Rob Strotman

About Rob Strotman

Experienced Infrastructure and Operations Manager / Senior Cloud and Systems Engineer…

Experience

1. IT Infrastructure Operations Manager

   Lucky Brand

   Oct 2018 — Present

   Managed the IT department working with other brands under parent company, Sparc Group LLC. Manages the corporate/cloud infrastructure, enhancing security, handling PCI and audit compliance, and adhering to strict budgetary guidelines. Accomplishments: 60% Cost Reduction - Created an infrastructure roadmap that aligned with business goals and kept within budgetary restrictions reducing aggregate costs for CapEx/OpEx spending fully realized in one quarter. 73% Cost Reduction - Managed cloud services (primarily Azure) improving service availability, reliability, and security while eliminating bloat and unnecessary expenses. Fully realized savings in one year. 50% Increased Productivity - Designed a training program which, year-over-year, increased productivity as measured by specific KPIs: ticket completion, project deliveries, and customer satisfaction. Conducted regular security audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews to ensure a stable and secure environment. Collaborated with contractors and vendors, establishing service contracts, managing software licensing and warranties.

Skills

• Windows Deployment Services (Wds)
• Microsoft Office
• Active Directory
• Linux
• Cacti
• Linux Kvm
• Project Management
• Cisco Routers
• Biotechnology
• Ip Cameras
• Business Strategy
• Proposal Writing
• Eigrp
• Wireless Routers
• Test Cases
• Computer Security
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Glp
• Analysis
• Sdlc
• Microsoft Excel
• Security
• System Administration
• Strategic Planning
• Open Shortest Path First (Ospf)
• Nagios
• Validation
• Networking
• Microsoft Technologies
• Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (Mdt)
• Network Security
• Internet Protocol Suite (Tcp/Ip)
• Border Gateway Protocol (Bgp)
• Switches
• Disaster Recovery
• Nfsen
• Management
• Lifesciences
• Sop
• Virtualization