Jerry A. Taylor

120 Coral Drive

Safety Harbor, Florida 34695

Phone: 678-773-1647

E-mail: bfilmfan@gmail.com

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OBJECTIVE

Talented, results-driven enterprise systems architect with versatile, cross-platform experience in systems/network architecture, installation, implementation, integration, security, and administration in local and remote environments for diverse client industries (education, government, health care, insurance, industrial and small business). Able to guide motivated, top-performing technical and application support teams in the administration, installation, training, and support of client/server hardware, software, peripherals, and networked systems for MS Windows 2012 R2 Server and legacy, Windows 8 and legacy operating systems. Proven success delivering LAN/WAN/telecommunication connectivity, security peripherals, and multi-platform design of Internet- and client/server/database-related applications.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Technology Risk Management Security Consulting and Oversight Windows Subject Matter Expert

11 2014 – Present

Deposit Trust and Clearing Corporation

Designing, implementing and maintaining Microsoft platform security policies and baselines for the protection of the company's physical and non-physical Information Technology assets using various tools including primarily Microsoft Office products, Active Directory, Exchange MS_SQL and SharePoint.

Key Contributions:

Developed security baselines for global implementation for Microsoft Operating Systems XP through Windows 7 Enterprise for desktop, laptop, thin clients, Virtual Desktop

Interface and embedded hardware platforms; Microsoft Operating Systems Windows Server 2003 through Windows 2012 R2; Microsoft Exchange 2010; Microsoft Lync Server 2010; Microsoft SharePoint 2010; Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11; Microsoft Internet Information Server 7 and 8; IBM Lotus Domino; RSA Secure ID; BlackBerry Enterprise Server 10. 10.2 and 12;Citrix AppSense, Netscaler, XenDesktop and XenApp Server; Google Chrome Browser; Mozilla FireFox Browser; and, Symantec Enterprise Vault 9.02.

Provided advanced technical commentary on Active Directory redesign project

Active Directory Architect

1 2013 – 11 2014

Jabil

Specified and designed a Microsoft Active Directory infrastructure (Windows Server 2012 R2) for a global manufacturing firm with 180,000 employees in 94 facilities in 33 countries globally.

Key Contributions:

Designed and oversaw implementation of a new Active Directory structure featuring a global naming standard for computer objects, an object based Organizational Unit (OU) structure, Advanced Group Policy Management Server providing change management functionality to GPO objects reducing complexity of structure and increasing manageability of environment.

Authored and presented to board officers technical study of impact of current Active Directory-related services (LDAP searches, authentications, group policy application, Distributed File System utilization, etc.) for a new acquisition with sub-standard wide area network connectivity.

Authored, implemented and trained Active Directory operations staff on over 50 PowerShell scripts developed to provide technical, security, compliance and performance reports concerning Active Directory.

Authored and submitted strategy for adoption for agile methodology of acquisition of organizations using Active Directory forest trusts and application portals based on Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS) technology

Windows Infrastructure Architect

5 2006 – 1 2013

Turner Broadcasting Systems | Atlanta, Fulton, GA

Entertainment

Specified and designed a Microsoft Active Directory (Windows 2008 Enterprise) and Exchange (2010 Enterprise) messaging system architecture upgrade for deployment by Turner Broadcasting Systems and subordinate organizations such as, Cable News Network (CNN), CNN Headline News, CNN Española, CNN International, Turner Network Television, Cartoon Network, Cartoon Boomerang, Turner Classic Movies, Turner South, the Atlanta Braves, Nacar.com and PGA.com, etc. in support of global operations with a user population of 20,000. Consolidated Active Directory and Exchange 2003 messaging system handling in excess of 18 million messages monthly into 5 Tier 2 data centers distributed globally (2 in the continental United States, 1 in Europe, 1 in Latin America and 1 in Asia).

Key Contributions:

Specified and designed an Active Directory Federation Service between external Time Warner business units, vendors, clients and internal organization Active Directory forests to allow identity management and access control to resources.

