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🌟 IT Infrastructure Leader & Cloud Architect

Eddy Villasenor

Cloud Systems Engineer | Team Leader | Technical Innovator

Community-rooted IT professional with 10+ years of progressive responsibility in infrastructure, networking, virtualization, and systems security. Passionate about empowering teams through leadership, technical innovation, and communication.

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10+
Years IT Experience
$175K
Annual Savings Delivered
100%
Bilingual Support

Professional Summary

Experienced IT Professional

Experienced and community-rooted IT professional with 10+ years of progressive responsibility in infrastructure, networking, virtualization, and systems security. Built high-availability and secure solutions across multiple industries, including manufacturing, aerospace, and managed services.

Passionate about empowering teams through leadership, technical innovation, and communication. Strong soft skills enable collaboration with management, clients, and technical staff alike. Deep commitment to delivering secure, efficient IT architecture that drives business success.

  • Cloud Expertise: AWS Certified, extensive Azure and multi-cloud experience
  • Security Focused: NIST 800-171 & CMMC 2.0 compliance implementation
  • Team Leadership: Managing and mentoring technical teams
  • Bilingual Advantage: Fluent in English and Spanish

Core Competencies

Cloud Architecture

AWS & Azure infrastructure design and migration

Infrastructure Management

VMware, Windows Server, Linux, VDI solutions

Security & Compliance

NIST frameworks, vulnerability management, backup solutions

Team Leadership

Mentoring, project management, MSP collaboration

Community & Personal Touch

As a passionate Quad Cities local, I'm dedicated to strengthening our local tech community and helping businesses thrive through thoughtful, secure IT architecture. My disciplined lifestyle—fueled by fitness, health, and staying on top of tech developments—mirrors the consistency and drive I bring to every role.

Professional Experience

IT Manager

LeClaire Manufacturing - G4 Advanced Manufacturing, QC Power Wash | Nov 2024 - Present

  • • Lead IT operations for 3 business entities across manufacturing and retail sectors
  • • Manage and mentor team of 3: Help Desk Technician, ERP Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer
  • • Designed Windows VDI environment on Proxmox host for secure, centralized access
  • • Built NIST 800-171 & CMMC 2.0 compliant infrastructure for aerospace contracts
  • • Manage UniFi/HP Aruba networks, Microsoft 365, Datto backups, Huntress security
  • • Leverage trusted local MSP for large-scale projects and business continuity

Infrastructure Engineer

John Deere | 2021 - 2024

  • • Design and deploy multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure) for John Deere dealers
  • • Managed and trained 2 junior team members in cloud hosting and patch management
  • • Led SCCM to Azure Update Manager migration, saving $175K annually in licensing
  • • Support VMware vSphere, Citrix, Active Directory across enterprise
  • • Execute vulnerability scans, patch management, and domain-wide infrastructure upgrades

Systems Operations Administrator

Group O | 2019 - 2021

  • • Designed enterprise backup/recovery across 3 physical sites, still in use today
  • • Managed hybrid infrastructure: on-prem, Involta private cloud, and Azure
  • • Monitored systems for uptime, performance, and health with proactive/reactive alerting
  • • Performed data backups, break-fix tasks, and server administration

Operations Manager / Web Developer

Limitless Solutions (Founder) | 2015 - 2019

  • • Founded IT consultancy delivering full-stack solutions to business and residential clients
  • • Led web development, client training, and technical support operations
  • • Managed a freelance team of three professionals

Systems & Network Administrator

KVF Quad Corporation | 2013 - 2019

  • • Oversaw server infrastructure, networks, firewalls, antivirus, and surveillance systems
  • • Designed company website and optimized web properties for performance
  • • Led preventative maintenance and backup/recovery strategy

Bilingual Tier 2 Help Desk

Stefanini | 2012 - 2013

  • • Provided bilingual support (English/Spanish) for Joy Global employees
  • • Troubleshot hardware and software issues across the enterprise

Technical Skills

Operating Systems & Virtualization

Windows 7-11 Server 2008-2022 Linux (Ubuntu, Debian) VMware ESXi/vSphere Proxmox Citrix Windows VDI

Cloud & DevOps

AWS (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) Microsoft Azure Azure DevOps CloudFormation GitHub PowerShell YAML/JSON

Security & Compliance

NIST 800-171 CMMC 2.0 Microsoft Defender Huntress Qualys Greenbone Vulnerability Management

Networking

VLANs Firewalls VPNs Network Design DMZ Wi-Fi Architecture Network Security

Infrastructure & Backup

Active Directory DNS/DHCP Group Policy SCCM Datto Veeam 3-Site Redundancy

Soft Skills

Team Leadership Communication Bilingual (English/Spanish) Project Management Client Collaboration Mentoring

Core Competency Levels

Key Achievements

3

Team Members

Currently managing & mentoring

$175K

Annual Savings

Azure migration at John Deere

3

Business Entities

Managing IT operations

AWS

Cloud Certified

Plus Azure expertise

Notable Projects

VDI Implementation

Designed Windows-based Virtual Desktop Infrastructure using Proxmox, delivering reliable and secure centralized access.

• High availability design
• Centralized management

Cloud Migration Leadership

Led migration from SCCM to Azure Update Manager, streamlining cloud-based systems for efficiency and compliance.

• $175K annual savings
• Improved automation

CMMC Compliance

Built secure IT infrastructure for aerospace manufacturing meeting NIST 800-171 & CMMC 2.0 standards.

• Full compliance achieved
• Zero security incidents

📚 Certifications & Education

Continuous learning and professional development

☁️

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Certified 2024

Validation: 9b2520182bdf4d7db496b6308dc024aa

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Web Developer

Black Hawk College

Moline, IL | 2016-2017

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Azure Cloud Computing

Microsoft Learn Online

Multiple badges earned

👥 Professional References

John Robnett

Senior Assessor

Specialized Security Services Inc.

(563) 349-0996

robnett.jp@gmail.com

Alex Strehle

Cloud Systems Manager

(563) 219-5653

Alex.Strehle@GroupO.com

Miguel Aleman

Information Security Manager

(309) 373-5452

Let's Connect

Ready to discuss how I can contribute to your organization's success

What I Bring

  • Experience: 10+ years progressive IT responsibility
  • Leadership: Currently managing team of 3 specialists
  • Cloud Expertise: AWS Certified, extensive Azure experience
  • Security Focus: NIST & CMMC compliance experience
  • Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish

"Passionate about empowering teams through leadership, technical innovation, and communication. Strong soft skills enable collaboration with management, clients, and technical staff alike."

- Eddy Villasenor

IT Infrastructure Leader | Cloud Architect | Community-Focused Professional