Paul Riley

About Paul Riley

With over 20 years in information systems management and network architecture, I am a seasoned Principal Infrastructure Architect committed to driving innovation and efficiency in complex IT environments. My career spans government and corporate sectors, where I have led cross-functional teams to design, implement, and support robust infrastructures.Key Areas of Expertise:Data Center Design and Management: Proven track record in designing, implementing, and managing data centers for optimal performance.Network Architecture and Troubleshooting: Expertise in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting LAN, WAN, and VLAN networks.System Implementations: Excel in leading large-scale system projects for seamless integration and functionality.IT Systems Engineering: Provide expert consulting and innovative solutions with a comprehensive understanding of IT systems engineering principles.Technical Support: Offer on-site and remote support, adept at resolving software and hardware issues.Vendor Management: Skilled in RFP development, vendor selection, and performance evaluation.Project Management: Successfully lead IT projects from planning to execution, meeting time, budget, and quality requirements.Staff Training and Development: Passionate about training technical staff and enhancing their skills and performance.Strategic IT Consulting: Provide strategic IT consulting, creating architecture frameworks, establishing infrastructure standards, and conducting market analysis.Professional Journey:Affinity: Established a new infrastructure practice, leading teams to consolidate data centers and connect 900 sites in three countries. Developed architecture frameworks and strategic roadmaps and managed vendor relationships.Trace3: Evaluated, designed, and implemented complex enterprise data center solutions, provided technical guidance and managed global teams.TetraTech: Provided top-level system and network design support for the AMSIS contract across the FAA operational network, coordinating system engineering, architecture development, and deployment.Mission and Passion:I am passionate about building technology teams and creating efficient infrastructures that drive business success. I thrive in challenging environments and ensure that solutions are innovative, cost-effective, and aligned with business goals.Let\'s Connect:I\'d like to discuss how my skills in data center architecture, network design, and system implementations can add value to your next big project.

Experience

1. Technical Manager of Datacenter Networking Services

   Kochasoft

   May 2025 — Present

   As a Technical Manager of Datacenter/Networking Services specializing in infrastructure migration, I lead the assessment, planning, and execution of complex data center transitions with minimal disruption to business operations. My role involves designing secure and scalable solutions, as well as coordinating cross-functional teams throughout every phase of the migration lifecycle—from initial evaluation to implementation and post-migration optimization.Key Responsibilities:• Conduct comprehensive assessments of legacy systems and environments, including hardware, software, network, and security components.• Develop detailed migration strategies, playbooks, and risk assessments tailored to business needs.• Design modern, scalable data centers and hybrid cloud architectures aligned with enterprise goals.• Execute physical and virtual migrations, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors.• Oversee configuration, installation, and validation of infrastructure components.• Implement robust security measures and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.• Optimize post-migration infrastructure for optimal performance, cost efficiency, and scalability.• Maintain thorough documentation and provide knowledge transfer and training to IT teams.• Manage projects end-to-end, maintaining timeline, budget, and stakeholder communication.

Education

• Mid-America Christian University

  Bachelors of Science (BS) in Management Information Systems and Ethics, Computers

  2008 — 2012

• Hobart High School

  High School

  1985 — 1989

Skills

• Active Directory
• Xp
• Windows Server
• Hardware
• System Deployment
• Servers
• Itil
• Iscsi
• Operating Systems
• Firewalls
• Microsoft Exchange
• Cloud Computing
• Disaster Recovery
• Vmware Esx
• Vsphere
• Cisco Technologies
• Security
• Red Hat Linux
• Switches
• Windows
• Dhcp
• Troubleshooting
• Dell Poweredge Servers
• Data Center
• Fibre Channel
• Vmware Infrastructure
• Vmware
• Server Architecture
• Vpn
• Virtualization
• Network Security
• Hp
• Hyper-V
• High Availability
• Dns
• Group Policy
• Nas
• Storage Area Networks
• Storage Virtualization
• Microsoft Technologies