David Wade Email & Phone Number

Livonia, Michigan, Us

In this role, I lead our on-premise and AWS cloud Architectures, soc2 and compliance, and perform DevOps, SecOps, FinOps, SysOps, and NetOps - architecting and implementing. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, I direct several contractors on projects, 1 employee and other group members ensuring projects of the CEO and VP are executed on time, on budget, and well architected. Lead Soc2 Type 2 Initiative:* Responsible for Liveline CertificationAWS Architecting / Automation:* Architecting and Creating Liveline Technologies AWS Organizations and IAM Identity Center - Multi-account Strategy* Coding and deploying Infrastructure as code with AWS Cloudformation* Automation with Codebuild, CodePipeline, and CodeDeploy (On-Premise and AWS Cloud)* End-to-End CI/CD build and deployment automation to ECS Fargate and EC2 w/ GPU capacities for automated Machine Learning processes* Automated builds and deployments for Liveline Technologies’ and customer documentation (from source control to build and deployment in ECS Fargate, s3 Origin with Cloudfront, etc)* Responsible for and lead our AWS SaaS factory programCI/CD Processes:* Develop source control code repository, branching and tagging strategies* Develop build and deployment strategies utilizing automated pipelines and builds* Develop Hybrid Architecture Deployments (on-premise and cloud) integrated with AWS * Lead strategies for code, branches, version tags, images and repositories including GitHub, CodeCommit, ECR, EtcAdditional Current Duties:* AWS and On-Premise FinOps strategies for cost and right sizing* Docker / Containerization - standardization and automation * Integrate with our teams to ensure code works and deploys with automation processes* End-to-end Security (SecOps) of architecture and solutions* Leading staff in the adoption of our processes and technology* Delegating projects, tasks, and workloads* Create OS images (CentOS and Rocky Linux) for build process automation

Livonia, Michigan, Us

I lead the Liveline Technologies AWS Cloud Architecture and DevOps Initiative. Liveline Technologies is a Cooper Standard company. Our Focus is on collecting data from the controls on the plant floor and automating live adjustments to controls to provide a superior product.AWS Architecting / Automation:* Automation with Codebuild, CodePipeline, and CodeDeploy* Architecting Graceful updates of Software / Containers created in AWS with Application Load Balancers, ECS, AutoScaling, and Deployment methods* ECR / ECS Deployments and Automation* EC2 Linux instances with Docker* Automate settings and EC2 instance creation with Boot Strap Scripts* Auto Scaling Workloads for EC2 Instances* Load balancing work with AWS Load balancers across Availability Zones* Cloud Formation Templates for automation and consistency* AWS multi-account architecture - crafting services from the ground up* Security focusedAdditional Current Duties:* CentOS / Rocky Linux OS image installation and automation for BlackBox Units* Ansible* Docker - Helping our Data Scientists and team by architecting solutions to deploy their code, creating buildspec (CodeBuild) and Dockerfiles, and pushing / pulling images from AWS ECR and Docker Hub

Northville, Michigan, Us

I was promoted to Senior Systems Administrator and Lead Cooper Standard's AWS Cloud Infrastructure / Architecture. The Global Cloud Organization group manages Linux and Windows Servers for a multitude of locations around the world... as well as our Global AWS Environment and Strategy.AWS Infrastructure Cloud Engineer* Many of the duties are the same as the Cloud Engineer / System Administrator but with expanded roles. * Architect with AWS services per requirements* Craft Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Cloudformation* Architecture reference for AWS Projects (cloud and local datacenter)* Perform AWS cost analysis and reduction* Understanding of Licensing in AWS for Windows and other platformsGlobal Windows and Linux server Administration+ Linux Administration * Current working on an Ansible Proof of Concept for 400 Linux shop floor machines* Automate Centos 7 installs with Kickstart script. Ansible Playbooks perform other parts of the setup* Setup Ansible Server* Develop Ansible Playbooks * Bash Scripting

