Roni Huskey, IT Infrastructure Group Lead talks about her career journey with CAE USA.
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We had the opportunity recently to sit down with Roni Huskey, IT Infrastructure Group Lead in Tampa, FL and talk to her about her career journey with CAE USA .
Roni joined CAE’s team 22 years ago while studying at the University of South Florida . Initially working as a Co-Op with the Help Desk team, she then transitioned to the IT Infrastructure team, where through her continuous hard work and dedication, she rose to become the IT Infrastructure Group Lead.
At CAE, we take pride in watching our employees grow and develop their skills and knowledge and in watching their careers flourish.
Asking Roni what a typical day looks like as an IT Infrastructure Group Lead, she excitedly shares not only insights into the role and responsibilities but also its importance to CAE’s day-to-day operations.
“My primary role is to ensure the secure and efficient management of data accessibility within the organization. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide technical expertise and support in data access-related matters, including file and folder permissions, MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) and SSO (Single Sign-On). With that, I’m responsible for CAE USA’s enterprise backup solution for both on-premises and cloud resources and that data across the organization is backed up daily, ensuring the availability and integrity of the data in the event of a disaster, says Roni Huskey.
Roni is dedicated to CAE’s mission, driving the adoption and optimization of services to enhance agility by encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing. Day after day she is ensuring the availability, reliability, and security of the organization’s data, computing resources, and infrastructure.
I am also responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of CAE USA’s cloud infrastructure while working closely with our engineering teams to assist with developing and executing their cloud strategy. I ensure that CAE has access to its cloud resources which includes the secure operation of Office365 (O365) email services, including email administration, configuration, security, and user support. As well as providing support of Microsoft Teams which fosters effective collaboration throughout the organization, my responsibilities also cover the efficient and reliable operation of servers, storage, and virtualization technologies in CAE’s data centers across nine different sites, which include Arlington, Binghamton, Broken Arrow, Chantilly, Dothan, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Pueblo, and Tampa,” says Roni Huskey.
Aside from her daily duties, Roni is the Treasurer for the CAE USA Professional Women’s Network (PWN). PWN is a network for women to foster personal and professional growth, aligning with CAE USA’s core values – Excellence, Integrity, Empowerment, Innovation and One CAE. Roni has been an integral part of this organization for over 4 years. “I love networking with the group. I also love the speakers that we bring on and the opportunity to participate in different workshops,” says Roni.
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While dedicating her time to her team and the PWN, Roni is also continuing her education by pursuing her Master of Information Systems degree with a concentration in Project Management. “I would like to continue to grow and enhance my skills and knowledge to be more efficient when it comes to the projects, I am responsible for,” says Roni.
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As we closed out our discussion with Roni, we asked her what she is most proud of in her career at CAE.
“I am most proud of implementing a cloud migration strategy for the organization. The migration involved transitioning critical applications such as email and infrastructure from on-premises servers to a cloud-based platform to achieve significant cost savings and eliminate expensive hardware purchases, maintenance and upgrades where possible. CAE USA benefits from improved cost predictability and scalability. It also enables my team to respond quickly to business demands by provisioning resources on-demand, scaling applications and adapting to changing requirements.” says Roni.
After 22 years of service at CAE, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Roni not only for her continuous dedication to her position but also for helping CAE advance its mission of helping prepare defense forces with the skills and experience to succeed in their mission.
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7moThank you everyone for your kind words. It is a pleasure and honor to be recognized by CAE and my peers. During my journey I have had the opportunity to work with some really amazing people along the way and I have an outstanding team who helps keep me on my toes and help to make me a better leader. I appreciate the opportunities for growth that CAE has provided me such as L'effet A and the DARE program. These types of programs specialize in areas such as self-esteem, risk-taking, negotiation, networking, work-life balance, and influence. I appreciate the opportunity to lead a wide range of projects and work with varying technologies as I continue to work on both personal and professional growth.
Marketing Communications Lead at CAE
7moWay to go, Roni H.!
Business Administrator
7moCongrats Roni!!
Mergers & Acquisitions Integration Leader at CAE Inc.
7mo🙌 Roni Huskey ! Continue to DARE! 😜