Major Accomplishments * Managed 2000+ virtualized and 1000+ standalone systems across multiple data centers throughout the NYC Tri-State and Mid West regions. * Significantly reduced infrastructure and OPEX costs by $700k by tightly managing budgets with an emphasis on expense and vendor management. * Led the introduction of latest technologies in support of new products and services utilizing Agile development and deployment methodologies. Areas of Expertise Data Center and Infrastructure Management Project Management Infrastructure Strategy Risk Assessment Vendor Contract Negotiation Budgeting Hiring Business Requirement Analysis Full System Lifecycle Management Leadership IT Design & Implementation System Security Protocols Disaster Recovery Plans Business Continuity Plans