Randy North

About Randy North

Seasoned IT Professional with over 30 years of management and hands on technical work in the information technology field. Managing 35 globally distributed data centers with VMware, Hyper-V, and Azure Local clusters. Partner with InfoSec to continuously improve the company\'s security score with vulnerability remediation. Managing NetApp storage services as well as Rubrik backup service on-premise and in Azure. Currently managing Database (SQL/PostgreSQL/MongoDB) services as well as Disaster Recovery services. Transitioned from Trend Micro to Microsoft Defender security suite on all managed servers. Migrated global file servers to Windows Server 2022 using Windows Admin Center and storage migration services. Leveraging Turbonomics for VM and storage automation for optimal performance and least cost on-premises and in Azure. Completed several data center migrations for infrastructure upgrades or company acquisitions. Primary responsibility is managing the global virtualization infrastructure, which consists of VMware, Hyper-V, and Nutanix. Former SME for SCCM global environment. Completed an Exchange Online migration of over 8K users (2014), instituted Office 365 secure email/SPF/DKIM, NetApp migration, Turbonomic implementation, DNS cleanup, and improved AD global health. Architected and completed Server 2012 R2 domain upgrade. Previously migrated Glenborough LLC to Office 365, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Windows Azure, Symantec.cloud, and Websense cloud security. Product research is a major factor in providing the right tools for every business regardless of size.Specialties: Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Server Operating Systems, Azure Cloud, SCCM, plus new developments. Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager all releases to current release and SCOM. Experienced with HPE hardware and software, Cisco UCS Blade Technology and Rack servers, Lenovo and Dell Servers, Citrix software (certified), Trend Micro and Symantec AV products, SilverPeak and Riverbed WAN appliances, Cisco, several Backup and Disaster products, and much more. A key focus of cloud technology, virtualization management, security, and integration over the past few years.

Experience

1. Sr Manager - Enterprise Infrastructure & Operations

   Lam Research

   Apr 2014 — Present · Fremont, CA, US

   Senior manager and technical lead of enterprise infrastructure operations for Windows Server, including virtualization platforms VMware, Hyper-V, S2D and Azure Local. Responsible for datacenter operations globally. Manager of storage (NetApp) and backup (Rubrik) operations. Works closely with Infosec for maintaining compliance scores and threat prevention. Manager of database operations and disaster recovery. SME for virtualization and cost optimization. Served as SME for Active Directory, MS Exchange, SCCM, and Office 365.

Education

• New Hampshire College

  BS, Management Information Systems, General

  1983 — 1988

Skills

• Netapp
• Integration
• Group Policy
• Office 365
• IT Operations
• Mobile Technology
• Customer Service
• Hyper-V
• Asset Management
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Exchange
• Sharepoint
• Asset Managment
• IT Strategy
• Network Security
• Due Diligence
• Cloud Computing
• Symantec Endpoint Protection
• Vmturbo
• Adobe Acrobat
• Microsoft Technologies
• Contract Negotiation
• Hp Server Hardware
• Data Center
• Project Management
• Network Administration
• IT Management
• Forefront
• Exchange 2010/2007/2003
• Nas
• Citrix
• Business Intelligence
• Vendor Management
• Contract Management
• Budget
• Security
• Shoretel
• Active Directory
• Symantec Backup
• Windows Server