Joey Stone

About Joey Stone

Husband, Father, Entrepreneur, IT Expert, Business owner, Investor, Friend.The person I am is always changing, and at my core I simply love people and think we all rise together.Wait and see what we will all achieve together.

Experience

1. Information Technology Manager

   Audio Enhancement

   Jul 2024 — Present · UT, US

   As the senior technical and operational leader for Audio Enhancement’s enterprise IT environment, I oversee all aspects of network, systems, security, and end-user experience across multiple U.S. offices. My role blends hands-on engineering with strategic leadership—modernizing infrastructure, automating service delivery, and developing scalable systems that support a growing global organization.Highlights & Achievements:Infrastructure Modernization: Designed and implemented a multi-site, high-availability architecture using Juniper Mist, HPE Aruba, Sophos XGS, and VMware/Proxmox. Built redundant IPsec tunnels and multi-ISP failover for seamless business continuity.Systems Transformation: Migrated legacy Windows Server 2012 / SQL 2012 systems to Server 2022, deploying new domain controllers, DFS replication, and DNS/DHCP redesigns for faster, more reliable authentication and file services.Automation & ITIL Maturity: Introduced ITIL-aligned processes for Incident, Change, and Problem Management through SolarWinds Service Desk, with automated workflows for onboarding, access provisioning, and change approval.Apple & Endpoint Management: Deployed Kandji + Apple Business Manager for centralized Mac management, device compliance, and app delivery—creating a secure and user-friendly environment across hundreds of endpoints.Security & Compliance: Implemented zero-trust network segmentation, advanced firewall rules, and conditional access via Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) for identity-based security.Leadership & Strategy: Built a tiered IT support structure separating Helpdesk, Systems, and Network functions. Mentored staff, developed documentation and training programs, and led strategic IT planning with executives to align technology with growth.Collaboration & User Experience: Improved global communication through integrated Microsoft 365, Teams, and hybrid collaboration platforms, ensuring fast, reliable, and secure access to tools company-wide.

Education

• DeVry University

  Associates, Network Administration

  2009 — 2012

• DeVry University

  Bachelors, Network and communications management

  2009 — 2012

• Utah Valley University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

  2019 — 2021

Skills

• Vmware Vsphere
• Sql
• Office 365
• Software Installation
• Management
• Hyper-V
• Bcne
• Computer Repair
• Dns Management
• Information Assurance
• Erp Implementations
• Mcitp
• Network Administration
• Printers
• Computer Hardware
• Windows Xp
• Network+
• Networking
• Cisco Technologies
• Windows 7
• Network Security
• System Administration
• Watchguard
• Routers
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Sharepoint Administration
• Vmware
• Disaster Recovery
• Sugarcrm
• Security
• Firewalls
• IT Management
• Nas
• Cisco Systems Products
• Switches
• Sharepoint
• A+ Certified
• Information Technology
• Active Directory
• Windows Server