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Antoine Ragland

@antoineragland

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Results-driven IT professional with expertise in enterprise IT systems.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and offers opportunities for growth.

I am an IT professional with over 10 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise IT systems across both cloud and on-premises environments. My expertise lies in Microsoft 365, Azure, VMware, Citrix, Intune, and SQL Server administration. I have a proven track record of driving infrastructure improvements and leading cross-functional projects, ensuring security and compliance in dynamic business environments.

In my current role as a Senior Systems Administrator at Aegis Sciences Corporation, I administer and configure Microsoft 365 services to enhance organizational communication and collaboration. I optimize Azure environments, manage Azure Active Directory, and implement security policies to support secure remote work. My previous experience includes project engineering and application engineering roles, where I successfully led hybrid migrations and managed enterprise storage solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Systems Administrator

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Aegis Sciences Corporation

Sep 2020 - Present (5 years)

Administered and configured Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams, to enhance organizational communication and collaboration. Optimized and managed Azure environments, deploying and maintaining resources such as VMs, storage accounts, and virtual networks, while implementing cost management strategies. Led a hybrid Exchange Server to Microsoft 365 migratio

Azure Exchange Online SharePoint Online Teams Intune Conditional Access MFA Windows Server Active Directory Group Policy

Project Engineer

Advanced Network Solutions

Feb 2018 - Present (7 years 7 months)

Installed, configured, and maintained VMware ESXi and vCenter, along with Windows Server environments (2008, 2012, 2016), supporting various roles. Led data migrations to Microsoft 365 and designed/deployed services like Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams. Administered Azure environments, implemented Conditional Access policies, and managed Citrix infrastructure for virtual desktop deli

VMware ESXi Windows Server Azure Exchange Online SharePoint Online Citrix SQL Server

Application Engineer

TekLinks

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 8 months)

Built, installed, configured, and maintained MS SQL Server environments (2005, 2008, 2012), performing migrations, upgrades, and performance assessments. Managed SQL Server backups, restores, and log shipping, creating and maintaining SQL processes and documentation. Installed and maintained Windows Server environments in VMware vSphere, supporting Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, DFS, File, Print, an

MS SQL Server VMware VSphere Windows Server Active Directory DNS T SQL

MS/Citrix Application Engineer

TekLinks

Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 8 months)

Configured, managed, and maintained MS SQL Log Shipping, backups, and routine maintenance tasks, leading database migrations to optimize performance. Installed, configured, and managed Windows Server environments (2003, 2008, 2012) using VMware vSphere, supporting critical business applications. Managed the deployment and support of Exchange Server environments and Office 365, including data migra

MS SQL Server VMware VSphere Windows Server Active Directory Office 365 GFI Fax Solutions

Systems Administrator-Tier III

TekLinks

Feb 2014 - Present (11 years 7 months)

Managed service requests, incidents, and problems through the ConnectWise ticketing system, ensuring timely issue resolution and overseeing IT infrastructure operations. Provided advanced troubleshooting and administration of Windows-based applications, operating systems, and server roles. Administered and troubleshot Citrix and VMware environments, optimizing virtualized infrastructure for busine

Windows Server Citrix VMWare Active Directory DNS MS SQL Server Networking

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Alabama A&M University

B.S. in Business Administration, Management Information Systems

Grade: 3.0

Activities and societies: Baseball Team Member, Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Studied core business principles with a specialization in Management Information Systems. Gained knowledge in leveraging technology for business operations and decision-making processes.

Chattanooga State Technical Community College

A.S. in Business Management, Business Management

Grade: 3.3

Activities and societies: Baseball Team

Completed foundational coursework in business administration and management. Developed skills in organizational leadership, financial principles, and operational efficiency.