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EMAIL AVAILABLE LinkedInPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE Williamsville, NYSummaryNetwork AdministratorA visionary leader who orchestrates seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies, optimizing efficiency, and ensuring uninterrupted operations to drive transformative growth, enhance cybersecurity measures, and deliver exceptional results for organization's digital ecosystem.Result-oriented, dynamic, and diligent director with 20+ years of experience in seamless functioning and strategic growth of organization's technological backbone and IT infrastructure. With unwavering commitment to excellence, leveraged my expertise in infrastructure design, implementation, and optimization to build and maintain robust systems that propel company's digital transformation. Proven history of leading cross-functional teams, fostering innovation, and implementing best practices, to ensure availability, security, and scalability of IT infrastructure, enabling uninterrupted operations and empowering organization to achieve goals with utmost efficiency and resilience. Proficient in problem resolution and decision-making with analytical skills and technical expertise to promptly address complex issues and make effective decisions. Adept at team building, training, and development, fostering collaborative and high-performing environment that empowers individuals to excel and contribute to organization's success.AREAS OF EXPERTISEIT Infrastructure ManagementDisaster Recovery & Business ContinuityCustomer Service & Relationship ManagementFormulate, Develop StrategiesStrategic Business PlanningLead and Direct StaffRisk Analysis & SecurityTeam developer and leaderIT Operations & IntegrationAudits & PCI complianceEnterprise ArchitectureCloud ComputingACCOMP, LISHMENTSAchieved substantial cost savings by strategically engineering, proficiently installing, and skillfully negotiating IT infrastructure, resulting in multimillion-dollar savings for organization.Established cohesive and high-performing teams capable of directly managing critical infrastructure components, including over 850 servers, petabytes of storage, 4000 workstations, 10,000 users and service desk within a demanding 24x7x365 environment.Restored IT department and infrastructure from virtual obsolete Y2k failure to Enterprise fault tolerant 24x7 system sustaining the Enterprise 20+ years later.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEMercantile Adjustment Bureau, Williamsville, NY 2017 PresentVP of Information Technology/Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)Oversee and implement robust cyber and physical security measures, ensuring compliance with PCI standards for networking, servers, data centers, vulnerability management, and overall IT infrastructure. Manage vulnerability scans and assessments, oversee remediation efforts, conduct PCI compliance audits, and ensure comprehensive security audits. Supervise management of network infrastructure, including Fortinet Fire Wall, SIEM logging, and endpoint protection.Created safe and strong infrastructure that complies with PCI standards, protects private data, and manages risks proactively.Devised secure environment by managing vulnerability scans, audits, and remediation, and addressing vulnerabilities proactively while protecting organization's assets and data.Proactively managed IT infrastructure and led migration to Microsoft 365 and Azure resulting in seamless and secure operations for enhanced efficiency.Whiteboard It Solutions, Buffalo, NY 2016 2017HIPAA/CISO and Enterprise SolutionsImplemented tailored security solution for small businesses, ensuring HIPAA/PCI compliance and incorporating industry best practices. Demonstrated strict adherence to HIPAA Security rules by utilizing NIST/SANS 20 criteria as framework.Skillfully devised comprehensive suite of security products to align with client HIPAA/PCI requirements, while also implementing latest security standards for small businesses and office environments.Successfully achieved compliance with regulatory standards and implemented industry best practices for cybersecurity monitoring and infrastructure.JBM Computer Consultants, West Seneca, NY 2014 2016Director of IT ServicesDelivered comprehensive DR/BC (Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity) build-out, proficiently managed security and vulnerability measures, and successfully implemented HIPAA regulatory policies to enhance resilience against potential disasters, ensure robust security against vulnerabilities, and remain fully compliant with HIPAA regulations. Implemented Patch Management strategies and conducted thorough vulnerability scanning to ensure verification and mitigation of potential vulnerabilities within system.Establishing strong correlation between system events and firewall events to proactively identify anomalous behaviors by leading oversight of site security operations.Formulated and monitored HIPAA compliance policies, consolidated logs, and implemented reporting mechanisms to maintain secure environment.PRIOR EXPERIENCERoswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, New YorkDirector of IT InfrastructureOffered direction, leadership, and vision to accomplish business goals for Information Systems Infrastructure, redundancy, and support. Created reliable infrastructure architecture for Electronic Medical Record system with still functional foundation. Revamped tier-one storage model by switching from purchase to lease, using maintenance funds for modern next-gen storage acquisition. Orchestrated ITIL best practices by revamping Incident and Change Management processes for enhanced operations. Devised trainee program to advance Service Desk talent for addressing Infrastructure Teams' requirements.Demonstrated independent management of all inf projects for over 14 years, consistently delivering within designated timelines and on or under budget.Headed dynamic team of 31 employees and effectively oversaw annual capital budgets of $2.5 million, successfully allocating resources and driving strategic initiatives to achieve organizational goals.Secured second place as finalist in Computerworld's 2008 "Best Practices in Infrastructure Management" Awards Program.Pioneered proficient server team of 9 members for managing over 850 servers, 4000 workstations, petabyte storage, and service desk.Implemented innovative technologies to cater to evolving business needs, effectively introducing cutting-edge solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth.Organized weekly 'Walk About' with Service Desk supervisor to interact with system & service users at random locations.Enhanced infrastructure maintenance with Structured RPCI by replacing old desktops with leased ones for productivity & cost-effectiveness.Executed Private Cloud infrastructure and server consolidation project to cut power and physical data center costs.Utilized OpenVMS, Windows, Linux, SAN, and NAS technologies in various operational capacities.EDUCATIONBS Computer Science Program ACM AccreditedCanisius College Buffalo, New YorkMILITARY SERVICEUnited States Marine Corps, Meritorious E5 at Honorable Discharge |
