Rusty Martin

About Rusty Martin

Dedicated and versatile IT professional with 19+ year career in developing and maintaining complex highly secure IT networks / infrastructures. Adept at leading and guiding high impact technical teams in implementing mission critical IT solutions and business system strategies that align technical services with company goals. Skilled at planning and managing successful completion of a variety of technology improvement projects from initial planning stage to final deployment. Skilled implementing proven IT security policies and procedures; coordinating internal and external resources; and recommending solutions to resolve issues and build robust IT infrastructures. Forge solid relationships with strategic partners to drive improvements across all departments and achieve objectives.SPECIALTIES** System Implementation** Project Management ** Network / System Monitoring** Client & Vendor Relations** Network Security Strategies** Data Integrity & Backup Solutions** Troubleshooting & Resolution** Team Leadership / Training** Helpdesk Management** Disaster Recovery Planning** User Training & Support** PCI Level 1 Compliance

Experience

1. Director of IT Infrastructure

   AdvoCare

   Dec 2016 — Present

   Built a strong career of accomplishments and promotions for a international manufacturer and distributor of innovative nutritional / sports performance products, developing and maintaining highly secure IT WAN\\LAN infrastructures. Provide technical leadership in designing, installing, configuring, and maintaining high volume computer systems and e-commerce platform. Direct team of 12 IT professionals in aligning core systems / application operations to meet and / or exceed management expectations. Work across all departments to improve network operations and increase scalability. Assist in administering annual budget and completing key infrastructure improvement projects. Monitor all network operations and propose solutions that resolve any/all connectivity issues. Report to senior managers on achieved benchmarks and system status.** Credited for maintaining 99.99% uptime for ecommerce platform that supports 500k+ users.** Serve as driving force in developing and implementing solutions to ensure PCI Level 1 Compliance.** Play key role in managing all system infrastructure upgrade projects, installing and configuring equipment, including firewalls, routers, switches, security appliances, servers, desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.** Instrumental in architecting technology solutions that streamline technology footprint and reduce costs, while maximizing service levels and increasing system accessibility and functionality.** Utilize hands-on management to build and lead strong technical team, consisting of IT Infrastructure Architect, 3 Sr. Systems Administrators, 3 Systems Administrators, 2 Help Desk Administrators, and 3 IT Operators.

Education

• The University of Texas at Dallas

  Business with Management Information Systems

  1999 — 2002

• Collin College

  General Studies

  1997 — 1999

Skills

• Windows
• Vmware
• System Administration
• Visual Basic
• Dns
• Vpn
• Computer Hardware
• Software Installation
• Microsoft Technologies
• Windows Server 2003
• Windows 7
• Technical Support
• Active Directory
• Xp
• Windows Server
• Hardware
• Problem Solving
• Databases
• Switches
• Windows Server 2008
• Firewalls
• Cloud Computing
• Group Policy
• Microsoft Exchange
• Storage
• Tcp/Ip
• Documentation
• Cluster
• Networking
• Hp
• Security
• Voip
• Iis
• Network Security
• Dhcp
• Sql Server
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Cisco
• Servers
• Network Administration