THOMAS BACKUS

Senior IT Systems & Network Leader
25+ Years Experience
99.9% System Uptime
80% Ticket Reduction

Professional Profile

"Technology is a service, not just a system." With over 25 years of experience leading IT infrastructure and network operations, I specialize in building resilient, scalable systems that empower organizations to do their best work. I bring a unique blend of veteran stability and modern agility, leveraging AI, automation, and cloud virtualization to turn "it works" into "it excels."

Strategic Impact

Efficiency & Automation

  • Reduced ticket response times by over 80%.
  • Cut helpdesk volume by 80% via standardized imaging.
  • Saved 25% on storage overhead through de-duplication.

Infrastructure Leadership

  • Architected environments for multiple clients.
  • Managed critical migrations for Girl Scouts and CPP.
  • Ensured high-availability via VMware, Veeam, and Hyper-V.

Core Tech Stack

Azure Google Cloud VMware Active Directory Cisco Meraki Aruba Microsoft 365 Power Automate NinjaOne Veeam Claude AI Windows Server