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Erik St Pierre

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IT Operations Lead at BioUrja Group who migrated three on-premises datacenters to Microsoft Azure.

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At BioUrja Group, I serve as the primary architect and engineer for new technology deployments across Windows Server, VMware, Hyper-V, and Microsoft Azure.

I migrated three on-premises datacenter environments to Microsoft Azure and replaced two legacy Remote Desktop Services deployments with Azure Virtual Desktop, strengthening security and reducing administrative overhead.

I lead infrastructure integrations for acquired business units, including messaging, cybersecurity, network, and server migrations. I also lead and schedule three Systems Engineers and serve as the most senior technical escalation point for a global team of 12.

Previously, I administered infrastructure at Spark Energy, Medical Research Consultants, and the University of New Orleans. My work included deploying Veeam Backup & Replication on ExaGrid storage, supporting compliance audits, and managing Exchange infrastructure.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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IT Operations Lead

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BioUrja Group

Mar 2019 - Present (7 years 6 months)

Primary architect and engineer for new technology deployments, overseeing design, implementation, and rollout across Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, and Microsoft Azure. Manages enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity operations, and M&A integrations.

System Administrator

Spark Energy

Nov 2015 - Mar 2019 (3 years 4 months)

Administered enterprise servers and hardware across Windows Server and VMware ESXi, and managed day-to-day operations of Exchange, Lync, Active Directory, and Veeam Backup & Replication. Directed cybersecurity operations and supported M&A integrations.

System Administrator

Medical Research Consultants

Jun 2012 - Nov 2015 (3 years 5 months)

Delivered server and desktop support to approximately 200 users across Windows and Citrix XenApp virtual environments. Administered Exchange 2010, Lync 2013, Active Directory, and Citrix XenApp 6.5, and served as primary IT contact for HIPAA compliance audits.

Windows Server Citrix Virtual Apps And Desktops Microsoft Exchange 2010 Lync Active Directory VCloud HIPAA

Exchange System Administrator

University of New Orleans

May 2010 - May 2012 (2 years)

Managed Exchange messaging infrastructure for a 15,000-user population and 50,000 student mailboxes on Microsoft's Live@edu/Office 365 platform. Built and integrated Exchange servers into the Database Availability Group and provided Tier 3 escalation support.

Exchange Office 365 PowerShell Database Availability Group (DAG)Lync IronPort Microsoft Forefront