Work History
Experience
Senior Systems Engineer · March 2022 – Present · Dallas, TX
Global relocation management firm. Responsible for enterprise cloud infrastructure, identity management, security, and virtualization across multiple regions.
Pioneered Azure Policy framework for corporate governance, driving measurable improvement in compliance adherence across the organization. Led global VMware upgrades (ESXi 6.5 → 8.0 U2) and eliminated hardcoded credentials enterprise-wide via Key Vault strategies.
- Managed enterprise-scale hybrid identity infrastructure across on-premises Active Directory and Azure Entra ID, including Group Policy, domain migrations, and SSO/LDAP integrations
- Designed Conditional Access policies enforcing controlled access based on user and device compliance criteria
- Developed Azure Recovery Vaults with resource locks and advanced security to prevent accidental deletions and ensure business continuity
- Leveraged Managed Identities to connect Azure resources securely without credential sharing
- Deployed Veeam backup solutions for vCenter Server appliances, minimizing downtime and data loss risk
- Optimized Azure costs via Reserved Instances and budget tracking, reducing cloud expenditure while maintaining operational efficiency
Senior Engineer, Cloud Platform · March – September 2021 · New York, NY
Major U.S. airline. Embedded cloud platform engineer responsible for identity, security, and cloud infrastructure supporting 22,000+ employees.
Supported seamless authentication and access for 22,000+ users via Entra ID SAML SSO and OAuth optimization. Automated SPN lifecycle management, reducing manual interventions and enhancing operational efficiency at scale.
- Enforced enterprise-wide MFA through Conditional Access frameworks
- Deployed Azure Synapse, AKS clusters, SQL Data Factories, VMs, and Azure Front Door via ARM templates
- Administered M365 security policies across Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Power Platform
- Configured Azure private endpoints to minimize cloud environment exposure
- Administered Microsoft Intune for MDM/MAM across enterprise devices
Senior Systems Engineer · September 2017 – September 2020 · Dallas, TX
Fortune 500 manufacturer. Led cloud migration and modernization initiatives across a large, complex enterprise environment through a period of significant corporate change.
Led a full on-premises to Azure Cloud migration, converting infrastructure from CapEx to OpEx — reducing costs and enabling immediate depreciation benefits. Delivered through a major corporate divestiture with zero application downtime.
- Deployed AKS clusters for machine learning workloads, enabling advanced data analysis capabilities
- Spearheaded Azure AD adoption for ADFS SAML-based authentication
- Designed disaster recovery solutions using Zerto replication technology
- Built CI/CD pipelines with Visual Studio Team Services, accelerating delivery cycles
- Configured VMware Site Recovery Manager and Replication suites for DR and business continuity
- Managed Microsoft Intune for Windows and mobile device environments across diverse teams
Senior Systems Administrator · March – July 2017 · Louisville, KY
Healthcare technology company focused on remote patient monitoring. Managed cloud infrastructure and DevOps pipelines in a highly regulated environment.
- Automated IIS, SQL Server, and custom application deployments using ARM templates and DSC
- Configured Nutanix and VMware ESX for secure health data integration at co-located facilities
- Set up SolarWinds and Splunk for comprehensive performance monitoring and alerting
- Collaborated on CI/CD pipelines for home health monitoring solutions
Senior Systems Administrator · April 2013 – April 2017
Global manufacturer of vehicle lighting and safety systems. Enterprise Windows Server infrastructure, virtualization, and multi-site systems administration.
- Managed enterprise Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP across multiple facilities
- Administered VMware virtual environments and hardware lifecycle
- Led end-user systems, application deployments, and escalated helpdesk support
Network Engineer · January 2011 – April 2013
Managed services provider. Designed and maintained network infrastructure for multiple clients across various industries.
- Designed, implemented, and maintained LAN/WAN infrastructure for multi-client environments
- Configured and managed firewalls, switches, routers, and VPN solutions
Owner / Principal Consultant · 2000 – 2009
Founded and operated an independent IT consulting practice serving real estate and mortgage companies. Managed all aspects of the business through a highly competitive period — including the 2008 financial crisis.
- Designed, deployed, and maintained network and server environments for small and mid-size clients
- Delivered managed IT services including Windows Server administration, workstation management, and helpdesk support
- Built long-term client relationships that sustained the business through the 2008 financial downturn
