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Luis G. Villarreal

Solutions Architect / Sr. Systems Engineer
Coahuila

Summary

Versatile Systems Engineer with over 15 years of cross-functional leadership in implementation, validation and deployment of large complex systems.


Well-versed in large-scale deployments, migrations and data storage solutions, making use of platforms and services such as:


-Windows/Linux Servers

-Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Dedicated Cloud Infrastructure.Implementation / Management.

-Virtual environments design, configuration and administration (VMWare, Microsoft, Citrix).

-Remote Workforce IaaS Implementation (Cloud desktop, VPN, Security, Collaboration tools)

-Apps and Desktop Delivery Platforms (Microsoft RDS, Thin clients, Azure Desktop, AWS Workspaces)

-Network Security consulting and Network/Firewall configuration (Cisco, Juniper, Astaro, SonicWall.)



Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Modern Workplace Consultant & Business Analytics

Maureen Data Systems
New York
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Planned, designed and executed: -CRM Dynamics data mining and visualization | Power BI > Opportunities and gaps identi cation,
  • Azure Dashboard for Admin - Status / costs and daily insights
  • Design and Implementation
  • Microsoft Services Dashboard | 'Migration to cloud dashboard per client / status / roadmap'
  • SkillsBase - Workforce directory / certifications portal
  • Back/Front-end development
  • (Data and User experience design.) -Pre-sales process Automation + Work ow
  • Intune / Mobile device management and Conditional access | Consulting+ Operations
  • Microsoft 365 | Online Services consulting + Operations
  • Exchange Online / Teams / Teams Voice / SharePoint / PowerShell Scripting.

Solutions Architect & HelpDesk Management

RedCup IT
California
05.2020 - 09.2021
  • Responsible for Escalations, Take-overs, Projects, and Support tickets
  • Worked directly with clients and company owners on IT issues; For platforms and services such as Of ce 365, AWS, Azure, Networking,
  • DNS, Wireless, Automation, Windows Servers, Android, macOS, etc
  • Developed solutions such as:
  • Ticketing dashboard automation
  • Automated workflows
  • Internal processes improvement
  • Scripting and in-house development
  • Also, identi ed niches and sales opportunities from time to time; Which would then were converted into projects and sales pitches


Level-3 Support / Cloud Projects Engineer

PulseOne
California
06.2018 - 05.2020
  • Initially, I was hired by PulseOne via UpWork to design and implement a Windows Remote Desktop Platform in AWS for a Healthcare company.
  • After successfully delivering and managing the initial project/platform - I was assigned the Project Engineer and Level3 Helpdesk Support role.
  • I was receiving support tickets escalations from Level1 and Level2 support technicians, which included resolving issues related to user-facing cloud services.
  • In parallel, also worked with Project Managers to design and deliver cloud solutions to our clients, such as: RDS, VPN, SharePoint, Servers Virtualization / Migration, CRM implementations, etc
  • The main cloud platforms on which we were building the solutions were AWS and Azure
  • Duties ranged from creating the accounts, to spinning up servers, virtual networks and security to maintaining and backing up the servers/data and connecting their offices to the cloud via VPN.

App Developer

Self
  • TaxiFacil is an Uber-like mobile app for iOS and Android which was developed by partner-friends.
  • Developed during COVID-19 Pandemic - targeting cities on which the Uber service is not yet available.
  • IOS: https://apps.apple.com/es/app/taxifacil-ciudad- acu%C3%B1a/id1536905541
  • Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.taxifacil

Information Technology Manager

Technical Framework
Colorado
07.2014 - 06.2018
  • Responsible of planning, executing and supervising all in-house and client's IT operations which include but not limited to:
  • Production environment virtualization
  • E-mail and servers migration to cloud
  • Client's systems monitoring and maintenance
  • IT Research and development
  • Network design and deployment
  • SharePoint Administration
  • Office365 Migration
  • One of the roles as the IT Manager is also to coordinate human resources to get the tasks and projects done using a quality control process


Project Engineer

MIS Solutions, Inc
Georgia
02.2011 - 01.2014
  • My main tasks as a Level 1/2 Support & Project Engineer were to install/configure/migrate and troubleshoot Windows Servers, including.
  • Terminal Servers, using Citrix and RDP for remote user access, AD Management, Group Policies, Domain Controller configurations, User Pro les and Windows production environments in general
  • I was in charge of maintaining, configuring and troubleshooting Windows/Linux Servers, both physical and virtual, including user support.
  • Also, I worked closely with virtual environments, converting and migrating machines up to the cloud using VMWare and Microsoft products.
  • On all of these projects, firewall configuration and advanced networking skills were a must where I developed accordingly.
  • Besides projects, I also participated on user service calls and support.

Hobbies

Self

-ZZUM Telecom (Local WISP developed by myself)

-Crypto trading bots

-Music Production (Ableton)

-NFT Creation

Education

AZ-305 - Scheduled Exam -

Microsoft

BBA - Business

ITSA
Mexico
05.2001 -

Associate of Arts -

Southwest Texas Junior College
05.2001 -

Skills

    Linux Server Administration (CentOS, Ubuntu, Fedora, etc)

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Affiliations

  • Rotary International - Rotaract (President 2010-2011)

Timeline

Modern Workplace Consultant & Business Analytics

Maureen Data Systems
09.2021 - 02.2022

Solutions Architect & HelpDesk Management

RedCup IT
05.2020 - 09.2021

Level-3 Support / Cloud Projects Engineer

PulseOne
06.2018 - 05.2020

Information Technology Manager

Technical Framework
07.2014 - 06.2018

Project Engineer

MIS Solutions, Inc
02.2011 - 01.2014

BBA - Business

ITSA
05.2001 -

Associate of Arts -

Southwest Texas Junior College
05.2001 -

App Developer

Self

Hobbies

Self

AZ-305 - Scheduled Exam -

Microsoft
Luis G. VillarrealSolutions Architect / Sr. Systems Engineer