Northville, Michigan, Us

I achieved multiple AWS certifications and was promoted to the Cloud Engineer / System Administrator position within our Global Server Infrastructure group. The GSI group manages Linux and Windows Servers for a multitude of locations around the world... as well as our Global AWS Environment and Strategy. AWS Infrastructure Cloud Engineer* Successfully migrated many applications, servers and File Shares from the datacenter to AWS utilizing EC2, Elastic Load Balancers, Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct (SoFS), AWS FSX and EFS* Extensive experience with EC2, Load Balancers, and S3. Setup Cross account access with Organizations and S3* Experience setting up RDS for MySQL and Postgres (including Aurora serverless), and DynamoDB. * Created AWS autoscaling solutions to meet business demands* Setup Automation with Cloudwatch and Lambda* Craft IAM Policies, Roles, and groups to ensure proper functioning of AWS resources and users according to best practices. * Troubleshoot security and permission issues. Monitor changes with Cloudtrail and Config. * Troubleshoot connection and service issues through VPC Flow Logs and CloudWatch Log Groups and Dashboards. * Setup alerting with CloudWatch and SNS * Experience with AWS Organizations * Analyze costs with Cost Explorer and CloudCheckr. Global Windows and Linux server Administration * Install, setup, and configure physical and virtual (Hyper-V) servers for specific tasks and applications* Experience with DHCP and DNS server creation and configuration * In depth experience with Active Directory - security, Groups, and computers * Patch management and Scom Monitoring* Windows and Linux scripting for automated builds and build images* Linux Centos 7 Administration

Northville, Michigan, Us

I lead the iSeries (IBM i OS) platform for Cooper Standard. Manage 21 LPARS Hosting Production for 28+ Locations (Plants) in North America and France. I also work with the SAP Basis team on 40+ LPARS for 60+ Locations. Proven System Admin Experience and business value creation:+ My Business background aids management in budget creation for the group * Provide automation with Robot Console message handling. * AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certified - working with SAP and Cloud team to migrate SAP and print servers to AWS. * Understanding of Cloud Architecture: creating VPCs, EC2 Instances, and load balancers in AWS. * Linux Experience: Centos 7, SuSE SLES, and Ubuntu.+ Managed High Visibility Projects: * V7R1 Operating System Upgrade - 21 systems in 9 months. * Organizational upgrade of IBM i Access to Access Client Solutions * Global upgrade of SAPGUI Client deployment for all SAP users * Coordinate Downtime Strategies and events with Senior Leadership and Plant Locations.+ Manage Operating System, Software Updates and System / Program Fixes: * Identify and Perform Program Temporary Fix (PTF) Groups, Firmware, Tech Releases, and Operating System Upgrades. * Manage Secunia (Flexera) vulnerability alerts+ Compliance Lead to internal and external Audit Requests and compliance strategies for Internal Audit (Sarbanes Oxley) for SAP, IBM AIX, and IBM i. * Manage Standard Operating Procedures+ Manage Backup / Restore Strategy, On / Off-Site Media Storage and Retention Policy utilizing IBM BRMS and Iron Mountain. * Perform restores per business, audit, and IT Requirements.+ Experience with Software: * Help Systems - Robot Schedule, Console, and Network. Compliance Monitor, Authority Broker, and Network Security. * BPCS * Rocket iCluster * TAATOOL * MailTool / Spooltool * SAP support and administration * CUPS Print Server (SuSE Linux and AIX)

