Project Experience & Technical Implementations

Dedicated IT professional with a proven track record of leading complex migration projects, implementing robust security solutions, and architecting scalable cloud environments. My project experience demonstrates consistent success in delivering enterprise-scale transformations while maintaining operational excellence and security compliance.

Windows 11 Migration Project (Sep 2023 – Dec 2023)

Led technical implementation within a 3-person team for large-scale Windows 11 migration encompassing 10,000 devices. Implemented a two-phased deployment strategy with comprehensive pre-migration analysis and post-migration verification.

Technical Implementation:

Engineered automated device assessment workflows to validate:
TPM 2.0 presence and activation status
UEFI compatibility and Secure Boot capability
Storage requirements (>64GB free space)
RAM verification (>4GB)
CPU compatibility (>1 GHz, dual-core)
Developed PowerShell scripts for automated hardware compatibility checks
Implemented driver validation framework ensuring Windows 11 compatibility across diverse hardware configurations
Established automated backup protocols for user data preservation
Created rollback procedures for failed migrations
Built monitoring dashboard for real-time migration status tracking

Security Integration:

Implemented BitLocker device encryption with TPM integration
Configured Windows 11 security baseline settings
Established secure boot parameters
Integrated Windows Hello for Business
Configured Microsoft Defender Application Control

Microsoft Defender Integration Project (Sep 2023 – Nov 2023)

Architected and implemented enterprise-wide security enhancement through Microsoft Defender for Endpoint integration.

Technical Implementation:

Developed automated onboarding scripts for Security.microsoft.com Defender portal integration
Engineered Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for:
Real-time protection configuration
Cloud-delivered protection
MAPS network inspection system
Controlled folder access
Network protection
Attack surface reduction rules
Implemented role-based access control (RBAC) with least-privilege principles
Configured advanced hunting queries for threat detection

Attack Surface Reduction Rules Implementation:

Block executable content from email client and webmail
Block Office applications from creating child processes
Block JavaScript/VBScript from launching downloaded executable content
Block Office applications from creating executable content
Block execution of potentially obfuscated scripts
Block Win32 API calls from Office macros
Use advanced protection against ransomware

Azure Machine Learning Environment Setup (Feb 2023 – Aug 2023)

Architected and deployed comprehensive Azure Machine Learning (AML) environments optimized for large-scale data analysis and AI model development.

Infrastructure Implementation:

Configured AML workspaces with multi-region failover
Implemented Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 integration with hierarchical namespace
Deployed Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters for model training
Established automated CI/CD pipelines for model deployment
Implemented Blue-Green deployment strategy for production models

Security and Compliance:

Configured Azure Private Link for secure network isolation
Implemented Azure Key Vault integration for secret management
Established role-based access control (RBAC) policies
Configured Azure Monitor for comprehensive logging
Implemented automated compliance checks

Data Pipeline Architecture:

Designed automated ETL pipelines using Azure Data Factory
Implemented data validation and quality checks
Established automated model retraining triggers
Created monitoring dashboards for pipeline health

Windows 10 Migration Projects (Dec 2019 – Jul 2022 | CompuCom)

Led enterprise-wide Windows 10 version upgrade initiative, migrating from versions 1607-1809 to 21H2 and 22H1.

Technical Implementation:

Developed PowerShell automation suite for:
Hardware compatibility assessment
User data backup and restoration
Application compatibility verification
Driver updates and validation
Integrated KACE and SCCM for deployment automation
Implemented phased deployment strategy with automated rollback capabilities
Created custom WIM images for standardized deployment
Developed monitoring and reporting dashboard

CarMax Windows Migration (Nov 2018 – Sep 2019)

Spearheaded nationwide Windows 7 to Windows 10 migration for 22,000 endpoints including desktops, laptops, and POS terminals.

Technical Implementation:

Architected automated migration workflow using PowerShell and KACE 1000
Developed driver deployment automation framework
Implemented automated software installation and configuration
Created custom deployment packages for specialized hardware
Established automated testing and validation procedures

Process Optimization:

Implemented automated nightly deployment process
Developed automated validation and rollback procedures
Created custom reporting dashboard for migration status
Established automated user notification system

Dell Device Driver Management Automation (Aug 2019)

Engineered automated driver management solution for Dell device fleet.

Technical Implementation:

Developed PowerShell framework for automated driver detection and installation
Integrated with KACE 1000 for deployment automation
Implemented error handling and logging system
Created automated reporting system
Established validation protocols for driver compatibility

Windows 10 Lead Project Administrator (Mar 2018 – Nov 2018 | General Dynamics)

Led enterprise Windows 10 migration initiative with focus on security and infrastructure integration.

Technical Implementation:

Configured Active Directory integration
Implemented Windows Hello for Business
Established Azure AD integration
Created custom WIM files for deployment
Configured Global Policy settings
Implemented KACE 1000/2000 automation
Established USMT migration protocols
Configured Hyper-V environments

KACE Implementation (Apr 2017 – Jun 2017 | General Dynamics)

Led implementation of KACE 1000/2000 systems management solution.

Technical Implementation:

Configured system security protocols
Implemented Dell patch management system
Established automated software deployment
Created asset management framework
Developed custom reporting system

Enterprise Email Migration (Jul 2012 – Nov 2012 | General Dynamics)

Led Outlook/Exchange deployment and configuration project.

Technical Implementation:

Developed migration strategy and technical documentation
Configured Exchange server environments
Implemented security protocols
Established Group Policy settings
Created user training materials

Server Infrastructure Refresh Project (General Dynamics)

Led comprehensive server infrastructure modernization initiative.

Technical Implementation:

Executed P2V (Physical to Virtual) migrations
Performed P2P migrations with Bare Metal Restore
Implemented new virtual and physical server configurations
Executed secure server decommissioning using Active@ Kill Disk
Implemented 3-pass disk wipe protocols

Symantec Endpoint Encryption Migration (General Dynamics)

Led enterprise encryption platform migration from GuardianEdge to Symantec Endpoint Encryption.

Technical Implementation:

Consolidated three encryption servers into unified SEE Management Console
Implemented automated migration procedures
Established encryption key management protocols
Created automated reporting system
Developed user training materials

A demonstrated history of successful project delivery across enterprise environments, specializing in large-scale migrations, security implementations, and cloud architecture. Consistent focus on automation, efficiency, and maintaining robust security postures while ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. Each project showcases my commitment to technical excellence and strategic implementation of modern IT solutions.