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SrEnterpriseITSystemsConsultant
1. M. Douglas Munn
Mobile: 815-414-6177 ∙ email: dmunn@arbor.edu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougmunn
Senior Enterprise IT Systems Consultant
Accomplished, hands-on consultant offering more than 15 years of
experience solving IT headaches in highly complex Enterprise level
environments. Architect of custom reporting, diagnostic and integrated
automation solutions to enable executive leadership to improve operational
control of their IT environments.
Wide ranging experience in client and engagement management as well
vendor management and team leadership, in addition to significant
experience in Business Process Transformation through IT virtualization.
A published author with excellent communication skills, experienced in
technical course development and training, teaching and public speaking.
Available for travel.
QUALIFICATIONS
VMware, Palo Alto, California
Certified Associate – Cloud (VCA-Cloud)
Certified Associate – Datacenter Virtualization (VCA-
DCV)
Certified Processional - Datacenter Virtualization
(VCP5-DVC) (pending exam)
VMware vSphere Advanced Troubleshooting
Microsoft, Redmond, Washington
Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)
Certified Systems Engineer + Internet (MCSE+I)
Superior Consultant, Southfield
Michigan
Lotus Notes Bootcamp
Certified in Client and Engagement
Management
Certified in Project Management
Methodologies (PMI)
HIPPA Assoc
Hippa Access Training
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Operating Syste ms : MS Windows (all versions), VMware (4.1- 6.0), Linux (all major
distributions)
Platfor ms: Active Directory, VMware vCenter, VDI Brokers, MSSQL Server (2005- 2012)
MySQL, Sybase, Infoblox DNS/DHCP/IPAM, Lotus Notes, Domino, OSIsoft PI
Server, MS IIS, Apache, DNS, DHCP, Desktop Authority, Big Brother & Xymon
Monitoring, Quest Spotlight, BMC Footprints, State Machines/Workflow
Management, Advanced Metering Infrastructure, Computer Based
Training/LMS Systems
Hard wa re : HP/Dell/IBM Blade & Rack Servers, HP Virtual Connect & FlexFabric
Technologies, HP Storage Technologies, Brocade Optical Switches, InfiniBand
networking technologies, SSD Ultra- High Performance Storage Systems, AVR
Microcontrollers, AMI/AMR Meters
Languages/Tools : SQL, T-SQL, PL/SQL, PowerShell, PowerCLI, KickStart, PERL, XML, Bash,
VBScript, PHP, ASP, Embedded C, JavaScript, VBA, Chili, LISP, AMI/AMR
interfaces
2. Indust ry Experience : Utilities,
Education, Healthcare, Insurance/Finance, Exploration, Government/Military,
Mapping, GIS, Remote Sensing, Mining, Aerospace, Broadcast Engineering
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
IEEE Computer Society
IEEE Power & Energy Society
IEEE Communications Society
Southeast Michigan VMware Users Group
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sr. Enterprise IT Systems Consultan t
Jackson National Life, Lansing, MI (remote and on-site) 2012 – April 2015
• Saved the company $1M+ on a major IT process redesign initiative with a custom
developed and integrated diagnostic/reporting system for executives. The system
melded more than 20 disparate data sources and over 25,000 devices to provide
near real-time Enterprise Level auditing, system performance and diagnostic
metrics.
• Developed extensive SQL database utilities for the efficient maintenance of multiple
database environments.
• Developed custom workflow engines for complex software deployments and
reporting.
• Developed extensive vSphere and VDI automation scripts, leveraging vCenter
database queries as well as extensive PowerCLI.
• Trained staff on underlying technologies and maintenance of the integrated
reporting systems.
• Mentored other team members in new technologies.
Sr. Consultan t - VMware
Hewlet t- Packard Enterp rise Services , Jackson, MI (remote) 2011 – 2012
• Part of the remote Global VMware support team for HP data centers around the
world. Primary responsibility was integration and virtualization support for a large
Automotive Manufacturer.
• Implemented standardized procedures for post deployment configuration of SUSE
servers.
• Developed extensive tools to increase efficiencies in VMware system management
including configuration scripts for VMware hosts to meet client specifications.
• Provided Brocade Optical Switch configuration and troubleshooting along remote
enclosure and blade configuration. This included configuration of HP Virtual
Connect switches and application of profiles.
Sr. Consultan t, Syste ms Architect & Manager
Smart Grid Develop men t Lab, Consumers Energy, Jackson, MI (onsite) 2008 –
2011
• Managed the design and growth of a $1.5M system development and testing lab,
providing international client access via 65 different secure virtual networks. This
provided highly reliable, complex virtual environments, to clients from around the
world who were doing high end “Smart Grid” research and application
development.
• Saved the company more than $250K in server licensing costs by designing and
implementing an innovative Microsoft Licensing paradigm.
• Integrated high performance, storage systems and database to support the
increasing performance needs of clients, including MS SQL Server, Oracle, OSIsoft PI
Server.
• Managed complete multi- vendor hardware installations, including Dell servers and
HP Bladeserver systems.
• Developed the company’s first Virtual Desktop Infrastructure for internal and
external engineers to use in accessing their environments.
• Managed fibre-channel SAN fabric with Brocade switches, HP EVA and TMS SSD
storage systems.
• Developed best practices for SAN based storage of virtualized AMI client
environments.
• Performed in depth troubleshooting of VMware environments, including extensive
console and VMA based management of VMware hosts.
4. • Created visual 3-D simulations of various Smart Grid deployments and network
communication networks.
• Installed/Managed customized Sharepoint server system for specific applications.
• Mentored junior staff in new technologies.
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Sr. Consultan t – Windows Server Administra tio n
Application Server Team, Consumers Energy, Jackson, MI (onsite) 2007 -
2008
• Provided key support to enable the client to process a backlog of server
deployments.
• Provided configuration and management services for 800+ Windows servers in a
multi- site/multi- domain environment.
• Developed documentation and training for Microsoft Cluster Server installation,
configuration and troubleshooting.
• Managed the updating and migration of Integrated Lights-Out management servers
to dedicated network segments.
• Developed scripts and tools for the automated customization of new server and
enclosure installations along with monitoring for HP servers and ILO modules.
• Provided training and support to other teams on Microsoft and GIS technologies.
Sr. Microsoft Systems Engineer
Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor Michigan (onsite - travel) 2002 –2007
• Designed and implemented new Microsoft Active Directory authentication and
Exchange Email system to replace aging UNIX systems.
• Brought the Active Directory system online three months ahead of schedule and the
Exchange email system online nine months ahead of schedule.
• Early adopter of ScriptLogic Desktop Director/Desktop Authority for desktop
administration management and troubleshooting.
• Managed and coordinated efforts to upgrade all University desktop computers to
current Windows and Microsoft Office versions.
• Developed and implemented procedures to upgrade statewide University campus
locations to current IT standards.
• Designed and maintained email archiving system.
• Provided troubleshooting and forensic tracing of email intrusions.
• Managed backup and restores of enterprise email system.
• Provided integration and enhancements of Learning Management Systems.
• Developed a framework for Web Enhancing the Adult Studies curriculum.
• Instructor – Undergraduate Networking Lab Sessions
Education & Credentials
Bachelor of Arts in Manage me n t and
Organizational Developme n t
Contact
Infor ma t io n
5. Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, Michigan
Associate of Arts – Vocal Music
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, Michigan
Curren t Passport
Military Secret Clearance - Inactive
6. Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, Michigan
Associate of Arts – Vocal Music
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, Michigan
Curren t Passport
Military Secret Clearance - Inactive