Cory Goodwin

IT Infrastructure Manager

Systems Administrator / Support Manager

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Cybersecurity & Virtualization Leader

About Me

Results-driven IT Infrastructure Manager and Systems Administrator with 13+ years of experience leading infrastructure, virtualization, and cybersecurity initiatives. Expert in VMware, Nutanix, Citrix Cloud, and Microsoft 365. Proven track record of reducing costs, improving uptime, strengthening security posture, and building high-performing IT teams. Adept at aligning technology strategy with business goals and communicating complex technical concepts to stakeholders at all levels.

Age 28
Residence USA
E-Mail cory@goodwinemails.com

Core Expertise

Infrastructure & Virtualization

Cybersecurity & Compliance

Microsoft 365 & Identity

IT Leadership & Strategy

Resume

Experience

Jul 2023 - Present

Charles River Community Health

Systems Administrator / Support Manager

Led IT infrastructure and support operations across a hybrid healthcare environment. Drove strategic IT initiatives including virtual desktop deployment, backup and disaster recovery modernization, cybersecurity training, and vendor management. Reduced endpoint vulnerabilities by over 85%, cut hardware costs by 60% through VDI adoption, and rebuilt a cross-trained, high-performing IT support team.

Mar 2022 - Jul 2023

Nutter, McClennen & Fish

Systems Administrator

Maintained secure and highly available IT systems through structured monthly patching, application updates, and infrastructure monitoring. Managed vCenter and vxRail environments to ensure system stability and performance. Led infrastructure projects from planning through execution while proactively resolving issues identified through SolarWinds monitoring.

Directed a multi-office WiFi modernization initiative, upgrading cabling, patch panels, and Meraki configurations across four locations. Improved wireless coverage by 75%, reduced connectivity issues, and enhanced user experience for over 300 staff members. Implemented DKIM, DMARC, Dynamic SPF, and advanced email security controls, reducing spam and phishing incidents by over 80%.

Mar 2021 - Mar 2022

Ethos Veterinary Health

Senior Systems Administrator

Managed enterprise infrastructure and led IT projects across 23 locations, ensuring reliability, scalability, and compliance in a distributed healthcare environment. Coordinated closely with MSPs and internal teams to deliver infrastructure improvements with minimal disruption to operations.

Upgraded UPS and power infrastructure across all sites, reducing outage-related downtime by 95%. Deployed NetBox to document racks, power, and network layouts, improving infrastructure visibility and reducing resolution times by 40%. Implemented ClearPass RADIUS servers across all regions to standardize WiFi authentication, streamline user onboarding, and centralize policy enforcement. Replaced legacy backup solutions with Veeam and NAS-based systems, achieving 100% daily backup success and full disaster recovery compliance.

Dec 2018 - Oct 2020

Financial Recovery Technologies

Senior Systems Administrator

Supported 130+ users while managing 125+ virtual servers and core infrastructure in a regulated environment. Led major infrastructure migrations, automation initiatives, and security enhancements to improve system performance and end-user experience.

Planned and executed enterprise projects including RingCentral VoIP deployment, Microsoft Teams rollout, endpoint protection upgrades, and patch management modernization. Overhauled Active Directory and Group Policy to meet SOC and NIST requirements, significantly improving security posture. Led IT planning and execution for a full office relocation, ensuring seamless transition and minimal downtime. Implemented automation tools for inventory, patching, and encryption key management, reducing manual effort by 50% while maintaining strict budget controls.

Jul 2017 - Nov 2018

Zoom Information

Systems Administrator

Provided infrastructure and systems support for a rapidly growing organization supporting over 470 users and 125+ servers across a hybrid workforce. Delivered infrastructure upgrades, cloud migrations, and security improvements while supporting office expansions and remote teams.

Modernized infrastructure through VMware consolidation and deployment of WSUS, WDS, and enterprise video conferencing platforms. Strengthened security by deploying SentinelOne, Rapid7, Duo Security, and BitLocker Active Directory integration. Led cloud migrations from on-prem Exchange to Microsoft 365 and transitioned telephony to cloud-based platforms, reducing datacenter overhead by 80%. Implemented asset management, network visibility, and Mac device management solutions, cutting manual inventory processes by 50%.

Aug 2011 - Jul 2017

Schreiber/Cohen, LLC

Junior Systems Administrator

Delivered end-user support and managed core IT functions in a small-to-mid-sized professional services environment. Supported asset tracking, disaster recovery planning, system security, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Automated document scanning and file management workflows, reducing manual workload by 70% and saving over 30 staff hours per week. Developed and enforced Group Policy Objects to strengthen access controls and reduce unauthorized system changes by 90%. Supported IT audits and ensured systems met legal and regulatory requirements for data security and retention, contributing to consistent audit readiness.