Luis Hernandez
@luishernandez1
Senior Windows Engineer with expertise in IT infrastructure and automation.
What I'm looking for
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
Senior Platforms Engineer
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Keiser University
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology Management
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management.
Keiser College
A.A.S., Computer Engineering
Associate of Applied Science in Computer Engineering.
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