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Luis Hernandez

@luishernandez1

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Senior Windows Engineer with expertise in IT infrastructure and automation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, focusing on cloud technologies and automation.

With over 20 years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure, I specialize in cloud migrations, automation, and security hardening. My expertise spans Active Directory, Windows Server, Citrix, and VMware environments, where I have successfully led modernization initiatives that enhance scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a proven ability to reduce costs and improve security postures through innovative solutions such as PowerShell scripting and cloud-based optimizations. I thrive in strategic problem-solving roles, bridging technical and business needs to ensure seamless transitions during growth and large-scale IT transformations. My leadership in mentoring teams and implementing security frameworks has consistently met evolving business demands.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Platforms Engineer

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NPD/Circana

Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)

Leads enterprise IT infrastructure modernization and security governance post-merger, managing Windows, Active Directory, Citrix, and VMware environments. Developed PowerShell automation workflows, reducing manual management by 40% and optimizing service continuity. Mentored engineers and integrated CI/CD best practices into IT infrastructure.

Windows Server Active Directory PowerShell VMWare Citrix CI CD Cloud Infrastructure Automation Incident Response

Senior Windows Administrator

American Tire Distributor

Oct 2021 - Jun 2022 (8 months)

Managed Windows Server and Active Directory for Azure and on-prem environments, ensuring system availability and security. Automated Group Policy administration and SCCM/Intune deployments, enhancing compliance and reducing workload. Led disaster recovery testing and implemented CI/CD automation.

Windows Server Active Directory PowerShell SCCM Intune Azure Disaster Recovery Automation Security Compliance Virtualization

Lead Windows Administrator

WIPRO Limited (Change Healthcare)

Mar 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 7 months)

Led Windows Server and cloud migration initiatives for a large server environment, optimizing operational performance. Managed AWS and Azure hybrid cloud integration, reducing costs and enhancing identity governance. Developed PowerShell automation, improving patching and monitoring efficiency.

Windows Server AWS Azure PowerShell Virtualization Security Automation Incident Response ITIL Compliance

Senior Systems/Windows Administrator

Bako Diagnostics

Oct 2019 - Mar 2020 (5 months)

Managed Windows Server and Active Directory environments, focusing on high availability and security compliance. Led migration projects and disaster recovery strategies, improving system stability. Automated security enforcement and collaborated with cross-functional teams for system upgrades.

Windows Server Active Directory Disaster Recovery Automation Security Compliance Citrix Hyper V ITIL Team Collaboration

Senior Windows Administrator (Team Lead)

Greensky Credit

Feb 2019 - Oct 2019 (8 months)

Led a team managing VMware and AWS infrastructures, focusing on cloud automation and compliance. Developed PowerShell scripts to optimize administration tasks and supported disaster recovery testing. Mentored junior engineers to enhance team productivity.

Windows Server VMWare AWS PowerShell Cloud Automation Disaster Recovery Team Leadership Compliance Virtualization

Senior Citrix Engineer

Pruitt Health

Oct 2018 - Feb 2019 (4 months)

Supported Citrix and Windows Server infrastructure, ensuring high availability and secure access. Managed Citrix XenApp farms and collaborated with teams to enhance service reliability. Conducted troubleshooting and root cause analysis to improve uptime.

Citrix Windows Server Virtualization Troubleshooting Security Collaboration Performance Optimization Reliability ITIL

Systems Engineer (Citrix SME)

First Republic Bank

Oct 2016 - Oct 2018 (1 year 11 months)

Managed and modernized Citrix XenApp environments, leading migrations and performance optimizations for banking applications. Implemented security upgrades and conducted disaster recovery testing to ensure business continuity.