Systems Administrator Manager · IT Infrastructure Leader · Problem Solver
📍 Las Vegas, Nevada
I'm a versatile IT leader and problem-solver with over a decade of experience keeping critical infrastructure running across the Las Vegas area. I specialize in server hardware and operating systems, data protection, and systems monitoring.
Throughout my career I've worked across converged and hyperconverged infrastructure, storage area networks, and large-scale endpoint environments — consistently finding ways to consolidate, optimize, and save money while improving reliability.
I'm a creative and strategic thinker who translates complex technical challenges into cost-effective implementation plans. I've trained property IT teams as a single contributor, led cross-functional projects, and built vendor relationships that deliver real results.
When I'm not managing infrastructure, you'll find me tinkering with a homelab built around an Intel NUC, experimenting with AI agents, or figuring out how to make Starlink work without port forwarding.
Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, Group Policy, VMware, Hyperconverged Infrastructure
NetApp, SAN/NAS, FlexPod UCS, Rubrik, Veeam, Disk-to-Disk, DR Replication
TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, Firewalls, VPN, Starlink,
Splunk, SolarWinds, Tanium, PRTG, SIEM, Endpoint Protection, Vulnerability Management
PowerShell, Bash, Python, VBA/VB.NET, SSRS, SQL Queries, Ansible
Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Vendor Management, IT Training, Supply Chain
At Pinnacle Entertainment, identified and removed unnecessary hardware across 15 properties — resulting in over $2 million in energy savings while maintaining full operational capacity.
At Penn National Gaming, consolidated 6 separate SANs into a single all-flash NetApp array — saving $300K annually while improving performance and reducing management overhead.
Independently designed and executed a complete backup migration: disk → tape → disk-to-disk → full DR Replication using Rubrik. Zero data loss, minimal downtime.
Maintained system health across 15 properties and 2,700+ endpoints using Splunk, Tanium, and SolarWinds — recognized as the go-to SME for critical incidents and global outages.
Interested in working together, have a question about infrastructure, or just want to talk shop? I'm always open to a good conversation about IT, career moves, or the best way to consolidate a SAN.