Rodger Berlin has over 25 years of experience in information technology focusing on highly available and revenue-critical systems. He has expertise in virtual infrastructures, cloud computing, data center buildouts, disaster recovery, and business continuity. His background includes various leadership roles such as Director, IT Manager, Technical Lead, and Architect. He has extensive experience managing complex IT environments utilizing technologies such as Windows Server, Hyper-V, VMware, Cisco UCS, Exchange, and SQL Server.
MT50 Data is the new currency: Protect it!Dell EMC World
Data is meant to roam, and contrary to popular opinion, better security is better business. But endpoints and users remain the key vulnerability to even the most robust security programs. In fact, 95% of all breaches occur at the endpoint, and organizations can still be susceptible to the latest viruses and malware. In this session you will learn how to protect your data on digital and physical workstations throughout the organization, wherever employees use it – at home, on the road, collaborating with partners, and more.
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MT50 Data is the new currency: Protect it!Dell EMC World
Data is meant to roam, and contrary to popular opinion, better security is better business. But endpoints and users remain the key vulnerability to even the most robust security programs. In fact, 95% of all breaches occur at the endpoint, and organizations can still be susceptible to the latest viruses and malware. In this session you will learn how to protect your data on digital and physical workstations throughout the organization, wherever employees use it – at home, on the road, collaborating with partners, and more.
Learn more at Dell.com/datasecurity
Mr. Pitts is a seasoned executive, author and public speaker. His career includes 30+ years technology and operations experience with over 16 years total management experience including more than 10 in a senior role. Mr. Pitts has experience planning, developing, and implementing large distributed environments, cloud and private cloud computing platforms, utilizing resources, and managing projects and staff in such areas as government, manufacturing, healthcare, higher education, and wireless communications. He is adept at crisis management, trouble shooting, problem solving, and systems architecture. He is a trained educator, published author and an experienced public speaker. The following is a summary of what he can do for you:
• Implement complex mission-critical information technology systems across geographically diverse locations on either private or public cloud computing platforms providing high availability and high reliability, utilizing multiple hardware and software platforms working in large environments with multiple business units and field locations while maintaining a culture of innovation and success;
• Affect the bottom line through profitability improvement, budgeting, cost control, contract negotiations, vendor and supplier management;
• Lead others through training, mentoring, team building, communication, and documentation and positively influencing change for the betterment of the organization;
• Apply a well-rounded background in IT-business strategy, applications development, and systems architecture ensuring projects are successfully completed as anticipated;
• Communicate effectively with technical and business teams, end users, clients, partners and vendors applying a range of experience from hands-on technical work to operational and divisional management;
• Provide standards in information technology practices as evidenced through certifications, such as ITIL Foundation V.3, CISSP, and GSNA;
• Reach high levels of security and system assurance (Confidentiality, Availability, Integrity) through experience with audits and cyber security meeting or exceeding the requirements of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), PCI-DSS, FISMA, and other regulatory requirements;
In depth look at my career and work history focusing on the magnitude and impact of my accomplishments and the complexity of the the positions I've held and the teams I've managed.
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RODGER BERLIN
91-1058 Kekuilani Loop #G707
Kapolei, HI 96707
206.913.9069 (C)
Rodger.Berlin@outlook.com
Information Technology professional with over 25 years’ experience, focusing in the Direction of 24x7
revenue-critical technical environments. Virtual Infrastructures, Cloud Computing, Highly available systems,
Data Center buildouts, Disaster recovery and Business Continuity. Exceptional problem solver with excellent
customer relationship skills. Creative Thinker with the ability to think “unconventionally” when necessary, Gets
the job done type of personality. Background includes; Director level, IT Manager, Technical Lead, Program
Manager, Project Supervisor, Senior Systems Engineer, and Technical Architect.
Direct fiscal and professional resource management responsibilities. Cloud Computing, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS,
Windows Server 2008/2012R2, Hyper-V, Active Directory, System Center (SCCM,SCOM,SCVMM), Cisco
UCS, VMware, LYNC, Exchange ,Veeam, Data Center Infrastructure, Highly Available Clustering, SAN
infrastructure implementation, Host Intrusion Detection, EPO, Internet Information Server, LAN, WAN, VPN,
wireless, client/server development, design, and implementation, Ethernet, TCP/IP, DNS, WINS, DHCP,
firewall, disaster recovery, data retention, video server technology, .NET, Microsoft SMS, SQL Server, MRP
applications, McAfee Host Intrusion Detection, Legato, Networker, Veritas NetBackup,
Office Team February 2016 to Present
Onsite Client Location Technology Consultant
Datacenter Migration planning for decentralized properties into enterprise datacenter. Managed the
hypervisor migration project from Hyper-V to VMware bringing decentralized property architecture into a
centralized enterprise datacenter model. Creation of standard Server level patching & maintenance windows.
Resolved communication and outage issues, created and implemented a standard process for any planed or
unplanned revenue critical outages. Assisted with the implementation of the RFC process.
Amacon Enterprises August 2015 to Present
Business Development Director / Lead Project Technology Consultant
Management of creating, maintaining and leading business initiatives. Lead Customer IT Resource, IT
Manager, Technologies Infrastructure Design, Datacenter Migrations, Microsoft Technologies Consultant.
Virtualization Architect.