Specified and designed a Microsoft Active Directory (Windows 2008 Enterprise) and Exchange (2010 Enterprise) messaging system architecture upgrade for deployment by Turner Broadcasting Systems and subordinate organizations such as, Cable News Network (CNN), CNN Headline News, CNN Española, CNN International, Turner Network Television, Cartoon Network, Cartoon Boomerang, Turner Classic Movies, Turner South, the Atlanta Braves, Nacar.com and PGA.com, etc. in support of global operations with a user population of 20,000. Consolidated Active Directory and Exchange 2003 messaging system handling in excess of 18 million messages monthly into 5 Tier 2 data centers distributed globally (2 in the continental United States, 1 in Europe, 1 in Latin America and 1 in Asia).

Authored technical study on bandwidth utilization of Outlook clients using bandwidth limiting appliances.

Authored a technical design for implementation of an email archival solution meeting SOX compliance.

Technical Director

9 2005 - 4 2006

US Army | Fort Huachuca, AZ

Government and Military

Provided high-level technical support, analysis and direct technical supervision of 300 technical personnel in dedicated teams providing system, network and database management support to the U.S. Army end users in support of the Army Power Projection missions on a worldwide basis for enterprise environment with a user population of 350,000 end users in an Active Directory forest with over 280 Windows 2003 domain controllers, an Exchange 2003 messaging system handling in excess of 5.45 million messages monthly, 2200 legacy Windows NT 4.0 domains under management, web-proxy hardware defending over 2,000 web sites and over 100 application servers servicing 20,000 database users. Developed documentation, executive briefings and technical white paper studies in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP), as based upon applicable Federal laws (Title 10, 36, 552a of Title 5, etc.), Executive Orders (12958, 12470, 12356, etc.), DoD directives (8500.1, 5015, etc.) and Army regulations (25-2, 25-400-2, 25-50, etc.). Developed technical white papers on Active Directory and Exchange, engineering processes and operational procedures in accordance with industry established procedures such as Six Sigma, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Mentored and tutored technical support personnel in diagnosing system failures and implementing corrective actions.

Key Contributions:

• Served as subject matter expert on Transformation Team charged with implementing an ITIL-compliant Service Desk.• Authored a technical study recommending that Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 be utilized to manage Active Directory and Exchange infrastructure.• Authored a technical study specifying settings for proper baseline monitoring of Active Directory infrastructure.• Authored a technical study detailing effects of implementation of Controlled Access Card Active Directory login.

Active Directory Architect (Consultant)

9 2004 - 9 2005

BlueCross BlueShield of Florida | Jacksonville, Duval, FL

Insurance

Specified and designed Microsoft Active Directory (Windows 2003 Enterprise) and Exchange (2003 Enterprise) messaging system architecture upgrade for deployment by BlueCross BlueShield of Florida with a user population of 20,000 and consisting of over 150 Active Directory domain controllers in 3 federated Active Directory forests into a pair of remotely located Tier 4 Data Centers. Developed and deployed Samba 3 integration guide for UNIX teams integrating resources into Active Directory. Designed and deployed Role Based Access Control (RBAC) system meeting the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Public Law 104-204) and California's Database Security Breach Notification Act, (SB 1386). Specified, designed and deployed VMWare GSX-based virtualized domain controllers, web and application servers for the application and compatibility testing laboratories leading to cost reduction savings of $1.25 million dollars annually. Developed technical white papers on Active Directory and Exchange, engineering processes and operational procedures in accordance with industry established procedures such as Six Sigma, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Prepared and maintained technical documentation and trained technical personnel in processes to monitor Active Directory and Exchange. Mentored and tutored technical support personnel in diagnosing system failures and implementing corrective actions. Served as Six Sigma Black Belt Subject Matter Expert founding member of engineering task force for documenting and establishing industry best practices Change Control Committee for implementation of projects.

