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Senior Systems Engineer
Lawrence, USA
USA
Bachelor's of Science in Computer NetworkingVbscriptComputer-Aided DesignMicrosoft WindowsActive DirectoryAgile MethodologySystems EngineeringAutomationBackup DevicesUnixCatalyst (Software)Cloud ComputingComputer ProgrammingComputer NetworksData CentersDynamic Host Configuration Protocol
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
Languages
EnglishNative speaker
Project history
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
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
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