Curriculum Vitae
Vincent Anderson
Fractional IT Director & Infrastructure Consultant · Founder, Oak Shore IT
Profile
Infrastructure-focused IT professional who serves as the complete technical authority for growing organizations — trusted directly by executives, responsible for everything from strategic planning to the server room. Proven across SMBs, global enterprises, and government contractors managing Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, Active Directory, Cisco networking, VMware, and mobile device environments. At my best when I own a problem end to end — from the first call to the final resolution.
Core Competencies
Infrastructure & Cloud
Windows Server (NT–2022) · Linux (RedHat, Ubuntu, CentOS) · Microsoft 365 & Exchange · Azure AD & Cloud Infrastructure · VMware ESXi/vSphere · Hyper-V · Proxmox · Citrix · LXC Containers
Networking & Security
Cisco / Meraki routing, switching & wireless · HPE Aruba · FortiGate firewall · VPN — GlobalProtect, AnyConnect, WireGuard, MS Direct Access · DoD Compliance & Security Policy
Endpoint & Mobile
Microsoft Intune · SCCM/MECM · MaaS360 · Apple Configurator · iOS / Android / iPadOS fleet management
IT Leadership & Ops
IT Strategy & Roadmapping · Budget Development · Vendor Management · ServiceNow ITSM & reporting · PowerBI analytics · Executive & White-Glove Support · Full-lifecycle Project Management
Professional Experience
Oak Shore IT
June 2025 – Present
Virtual IT Manager / Infrastructure Consultant
Raleigh, NC
- Delivered infrastructure needs assessment and technical proposal for client’s international manufacturing facility buildout in Romania, including full server, network, and infrastructure requirements
- Designed and deployed multi-site network infrastructure for a two-location independent automotive dealership — distributed servers with cross-site replication and cloud backup redundancy
- Provided international remote IT consulting for a professional practice in Nigeria — implementing Active Directory integration, RDP access, and WireGuard VPN for secure remote operations
- Serving as ongoing IT support partner for SMB clients in food service, retail, and professional services — network infrastructure, WiFi, and POS system integration
- Deployed smart building technology for a commercial office client to improve energy efficiency and operational convenience
UPL, Ltd.
April 2021 – May 2022
Business Analyst / IT Support Manager
North American Region (Remote) · Global agricultural enterprise, 130+ countries
- Filled a custom-created role combining L2/L3 technical support, regional IT operations leadership, and dedicated white-glove service for C-suite executives and PhD-level research scientists across North America
- Redesigned workstation deployment — moving from manual builds to policy-driven provisioning through Intune and Active Directory, eliminating a dedicated deployment specialist and redirecting that headcount into the support team
- Managed integration of scientific instrumentation valued in the hundreds of thousands of dollars into a secure enterprise network
- Delivered a mobile research solution for field scientists requiring AI-driven plant health analysis, selecting a platform meeting both operational requirements and enterprise security standards
- Leveraged virtualization to extend the operational life of specialized laboratory equipment, reducing hardware dependency without sacrificing functionality
- Administered M365, Azure, Hyper-V, FortiGate, and HPE Aruba; delivered analytics to global IT leadership via PowerBI and ServiceNow
Special Communications, LLC
September 2018 – April 2021
IT Manager / Infrastructure Lead
Virginia Beach, VA · Remote from Raleigh, NC
- Served as sole IT authority for a defense contractor managing $10M+ in government contracts, supporting personnel across Virginia Beach, Afghanistan, and Iraq
- Engineered a low-bandwidth file access solution for overseas personnel — pre-configured branch server supporting BranchCache and Offline Files sync over VSAT satellite internet
- Designed and maintained a three-site disaster recovery architecture spanning Virginia Beach, overseas locations, and a local mirror in Raleigh
- Managed Active Directory consolidation following a company acquisition, integrating two separate domain environments while maintaining operational continuity
- Administered the full technology stack autonomously from Raleigh, demonstrating the trusted, remote IT leadership model the role required
Triangle Brick Company
July 2016 – September 2018
Manager of Business Systems
Durham, NC
- Managed full enterprise infrastructure including Active Directory, Exchange, SQL Server, VPN, and proprietary manufacturing applications
- Oversaw a fleet of 130+ mobile devices using Apple Configurator and MaaS360 MDM, enforcing security policies across a distributed workforce
- Deployed Rand McNally GPS/routing devices across the truck fleet and mounted iPads in forklifts integrated with the company ERP system — improving operational visibility across the distribution floor
- Developed annual IT budgets, negotiated vendor contracts, and led end-to-end technology projects from needs assessment through deployment
Digital Cloud International, LLC
September 2002 – June 2016
Lead Solutions Engineer
Raleigh, NC & Virginia Beach, VA
- Provided managed IT services to SMB and defense contractor clients across the U.S. and internationally, supporting four generations of Windows infrastructure from XP through Server 2012
- Maintained DoD security compliance — configuration management, written access control documentation, and biannual full security audits
- Administered Exchange Server environments for multiple clients, managing mail flow, DNS, spam filtering, and disaster recovery
- Deployed ClearOS/ClarkConnect Linux-based firewall appliances — early adoption of open-source network security infrastructure
Crossroad Strategies
2004 – 2006
Independent Political Consultant
Washington, DC · Concurrent with Digital Cloud International
- Provided web strategy and online fundraising consulting to political campaigns and PACs at the national level — pioneering internet-based fundraising strategy during its emergence as a discipline
- Managed offshore development resources and client relationships, delivering full web infrastructure for nationally prominent political organizations
North Carolina Dept. of Revenue
January 2000 – February 2002
Computing Consultant
Raleigh, NC
- Joined the department’s IT team directly out of high school, providing second-level support for a Windows NT/NetWare 5.1 environment serving 1,300+ users across 30+ statewide locations
- Designed and personally owned the imaging and deployment methodology for a full Windows 2000 migration across 1,300+ PCs — developing automated solutions using Norton Ghost and Novell ZenWorks that became the standard deployment process
- Bridged communication between Helpdesk and Network Management teams, training helpdesk staff and facilitating structural changes to the support model
Certifications & Training
Certifications
Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals
Issued March 2022
MTA: Windows Server Fundamentals
Issued February 2021
Technical Training
MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert
In Progress — Summer 2026
MCSA: Windows Server 2012
Carolina Career College, 2016
Cisco CCNA Prep
Wake Tech, 2020
Education
North Carolina A&T State University
Political Science — Attended 2000–2004