David Vargas

David Vargas

Senior Systems Administrator / Azure Administrator Associate

Texas State Technical College

Professional Summary

I am a seasoned IT professional with over 20 years of experience. My expertise in server administration, Azure cloud administration, virtualization technology, and email administration provides me with a solid foundation for future growth with a great company. I am always learning new things about technology and how it can be used to improve our daily lives. I enjoy working with others in a team environment, but I also enjoy working on projects independently.

Interests
  • Cloud Technologies
  • Virtualization
  • Scripting
  • DevOps (Infra as Code)
  • Web Design & Creation
  • Building CI/CD Pipelines
  • Artificial Intelligence
Education

  • Identity and Access Administrator Associate, 2024

    Microsoft

  • Azure Administrator Associate, 2023

    Microsoft

  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), 2012

    Microsoft

  • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), 2012

    Microsoft

  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), 2009

    Microsoft

  • Microsoft Certified Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), 2009

    Microsoft

  • CompTIA A+, 2000

    CompTIA

  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS), 1998

    Texas State Technical College

Skills

Active Directory
Azure Active Directory
Cloud Computing
Domain Name System (DNS)
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Hyper-V
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
Microsoft Azure
Mobile Device Management
Powershell
Problem Solving
Robocopy
Scripting
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
System Administration
Troubleshooting
Virtualization
VMWare ESXi
VMware Infrastructure
VMware vSphere vCenter
Adaptability
Collaboration
Critical thinking
Excellent work ethic
Hardware knowledge
Infrastructure planning
Leadership
Multitasking abilities
Responsible
Servers expertise
Teamwork
Technical Analysis
Verbal and written communication

Skills Rating

Troubleshooting

95%

Cloud Computing

90%

Project Management

85%

Collaboration

90%

Web Creation

90%

Documentation

90%

Experience

 
 
 
 
 
Online Learning
Lifelong Learner
Online Learning
September 2021 – Present Arkansas
Educating myself with Online Training and Upskilling Certifications.
 
 
 
 
 
Tokyo Electron US
Data Center Operations Analyst III / Sr Systems Administrator
Tokyo Electron US
June 1998 – September 2021 Austin, TX

Responsibilities include:

  • Managed a robust Microsoft O365/M365 and Hybrid On-Premise environment for 3000+ users.
  • Migrated on-premise mailboxes to Exchange Online.
  • Developed Powershell scripts to automate tasks.
  • Reported on Office 365 Infrastructure.
  • Managed Data Center servers.
  • Worked with other departments to identify technology solutions.
  • Managed support cases using Microsoft Dynamics CRM Helpdesk.
  • Monitor and maintain enterprise email system
  • Perform hardware, software, and network upgrades
  • Implement and maintain system security
  • Support enterprise VMware environments
  • Implement backup strategy
  • Assist coworkers and provide daily tech support

Accomplish­ments

Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft Jul 2023 – Jul 2024
Skills measured Manage Azure identities and governance Implement and manage storage Deploy and manage Azure compute resources Implement and manage virtual networking Monitor and maintain Azure resources
See certificate

Projects

Project website creation...

Project website creation…

This is an example of a live project website for a client.

Project website creation...

Project website creation…

This is a website of information and links that I have gathered and find useful in my training and research as a Sys Admin. It is a personal project and demonstrates my use of Google Sites.Google Sites Project

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