which streamline and expedite operations and capture measurable cost savings. I excel in project management, team building and leadership, strategy planning, and IT architecture development and management.  I also possess first-rate communication skills vital to determining and responding to client needs and forging effective vendor relationships.

 

As an integral member of your team, I will consistently exhibit dedication to playing a large role in achieving and surpassing goals.  I am eager to meet with you to discuss how my qualifications support your current and prospective needs, and welcome the opportunity to interview at your earliest convenience.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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