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Loganville, Georgia, United StatesEMAIL AVAILABLE PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE LINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLESummaryWith over 30 years of work experience, I worked as a Principal Technical Architect at Warner Bros. Discovery, specializing in strategy and storage. I work with the CNN Production Engineering and the META teams, delivering media and entertainment IT projects for Turner around the world. My job was to create and implement innovative and efficient digital solutions that enhance the production and distribution of content. I am passionate about technology, media, and entertainment, and I thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values diversity and creativity.As a Principal Technical Architect, I have been the lead architect on multiple projects, such as designing and launching new digital editing systems and workflows for various platforms, relocating offices and data centers, implementing media asset management systems, and creating cloud-based virtual desktop editing solutions. I have leveraged my skills in hardware, system deployment, and IT operations to deliver high-quality results that meet the needs and expectations of the stakeholders. I have also contributed to the strategy and vision of the organization, by researching and evaluating new technologies and best practices, and providing guidance and recommendations to the senior management and the project teams.CORE COMPETENCIES:*Complete Information Life Cycle Management*Hardware Specification and Ordering Experience*Strategic Planning, Project management*IT Solution Architecture*Project Development & Implementation*AWS, Google, and Azure Cloud*Vendor Relationship Management*IT Data center design, build, and support*Excellent Customer Service*Mentoring*Apple, Windows, Linux*Firewalls*SAAS, PAAS,*VDI Infrastructure*Signiant and Aspera*CI/CD pipeline*Teraform, Docker,GitHub*Fiber Channel, NAS,NetApp, EMC, OpenDrives*Cisco, Arista*Agile MethodologiesExperiencePrincipal Architect Jan 2011 - Sept 2023Warner Bros. DiscoveryStrategy, Architecture, and Installs of CNN Production systems for the META (Media Entertainment Technology Architecture).Lead architect on Great Big Story project in NYC which included designing and building data center space, Arista LAN and WAN connectivity to NYC Hudson Yards office, and high speed 10g NAS storage for editing projects.Hong Kong office relocation which included designing and building data center space, Cisco LAN and WAN connectivity back to Atlanta office, high speed 10g NAS storage for editing projects, and implementation of a MAM system.Relocation from Time Warner building to Hudson Yards which included assisting with data center design, networking, and new digital editing systems and workflows for all of CNN digital platforms.Relocation in London to Old Street which included assisting with data center design, networking, and new digital editing systems and workflows for all of CNN digital platforms.Projects included moving editing platforms to VDI and AWS cloud. VDI solution for 300 news, studios, and sports users. Cloud edit currently is used by 50 CNN editors.Director of Data Center and Storage OperationsWarner Bros. Discovery/Turner Broadcasting SystemJan 2001 - Jan 2011Responsible for all infrastructure, operations, and management of 25,000 square feet of TTS data center space 7x 24 locally and in New York and with a staff of 12 data center personal reporting to me.Responsible for all online and offline storage including over 1.5 petabytes online and offline backups monthly of 1.3 petabytes with 4 engineers reporting to me.Implemented many cost saving projects in the data center (Hot/Cold Aisle, overhead cabling, power conversion 120v to 220v, utilize hot air plenum space, AdaptiveCool (resulted in 2 30ton HVAC units being turned off), Triad tiles, and othersImplemented cost saving projects in storage arena (NetApp NAS solution, Brocade SAN, NAS deduplication, Data Domain disk backup solution, and others.Cisco Network, Windows, and Unix ManagerWarner Bros. Discovery/Turner Broadcasting SystemJul 1997 - Jan 2001Design, install, and supported all of the Cisco network systems (FDDI, TCP/IP, LAN, and WAN) located at the Techwood Campus.Responsible for the expansion project for Studios and Network Operations networking gear and WIFI system.Managed 6 engineers that supported the Windows and Unix infrastructure at the Techwood campusSenior Technical ConsultantHBOC/McKessonMay 1995 - July 1997Managed the network services center which provided remote monitoring, management, and support for over 20 hospitals throughout the country.Design, install, and supported FDDI, TCP/IP, Token Ring, LAN, WAN (RIP and OSPF) of Bay Networks and Cisco Equipment.Design, install, and supported SunNet manager and HP Openview applications used to support HBO installed networks.Network ManagerBaptist Hospital of MiamiDesign, install, and support first Ethernet network for the hospitalJul 1985 - May 1995Managed and established all network policies and procedures for the first TCP/IP network.Responsible for all communication and network issues 7/24.Florida International UniversityElectronics TechnologyMiami Dade Community College Electronics Technology |
