Andy York Director of IT Operations

I design, build, and run reliable, scalable IT systems — from cloud infrastructure to on-prem networks — with a focus on automation, uptime, and security.
Based in Colorado Springs, CO
Operational Uptime
99.999%
Payments, web, and internal systems across hybrid infra.

About

Led enterprise-wide technology strategy and operations for a multi-national company spanning six global sites and over 100 users. Owned the full IT lifecycle — from infrastructure design and security architecture to vendor management, budgeting, and cloud adoption — while remaining hands-on with critical systems and complex integrations.

Results: 99.999% uptime; 40% fewer support tickets; $100K+ annual savings from platform consolidation; 80% faster Mac onboarding via Jamf Pro; and ERP/automation that cut processing time by 30% while boosting data accuracy by 25%.

Skills

Infrastructure & Cloud

VMware, Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure AD, Exchange, M365, hybrid architecture, and cloud migrations.

Automation & Scripting

Python, Bash, PowerShell, Node.js, and API integrations to reduce toil and accelerate deployment.

Security & Compliance

Identity management, SIEM, MFA, TLS/PKI, policy enforcement, and audit readiness.

Experience

Director of IT — Cetis, Inc.

2008 – Present · Colorado Springs, CO
  • Designed and deployed hybrid infrastructure spanning on-prem and cloud systems.
  • Managed all IT operations, including network, email, security, and disaster recovery.
  • Led migration to Microsoft 365 and Azure AD, improving uptime and scalability.
  • Built automation pipelines for provisioning, monitoring, and reporting.

Projects

1 showcased

Automatic Timelapse System

A solar-powered, AI-enhanced camera system that captures, processes, and publishes 4K timelapse videos with weather overlays and auto-generated descriptions.

  • Automated daily image capture, video generation, and upload.
  • Integrated AI for description and overlay generation.
  • Runs on Raspberry Pi with remote management and monitoring.
Python FFmpeg Raspberry Pi

Contact

Want to talk infrastructure, automation, or new opportunities? Drop me a line.
Email: me@andyyork.pro
Phone: (719) 357-9122
Location: Colorado Springs, CO