Hardware/Virtualization Engineer
Insight Global
Keywords
Skills
Virtualization/VDI (vSphere 6.x / 7.x), Windows Server (2008/2012, DNS, DHCP, Storage Management, NetApp, 3Par, EMC/EqualLogic, Vulnerability Management, SCCM, HP Server Automation, Scripting, PowerShell, VBScript, PowerCLI, WDS, LDAP, SSO, PKI, Backup, Veritas, VMware SRM, IT Service Management, ITIL v3/Agile Framework, Hybrid Cloud, Virtualization, data center, hardware infrastructure, SDN, vCenter Server, VMware, Cisco Catalyst switches, Windows Server virtual machines, Big IP, VMware virtual infrastructure, vCenter/ESXi, Splunk, network printers, printer, electronic mail, CAD, programming, FreeBASIC, Python, Unix
Project history
09/2017
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09/2020
Insight Global | Kansas City, MO
SECRET clearance
Sep 2017 - Sep 2020
A leading government IT service provider supporting Hybrid Cloud Services (HCS) - USMC Data Center
Hardware/Virtualization Engineer
* Coordinates and collaborates with various vendors, service providers, partners and customers
to install, upgrade, configure, administer, automate and optimize data center physical and
virtualized architectures and associated software
* Serves as a technical expert in the investigation and diagnosis, troubleshooting, root cause
analysis/restoration and recovery actions of virtualization and hardware infrastructure in a
multi-site data center
* Manages HPE Systems Insight Manager (SIM) and Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager (VCEM) to
manage HPE hardware and software defined network (SDN) architecture.
* Engineered deployment plan to migrate all HPE hardware into HPE OneView
* Deployed Dell OpenManage to manage newly purchased tech refresh Dell hardware (R640s, R740s,
and R840s)
* Exposed to various hardware and software technologies including, but not limited to:
Compute Storage Software
* HPE BladeSystem c7000 Enclosures (Gen9)
* HPE ProLiant DL rack servers
* Dell PowerEdge rack servers
* NetApp AFF A-series (NAS)
* HPE 3PAR StoreServ (SAN)
* HPE 3PAR StoreOnce (Nearline)
* vCenter Server
* vRealize Suite
* VMware NSX-T
SECRET clearance
Sep 2017 - Sep 2020
A leading government IT service provider supporting Hybrid Cloud Services (HCS) - USMC Data Center
Hardware/Virtualization Engineer
* Coordinates and collaborates with various vendors, service providers, partners and customers
to install, upgrade, configure, administer, automate and optimize data center physical and
virtualized architectures and associated software
* Serves as a technical expert in the investigation and diagnosis, troubleshooting, root cause
analysis/restoration and recovery actions of virtualization and hardware infrastructure in a
multi-site data center
* Manages HPE Systems Insight Manager (SIM) and Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager (VCEM) to
manage HPE hardware and software defined network (SDN) architecture.
