Serve as fractional CIO for SMBs, leading IT strategy, cloud migrations, and infrastructure modernization.

Advise on IT governance, vendor selection, and technology roadmaps, reducing client IT costs and risk.

Delivered a 3-year IT modernization roadmap and improved uptime, user experience, and security posture for multiple organizations.

Built IT teams from 2 to 45 across 5 departments, supporting 180 locations and 6,000 endpoints.

Integrated IT operations for 150+ acquisitions, scaling company revenue from $240M to $1.4B.

Managed $7M IT budget, delivering $1.5M in annual OPEX savings via process automation and vendor consolidation.

Led data center moves, Azure cloud migrations, and business-critical systems upgrades for high-availability environments (400+ servers, 900+ remote desktops).

Negotiated multimillion-dollar IT contracts and reduced technology costs by $1.5M/year.

Collaborated with executive team to align IT with business goals, legal, and regulatory requirements.

Led IT strategy, infrastructure design, and modernization projects for SMB clients, ensuring scalable, secure growth.

Delivered network and server solutions to improve reliability and business performance.

Directed end-to-end delivery of security and network projects, from scoping to post-implementation monitoring.

Built and standardized IT operational runbooks, incident response plans, and security procedures for clients.

Implemented real-time security monitoring and incident detection, driving rapid response to potential threats.

Developed and documented step-by-step operational workflows, ensuring consistent service and regulatory compliance.

Delivered successful cloud migrations, VoIP transitions, and data center upgrades, always focusing on operational continuity and security.

Managed a multi-disciplinary IT team, executing enterprise projects across 180 locations and integrating 150+ acquisitions.

Developed comprehensive IT policies, SOPs, and operational playbooks, improving incident response times and audit readiness.

Led implementation of SIEM, XDR, and automated monitoring solutions, reducing security incidents and unplanned downtime.

Oversaw change management, project delivery, and ongoing system monitoring, achieving 99.99% uptime for critical business systems.

Championed continual process optimization—automating patch management, onboarding, and compliance workflows.

Oversaw IT and security projects for SMB clients, from initial planning through execution, monitoring, and support.

Authored and refined client procedures, runbooks, and best practices for repeatable and secure operations.

Implemented security monitoring, risk assessments, and process documentation for clients across diverse industries.

Designed and implemented next-generation firewall solutions, segmented network architectures, and Zero Trust access controls.

Deployed and fine-tuned EDR/XDR, SIEM, and automated security monitoring, reducing response time and improving incident detection.

Conducted vulnerability assessments and remediation, aligning findings to compliance standards (NIST, ISO 27001).

Automated server patching, configuration management, and security policy enforcement across diverse platforms.

Built and maintained secure cloud environments, managing Azure security and Microsoft 365 protections.

Architected and managed enterprise-wide security infrastructure supporting 6,000 endpoints across 180 sites.

Led deployment of SIEM (Alienvault), XSOAR, and EDR platforms, establishing real-time monitoring and automated response.

Developed and implemented security policies, procedures, and technical controls for SOC2, HIPAA, PCI, and other regulatory requirements.

Oversaw DNS security, email filtering, and endpoint hardening for high-resilience operations.

Conducted risk assessments, penetration testing, and security awareness programs.

Delivered tailored security solutions for SMB and enterprise clients, including network design, endpoint security, and policy development.

Provided incident response support, forensic investigations, and remediation planning.

Designed secure remote access solutions, leveraging VPN, MFA, and layered authentication.

Designed and deployed multi-site LAN/WAN architectures, including VLAN segmentation, OSPF, BGP, and redundant failover solutions.

Implemented next-generation firewall clusters, secure VPNs, and high-availability networking for enterprise and SMB clients.

Led cloud migrations, integrating on-premises and cloud networks (Azure, Microsoft 365) with seamless connectivity.

Automated network monitoring, documentation, and alerting using SNMP, NetFlow, and RMM platforms.

Troubleshot and resolved complex networking issues, ensuring uptime, security, and compliance.

Architected and managed a 180-site WAN, supporting 6,000 endpoints and 400+ servers.

Designed and implemented 3-tier core data center networks, BGP peering, VPN backhaul, and QoS for VoIP.

Led migrations and integrations for 150+ acquisitions, unifying network infrastructure and policies.

Deployed and maintained Cisco Catalyst/Nexus, HP ProCurve/Aruba, Ubiquiti, and Palo Alto firewalls.

Created and maintained detailed network diagrams, documentation, and change management processes.

Delivered custom network designs for SMB and mid-market clients, emphasizing security, scalability, and performance.

Implemented secure remote access, VPN tunnels, VLANs, and wireless solutions.

Provided ongoing network troubleshooting, optimization, and client training.

Designed, built, and maintained Windows Server and Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS) environments for SMB and enterprise clients.

Implemented virtualization solutions (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V) for server consolidation, redundancy, and cost savings.

Automated server provisioning, patch management, and configuration using PowerShell, scripting, and RMM platforms.

Led cloud integrations (Azure, Microsoft 365), enabling secure hybrid deployments and seamless identity management.

Conducted performance tuning, troubleshooting, and capacity planning to ensure optimal uptime and responsiveness.

Managed 400+ physical and virtual servers across 180 locations, supporting business-critical applications and services.

Architected high-availability clusters, disaster recovery solutions, and enterprise backup strategies.

Migrated legacy systems to modern server platforms and cloud environments with zero data loss.

Designed and managed Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Exchange, and group policy for robust access control and identity management.

Ensured compliance and security through patch automation, system hardening, and regular audits.

Delivered server design, implementation, and ongoing support for a range of clients.

Installed and secured mail servers (Exchange), databases (SQL Server, MariaDB/MySQL), and web/application servers.

Developed documentation, maintenance procedures, and recovery playbooks for clients to ensure reliability and compliance.

Lead risk assessments and control gap analyses for clients, mapping findings to frameworks like NIST 800-53 and ISO 27001.

Developed and updated policies, procedures, and security training to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GLBA, CCPA).

Implemented and automated compliance management processes using GRC platforms and reporting tools.

Assisted with vendor risk assessments, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring for third-party compliance.

Provided audit support and guidance, ensuring evidence collection, documentation, and attestation success.

Managed GRC operations for a $1.4B company across 180 sites and 6,000 endpoints.

Authored, maintained, and enforced 200+ IT security and privacy policies, covering data protection, access control, incident response, and more.

Oversaw successful completion of SOC 2 Type II certification and annual audits; implemented 120+ controls and managed 5 annual attestations.

Led 12+ annual enterprise risk assessments, tracking remediation and aligning to multiple frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI, HIPAA, NYDFS, CCPA, GLBA).

Automated compliance tracking, offboarding, and policy attestation using StandardFusion and ServiceNow.

Supported regulatory reviews, client assessments, and cross-industry audits.

Developed compliance programs and risk management practices for SMB clients.

Authored policies, procedures, and training materials aligned to industry and regulatory standards.

Assisted with vendor risk reviews, audit preparation, and remediation planning.