Jack Levy

Lakeland, FL • (813) 601-1434 • Jack@jackhlevy.com • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackhlevy

Professional Summary

Results-driven IT consultant and infrastructure expert with 8+ years of experience in virtualization, cloud computing, and IT operations. Specializing in Disaster Recovery (DR), automation, and large-scale infrastructure optimization. Adept at leading technical workshops and knowledge transfers to upskill teams and align IT strategies with business objectives.

Key Skills

  • Virtualization & Cloud: VMware vSphere, vCenter, Aria Suite, AWS, Azure
  • Disaster Recovery: SRM/VLR, vSphere Replication, Backup & DR Strategy Implementation
  • Infrastructure Management: Data Centers, Cisco UCS, HPE, Lenovo Flex
  • Automation: PowerShell & PowerCLI
  • Security & Compliance: Endpoint Security, Disk Encryption, Zero Trust Implementation
  • Training & Knowledge Transfer: Enterprise workshops for VCF, SRM, and Aria Suite deployments

Professional Experience

VMware — Tampa, FL

Sr. Consultant (SDDC) — Professional Services Organization | Apr 2021 – Present

  • Designed and deployed DR strategies for large enterprises using Site Recovery Manager (SRM) and vSphere Replication
  • Led workshops / knowledge transfers on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), SRM for DR, and Aria Suite
  • Implemented large-scale vSphere health checks, remediations, and automation to improve operational efficiency
  • Highlights:
    • VCF 3.x → 4.x in-place upgrade (early/leading implementation)
    • DR planning + implementation using SRM/VSR for critical state infrastructure services
    • Enterprise automation and traceability solutions for financial institutions

Centene (Formerly WellCare) — Tampa, FL

Sr. Systems Engineer — Distributed Infrastructure | Oct 2016 – Apr 2021

  • Managed a large-scale VMware vSphere environment (12 vCenters, 6.5/6.7/7.x upgrades)
  • Led DR strategy, development, and testing using SRM & vSphere Replication
  • Implemented automation initiatives for VM lifecycle management
  • Key contributions:
    • vSphere upgrades (Windows → VCSA migration, PSC convergence)
    • Cisco UCS firmware upgrades across multiple domains
    • Automated storage migration for 4000+ VMs (Clarion/VNX → VMAX Flash)

Jackson Hewitt Tax Services — Tampa, FL

Systems Engineer — IT Operations | Apr 2015 – Sep 2016

  • Managed Windows servers, infrastructure security, and system monitoring
  • Designed DR solutions and automated enterprise-wide patching
  • Led VMware ESXi migration and Splunk Cloud deployment

Education & Certifications

  • Associate’s Degree, Hillsborough Community College
  • VMware Certified Professional (2020 / 2022 / 2024)