

A results-driven Manager of IT Services and Operations with over 14 years of experience leading enterprise-scale IT service organizations and delivering reliable, customer-focused technology services in complex, fast-paced environments. Brings a strong blend of strategic leadership and hands-on systems engineering expertise, enabling effective alignment between front-end service delivery and back-end infrastructure, cloud platforms, and security capabilities. Proven ability to define and execute IT service strategies, modernize IT Service Management (ITSM) practices, and transform service desk and technical support functions to support business outcomes. Recognized for building and leading high-performing teams, managing vendors and budgets, and partnering with executive stakeholders to drive operational excellence, service resilience, and continuous improvement across the IT landscape.
Certifications
-Work collaboratively with various IT team members and business stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals and to identify and resolve business systems issues.
-Perform real time monitoring of IT Infrastructure to ensure services are available by taking proactive actions.
-Design and perform server and security audits, system backup procedures and other recovery processes in accordance with the university’s disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
-Conduct research on software and systems products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts.
-Create and maintain documentation related to system configuration, mapping, processes and service records.
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute technology projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and integrations.
-Manage the infrastructure environment of all types, including Storage (NetApp), Servers (Physical and Virtual), Virtual Infrastructure (VMware), Backup (Veeam, Cohesity), Cloud Services (Azure, AWS). This includes day-to-day operations, as well as regular patches and maintenance.
-Manage Microsoft technologies: Active Directory, SCCM, Azure Entra ID, Intune.
-Manage VMware vSphere infrastructure, including ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and associated components.
-Configure and optimize virtual machine (VM) performance, resource allocation, and storage provisioning according to best practices and business requirements.
-Configure and deploy Google Workspace services, including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Google Meet, and Google Chat, to meet business requirements and enhance productivity.
- Implement Google Workspace security features, including identity and access management, data loss prevention (DLP), and mobile device management (MDM).
-Assist in deploying, configuring, and maintaining Infoblox appliances, including Grid Manager, DNS, DHCP, and IPAM (DDI) components.
Key Accomplishments