
Darius Reeves
IT Infrastructure Deployment Engineer
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High-performance client-facing professional with 15+ years of experience operating in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments involving business owners, end users, vendors, and stakeholders. Skilled in inbound client communication, objection handling, expectation management, and guiding decision-making under urgency, frustration, and operational disruption. Proven ability to simplify complex processes, de-escalate concerns, and move clients toward clear decisions in fast-moving environments where downtime, cost, and timing are critical.
Experience
Lead IT Infrastructure Deployment Engineer at EME Solutions (2012-01 – 2024-12)
- Led 20+ high-pressure IT infrastructure deployments across SMB environments requiring fast execution, minimal downtime, and real-time problem resolution
- Managed direct communication with business owners and end users during system outages, migrations, and full infrastructure rollouts
- Coordinated ISP activation, firewall configuration, switching, wireless access points, desktops, and printers under strict deployment timelines
- Navigated urgent client expectations where systems needed to go live quickly with minimal operational disruption
- Translated technical issues into clear business impact messaging to support fast client decision-making
- De-escalated client frustration during delays, outages, and deployment issues while maintaining trust and forward momentum
- Coordinated vendors, ISPs, and stakeholders to align timelines and ensure successful execution of deployments
- Trained end users on new systems and ensured adoption under tight rollout schedules
Implementation Consultant at UNITED BUSINESS SYSTEMS (Present)
- Serve as primary client-facing contact for IT deployment and support engagements
- Handle urgent client issues involving system access, downtime, and operational disruptions
- Communicate technical solutions in clear, non-technical language under time-sensitive conditions
- Support onboarding and implementation processes to ensure smooth client adoption
- Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain deployment timelines
- Manage expectations during delays, troubleshooting, and rollout execution challenges
