Russ Avshalum
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- (System Administrator / Migration Architect / Azure AD Admin(via Field Nation, Work Market)Jan 2025 - Current (1 year 9 months)• Planned and executed Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace migrations for enterprises (100+ users) using Microsoft Migration Manager, BitTitan, and custom PowerShell scripts. - Managed Box to M365 transitions, including custom app integrations, SSO setup, and file structure mapping via Azure AD SAML and OAuth. - Led OneDrive/SharePoint Online permission audits and reassignments using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph. - Performed DNS, DHCP, and IPAM management to support hybrid cloud and remote site operations. - Integrated GCP project resources into Azure AD leveraging Azure Graph API for identity federation and RBAC alignment.
Lead Migration ManagerTexas Health and Human ServicesMay 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 8 months)• Orchestrated enterprise-wide migration from legacy file systems to SharePoint Online and OneDrive, including change management, permission modeling, and automation. - Led Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migration for over 2,500 users, including email (Gmail to Exchange Online) and Drive to OneDrive/SharePoint via PowerShell and third-party tooling. - Developed PowerShell modules to automate user provisioning, license assignments, and mailbox migrations. - Configured and supported Azure AD, SSO integrations, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) across cloud and hybrid systems. - Deployed policy-driven controls for file sharing and external collaboration.- JIT Manager / Senior Systems AdministratorJP Morgan Chase (via Peak Systems)Mar 2020 - May 2022 (2 years 3 months)• Supported hybrid cloud environment with Microsoft 365 E5, Intune, Azure AD Connect, and conditional access policies. - Automated M365 tenant management and licensing using advanced PowerShell scripting. - Migrated thousands of mailboxes using hybrid Exchange configuration and BitTitan. - Contributed to ongoing optimization of SharePoint Online architecture, including document libraries, versioning, and metadata tagging.
- FastTrack Engineer / Migration ArchitectMicrosoftSep 2019 - Mar 2020 (7 months)• Served as a technical SME for Office 365 deployments, migrations, and tenant-to tenant transitions for Fortune 500 clients. - Collaborated directly with client stakeholders to architect cloud migration paths from Box, Google Workspace, and on-prem systems to Microsoft 365. - Designed and executed secure access integrations with Azure AD and custom enterprise applications using SSO and SCIM provisioning. - Used PowerShell and Microsoft Graph to automate audit logging, licensing, and file-level migration tracking.
- NDeployment Engineer- Network administrator/AnalystNTT Data BSWMar 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year 6 months)• Windows7,8,10, VM, Office 365, Cisco Catalyst, V-LANS, SQL, Power Shell • Utilizing MS Server 2016 and E3 and E5 MS Office 365 enterprise edition • Subject matter expert on several communications technologies • Working with supper putty and vSphere • Working with cisco catalysts • Coordinating and assisting varies projects • Created automated scripts by utilizing PowerShell and SQL • Reviewing venerability reports and restricting users from unauthorized access. • Support Microsoft 365, Office 365, SharePoint, and Adobe Pro. • Managing 10 ids closets and a server room • Monitoring of all the network infrastructure • Documenting all the changes and creating KB files • Utilized service now and remedy ticketing systems • Perform
- PSystem AdministratorPerfect TaxOct 2016 - Mar 2018 (1 year 6 months)• Quick Books, TCP/IP, Ultra Tax, Planner CS, Practice CS, Win 10 • Utilizing MS Server 2016 and E3 and E5 MS Office 365 enterprise edition • Working with TCP-IP and DHCP • Providing hardware and software support • Encrypted systems with MacAfee and Bit locker • Working with office 365, windows 10, windows server 2008-2012 and Share-point • Utilizing Hyper-V, RDP, RDS, Team-viewer, LogMeIn and Skype daily. • Creating user accounts in AD-DC, creating and modifying GP, email and phone accounts • Providing support for cloud9, CCH, Vonage and bitrix24 • Provides analysis of problems while working toward solutions to technical issues • Troubleshoot network connectivity issues related to DNS and DHCP services. • Creating backup files
