Ed Crotty
I'm Ed Crotty—a seasoned technologist and entrepreneur dedicated to turning complexity into streamlined, sustainable solutions. By combining hands-on execution with best practices, I guide teams to adopt emerging technologies that deliver measurable growth. My approach ensures every initiative bridges vision and execution, resulting in lasting value.
Professional Journey
Cloud Operations Specialist
Tandigm Health
October 2024 - Present
- Infrastructure Subject Matter Expert (SME) leading standardization efforts
- Drive strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration
- Lead VDI solutions design and implementation
Key Achievements:
- Implemented StatusGator for streamlined third-party service monitoring
- Automated Azure environment monitoring with high-impact scripts
- Created comprehensive Azure resource inventory and documentation
Principal
Five Buck Bin
September 2023 - Present
- Lead technical infrastructure and system optimization initiatives
- Develop and implement automation solutions
Key Achievements:
- Reduced manual workload by 50% through API integration
- Decreased customer churn by 80% with AI chatbot optimization
- Enhanced system efficiency through containerization
Director of Product & Network Operations
Vantage Unified Communications
January 2024 - May 2024
- Led VOIP solutions in an agile environment
- Enhanced ticketing system efficiency
- Managed network infrastructure upgrades
Key Achievements:
- Decreased ticket resolution times by 25%
- Achieved zero downtime during major network cutover
- Improved team collaboration and communication processes
Infrastructure Systems Manager
Stauffer Glove And Safety
August 2020 - September 2023
- Led and mentored team of 5 IT professionals
- Managed enterprise-wide infrastructure and security
- Coordinated multi-site network deployments
Key Achievements:
- Achieved 99.9% uptime supporting record sales years
- Reduced malware incidents by 95% with CrowdStrike implementation
- Decreased cyber threats by 90% through Mimecast deployment
- Successfully deployed SD-WAN across 9 US locations
Technical Architect
Stauffer Glove And Safety
September 2008 - August 2020
- Modernized technologies in a century-old family business
- Provided 24x7 support for 9 warehouses
- Led major infrastructure migrations and improvements
Key Achievements:
- Migrated 4-node VMware VxRail cluster to Azure with zero downtime
- Implemented zero trust network architecture
- Increased employee satisfaction by 50% with ITIL/ITSM implementation
- Successfully transitioned to Microsoft 365 with MDM and Azure AD
Technical Architect
Dow Jones
August 2003 - September 2008
- Led technical architecture for MarketWatch acquisition
- Team Lead Of Newswires technical team
- Recruited directly by CTO for engineering initiatives
Key Achievements:
- Improved team performance by 25%
- Successfully integrated MarketWatch systems
- Led team of 8 engineers in Newswires division
Systems Engineer
Vantage
January 1995 - August 2003
- Developed high-availability solutions for major enterprises
- Pioneered online betting infrastructure
- Managed critical systems for NYC clients
Key Achievements:
- Engineered College Board's Intellimetric AI with 90% human-grade accuracy
- Built infrastructure for first online horserace bet in 1997
- Developed solutions for DoubleClick and other major NYC enterprises
- Established reliable hosting infrastructure
"I solve root cause business problems with best practice tech."
Latest GitHub Projects
edcrotty.com
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Audit-AVD-Program-Usage
Monitor application usage in Azure Virtual Desktop environments by correlating process events with Microsoft Entra ID roles. Track how different user classes interact with applications through intelligent filtering and usage pattern analysis.
Failed-Logins-AVD-Audit
A robust Azure Workbook designed to monitor AVD connection health, highlighting connection failures and host performance metrics. Gain real-time insights into your AVD environment's status and proactively address potential issues to ensure a seamless user experience.
fstab-to-UUID
Converts only /dev/sd* device paths in /etc/fstab to their corresponding UUID format.
Password-Expiration-Check-Entra-AD
A PowerShell script that monitors password expiration in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Active Directory, automating notifications to help prevent account lockouts.
Azure-VM-No-Backup
A PowerShell script that scans Azure subscriptions to identify Virtual Machines lacking backup protection, supporting both local execution and Azure Automation with optional email reporting.