sergio cruz

system administrator at watsco, inc

About

Hands-on technical leader with 20 years of experience in IT Strategy, Planning and Execution, Infrastructure Deployment, Vendor Sourcing and Relations, and Budgeting and Cost Control. Known for successfully implementing business applications, virtualization and disaster recovery solutions, as well as training, developing strategies, policies and processes. Specialties: Server architecture, network infrastructure design, virtualization, end-user support

Country

united states

City

miami

Industry

building materials

Skill

networking, integration, virtualization, information technology, voip, disaster recovery, network administration, management, network design, citrix, it management, microsoft exchange, hardware, troubleshooting, infrastructure, security, firewalls, it service management, servers, it operations, system administration, system deployment, windows server, network security, leadership, active directory, vpn, strategic planning, consulting, cloud computing, training, network architecture, computer security, storage, software installation, server architecture, microsoft sql server, microsoft technologies, server administration, microsoft office, business analysis, desktop management, end user support, wireless networking, data center, project management, process improvement

Experience

service consultant

v-net consulting

1999-2 - 1999-10 · 9 mos

Coordinated detailed requirement gathering sessions, conferred with business owners and product management to establish priorities, overcome concerns and determine roadmap.

it director

ver ploeg & lumpkin

1996-1 - 2015-1 · 19 yrs 1 mo

Provide vision and leadership for all technology systems, operations and projects, focusing on highly technical, tailored solutions for network and systems infrastructure. Set direction, formulated requirements, and negotiated purchase of hardware/software. Reporting to COO, developed policies, set service levels, managed budgets, oversaw all aspects of operations. Principal individual contributions included enhancing data storage, disaster recovery capabilities, and security. Implemented systems/configuration management automation, planned and executed moves to additional facilities. Responsible for data center design, office space networking, and networking installation contractors. Led initiatives in virtualization, upgrading corporate network, Exchange Server migration, reducing business risk and increasing efficiencies. Negotiated several significant networking contracts, upgrading bandwidth, improving security and manageability of company networks.

system administrator at watsco, inc

watsco, inc.

2016-5 - Present · 10 yrs 5 mos

Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) is the largest distributor of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) products with 507 locations in 36 states, Puerto Rico, Latin America and the Caribbean. Founded more than 50 years ago as a manufacturer of parts and components for HVAC/R equipment, Watsco entered the distribution segment in 1989 and has become the industry leader with sales of $2.0 billion in 2009. Watsco has 4,000 employees assisting over 50,000 contractors who, in turn, service, repair or replace HVAC/R systems.Watsco meets contractor's needs by supplying the products required for the four major industry segments:Air conditioners, furnaces and related parts (50%)Air movement products, including ductwork and insulation (25%)Controls, including thermostats and air treatment systems (15%)Refrigeration products (10%)