Key Contributions:

• Specified, designed and deployed VMWare GSX-based virtualized domain controllers, web and application servers for the application and compatibility testing laboratories leading to cost reduction savings of $1.25 million dollars annually.• Designed and deployed Role Based Access Control (RBAC) system meeting the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Public Law 104-204) and California's Database Security Breach Notification Act, (SB 1386).• Served as Six Sigma Black Belt Subject Matter Expert founding member of engineering task force for documenting and establishing industry best practices Change Control Committee for implementation of projects.

Windows 2003 Active Directory & Exchange 2003 Infrastructure Architect

9 2003 - 9 2004

United States Army Reserve | Atlanta, Ga

Government and Military

Specified and designed Microsoft Active Directory (Windows 2003 Enterprise) and Exchange (2003 Enterprise) messaging system architecture for deployment by the Army Reserve with a user population of 250,000 and consisting in excess of 1 million network nodes. Developed documentation and architecture in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP), as based upon applicable Federal laws (Title 10, 36, 552a of Title 5, etc.), Executive Orders (12958, 12470, 12356, etc.), DoD directives (8500.1, 5015, etc.) and Army regulations (25-2, 25-400-2, 25-50, etc.). Developed technical white papers on Active Directory and Exchange, engineering processes and operational procedures in accordance with industry established procedures such as Six Sigma, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Prepared and maintained technical documentation and trained technical personnel in processes to monitor Active Directory and Exchange. Mentored and tutored technical support personnel in diagnosing system failures and implementing corrective actions.Key Contributions:Developed engineering release management process utilizing a formal peer review process that was formally adopted by the client as a required change management process.Authored a technical study documenting bandwidth utilization by various Outlook mail clients with Exchange 2003 Enterprise Server.Authored a technical report making recommendations for a Role Based Access Control (RBAC) model based upon Quest ActiveRoles.Developed an Exchange 2003 collapsed-infrastructure design meeting DoD specifications capable of supporting 250,000 end users.

Security Architect Active Directory (Consultant)

9 2002 - 8 2003

General Motors | Detroit, Wayne, MI

Automotive and Parts Mfg

Specified, designed and implemented Microsoft Active Directory security architecture (Windows 2000 systems security needs, multilevel security (MLS), Role Based Access Control (RBAC), Single-Sign On (SSO), encryption, authentication, public key (PKI) and certificates ) for worldwide deployment of Windows 2000 Server, Advanced Server and Professional for General Motors Corporation's wide area network consisting of over 2000 Active Directory domain controllers within a globally spanning network of 1,000,000 nodes. Developed security architecture documentation, including engineering processes and operational procedures. Developed and organized technical information about the

client’s mission, goals, existing security products, and on-going programs in the security arena. Installed analyzed, evaluated and maintained complex secure operating system and secure application software. Diagnosed secure systems failures, and identified and implemented corrective actions. Prepared and maintained technical documentation and trained on-site security network administrators in processes to secure network. Developed architectural and engineering standards for beta-test migration of Windows 2003 Server.

Key Contributions:• Developed and implemented baseline security requirements for Microsoft Active Directory Servers globally for the world’s largest automobile manufacturer. • Developed technical documentation on engineered solutions and operational procedures for Windows 2000 Server.

Active Directory Security Architect (Consultant)

11 2001 - 4 2002

State Farm | Bloomington, McLean, IL

Insurance

Specified, designed and implemented Microsoft Active Directory security architecture (Windows 2000 systems security needs, multilevel security (MLS), Role Based Access Control (RBAC), Single-Sign On (SSO), encryption, authentication, public key (PKI) and certificates ) for national deployment of Windows 2000 Server, Advanced Server and Professional for State Farm’s network infrastructure consisting of over 500,000 nodes with 50,000 Windows NT 4.0 and 5,000 Windows 2000. Developed security architecture documentation, including engineering processes and operational procedures. Developed and organized technical information about the client’s mission, goals, existing security products, and on-going programs in the security arena. Installed analyzed, evaluated and maintained complex secure operating system and secure application software. Diagnosed secure systems failures, and identified and implemented corrective actions. Prepared and maintained technical documentation and trained on-site security network administrators in processes to secure network.

