Harlan Phillips
@harlanphillips
IT leader driving secure, cost-efficient infrastructure and operational continuity.
What I'm looking for
I am an IT leader with hands-on technical expertise and strategic oversight, focused on translating technology into measurable business impact for internal operations and client-facing initiatives.
I have rebuilt legacy systems, implemented Hyper-V clusters, defined RPO/RTO backup strategies, and migrated collaboration to Microsoft 365 while ensuring security and HIPAA compliance.
I lead and mentor small IT teams, act as final escalation for system uptime, manage IT budgets to reduce costs and fund modernization, and coordinate cross-team process improvements.
I hold an AAS in Network Infrastructure and Cyber Security-related certifications (CCNA, Fortinet Certified Associate Cybersecurity, CompTIA A+/Net+/Sec+, AZ-900) and I am experienced with Azure, Hyper-V, ESXi/VMware, Fortinet, Cisco, Unifi, Meraki, Sophos, Scale, Acronis and related infrastructure technologies.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director of IT
Canal View
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Rebuilt network infrastructure and migrated services to modern platforms, implementing a Hyper-V cluster and Microsoft 365 to improve reliability, disaster recovery, and security while reducing costs. Managed IT budget and a small team, established cybersecurity and compliance policies (HIPAA), and delivered measurable uptime and continuity improvements.
Remote Engineer
The Purple Guys
Oct 2023 - Aug 2024 (10 months)
Provided infrastructure, workstation, and account management for over 50 clients, standardizing accounts and billing and aligning client environments with industry and company best practices. Supported Azure, on-prem servers, and diverse network vendors to maintain client infrastructure reliability.
Service Desk Team Lead
Van Ausdall & Farrar
May 2020 - Oct 2023 (3 years 5 months)
Led service desk scheduling, ticket dispatch, and escalations while monitoring performance metrics to ensure consistent service delivery and driving process improvements across teams. Coordinated cross-team collaboration to improve operational efficiency.
System Engineer
Van Ausdall & Farrar
May 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 8 months)
Resolved level 1 and 2 issues for MFA, servers, VPNs, O365, AD, networks and VoIP, supporting ESXi/VMware, Hyper-V and multiple security and backup platforms to minimize downtime for government and K-12 clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis
Associate of Applied Science, Network Infrastructure & Cyber Security/Information Assurance
Completed an Associate of Applied Science focusing on Network Infrastructure and Cyber Security/Information Assurance with CT SOC Specialist training.
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