Matt Wade

Current

Senior Practice Consultant at EMC Consulting

Past

Senior Microsoft Engineer at CDW Berbee
Senior Microsoft Engineer (Contract) at Universal Forest Products
Senior Microsoft Engineer at Cybernet

Systems Administrator at Choice One Communications
Systems Administrator (Contract) at Van Andel Institute
Contractor at Tek Systems

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Education

Ferris State University

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Industry

Information Technology and Services

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Matt Wade’s Summary

Solution-oriented consultant with over ten years of solutions experience in Microsoft Active Directory, Exchange and Windows Server systems as well as possessing extensive experience in Microsoft Live Communication Server, Office Communications Server, Microsoft Operations Manager and System Center Operations Manager. Experience in planning, architecting and implementing directory services, messaging migrations, real-time communications services, and advanced monitoring platforms. Demonstrated expertise deploying Microsoft Unified Communications services on Exchange Unified Messaging and Office Communication Server with Voice.

A passion for technology and helping clients develop integrated solutions and strategies for their own diverse environments. Qualified in understanding business visions and strategies, and working with advanced technical audiences in the development of integrated IT strategies. Technically proficient and a quick study in leading edge technologies. Currently certified in Microsoft technologies, and capable of acquiring new and updated certifications.

Seeking business relationships that will prove both challenging and fulfilling while fostering growth and leadership opportunities with a strong focus on delivering quality and reliable services, ongoing customer satisfaction and continuous professional development.

Experienced and capable of fulfilling many different roles within any organization: Architect/Engineer, Sales Engineer / Solution Principal, or Administration/Analyst.

MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator
MCITP: Enterprise Administrator
MCITP: Server Administrator
MCTS: Exchange 2007 Configuration
MCTS: OCS 2007 Configuration
MCSE: 2000/2003 Messaging
MCSA: 2000/2003 Messaging
VCP3: VMware Certfied Professional

Matt Wade’s Specialties:

Active Directory 2000/2003/2008, Exchange 2003/2007/2010, Office Communications Server 20072007R2, Live Communications Server 2003/2005, System Center Operations Manager 2007, Microsoft Operations Manager 2005, VMware Virtual Infrastructure 3.5, Advanced Systems Operations and Support and High Availability.

Matt Wade’s Experience

Senior Practice Consultant

EMC Consulting

(Public Company; EMC; Information Technology and Services industry)

July 2008 — Present (1 year 5 months)

Microsoft technologies specialist providing consultative services to best align with clients’ strategic initiatives. Successfully manage complex projects through the lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and support; specialized expertise in Active Directory, Exchange with Unified Messaging, Office Communications Server (OCS) with Voice, and virtualization technologies (VMware). Collaborate with sales teams on statements of work (SOW) and requests for proposals (RFP), often attending sales calls as a technical sales consultant.
Senior Microsoft Engineer

CDW Berbee

(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

June 2006 — July 2008 (2 years 2 months)

Leveraged unique skill combination of technical knowledge and sales communications to deliver and market MS-based advanced solutions to medium and enterprise-level clients. Utilized technical expertise in Microsoft technologies including Exchange 2007 with Unified Messaging, OCS 2007 with Voice, Active Directory, System Center Operations Manager, and Windows Server to assist the local sales teams in presenting client-specific IT solutions. Presented solution demonstrations, reviewed statements of work, and provided operational health checks and post-sales technical support as needed.
Senior Microsoft Engineer (Contract)

Universal Forest Products

(Public Company; Building Materials industry)

March 2005 — June 2006 (1 year 4 months)

Utilized Microsoft technologies expertise to provide advanced IT solutions and operations support. Deliverable solutions included an Exchange 2003 SP2 migration, Live Communications 2005 with PIC, and MS Operations Manager across 150 servers. Advanced operational support specialist for Active Directory, MS Server environment, MS Cluster Operations, ISA, LCS, MOM, and Citrix.
Senior Microsoft Engineer

Cybernet

(Privately Held; Telecommunications industry)

February 2004 — November 2004 (10 months)

Architected and delivered MS AD, Exchange, LCS and Server solutions to clients in all phases of the project lifecycle. Successfully managed from inception through production on-time, within budget, and with minimal downtime. The company ceased operations in 2004.
Systems Administrator

Choice One Communications

(Privately Held; Telecommunications industry)

January 2001 — February 2004 (3 years 2 months)

Managed the MS Server and Active Directory services for more than 125 servers supporting over 2000 clients in 18 states. Led the successful migration of Windows NT to Windows 2000 with no unscheduled down time.
Systems Administrator (Contract)

Van Andel Institute

(Non-Profit; Biotechnology industry)

October 1999 — January 2001 (1 year 4 months)

Operational IT support and administration of more than 200 clients in a Windows 2000 domain with Active Directory. Gave technical expertise to the team charged with establishing a new research facility/data center in the heart of Grand Rapids.
Contractor

Tek Systems

(Public Company; Information Technology and Services industry)

January 1998 — May 1999 (1 year 5 months)

Provided various IT services as required to Tek System's clients.