Javier Garcia

About Javier Garcia

As a seasoned Senior Systems Administrator, I excel in crafting robust system architectures designed to reduce risk and ensure minimal downtime. My approach is both meticulous and strategic, allowing me to pivot seamlessly between intricate technical details and the broader organizational and user-centric implications. My strong communication skills, coupled with an innate ability to collaborate effectively, have cemented my reputation for delivering exceptional client service and fostering cohesive team dynamics.

Experience

1. Senior System Administrator

   North American Risk Services (NARS)

   Nov 2016 — Present · Lake Mary, FL, US

   I’ve been at the forefront of driving key projects and initiatives across a spectrum of technologies and platforms. My efforts have been pivotal in enhancing system efficiencies, bolstering security measures, and fostering innovation. Highlights of my contributions include:• VMware Infrastructure Enhancement: Spearheaded the management and optimization of VMware vSphere ESX (version 6.7). By introducing strategic patching routines and scripting enhancements, I achieved noticeable improvements in system reliability and a significant reduction in operational downtime.• Windows Server Administration: Directed comprehensive administration, migration, and upgrade processes for Windows Server 2008R2 to 2019. My leadership in configuring domains, Active Directory services, and automating tasks with PowerShell scripting led to marked improvements in deployment speed and system security. WDS for Imaging Worksations.• Cloud Solutions Implementation: Managed Office 365 and Azure AD Hybrid environments with a focus on security, compliance, and efficient scripting. My initiatives in optimizing transport rules and employing Exchange Online PowerShell scripting considerably strengthened organizational communication security and compliance posture.• Security & Single Sign-On (SSO) Initiatives: Established robust OKTA SSO solutions and managed CrowdStrike Falcon Complete for endpoint protection, experience with Meraki Appliances. These measures drastically reduced the incidence of security breaches and enhanced the overall security framework.• AWS Migration & Management: Led a strategic project to migrate services from VMware VMs to AWS EC2 instances, utilizing the AWS Server Migration Service. This initiative significantly cut costs and noticeably enhanced the performance and scalability of the services involved.

Education

• Lourtec

  Systems Engineering, A.S Equivalent

  2009 — 2010

• Santo Tomas de Villanueva

  High school, Science

  2001 — 2008

Skills

• Routers
• Vpn
• Video Compression
• Databases
• Troubleshooting
• Social Media
• Windows
• Software Installation
• Microsoft Products
• English
• Computer Hardware
• Information Technology
• Technical Support
• Vmware Infrastructure
• Outlook
• Microsoft Office
• Vmware Vsphere
• System Administration
• Os X
• Dhcp
• Infrastructure
• Social Networking
• Microsoft Servers
• Vmware
• Server Administration
• Dns
• Microsoft Word
• Networking
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Vmware Esx
• Team Leadership
• Help Desk Support
• Servers
• Customer Service
• Group Policy
• Teamwork
• Ios
• Firewalls
• Active Directory