IT Expert
2013 - PRESENTHDMZ (via Toptal)- Headed the IT department.
- Designed, supported, and managed the cloud infrastructure at Rackspace and Google Cloud.
- Managed around 250 production websites and 500 development sites.
- Developed custom tools for data analysis and automated tests.
- Designed and developed custom IT solutions for company customers. Held on-site meetings and data gathering sessions.
- Acted as a Linux/Cloud support specialist for customers and associates.
- [NDA] Contributed to research and development projects.
Technologies: Bash Script, Apache, Python, Docker, Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Rackspace, AWS, MySQL, Cloud ComputingEnterprise Automation Team Lead
2011 - PRESENTIBM- Coordinated the productivity of ~25 Unix and Wintel administrators.
- Reviewed and approved all proposed changes for the enterprise automation team.
- Served as the technical authority on any Unix-related projects.
- Handled technical customer service issues.
- Worked as a technical consultant for hardware and software monitoring, as well as Unix automation systems.
Technologies: Bash Script, Ansible, Apache, Python, RHEL, IBM Tivoli, Linux, Solaris, HP-UX, AIXAWS DevOps Engineer
2016 - 2017JustPlay Solutions (via Toptal)- Designed, implemented, and configured the AWS cloud Infrastructure.
- Acted as technical advisor for developers.
- Configured a high-availability server environment.
- Implemented a low-cost custom backup solution using S3 storage.
- Advised the client about systems security and an additional component to improve the company's infrastructure.
Technologies: Apache, Amazon Web Services (AWS), MySQL, Linux, AWSDevOps Consultant
2016 - 2016Charts.io (via Toptal)- Migrated the services to a new and secure environment.
- Developed and implemented a new deployment process for the main application components.
- Implemented monitoring systems for applications and server services.
Technologies: Apache, Amazon Web Services (AWS), DigitalOcean, Papertrail, AWS Elastic Beanstalk, Heroku, LinuxTechnical Collaborator
2014 - 2016Cloudlabs Inc. (via Toptal)- Created and supported App Store snapshots.
- Developed and supported Python API wrappers for Terminal.com.
- Developed and supported Golang API wrappers for Terminal.com.
- Created several internal tools and applications.
- Developed and implemented a container networking test suite.
- Acted as a Linux support specialist for customers and associates.
- Wrote technical articles in the Terminal.com blog.
- Did research and development for special projects.
Technologies: Ansible, Apache, Python, Amazon Web Services (AWS), OpenVZ, Go, AWS, MySQL, Redis, Cloud Computing, LinuxDevOps
2014 - 2015Will Oller Web Development (via Toptal)- Supported the client in developing his own continuous integration development environment.
- Acted as technical consultant.
Technologies: Apache, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Integration ToolsUnix Team Coordinator
2010 - 2011IBM- Assigned and coordinated tasks for ~20 Unix Administrators.
- Planned and executed all changes within the team.
- Successfully resolved a number of critical and time-sensitive issues.
- Gave the final authorization for all Unix products created by the team.
- Handled technical customer service issues.
Technologies: Bash Script, RHEL, AIX, HP-UX, Solaris, LinuxUnix System Administrator
2008 - 2010IBM- Planned and executed changes to the Unix system.
- Handled Unix server patching and upgrading.
- Managed the LVM, Veritas VM, and SunCluster.
- Provided Veritas Cluster support.
- Worked with large farms of over 5000 servers.
- Developed automated scripts in Bash, Ksh, and Python.
- Used automation tools including Opsware, SEA, and Tivoli Enterprise products to optimize and automate as much work possible.
Technologies: Bash Script, RHEL, AIX, HP-UX, Solaris, LinuxUnix Infrastructure Administrator. Coverage Support
2007 - 2008EDS- Provided coverage support for the Unix system.
- Planned and executed complex changes to the system.
- Handled patching tasks relating to the Unix servers.
- Managed the LVM, Veritas VM, and SunCluster.
- Supported the Veritas Cluster.
Technologies: Bash Script, Tru64, AIX, HP-UX, Solaris, LinuxUnix System Administrator
2006 - 2007EDS- Worked as the primary contact for administration of the Unix system.
- Resolved customer issues with the Unix system.
- Managed the LVM and Veritas volumes and oversaw the SunCluster software.
Technologies: Bash Script, AIX, HP-UX, Solaris, LinuxInfrastructure Department Lead
2005 - 2006Vanguardia BS- Supported GNU/Linux server systems for local businesses.
- Provided hardware support, assembly, and replacement.
- Provided firewall administration.
- Designed a backup log of the system tasks.
- Oversaw web server administration.
Technologies: Bash Script, Apache, RHEL, Intel, Windows Server, Debian LinuxLinux System Administrator
2004 - 2006Freelance- Provided GNU/Linux server systems support for local businesses.
- Developed a custom multiplatform tool based on rsync that creates backups for centralized desktop machine.
- Supported, replaced, and assembled hardware.
- Provided firewall and web server administration.
Technologies: Debian LinuxInfrastructure Department Lead
2004 - 2005ISAC- Provided IT support.
- Installed and maintained a large number of desktop computers with Intel architecture.
- Provided Linux and Win200x app server administration.
- Installed, configured, and maintained custom media streaming services.
- Provided hardware support, assembly, and replacement.
Technologies: Debian Linux, Helix Toolkit, Windows Media, Windows