Rolando Almaraz Jr Virtualization Engineer Phone: 956-592-4517 Address: Website: Email: 109 Blue Star, Apt 3 San Antonio Texas 78204 www.linkedin.com/in/rolandaz Roland.Almaraz@icloud.com A Skillful Systems Engineer and Leader that welcomes challenges. I hold the conviction that Enterprise Infrastructures must be reliable, consolidated and simplified. I believe hurdles are overcome through technology innovation, process streamlining, team development and an understanding of the customer's expectation. Skills Citrix XenApp / XenDesktop Deployment and Management, Team Management, Relationship Management, Citrix Provisioning Server, VMware ESXi Deployment and Management, Microsoft Windows Domain Deployment and Management, IBM Tivoli Endpoint Administration, McAfee EPO Administration, Solution Implementations, Technical Troubleshooting, Server Virtualization, Virtual Desktop Implementations, Application Virtualization Certifications VCP6-DCV: VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization VMware VMware Certified Professionals for ESXi 6 have the proficiency to install, deploy, scale and manage VMware vsphere environments, as well as the skills obtained by a minimum of six months experience with VMware infrastructure technologies MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator on Windows 7 Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Administrator on Windows 7 demonstrates experience installing, configuring, and administering clients in a Windows networked environment and also the ability to deploy operating systems and applications. Education University of Texas at Brownsville Bachelors in Computer Information Systems Technology 2008 TO 2011 Acquired skills to operate and maintain enterprise computer systems. Areas of applications included Data Center Operations, Networking and Data Communication,
Database Management and Operating System Management. Texas State Technical College Associates in Computer Networking and Security Technology 2005 TO 2008 Developed an understanding and working knowledge in the intricate elements of Computer Networking. Areas of Focus included Cisco network configuration and Administration, Operating System Configuration, Intrusion Detection, Infrastructure Hardening and Packet Analysis. Experience NTT Data Sr. Systems Analyst AUGUST 2016 - PRESENT As an Engineer with NTT the primary focus of my role was on Citrix and VMware solutions. The core of that focus was on the implementation and management of virtual Application and Desktop solutions in a Health Care environment. With the repsonsability of these environments I have maintained a strong understanding and collbrotive position with Networking, Security and Storage teams to deliver the most efficient solutions possible. Performed multiple migrations of virtual application and desktop solutions to XenDesktop 7.x Implemented and Administered Xendesktop 7 Infrastructures Managed Multiple Citrix Provisioning Server Strategies Supported Health Care Applications in a Virtual Environment: Fuji Synapse, Fuji RIS, GE Perinatal, Obix, Allscripts, 3M Cooding and Reimbursment, Vocera, Allscripts. Managed ZenServer Hypervisor Farm Dell Solutions Sr. Systems Engineer AUGUST 2014 - AUGUST 2016 A primary responsibility in the support and maintenance of industry recognized Virtualization strategies such as Server Virtualization, Application Virtualization and Virtual Desktop Infrastructures for multiple National Health Care Systems. Auxiliary responsibilities included Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy, Patch Management, Software Distribution and SQL. Implemented and Administered Xendesktop 7 Infrastructures Managed Multiple Citrix Provisioning Server Strategies Supported Health Care Applications in a Virtual Environment: 3M, Fuji Synapse, Fuji RIS, GE Perinatal, Obix, Allscripts Managed ZenServer Hypervisor Farm Managed Group policy for Citrix Infrastructures