Key Contributions:

• Developed and implemented baseline security requirements for Microsoft Active Directory Servers nationally for the world’s largest private network.

• Developed technical documentation on engineered solutions and operational procedures for Windows 2000 Server.

Windows 2000 Technical Architect (Consultant)

6 2001 - 9 2001

Bryan Cave LLP | St. Louis, Mo

Legal Services

Designed and implemented Windows 2000 Active Directory network infrastructure refresh for Bryan Cave LLP, one of the largest law firms in the United States. Network consisted of 10,000 nodes with 100 Novell 4.11-5.1, and GroupWise 5.5 File servers and 200 Windows 4.0 file servers. Designed, tested and implemented Windows 2000 Professional workstation and laptop images. Designed, implemented and tested software management and distribution systems for firm. Designed, tested and implemented network to desktop-level management control system. Provided high-level technical support to field engineers and technicians performing implementation work in field. Developed a Windows 2000 single master image for deployment to all laptops and workstations, consisting of 6 different Dell model types and 5000 systems in the firm.

Key Contributions:

Developed a Windows 2000 single master image for deployment to all laptops and workstations, consisting of 6 different Dell model types and 5000 desktop systems in the firm.Provided high-level network technical support to field engineers and technicians performing implementation work in field.

Director of Field Operations

1 2001 - 4 2001

Virtex Networks | Atlanta, Ga

IAAS

Daily responsibility for managing life-cycle project managers for a managed service provider. Grew organization from 0 seats under management to approximately 1000 seats under management. Developed implementation policies and procedures for field personnel to implement Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server and Exchange 2000 Server, in addition to migrations from Novell 4.0/5.11 and Windows 4.0 to Windows 2000 at client locations. Designed, implemented and managed a Compaq Enterprise Storage Area Network (SAN) consisting of 2 terabytes of storage utilizing Microsoft 2000 Server Clustering. Increased field service revenue from 16 billable hours to over 300 billable hours in a 60-day period. Instituted a client satisfaction report system for help desk. Instituted a bonus system for field personnel. Ensured that health-care industry clients maintained compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 and HIPAA.

Key Contributions:

Grew organization from 0 seats under management to approximately 1000 seats under management.Increased field service revenue from 16 billable hours to over 300 billable hours in a 60-day period.Launched 24/7 service/support initiatives for end users through Network Operating Center (NOC) design/implementation.

Senior Network Engineer (Consultant)

8 2000 - 11 2000

National Center for Environmental Health (Center for Disease Control) | Atlanta, Ga

Government and Military

Daily responsibility for maintaining a local area network for the Center for Disease Control’s National Center for Environmental Health with over 10000 nodes, 500 Novell 4.11 and 5.0 file servers in 125 NDS trees, 400 Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 file

servers and 80 Exchange 5.5 file servers managed via Compaq Insight Manager XE. Designed, implemented and managed a Compaq Enterprise Storage Area Network (SAN) consisting of 3 terabytes of storage utilizing Microsoft NT 4.0 and 2000 Server Clustering. Provided analysis and technical commentary on network redesign with customer specifications. Provided high-level network technical support to Tier 1 and 2 help desk personnel and field engineers and technicians. Designed and implemented network restructuring, consolidation and OS upgrade of Novell (from 3.x and 4.x to 5.1 Service Pack 1) and NT file servers. Designed and implemented upgrade of Exchange server for additional growth in user environment. Maintained 2 Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Servers running Citrix Metaframe 1.8 allowing remote sites connectivity to network resources. Implemented Windows 2000 Active Directory Server and Windows 2000 Exchange server to allow for future migrations and installed 2 Exchange 2000 servers to allow for future growth in network. Ensured that networks met Department of Defense (DOD), HIPAA and Health and Human Services HHS security requirements.