Northville, Michigan, Us

I moved to the Corporate Help Desk from the Auburn, IN Plant in April 2011. My duties are similar to the Plant IT position except on a larger corporate / global scale. + Work more in depth with AD accounts and employee access.+ Work with System Center Operations Manager alerts. I am in rotation with the Wintel group to watch and monitor server issues/alerts, routing the SCOM messages, and acting as a 1st responder to server / machine issues.+ Perform tasks for new hires, transfers, and terminations in Active Directory and physical equipment.+ Work with server print queue creation and help 25+ locations setup and troubleshoot their queues.+ Manage the Knowledge Database and update process. + Updating our Current Downtimes/Events SharePoint page to pull more detailed year end metrics for IT Management. + Help setup, create, and manage phone numbers in the Avaya Definity system. - Manage the time of day coverage (forwarding to the after hours help desk)... as well as tweak specific settings within the system to acheive desired phone configurations. - Create and manage voicemail in the Octel voicemail system. - Run 911 / extension reports in the ECAS system. - Troubleshoot communication issues with phone lines and network cables.+ Configured, Managed, and Setup 20+ Ricoh devices on 1 campus. Worked with 3 other campuses to upgrade their copiers and helped deploy them locally. Help manage Ricoh support as well as Global Scan settings. Helped other locations setup their Global Scan settings to "standardize" button / scan layouts.

Northville, Michigan, Us

I worked as the Auburn, IN Plant IT.+ Created and maintained the Plant IT budget for both the plant and mixing divisions. I created the line items, maintenance plan renewals, and also budgeted for capital expenditures.+ Worked with, setup, and repaired all PC's, terminals, IT equipment in Rep Presses, Symbol Scan Guns, Intermec Barcode printers, Repnet Database Terminals, and more.+ Administered the plant cell phones / air cards, as well as ordered and repaired. Was 1 of 3 Account Admins for ALL North American locations. + Lead IT projects for the plant. This included budgeting, time lines, writing the appropriation requests, and making sure time lines are realistic and in line with our business requirements.+ Created, managed, maintained the Plant SharePoint. My layout was used for every location's SharePoint site.+ I worked with contractors and developers to bring all unsupported software under a support agreement. This was an important task as there were many custom written software packages that were business critical and not supportable. + Worked to create / develop Custom operations and applications for business needs based on customer requirements and cost saving initiatives. For example, we moved to an "In-cell" manufacturing style on the shop floor (for the injection molding operations of the plant). I developed a solution for the cell stations. + Created and implemented a plan for updating the Plant network infrastructure. The network was in bad shape when I was hired in 2007. I spent a couple years bringing the network up-to-date. There were 13 IDF's (plus 2-3 small additional phone hubs). All 13 had to be revamped from cabinet to all Cisco switches. The electrician and I ran new cable (removing old Cat 3 cabling), revamped every closet (replacing cabinets too small for newer Cisco switches w/ POE), and replacing old Cisco 2950 switches with Cisco 3560G w/ POE.+ Setup all plant desk and IP phones (Avaya).

I started my Ecommerce website in 2001. I designed the website, worked with SEO, and grew the website to 2.5-3 million hits per month. I am in the process of closing down the retail portion. The future of the site will be web content and advertising.Performed the following business functions... shipping, receiving, product management, supplier coordination, marketing, customer service, web design, SEO, and managed 2 employees.I developed a retail inventory numbering scheme for 3000-5000 different products... and the method to pull inventory from the retail software. I designed the Game Addiction websites (and various additional websites) using SEO and accumulated 2-5 million hits per month (* through 2009).As of 1st Qtr 2013, I sold egameaddiction.com.

Worked with financial statements, depreciation, compiled and created administrative reports, webmaster, and IT troubleshooting (hardware and accounting software).From 1998-2004, I designed, managed, and updated the website. Later on, we merged the website with Creative Solution's web services to eventually combine with a few of their other services.My 1st IT experience came from this office. I worked on 22 Pc's and laptops... and kept the office running. i worked with CSI to test their accounting software... as our office was one of the test sites for their new releases / builds.My main duties included compiling financial statements, bank reconciliations, depreciation, administrative reports, spreadsheet work for various clients, and more. This is where I gained my budgetary experience and understanding of the internal aspects of business.

Bachelor Of Science In Business, Business Management, And Accounting

Lean And Green Six Sigma Ipfw Certificate, Business