Anthony D. Leanna is an IT Manager and Systems Engineer with extensive experience in the U.S. Coast Guard. He has skills in project and change management, requirements documentation, performance analysis, and driving positive change across business units. Currently serving as an Information Systems Engineer, his responsibilities include managing enterprise architecture, executing strategic initiatives, and overseeing daily IT operations. He has a track record of successfully upgrading systems, managing over 50,000 users, and improving workflows.

1. ANTHONY D. LEANNA IT MANAGER & SYSTEMS ENGINEER
anthony.d.leanna@gmail.com 609-453-5611  Deptford, NJ 08096
Analytical, innovative IT Manager and Systems Engineer with extensive experience within the U.S. Coast Guard, and
the founder of a successful 501(C)3. Skilled in successfully navigating departments through periods of increased
growth and end user activity, including project and change management, requirements and process documentation,
and analysis of key performance indicators. Collaborative communicator continually focused on building
relationships and promoting synergy across business lines and global units to drive positive change and
comprehensive business approaches. Top Secret security clearance. Areas of Expertise include:
 VMWare  Top Secret Clearance  Project Coordination
 Hyper-V
 SCOM
 SCCM
 Networking
 Powershell Scripting
 Active Directory
 Group Policy
 MS Office Suite
 Hardware & Software Support
 Training & Coaching
 Change Management
 Design & Development
 Performance Reviews
 Documentation
 Enterprise Architecture
 Strategic Planning & Forecasting
 Business Development
 Vendor & Client Relations
 Interpersonal Communication
 Quality Standards
 Risk & Issue Resolution
EXPERIENCE & NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD  Alexandria, VA  November 2010 – Present
INFORMATION SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Develop, deploy, and manage Enterprise architecture, and execute strategic repositioning and recapitalization
initiatives. Write scripts within Active Directory, MS Exchange, VMWare, and general applications, as well as perform
GUI development via Powershell 1.0 – 4.0. Run the SQL database. Direct daily department operations, analyze
workflows, establish priorities, develop standards, review project plans, and coordinate tasks to consistently meet
robust deadlines. Supervise, assign tasks to, and review the performance of systems analysts, programmers, and
other IT personnel. Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, and coordinate installations and
upgrades. Develop, document, and revise system design and testing procedures, quality standards, design
specifications, installation instructions, and the disaster recovery plan.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 Serve as MS Exchange Subject Matter Expert, and managed over 50,000 Active Directory users.
 Liaise with department heads, managers, supervisors, and vendors to improve cooperation and risk resolution.
 Analyze performance indicators to identify and proactively correct code-related errors.
 Collaborate with engineers and software developers to employ design solutions and ensure compatibility with
system components.
 Coordinate with clients to understand specific system requirements.
 Assist staff and end users with hardware and software issues.
 Manage over 1,000 virtual servers after upgrading from ESXi 5.5 to 6.1 across 5 U.S sites, and oversee 5,000
VDI users via VMWare.
 Established several successful small businesses in growth industries, ensuring sales and operational excellence.
 Created and implemented a change management process for an entire technical division.
 Improved department-wide work flow through system modifications and expansions.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Actively finishing MIS Bachelor’s Degree
Windows Server 2008
Exchange 2013
ITIL Foundations
Certified Business Analyst Professional
VMWare VCP
COMPTIA A+
COMPTIA Sec+
VMWare VCA