Hangar9 Solutions Sr. Systems Engineer 2013 TO 2014 Focal point consistent in the design and implementation of industry recognized Virtualization strategies such as Server Virtualization, Application Virtualization and Virtual Desktop Infrastructures for multiple National Health Care Systems. Auxiliary Duties revolved around a Microsoft based infrastructure including Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy, Patch Management, Software Distribution and SQL. Held a leadership role in the building a New Hospital System with core responsibilities consisting of constructing Application, Infrastructure and Virtualization solutions. Implemented and Administered Xendesktop 7 Infrastructures Implemented and Administered VMware ESXi 5.1 Infrastructures Implemented and Administered Xendesktop 5.6 Infrastructures Implemented Multiple Separate Citrix Provisioning Server Strategies Implemented Health Care Applications: 3M, Fuji Synapse, Fuji RIS, GE Perinatal, Obix, Allscripts Configured and Managed Multiple ESXi 3.5-5.1 Farms Configured and Managed Multiple XenApp 4.5-6.5 Farms with Diverse Deployment Strategies Configured Windows Distributed File System System Managed Xenserver 6.1 Environment with Virtualized Servers and Desktops Developed Intricate Group Policy Solutions Supported Clinical and Financial Application: Medhost, Obix, GE Perinatal, PICIS, 3M Cooding and Reimbursment, Vocera, Allscripts, Logicare and Fuji Synapse System Engineer 2010 TO 2013 Delivered System Administrative support in a 24/7 Health Care Environment with a Server Infrastructure consisting of both Physical and Virtual Platforms. Responsibilities included administering a Microsoft based infrastructure revolving around the following technologies: Server Virtualization, Virtual Desktop, Application Virtualization, Antivirus and Encryption Management, LANDesk. Administered infrastructure supported the following Enterprise Applications: IDX Web Frameworks, Medhost, Picis, Streamline Health and Synapse PACS/RIS. Implemented and Administered Xendesktop 5.6 Infrastructure Implemented and Administered XenApp 6.5 Infrastructure Implemented and Administered Xenserver 6.1 Implemented Server Patch Management with the use of LANDesk Implemented Tivoli Endpoint Management Performed Virtual Server Migration of 119 Servers between Datacenters Performed IP Address migration for 5000+ node infrastructure consisting of Clients, Server, Applications and Printers Performed package building and distribution Upgraded VMware ESXi Virtual Infrastructure from 3.5 to 4.1
Upgraded Enterprise Level Applications such as, Stream Line Health, Picis, Medhost, GE Centricity and 3M Coding Administered VMware ESXi 3.5 to 4.1 Administered McAfee EPO with Antivirus and Encryption components Administered HP Blade and Rack mount Servers Sr. Desktop Engineer 2008 TO 2010 Administered a Windows based client infrastructure with a Thick, Thin and VDI environment. The production endpoint environment consisted of 3000+ client operating systems hosting a multitude of Clinical and Financial applications. In addition to daily support functions, a team lead role was held in numerous enterprise level projects for infrastructure and applications. Implemented LANDesk Endpoint Management Software Implemented Endpoint Encryption with PGP and McAfee Implemented Client Patch Management Upgraded McAfee EPO Infrastructure 4.0-4.5 Administered VMware View Consolidated Windows Imaging Solution Redesigned Endpoint Deployment Process Redesigned Group Policy for Client Endpoints Developed Windows 7 and Office 2010 rollout Worked with National and International resources for technology upgrades and integrations Operating System Image Design and Management Software Packaging and Deployment Patch Management Group Policy, DHCP, DNS and Active Directory Data Center Operator II 2006 TO 2008 Data Center Operator: Oversaw the health of a 300+ server environment with duties of monitoring HL7 interfaces, system backups, and daily processing jobs of the primary and sub Electronic Medical Record systems. In addition to daily duties service desk duties were performed in OS and application troubling shooting. Administered Datacenter Backups Administered Clinical and Financial Processes Implemented Barcode Inventory System for Backup Media Standardized SOPs for Department Workflows Managed Windows and Tandem Print Servers Volunteering San Antonio Swing Dance Society MAY 2016 - PRESENT
President SASDS is a non-profit organization who's focus is on cultivating the growth of dance and music in Bexar county region. In that mission I served as President for this organization leading a diverse team of talented people to teach dancing and organize community events. As pert of this organization I was able to learn and practice multiple talents. Class instruction Marketing Event Management Team Building Languages Spanish English