Alex Spicola - Independent EUC Consultant & Senior Engineer - Self-Employed | Himalayas
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Alex Spicola

@alexspicola

Experienced EUC Consultant and Senior Engineer specializing in virtualization.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and offers growth opportunities in virtualization and cloud technologies.

I am an experienced EUC Consultant and Senior Engineer with a strong focus on virtualization and cloud technologies. My journey began with a Bachelor of Technology in Network & Server Administration, which laid the foundation for my expertise in Citrix and related technologies. Over the years, I have honed my skills through various roles, including leading virtualization projects and providing technical support across multiple sectors.

In my recent position as a Virtualization & EUC Lead at Pacific Life, I successfully supported over 100 critical applications and managed more than 900 concurrent global users. My efforts led to a remarkable 90% decrease in end-user computing incident tickets. I pride myself on my ability to mentor and train others, fostering a collaborative environment that drives innovation and efficiency.

As a self-employed consultant, I continue to expand my knowledge and skills in modern EUC and cloud technologies. I am passionate about delivering high-quality solutions that meet business needs while enhancing user experiences. My goal is to leverage my extensive background to contribute to a forward-thinking organization that values technology and teamwork.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Independent EUC Consultant & Senior Engineer

Self-Employed

Nov 2024 - Present (8 months)

Expanding expertise in modern EUC, virtualization, and cloud technologies through freelancing opportunities. Project engagements include companies from multiple industry sectors, including finance, healthcare, and professional services.

PL

Virtualization & EUC Lead (Citrix)

Pacific Life

Mar 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 9 months)

Supported over 100 critical applications and 500 VDIs for more than 900 concurrent global users. Facilitated a 90% decrease in end user computing incident tickets and high priority issues.

AM

IT Infrastructure Strategy Engineer

Amcor

Jan 2019 - Aug 2020 (1 year 7 months)

Developed virtualization strategies, standards, architectures, lifecycle management, and roadmaps. Designed, built, and implemented a modern Citrix environment, leading to a 95% decrease in Citrix related incident tickets.

HE

Remote Access Team Lead

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise

Jul 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years 5 months)

Led the Remote Access team, supporting Citrix and Juniper products, and served as the primary technical consultant for related projects. Implemented the first Citrix and VDI solution utilizing hyperconverged hardware.

CI

Sr. Citrix Engineer/Architect

Corning Incorporated

Jan 2012 - Jul 2013 (1 year 6 months)

Instrumental in the adoption of Citrix products within the enterprise, growing it into a mission critical business component. Provided support and training for colleagues and support teams.

CI

Windows Server Analyst

Corning Incorporated

Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 (1 year)

Accelerated movement through different roles based on strong performance and solution delivery. Created and documented standards, knowledge, architectures, design references, and configurations.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SS

SUNY Alfred State

Bachelor of Technology, Network & Server Administration

2005 - 2009

Studied Network & Server Administration with a minor in Information Security. Gained foundational knowledge in managing network infrastructures and securing information systems.

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