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Vaduz, Liechtenstein

• Custom implementation and maintenance of d.velop document management solutions as per customer requirements• Large-scale versioned document migrations with complex customer-specific metadata from multiple sources• Development of input validation logic, dynamic value sets, and asynchronous jobs in Apache Groovy within constrained customer environments, without linting or code completion, accessing external systems that provide master data• Rewriting existing JPL (JAM Panther) code in Groovy• Working with undocumented code, database structures, and APIs• Automation of bulk tasks using REST APIs with PowerShell

Seabourn Sojourn, Seabourn Venture

• Responsibility for all onboard IT systems with the support of the Computer Systems Assistant• Advisory (ECDIS) or joint role (Voyage data recorder) for troubleshooting specialized Navigational systems• Administration of ESXi, Windows, and Linux Server infrastructure• Maintenance of Cisco switches/Wi-Fi, Aruba Wi-Fi network equipment• Providing 2nd level support to guests getting connected to the iCafe system• Review of Palo Alto firewall rules for L3 connectivity issues• 2nd level support of applications such as Micros 9700, Simphony; Fidelio SPMS, DMS, Mustering; Ving, Visionline, Traka; AIMS, IssuTrax; MXP; NAPA; OneOcean, Milestone CCTV, xiCMS Oceanview• Improving onboard PRTG systems monitoring; writing custom sensors• Maintenance and repairs of SeaTel and Intellian VSAT satellite dishes. Remote monitoring of Newtec modems• Implementation of Active Directory Group Policies• Roll-out of over 100 Android devices managed through VMware AirWatch• Modernization of ailing hardware. Replacement effort of 30 failing waiter order tablets. Rescue cloning of failing critical systems (CCTV, NAPA)• Set up and breakdown of embarkation equipment on board or inside the terminal with a point-to-point Wi-Fi link to the ship

M/S Zaandam

• Overseeing all onboard IT systems and managing the onboard IT department consisting of the Assistant IT Officer and Broadcast Technical Assistant• Advisory (ECDIS) or joint role (Voyage data recorder) for troubleshooting specialized Navigational systems• Successful return to service after a lengthy operational pause• Automation of time zone changes on Cisco Call manager• Administration of ESXi, Windows, and Linux Server infrastructure• Maintenance of Cisco switches and Wi-Fi network equipment• Providing 2nd level support to guests getting connected to the iCafe system• Review of Palo Alto firewall rules for L3 connectivity issues• 2nd level support of applications such as Micros 9700; Fidelio SPMS, DMS, Mustering; Ving, Traka; AIMS; MXP; NAPA; xiCMS Oceanview• Improving onboard PRTG systems monitoring; writing custom sensors• Implementation of Active Directory Group Policies• Set-up and breakdown of embarkation equipment inside the terminal with a point-to-point Wi-Fi link to the ship

Crystal Serenity

• Member of the onboard IT department, reporting to the Senior IT officer• Maintenance of Cisco switches and Wi-Fi network equipment• Review of Palo Alto firewall rules for L3 connectivity issues• Automation of AEI IP phone speed dial changes on penthouse decks• Administration of ESXi, Windows, and Linux Server infrastructure• 1st level support of shipboard applications such as Fidelio, Ving, eCruise, Getslash, Adonis, AIMS, MXP POS, etc.• Set-up and breakdown of onboard embarkation equipment

Crystal Mahler, Crystal Mozart, Crystal Ravel

• Responsibility for all onboard IT systems, including ECDIS• Administration of ESXi, Windows Server infrastructure• Windows update management through WSUS• Maintenance of Cisco switches, Wi-Fi equipment, AEI and Cisco VoIP phones• Review of Palo Alto firewall rules for L3 connectivity issues• Helping guests connect to the Getslash-based internet cafe system• 1st level support of applications like Fidelio, Visionline, MXP POS, AIMS, etc.• Maintenance and repairs of SeaTel VSAT and TVRO satellite systems• Administration of MCOMS HotStream IPTV/VOD systems, incl. content loading and TV service (Teracue) adjustments; Maintenance and repairs of AV and Public address equipment (QSC)• Set-up of ConfigMgr for OS Deployment & Software distribution on Crystal Mahler and Crystal Mozart• Implementation of automated speed tests with geo lookup of ship's coordinates• Dry dock, season openings and winter layup closings• VMware Airwatch iOS and Android mobile device management• Migration of satellite providers and complete rebuild of the VSAT rack• Maintenance and repairs of CCTV infrastructure and RFID door lock systems

Schwarzach, Vorarlberg, Austria

• Technical responsibility for Radio studio broadcast and streaming infrastructure; oversaw migration to new broadcast systems and software• Digital signage implementation and administration to showcase in-house print and web media• Maintained ERP system (ISP billing/contract management); creation of custom SQL-based reports• Windows and Linux Server administration• Configuration and maintenance of live-streaming equipment for plenary session broadcasts of the State Government of Vorarlberg

Schwarzach, Vorarlberg, Austria

• Group-wide implementation of software distribution and highly customized OS deployment across five countries using ConfigMgr• Creation & maintenance of software packages for automated software rollouts• Windows Server administration, Windows and macOS client support• Technical implementation of video live-streams including setup of dedicated line-of-sight WiMAX-based internet access on location• Vision mixer operator at state-level beauty pageants (multi-camera live streams) and company events (multi-room projections)

Dornbirn, Vorarlberg, Austria

• Patient transport within hospital/attached after-care home• Delivery driver (3.5t truck)

Education record

Matura (High School Diploma)