Neudesic
Senior Consultant, Data & AI
March 2023 – Present
– Pioneered System Modernization: Spearheaded the strategic upgrade and modernization of legacy systems, enhancing efficiency, scalability, and readiness for seamless cloud integration.
– Innovative Design & Implementation: Crafted and executed state-of-the-art upgrade methodologies, setting the stage for robust, future-ready cloud adoption.
– Intellectual Property Development: Played a crucial role in advancing the company’s intellectual capital by contributing to the proprietary Intellectual Property (IP) for the Data Platform, elevating the organization’s market position and technical competitiveness.
– Trusted Client Advisor: Acted as a pivotal technical advisor, consulting with a diverse client base to navigate complex remediation processes and architectural needs, thus fostering strong professional relationships and repeat business.
– Solutions Architect & Deployment Expert: Demonstrated thought leadership in architecting, deploying, and showcasing Modern Data Platform solutions, culminating in enhanced client satisfaction and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies.
– Leadership & Mentoring: Invested in talent development by mentoring junior engineers and interns, cultivating a culture of continuous learning, and building the next generation of technical leaders. This initiative led to improved team performance and innovation.
Consultant II, Data & AI
January 2022 – March 2023
– Advanced Data Management: Spearheaded sophisticated data cleansing and transformation initiatives utilizing Synapse/Data Factory, resulting in enhanced data quality, accessibility, and utility for informed business decision-making.
– DevOps Innovations: Masterminded the deployment of CI/CD pipelines, automating medallion deployments with ARM/Bicep, which fast-tracked development cycles and boosted efficiency and reliability across all stages of the project lifecycle.
– Resource Optimization Automation: Implemented high-level automation protocols for artifact deployment, along with strategic scaling and pausing of resources, leading to significant cost savings, improved resource management, and elevated operational efficiency.
Consultant I, Cloud Infrastructure Services
June 2021 – January 2022
Areas of Focus:
– Governance, Security & Compliance Leadership: Took charge of critical Azure/M365 governance initiatives, ensuring stringent security and compliance protocols, thus fortifying organizational digital assets against an ever-evolving landscape of threats.
– Seamless Data Migration Expertise: Executed complex Exchange On-Premises & Exchange Online Mailbox migrations, including meticulous tenant-to-tenant transitions during corporate mergers. These high-stakes operations were conducted flawlessly, ensuring data integrity, continuity, and zero downtime.
– Endpoint Manager Architectural Planning: Developed comprehensive architecture planning and robust documentation for Endpoint Manager. This strategic foresight streamlined device management, enhanced security, and supported scalable solutions for evolving business needs.
Rarity Solutions, LLC
Systems Administrator III / Project Manager
August 2014 – June 2021
– Strategic System Federation & Migration: Orchestrated the meticulous federation and transition of on-premise and legacy email systems to Office 365 Exchange Online, enhancing communication efficiency and system reliability on a cloud-based platform.
– Acquisition Integration Management: Played a pivotal role in the technical facets of company acquisitions by seamlessly migrating and integrating data into the unified existing infrastructure, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and synergy post-acquisition.
– Virtual Environment Overhaul: Re-engineered the virtualized infrastructure on a VMware vSphere cluster with Nimble SAN, incorporating:
– Deployment of fresh Active Directory servers and on-premise Exchange, strengthening organizational security and email services.
– Optimization of Terminal Services through strategic load balancing, enhancing application server performance and reliability.
– Region-specific deployment of file and print services, improving operational efficiency and user accessibility across different geographical areas.
– Advanced Network Solutions Deployment: Implemented Meraki Mesh VPN throughout multiple client sites, centralizing resources into a finely-tuned, managed environment, thus bolstering network security and simplifying resource management.
– Office Network Infrastructure Expansion: Directed the network build-out for new and relocating offices, encompassing:
– Customized VOIP solutions design and execution, along with the strategic setup of resource groups and queues, delivering superior call quality and resource distribution.
– Comprehensive planning and execution of network setup, ensuring a robust, secure, and efficient office connectivity framework.
– IT Automation Excellence: Revolutionized workstation setup by automating the build-out processes, including firmware and application installation, significantly reducing setup time, human error, and resource allocation for IT operations.
Friendly Computers
Onsite Technician
January 2014 – August 2014
– Expert On-Site Support & Maintenance: Specialized in providing premium on-site technical support, meticulously performing system evaluations, maintenance, and repairs directly at customer locations, ensuring optimal system functionality and client satisfaction.
– Comprehensive Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Excelled in conducting thorough diagnostics of diverse hardware components and identifying malware issues, showcasing high-level problem-solving acumen and strengthening system performance and security.
– Network & Printer Infrastructure Establishment: Demonstrated proficiency in installing intricate network and printer equipment, setting the stage for robust, seamless, and efficient digital connectivity for clients.
– Home Entertainment Configuration Specialist: Garnered praise for expertly installing state-of-the-art home entertainment systems, catering to individualized client specifications and enhancing their multimedia experience through technically sound, aesthetically pleasing setups.
Mazda of Clear Lake
Service Technician
August 2013 – January 2014
Geek Squad
Consultation Agent
September 2012 – August 2013
– Client Reception and Diagnostic Excellence: Entrusted as the initial point of contact for customers, conducting comprehensive check-ins and utilizing advanced diagnostic techniques to assess PC issues, a role that demanded and developed exceptional interpersonal and technical skills. –
– Holistic Hardware and Security Analysis: Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail by performing in-depth diagnostics of complex hardware and identifying malicious software, safeguarding system performance, and enhancing digital security for a vast client base. –
– Agile Problem Resolution: Recognized for agility and precision in addressing a spectrum of technological issues, utilizing extensive knowledge to install essential software and swiftly resolve nuanced challenges, thereby minimizing customer downtime and maximizing operational effectiveness. –
– Customized Software Configuration: Played a critical role in enhancing customer experience by personalizing newly purchased systems through tailored software installations and adjustments, ensuring an intuitive, secure, and efficient digital environment for diverse user needs.