- FDeployment EngineerFujitsu,Apr 2016 - Oct 2016 (7 months)• Cisco, SCCM, VPN, TCP/IP, DHCP, Citrix • Collaborate with network engineers and administrators to integrate DDI services with the network infrastructure. • Troubleshoot network connectivity issues related to DNS and DHCP services. • Provided coordination between technicians and Staples store managers • Provided support for Xerox and Fujitsu technicians for staples systems deployment and copiers upgrades project • Creating and Deploying images over the network by utilizing SCCM 2012 • Utilizing Skype for business, VPN, Citrix, Windows Server 2012r2, Active Directory, Remote desktop connectivity, Infoblox, Decisions • Encrypted systems with MacAfee and Bit locker • Providing support for cisco switches, routers, patch panels and and
- BNetwork System EngineerBeacon Hill Technologies,Mar 2014 - Mar 2016 (2 years 1 month)System Used: SQL, Crystal Reports, SCCM, Cisco, VB Script, PowerShell, win 7,8,10, Juniper BK Connect, Promerit, Embtrust, Hyper-V • Responsible for managing and troubleshooting IT systems for various clients • Provided scope and analysis for varies migration and deployment projects. • Installed and configured SCCM applications • Created and build SCCM packages, patch management, answer files, unattended script, setup and configuration of network discovery applications. • Utilized service now and remedy ticketing system. • Packaged and deployed 5,000+ unattended application installations of Windows, Office and proprietary applications. • Created and maintained end-user documentation, as well as internal documentation. • Office 365 e
- CDeployment Engineer/System AdministratorCGWS,Dec 2013 - Mar 2014 (4 months)Crystal Reports, SQL, VISUAL SCCM, MDT, • Installed and administered exchange 2010, 2012 and office 365. • Responsible for ensuring workstations and servers OSes were kept current. • Managed deployment for a new systems and servers utilizing MDT and SCCM with SCEP • Core image management, development & distribution, software/hardware support, testing cycle implementation. • Application staging, development and deployment • Trained clients and co-workers on the new systems • Managed upgrades and configuration for Microsoft Windows Servers and installed routers, switches, hubs, cabling and firewall. • Managed Network, System Support and Backups. • Installed and configured Office 365.
- RSoftware EngineerRoyal Philips Electronics,Aug 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 5 months)Systems Used: Crystal Reports, SQL, VBA • Developed a tool to compare online to offline versions of technical documents for medical devices. • Analyzed methods and recommends alternative technologies to improve configuration and deployment. • Performed application, system and regression tests as well as automated and manual testing • Involved in QA testing, developed and implemented testing procedures that involve test plans, test cycles, test patterns, on line/of line testing of vary documents and testing modalities • Created reports, fixed errors, and resolved issues related to documentation layout, screen shoots, and template modification • Daily checks on production applications and responds accordingly to resolve problems encount
- PSystem/Network AdministratorPC-ExpertFeb 2005 - Aug 2012 (7 years 7 months)SCCM, VB, SQL, C#, Crystal Reports • Utilized PowerShell for varies tasks • Installed, configured and administered windows server 2000-2012R2, administered active directory accounts, unlooked accounts, reset passwords and managed group policies. • Installed exchange 2010, 2012 and office 365 • Managed projects for various clients such as NASA, FBI. Social security administration, Equal employment opportunity, Immigration bureau, Cleveland Clinic, University Hospital, Kiser Permanente. • Planed, created and executed various projects • Performed scope and analysis to improve performance or tasks executions • Installed and configured SCCM with SCEP. • Windows 7, 8.1 and 10 migrations. • Prepared test and diagnostic programs and comple
- PQA TesterProgressive Insurance,Nov 2004 - Jan 2005 (3 months)Used: MS Office, Probill, Prorater • Involved in formulation of test cases, test data and test scripts. • Analysed business and technical requirements, developing strategic Test Plans, Test Cases and Test Scripts and responsible for executing the Test Cases, Test Scripts using Quality Centre • Tested insurance rates and rate revisions for MC/BT/RV. • Uploaded policies and submitting them to the splitter. • Utilized Probill, Prorater and other customized databases. • Mainframe, Lotus Notes and OWB (GUI interface for the Mainframe).
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- CCompTIA A+Jan 2022 - Current (4 years 9 months)
- VVisual Basic Application DevelopmentJan 2000 - Current (26 years 9 months)
- MMicrosoft Access 2000 (MOS)Jan 2000 - Current (26 years 9 months)
- ADiploma in Computer Programming & DesignATS Institute of TechnologyFeb 1997 - Current (29 years 8 months)
- SB.S. in Electronics andState UniversityJun 1995 - Current (31 years 4 months)