Key Contributions:

Provided high-level network technical support to Tier 1 and 2 help desk personnel and field engineers and technicians.Implemented Windows 2000 Active Directory Server and Windows 2000 Exchange Server to allow for future migrations and installed 2 clustered, fault-tolerant Exchange 2000 servers to allow for future growth in network.Designed and implemented network restructuring, consolidation and Network Operating System upgrade of Novell (from 3.x and 4.x to 5.1 Service Pack 1) and NT 4.0 file servers.

Lead Senior Systems Engineer (Consultant)

6 2000 - 8 2000

Trammell Crow | Dallas, Tx

Real Estate/Property Management

Daily responsibility for supervising a team of 8 systems engineers in a remote network operations center for Trammell Crow Corporation. Wide area network consisted of 25,000 node network with 300 Windows NT 4.0 file servers in 70 domains, and 50 Novell file servers. Designed, implemented and managed a Compaq Enterprise Storage Area Network (SAN) consisting of 2 terabytes of storage utilizing Microsoft NT 4.0 and

2000 Server Clustering. Designed, created and implemented a web-based network outage notification system. Designed, created and implemented an email based user request form for computer and network resources. Provided analysis and technical commentary on customer supplied redesign of wide area network. Provided high level network technical support and troubleshooting to Tier 1, 2 and 3 Help desk personnel and field engineers and technicians. Designed and implemented network restructuring, consolidation and OS upgrade of Novell (from 3.x and 4.x to 5.1 Service Pack 1) and NT (from 3.51 to 4.0) file servers in 48 NDS trees. Designed and implemented 6 Windows NT 4.0 Terminal servers running Citrix Metaframe 1.8 to allow remote sites access to network resources. Implemented test bed Windows 2000 Active Directory structure for future migrations of organization.

Key Contributions:

Designed and implemented network restructuring, consolidation and Network Operating System upgrade of Novell (from 3.x and 4.x to 5.1 Service Pack 1) and NT (from 3.51 to 4.0) file servers in 48 NDS trees.Designed, created and implemented an email based user request form for computer and network resources.Provided high level network technical support and troubleshooting to Tier 1, 2 and 3 Help desk personnel and field engineers and technicians.Launched 24/7 service/support initiatives for end users through Network Operating Center (NOC) design/implementation.

Lead Senior Systems Engineer

10 1999 - 6 2000

Inacom | Atlanta, Ga

Computer Software

Daily responsibility for supervising a team of 8 systems engineers in a remote network center for Trammell Crow Corporation. Wide area network consisted of 10,000 node network with 300 Windows NT 4.0 file servers in 70 domains, and 50 Novell file servers. Designed, implemented and managed a Compaq Enterprise Storage Area Network (SAN) consisting of 2.5 terabytes of storage utilizing Microsoft NT Clustering Designed, created and implemented a web-based network outage notification system. Designed, created and

implemented an email based user request form for computer and network resources. Provided analysis and technical commentary on customer supplied redesign of wide area network. Provided high level network technical support and troubleshooting to Tier 1, 2 and 3 Help desk personnel and field engineers and technicians. Designed and implemented network restructuring, consolidation and OS upgrade of Novell (from 3.x and 4.x to 5.1 Service Pack 1) and NT (from 3.51 to 4.0) file servers in 48 NDStrees. Designed and implemented 6 Windows NT 4.0 Terminal servers running Citrix Metaframe 1.8 to allow remote sites access to network resources. Implemented test bed Windows 2000 Active Directory structure for future migrations of organization.

Key Contributions:

Designed and implemented network restructuring, consolidation and Network Operating System upgrade of Novell (from 3.x and 4.x to 5.1 Service Pack 1) and NT (from 3.51 to 4.0) file servers in 48 NDS trees.Designed, created and implemented an email based user request form for computer and network resources.Provided high level network technical support and troubleshooting to Tier 1, 2 and 3 Help desk personnel and field engineers and technicians.Launched 24/7 service/support initiatives for end users through Network Operating Center (NOC) design/implementation.

