THEODORE ALFORD
@theodorealford
Experienced Senior Systems and Network Administrator with a strong technical background.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Systems and Network Administrator with extensive experience in systems and network engineering. My expertise lies in Microsoft 365 administration, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune, and Azure AD, which enables me to create secure and collaborative environments. I have successfully led initiatives that resulted in significant operational cost savings and improved efficiency, showcasing my ability to enhance infrastructure for forward-thinking organizations.
Throughout my career, I have managed complex migrations, disaster recovery processes, and security enhancements that have bolstered organizational resilience. My hands-on experience with SonicWall firewalls and security appliances has strengthened cybersecurity postures, while my leadership in managing teams has driven system efficiency improvements. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve problems and drive business success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Systems and Network Administrator
NSDAR
Aug 2018 - Present (7 years)
Led the migration of on-premises Windows servers to Hyper-V VMs and Azure, enhancing business scalability and contributing to a 25% reduction in operational costs. Designed and implemented robust disaster recovery processes, successfully reducing system downtime by 30% and ensuring business continuity. Optimized and tuned storage platforms, resulting in a 15% improvement in data retrieval speeds f
DevOps and IT Manager
Paltalk Inc
Oct 2019 - Jan 2025 (5 years 3 months)
Managed and administered network and application environment, achieving 99% uptime and meeting stringent SLAs. Implemented automated solutions for SQL servers, slashing data recovery times by 50%. Managed security updates and patch management for workstations and servers, mitigating vulnerabilities promptly.
Technology Manager and Systems Administrator
Mate Studios
May 2012 - Dec 2019 (7 years 7 months)
Managed and administered a Microsoft environment, enhancing system reliability and resource utilization. Increased system security by 80% by enabling and deploying MFA, Proofpoint and SonicWall firewall security actionable items. Provided technical support for infrastructure and applications, enhancing user productivity and collaboration.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
TESST College of Technology
Some College, Information Technology
Undertook studies in Information Technology, gaining foundational knowledge in various IT concepts and practices. Focused on understanding core principles relevant to systems and network administration.
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