SYSTEMS

Systems Analyst · New Orleans, LA

James G. Fazio

Infrastructure stability. Process automation. Technology lifecycle management — at one of the most iconic hotels in the South.

Current Role
Marriott International
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
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The person
behind the systems.

I'm a Systems Analyst embedded at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, operating under the Marriott International umbrella. My work sits at the intersection of hospitality operations and enterprise IT — keeping the technology that powers a world-class hotel running seamlessly, invisibly, and reliably.

From ensuring network switches stay current to scripting automations that save department heads hours of manual work, I treat every system as a guest-experience touchpoint. If a credit card terminal goes down at midnight, I'm the person that gets the call.

Employer
Marriott International
Property
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
Scope
System Stability · CapEx Planning · Automation · Group Services
Location
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Where I've
made an impact.

Present
Marriott International - Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
New Orleans, LA
Systems Analyst

Responsible for full-spectrum IT operations at a flagship Marriott property in one of the nation's most visited cities.

  • Maintain and monitor network infrastructure including switches, access points, and cabling throughout the property
  • Oversee point-of-sale and credit card processing systems ensuring PCI compliance and zero-downtime operations
  • Audit technology assets against EOL schedules and document replacement needs in annual CapEx proposals
  • Develop and deploy automation tools that reduce manual workload for departments including Front Desk, F&B, and Housekeeping
  • Provide dedicated AV and connectivity services for in-house groups, conventions, and events
  • Manage fleet of laptops and desktops: imaging, patching, deployment, and support
2017-2018
Surgical Specialty Center
Baton Rouge, LA
General Software Technician

Digitized and migrated physical patient records into the Athenahealth system, ensuring accuracy and data integrity

  • Maintained strict compliance with confidentiality standards when handling sensitive patient information.
  • Improved document processing efficiency by prioritizing high-frequency patients, supporting smoother clinical operations.
  • Developed working knowledge of a complex electronic health record (EHR) system to assist physicians and nursing staff with data access and usage.

Things I've
built & solved.

01
Automation

Comp Room Request Automation

Eliminated manual comp room approval bottlenecks with an automated workflow, saving management hours per week.

02
Automation

System Access Approval Workflow

Automated the routing, logging, and approval of system access requests across departments — reducing turnaround time significantly.

03
Planning

EOL Asset Tracking & CapEx Planning

Built a living asset register tracking end-of-life dates across all property technology, feeding directly into capital expenditure proposals.

04
Client Services

Group & Event Technology Services

Delivered end-to-end technology setup and support for high-profile conferences, conventions, and corporate events hosted at the Sheraton.

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More coming soon

More projects to be added soon.

Where it all
began.

Bachelor of Science

Computer Science

Concentration in Software Engineering
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA

Coursework emphasized both strong theoretical foundations and practical, real-world application — spanning big data, cloud computing, programming languages, compilers, software vulnerabilities, and data analysis. Bridging the gap between software development and real-world operational execution.

Coursework Highlights
Big Data Cloud Computing Programming Languages Compilers Software Vulnerabilities Data Analysis
Project Management
Agile / SCRUM Critical Path Method Gantt Charts PERT Estimation Effort Estimation

The toolkit
I work with.

Infrastructure
Network Switches LAN / WAN Wi-Fi Management Structured Cabling Firewall Basics
Systems & Endpoints
Windows OS Laptop / Desktop Imaging Active Directory MDM Patch Management
Hospitality Tech
PMS Systems POS / Credit Card Systems PCI Compliance AV / Event Tech Marriott Systems
Automation & Process
Process Scripting Workflow Automation Power Automate Forms Design Documentation
Planning & Analysis
CapEx Planning EOL Management Asset Inventory Vendor Coordination Cost Analysis

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