Lead Senior Systems Engineer

4 1996 - 10 1999

ENTEX Information Services | Atlanta, Ga

Computer Software

Daily responsibility for supervising technical personnel and engineers on National Project Services teams engaged in project work on client sites for clients as diverse as Microsoft, Cigna, Coca-Cola, Signature Air Flight Services, Silicon Graphics Incorporated, Alcan, Inland-Temple Paper, Rock Tenn, Post Properties and numerous other Fortune 1000 companies. Designed, installed, and maintained wide area network for The American Cancer Society consistingof 7800 nodes and 150 Windows NT file servers, 100 Novell file servers, multiple OS/2 Warp gateways and an OS 3090 mainframe. Designed, implemented and maintained network refresh of American Cancer Society's National Headquarters from 4 Megabyte

Token-Ring to Switched 100 Megabyte Ethernet architecture. Supervised a wide area network refresh project team for Cigna's wide area network consisting of 15,000 nodes and 1000 Windows NT 4.0 file servers. Hands-on supervision of upgrades of GroupWise for Post Properties in 5 states. Hands-on supervision of a team of 4 engineers implementing Exchange 5.0 in facilities worldwide for Aluminum Company of America. Hands on supervision of a team deploying 2500 Windows 2000 desktops for Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Washington. Hands-on supervision of a team of 10 implementing Windows NT 4.0 servers and Exchange 5.0 in facilities nation-wide for Inland-Temple Paper. Awarded Customer Superstar of the Quarter in October 1998 and Team Customer Superstar of the Quarter for April 1999 and nomination to the Entex President’s Club for 1999 for outstanding customer service while engaged on the projects.

Key Contributions:

Received prestigious company awards – “Superstar of the Quarter,” 1998, “Team Customer Superstar” 1999, and “President’s Club,” 1999.Superior Performance resulted in earning 2 promotions in less than 26 months.Hands-on supervision of technical teams performing complex network infrastructure overhauls for Fortune 1000 clients.

Systems Engineer (Consultant)

4 1995 - 4 1996

Center for Disease Control | Atlanta, Ga

Government and Military

Daily responsibility for providing high level network technical support to the Center For Disease Control's wide area network consisting of 12,000 nodes 2000 Novell files servers, 2200 Windows NT 4.0 file servers, and multiple mainframe systems. Implemented network refresh for local area networks from 4-Megabyte Token-Ring to Switched 100 Megabyte Ethernet architecture. Dailyresponsibility for upgrading Novell file and Windows NT file servers and managing software distribution to remote sites. Implemented network refresh of upgrading 400 Windows NT 3.51 file servers Windows NT 4.0. Ensured that networks met Department of Defense (DOD) and Health and Human Services security requirements.

Key Contributions:

Provided high level network technical support and troubleshooting to Tier 1, 2 and 3 Help desk personnel and field engineers and technicians.Daily responsibility for upgrading Novell file and Windows NT file servers and managing software distribution to remote sites.

Micro Systems Analyst

3 1990 - 4 1995

Georgia Baptist Health Care System | Atlanta, Ga

Healthcare Services

Daily responsibility for providing high level network technical support to the organization's WAN consisting of 3000 nodes, 5 Windows NT file servers, 20 Novell file servers and multiple IBM mainframes. Implemented network upgrade from 4-Megabyte Token-Ring to split Full Duplex Load Balanced 16-Megabyte Token-Ring architecture. Implemented network upgrade from Novell 3.11 to Novell 4.01 on file servers. Designed, implemented and maintained disaster recoveryprocedures for WAN.

Key Contributions:

Designed, implemented and maintained disaster recovery procedures for WAN.

EDUCATION

Associate Degree,

Chattahoochee Technical Institute | Marietta, Cobb, GA

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS

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