* Engineered deployment plan to migrate all HPE hardware into HPE OneView
* Deployed Dell OpenManage to manage newly purchased tech refresh Dell hardware (R640s, R740s,
and R840s)
* Exposed to various hardware and software technologies including, but not limited to:
Compute Storage Software
* HPE BladeSystem c7000 Enclosures (Gen9)
* HPE ProLiant DL rack servers
* Dell PowerEdge rack servers
* NetApp AFF A-series (NAS)
* HPE 3PAR StoreServ (SAN)
* HPE 3PAR StoreOnce (Nearline)
* vCenter Server
* vRealize Suite
* VMware NSX-T
05/2015
-
09/2017
Senior Systems Engineer
Dept of Navy
Dept of Navy | Kansas City, MO
SECRET clearance
May 2015 - Sep 2017
Federal employee supporting Facilities System Branch (FSB) - USMC Data Center
Senior Systems Engineer
* Managed, maintained and deployed various data center infrastructure including, but not
limited to:
* Brocade MLXe and Cisco Catalyst switches
* Windows Server virtual machines
* Big IP F5 load balancers
* VMware virtual infrastructure (vCenter/ESXi)
* Engineered and implemented HPE C7000/ProLiant blade systems architecture
* Managed and maintain APC StruxureWare Data Center for environmental monitoring
* Served as SME Splunk Engineer for 400+ servers
* Served and performed Server Room Administrator roles
SECRET clearance
May 2015 - Sep 2017
Federal employee supporting Facilities System Branch (FSB) - USMC Data Center
Senior Systems Engineer
* Managed, maintained and deployed various data center infrastructure including, but not
limited to:
* Brocade MLXe and Cisco Catalyst switches
* Windows Server virtual machines
* Big IP F5 load balancers
* VMware virtual infrastructure (vCenter/ESXi)
* Engineered and implemented HPE C7000/ProLiant blade systems architecture
* Managed and maintain APC StruxureWare Data Center for environmental monitoring
* Served as SME Splunk Engineer for 400+ servers
* Served and performed Server Room Administrator roles
04/2014
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04/2015
Computer Technician Intern
Dept of Veteran Affairs
Veterans Affairs runs programs benefiting veterans and members of their families
Computer Technician Intern
* Helped move PC's and networking equipment from the previous location to current location
* Imaged computers for final deployment to end users
* Assessed customer needs and identify products/services that are required to meet those needs
* Helped install networking equipment to the last location
* Connected PC's and network printers for end users use
* Helped setting up IP phones
* Maintained relationships with users by resolving PC and printer issues
* Communicated plan of action with appropriate members of staff for problem resolutions
* Completed and cleared trouble tickets from our ticketing system
Computer Technician Intern
* Helped move PC's and networking equipment from the previous location to current location
* Imaged computers for final deployment to end users
* Assessed customer needs and identify products/services that are required to meet those needs
* Helped install networking equipment to the last location
* Connected PC's and network printers for end users use
* Helped setting up IP phones
* Maintained relationships with users by resolving PC and printer issues
* Communicated plan of action with appropriate members of staff for problem resolutions
* Completed and cleared trouble tickets from our ticketing system
10/2009
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04/2011
Computer Lab Assistant
Grand Rapids Community College
Public community college
Computer Lab Assistant
* Troubleshot software issues in Applied Technology Center computer lab
* Assisted students with questions concerning software
* Assisted IT department with installations of hardware and software components
* Assigned people workstations depending on what software is needed
* Worked in a help desk like setting taking calls to fix computer issues while also fixing
issues in person
* Helped roll-out a new network-based printer system December 2010
* Contributed to project success by deploying new computers in CAD labs Summer 2010
* Assisted students with programming problems in FreeBASIC, Python, Unix and flowcharting in
Raptor and Visio
Computer Lab Assistant
* Troubleshot software issues in Applied Technology Center computer lab
* Assisted students with questions concerning software
* Assisted IT department with installations of hardware and software components
* Assigned people workstations depending on what software is needed
* Worked in a help desk like setting taking calls to fix computer issues while also fixing
issues in person
* Helped roll-out a new network-based printer system December 2010
* Contributed to project success by deploying new computers in CAD labs Summer 2010
* Assisted students with programming problems in FreeBASIC, Python, Unix and flowcharting in
Raptor and Visio
01/2002
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12/2006
Soldier
US Army
Land warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces
Soldier
* Ammunition Specialist
* Driver
* NBC/Supply Clerk
* Cannon Crewmember
* Purple Heart Recipient for Iraq Combat
* Helped people with computer issues such as hardware incompatibilities, software upgrades and
troubleshooting in my unit
Soldier
* Ammunition Specialist
* Driver
* NBC/Supply Clerk
* Cannon Crewmember
* Purple Heart Recipient for Iraq Combat
* Helped people with computer issues such as hardware incompatibilities, software upgrades and
troubleshooting in my unit
Local Availability
Only available in these countries:
USA
