Tom J.

About Tom J.

I’m an experienced IT leader with unparalleled architectural skills and strong understanding of business needs and a commitment to making sure technical resources support mission-critical business operations. With expertise in the design and management of complex, large-scale enterprise wide networks and architecture. My colleagues and executive leadership teams rely on me as a subject matter expert for almost anything related to information technology. I stay up to date on the latest bleeding edge technologies, so I can effectively evaluate which of those technologies best meet organizational needs.I am often the “go-to” person who will do whatever it takes to troubleshoot problems and identify long-term solutions that increase efficiency and reliability. I am detail-oriented and methodical when it comes to project planning and have a proven track record of successfully managing IT projects to keep them on-time and on-budget.With a collaborative approach, I have a talent for cultivating effective relationships with senior management, colleagues, customers and other stakeholders. I have a passion for helping others grow personally and professionally, and have a knack for building, leading and mentoring high-performing IT teams. I am always looking to expand my professional network. Please contact me if you are interested in connecting with other IT professionals.

Experience

1. Senior Solutions Architect

   VCU Health

   May 2020 — Present · Richmond, VA, US

   Solution-focused technology professional is skilled in the design and management of large-scale, complex, enterprise-wide architecture to support mission-critical business operations. Recognized subject matter expert in an array of technical areas with a methodical approach to project planning and management. Analytical problem solver skilled at troubleshooting and identifying long-term solutions that increase system efficiency and reliability. Up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies with a focus on evaluating which technologies best meet organizational needs. Collaborative team player adept at cultivating effective cross-functional team relationships, as well as with senior management, colleagues, customers, and other key stakeholders. Proven success building, leading, and mentoring top-performing IT teams.

Education

• University of Phoenix

  BSIT, Information Technology

  2011 — 2015

Skills

• Leadership
• Research
• Virtualization
• Quality Assurance
• Software Installation
• Integration
• Vendor Management
• Data Analysis
• Directory Services
• Technical Support
• Servers
• Itil
• Outsourcing
• Conflict Resolution
• Process Improvement
• Team Leadership
• Vmware
• Network Administration
• IT Management
• Identity Management
• Software Asset Management
• Project Planning
• Cluster
• Computer Security
• Cyber-Security
• Active Directory
• Analytics
• Troubleshooting
• Change Control
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• People Management
• Os Virtualization
• Information Security Management
• Storage Management
• Software Documentation
• IT Asset Management
• Management
• Software Compliance
• Disaster Recovery