GeoffClark.Pro
IT Leader & Enterprise Architect
Currently consulting part-time at Clark & Burke LLC while available for full-time W2 roles.
Skills & Technologies
Professional Experience
- Architected modern, scalable solutions for complex enterprise systems and networks — translating business requirements into target-state designs and implementation roadmaps for engineering teams.
- Performed deep-dive assessments of existing infrastructure, documenting current-state architectures and recommending modernization patterns to improve reliability, security, and performance.
- Served as a trusted advisor to leadership, guiding adoption of emerging technologies and coordinating with vendors to ensure seamless integration of new platforms into existing environments.a
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Implemented and optimized DevSecOps pipelines for DoD systems — integrating security practices directly into the SDLC to improve deployment reliability and compliance.
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Deployed and managed Kubernetes clusters and secure data pipelines, streamlining application delivery and strengthening the operational integrity of critical government systems.
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Embedded security controls early and led incident response for security threats, collaborating with engineering and leadership to reduce risk and maintain continuity.
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Led architecture design for identity and access services at DHA, using PowerShell, Python, and SQL automation to standardize patterns and reduce manual account management.
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Partnered with senior DHA stakeholders across departments to define target-state identity architecture and roadmaps aligned with federal security and compliance requirements.
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Implemented and tuned security controls and monitoring (firewalls, IDS, and audit logging) around identity platforms, hardening access paths and improving incident detection and response.
- Architected AWS infrastructure migrations and EKS deployments — 40% reduction in deployment times and 30% cost savings.
- Built automated testing framework using Node.js, TypeScript, Puppeteer, and Playwright.
- Developed automated onboarding process reducing developer setup from 3-5 days to 4 hours.
- Successfully completed site migrations of 14,000 workstations and 2,500 printers with a 98% success rate.
- Led teams of up to 12 IT Generalists using Agile/Scrum methodology across 3-5 month migration sprints.
- Authored custom scripts in PowerShell, VB.net, and VBA to increase efficiency and reduce manual entry time.
- Designed and delivered dozens of Infrastructure-as-a-Service cloud migrations for managed clients.
- Led the support team to maintain a 98.7% customer approval rating.
- Engineered Kubernetes CI/CD pipeline on Azure using AKS and Azure DevOps — increased dev productivity by 25% and reduced rollbacks by 60%.
- Standardized endpoint deployment process through generic system imaging — reducing internal labor cost by up to 75%.
- Spearheaded Kubernetes CI/CD pipeline on GCP using GKE and Cloud Build — achieved 99.9% uptime with zero-downtime deployments.
- Architected active-active environment between dual data centers for full network redundancy.
- Reduced enterprise mobile costs by 33% annually by streamlining devices and data plans.
- Reported directly to the CEO — responsible for all IT operational, strategic, and infrastructure decisions.
- Tripled network bandwidth through high-speed fiber implementation while decreasing cost by over 25% annually.
- Led enterprise-wide Windows 10 rollout with streamlined hardware and redesigned end user interfaces.
- Managed $4.3 million department budget annually with 20+ IT staff members.
- Increased IT infrastructure availability from 80% to 97% in a 24/7/365 healthcare environment.
- Led company-wide data encryption initiative for HIPAA compliance; virtualized 99% of IT infrastructure using VMware.
Owner / Founder
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CLAGE Solutions, LLC
(April 2009 – December 2012)
Full-time
Consultant
Network & Systems Administrator / SharePoint Admin
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Atlas Technologies (DoD)
(September 2009 – June 2011)
Full-time
Contract
Systems Engineer I
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Medical University of South Carolina
(March 2009 – August 2009)
Full-time
Contract
Network Administrator
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Big Red, Inc. / Arkla Taylor, Inc.
(March 2007 – March 2009)
Full-time
Technical Support Engineer / Trainer
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U.S. Support Company (Sprint/Embarq)
(June 2006 – March 2007)
Full-time
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