Summary
IT Professional with over a decade of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure architecture,
and endpoint management. Proven track record designing and implementing complex IT infrastructures at
scale, including Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware, Azure, and Intune. Expert in cloud
technologies including Entra, Microsoft 365, and Azure IaaS. Experienced architecting and executing
large-scale infrastructure projects including OS upgrades, security certificate rollouts, and
application deployment automation. Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on automation,
efficiency, and security posture. Committed to staying current with technology advancements.
Experience
System Administrator Manager - Christie Lites
Jun 2025 - Present
Orlando, FL | On-site
- Architected global Secure Boot certificate renewal across a 550+ endpoint worldwide fleet; independently executed a phased 30-day rollout with 97.8% first-pass success and zero downtime, then manually remediated the remaining endpoints.
- Architected an enterprise-wide Windows 11 upgrade (23H2 -> 25H2) across the 550+ endpoint global fleet using an 18-tier staged deployment ring model; independently executing rollout with a 99.3% incident-free rate across 300+ completed deployments.
- Engineered 40+ Intune Win32 application packages, including complex driver deployments, using custom PowerShell detection logic, PSADT automation, and endpoint remediation scripts for legacy installers.
- Managed Cisco Secure Endpoint threat detection and incident response across the global fleet - alert triage, threat investigation, and endpoint isolation.
- Used Microsoft Defender Advanced Hunting with custom KQL queries to identify external domains bypassing DMARC and assess sender risk patterns.
System Administrator - Aspirion (Contract)
Feb 2025 - Jun 2025
Lakeland, FL | Hybrid
- Architected a Windows Update Ring deployment strategy across the enterprise Intune environment, achieving a ~35% increase in fully updated workstations within 3 weeks.
- Designed and implemented an AutoPilot provisioning strategy, reducing deployment time and eliminating manual onboarding overhead.
- Audited and remediated GPO/Intune configuration profile conflicts across enterprise infrastructure, improving endpoint stability.
- Remediated pentest findings via MDM (Addigy/Intune) policy and bash/PowerShell scripting, improving security posture and compliance.
IT Systems Engineer - Skymint Brands
Oct 2022 - Aug 2024
Dimondale, MI | Hybrid
- Sole architect/administrator of Skymint's Azure environment - virtual networking, site-to-site connectivity via Meraki vMX, and on-prem-to-Azure IaaS server migration.
- Solely managed enterprise VMware infrastructure and NetApp storage environment, including maintenance, patching, and migration for Linux and Windows guest OSes.
- Architected and administered Intune for 500+ devices, including Win32 app packaging, and built AutoPilot to streamline onboarding; developed Intune apps to deploy 25+ printers via scripting.
- Migrated SQL database to a standalone SolarWinds server; transitioned settings from Server 2012 to Intune/Entra.
- Set up Entra hybrid sync for all users and devices; administered Microsoft 365 including custom Teams call queues; managed Veeam server backups and user data retention.
- Promoted from IT Systems Administrator to IT Systems Engineer within 6 months.
IT Systems Administrator - Skymint Brands
Mar 2022 - Oct 2022
- Engineered and maintained network and data security measures with vendors and personnel.
- Deployed Windows Server infrastructure and used Group Policy to manage access for 600+ users.
- Played a key role in a company-wide POS migration and led creation of Skymint's Incident Response Plan.
- Developed custom Crystal Reports for manufacturing and compliance initiatives.
Network Coordinator - California Community Foundation
Dec 2015 - Feb 2022
Los Angeles, CA | Hybrid
- Deployed and managed Windows Server 2016 (Hyper-V) - Active Directory, Print Services, DNS, SQL Server.
- Served as Global Administrator for Microsoft 365 - SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange Online, Teams.
- Single-handedly architected and executed migration from Toshiba VoIP to Microsoft Teams, including number porting and auto-attendant configuration.
- Sole engineer on implementation of an in-house ticketing system, securing executive and end-user buy-in.
IT Support - California Community Foundation (Contract)
Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
- Delivered desktop and infrastructure support; resolved real-time issues for the Executive Leadership team.
- Supported guest Wi-Fi and connectivity for external visitors at the Palevsky Center.
Gilead Sciences (Contract)
Jun 2012 - Aug 2013
Foster City, CA | On-site
- Migration Team: Used LANDesk for hardware/software inventory; led XP -> Windows 7 migration for 5,000+ employees including imaging and customized software deployment.
- User Account & Data Services: Administered Linux SFTP access, RSA token provisioning for VPN, and triaged 500+ IAM incidents/requests monthly.
- Help Desk Analyst: Authored IT globalization documentation; advanced from Tier 1 to Tier 2 as part of the IAM team.
Service Desk Computer Operator - University of Central Florida
Feb 2010 - Apr 2012
Orlando, FL | On-site
- Frontline IT support for 65,000+ students, faculty, staff, and alumni in a high-volume help desk environment.
- Provisioned and synchronized LDAP/Active Directory access in compliance with FERPA and UCF security standards.
- Supported campus-wide migrations from GroupWise to Exchange and XP to Windows 7.