American Savings Bank of Hawaii June2015 to August 2015
Technology Lead
Managing complex day to day operations utilizing industries best practices and standards. Working closely
with the Executive staff to ensure that business unit needs are met and exceeded. Lead engineer overseeing
the deployment of a Hyper V virtual infrastructure. Effect policy changes to ensure business critical systems
exceeds uptime of 99.9 percent.
Macco.CCS Professional Computer Consulting Services April 2014 to June 2015
IT Technologies Lead / Infrastructure Architect
On contract to oversee several key new Kent School District technology initiatives; Maintenance of Capital
Budget. Special focus on overseeing the rebuild of the Districts Data Center, New virtual infrastructure utilizing
Cisco UCS hardware technologies. Virtual Infrastructure migration from VMware to HyperV utilizing system
center Virtual Machine Manager and Windows 2012R2 server Core clusters. Migration of email from
Exchange 2007 to Exchange 2010, facilitation of an New Exchange 2013 build to O365 migration for 30,000
mailboxes. Evaluate and recommend Hardware platform standards. Oversee a complete Datacenter rebuild,
including Redundant power, along with the creation of several new policies. i.e. Redundant rack power,
standardization of red and blue colored cords and policies of how they are run, Network data wiring standards,
the implementation of single power supply device racks with special ATS redundant power devices to simulate
redundant power. The standardization of LDAP and ADFS policies. Creation of new 2012R2 Domain
Controllers, DNS.
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King County, KCIT, Seattle, Washington 2004 to 2014
IT Lead, Virtual Environment Architect, Cisco UCS Senior Systems Engineer,
Responsible for multiple diverse projects including but not limited to; the design and creation of King Counties Standard
Virtual environment and Private Cloud, utilizing the Flex pod architecture with Cisco UCS technology platforms married
with Microsoft Hyper V, and System Center Virtual Machine Manager. PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, Exchange, LYNC, Office 365
server deployments to support all of King Counties 15,000 Email and telephony, video conferencing and Instant
Messaging needs. Administration of the departments VMware infrastructure. Design and deployment of The Integration
Solutions Center Infrastructure hosting continuously available business critical applications with continuous uptime
requirements for Law Safety Justice. Design and implementation of the cross agency regional disaster management
infrastructure utilizing geo clusters with virtual servers housed in several location throughout the country. Development of
secure web servers hosting King County’s Emergency Management System. Intrusion detection, disaster recovery and
data retention plans. Accountable for patch management policies, Finance application installations, windows server
security and template design. On call rotations, server installs, and all other high level duties assigned.
Network Excellence, RSAC LLC., Kent, Washington 2002 to 2004
Director of Information Technology / Business Development Director / Senior IT Consultant
Directed Network-consulting Corporation responsible for providing outsourced Information Technology services
specializing in all Windows Server platforms. Projects include design and implementation of: Network resource setup,
Local Area Network strategies, complex router and switching configurations, Web Server Installations and upkeep,
TCP/IP subnet schemes, DNS design, Exchange servers deployments, file and print servers, VPN configuration,
Technical as well as high-level documentation, install sheets, data retention plans, disaster recovery procedures, PC
install/upgrades, and telephony design and installation.
Stellar One Corporation, Bellevue, Washington 1999 to 2002
Director of Information Technologies, Information Technology Manager
Managed an Information Technology group, accountable for the day-to-day and future resource planning operations of
the company’s computing systems. Examples include but are not limited to: Exchange / E-Mail, firewall, Internet
connectivity, Complex Web issues, security procedures, network design, data retention and emergency recovery, virus
protection, telephony system, etc. Oversaw all technology equipment evaluation, recommendation, and purchasing.
Designed standards matrix for all servers, desktops, and laptops required for each specific application. Implemented a
helpdesk system for timely turn-around of customer issues. Worked closely with all senior executive staff to ensure
communication and preparations for the future expansion of the Company. Closely monitored all equipment for
performance and reliability.
HomeGrocer.com, Bellevue, Washington 1998 to 1999
Senior Information Technology Engineer
Configured groups of Exchange servers. Conducted an SMS 2.0 pilot, and strategized a corporate deployment plan.
Setup and tested readiness for multiple sites. Engaged in a Y2K preparedness survey. Created NT Server performance
charts for posting on the corporate Intranet. Instituted a secure dial-in server and created computing standards. Assisted
in establishing a sound DHCP, routing and network masking scheme. Upgraded servers to enable full hardware RAID.
Ran day-to-day operations of the warehouse systems to ensure proper routing and picking capabilities.
The Boeing Company, Renton, Washington 1995 to 1998
Client/Server, Architect
Coordinated work-flow assignments and resolved any technical roadblocks. Collaborated with key team members to
make decisions on day-to-day policies and procedures. Provided technical leadership for management and technical
guidance to less-experienced team members. Designed and implemented largest Windows NT development Domain
within Puget Sound, consisting of Tier 2 Compaq ProLiant servers. Evaluated new applications for better business
solutions. Handled performance charting and reporting to client management. Created documentation, such as service
level agreements, data retention plans, and security outlines. Enforced stringent security models, ensuring customer-
sensitive data remained secure. Executed data retention plans, guaranteeing reliable data recovery. Managed all server
maintenance plans. Acted as technical liaison to customers’ senior level management. Maintained several web servers
for localized Intranet customers. Provided leadership roles in multiple enterprise-wide projects
Microsoft Certified Professional
Various Technical Resource Training
Bachelors of Science University of California. 1995