Garrett Abbott Email & Phone Number

Keller, Tx, Us

Miami, Fl, Us

• Developed and continuously automated the AWS infrastructure using Ansible, Terraform, Packer, Cloud-init and various other scripting solutions (Lambda, Python, Bash)• Automated many manual processes to improve reliability and insight into the infrastructure. • Integrated CIS security controls and Datadog Security Platform into our Image build process to ensure and maintain audit compliance.• Lead our OS migration from Redhat7/Centos7 to Amazon Linux 2022.

New York, Ny, Us

• Senior System Engineer role managing Linux Servers (RHEL/Oracle Linux), Oracle Exadata (ExaCC) servers, Chef, Vsphere• Continuous improvement of infrastructure automation through the use of Chef, Terraform, Packer, and various other tools.• Improved and automated the patching of our Redhat Linux environment through the use of Satellite server, Chef cookbooks and python scripting.• Headed the deployment of Oracle Exadata servers (ExaCC) to our on-prem environment and integrated them into our existing corperate ecosystem. • Planned and Executed Major Version Upgrades for 200+ RHEL and Oracle Linux servers.• Provided application support for many different in-house/proprietary and enterprise applications/services on all UNIX servers.

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

• Created various scripts and automations to improve monitoring and managing on-prem server environment.• Streamlined image build/deployment for servers/workstation for offsite DR sites.

Denton, Texas (Tx), Us

• Windows/Linux Server/VMware Administration of on premises and cloud (AWS) servers. Responsible for all maintenance and updates of servers.• Migration of many critical servers from Server2003 to Server2016 (AD/DNS, File Servers, Applications Servers). • Redesigned the network infrastructure. Set up firewalls(CiscoASA/Sonicwall),Layer 3 Switches(Cisco), Cisco VPN Gateway, and various other improvements.• Designed and configured an Exchange 2016 HA environment and migrated from the old email environment (Cpanel EXIM/Dovecot). • Automated server monitoring and reporting through the use of various tools and scripts (SNMP monitoring, Powershell, etc..).• Migrated external facing applications and services to AWS (EC2, Route53, RDS, S3) and integrated them with our on-premisis network through Site-to-Site with VPC.

• Windows Administration/Maintenance to all servers on the F-35 ALIS Program.• Set up ESXi hosts, VMFS Datastores, and configured VCenter. Migrated Legacy Servers tothe new VMware environments.• Streamlined and greatly improved administrative tasks, daily system checks and logmanagement through Powershell, Splunk and other scripting.• Created a centrally managed offsite disaster recovery process for all critical servers(VDP, Veritas, Dell EMC).• Responsible for software and system maintenance, disaster recovery, andadministrating the VM environments

Euless, Tx, Us

• Provided Windows/Linux Administration, VMware Administration, LAN/WAN/VPN Administration and Firewall Administration. • Set up and Managed AD/DNS, Content Filter, Load Balancers, Wireless Lan Controllers, and Exchange Servers. • Researched, recommended and implemented many system improvements (VMware, Load Balancing, Content Filtering, Central Management of Workstations, HA and DR for key servers). • Involved with all decisions, consulting, and planning of the IT Department.

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

• Set up and administrated a Windows Server 2008 environment (Active Directory, ISS server, VPN, MSSQL). • Developed a web based Billing System and Work Entry System for contractors and clients, then integrated their databases into a GIS environment.• Created and Administered multiple websites for the company.• Scanned and archived courthouse documents and integrated them into an online database.

• Tested and evaluated electronic and computer products that are to be sold online. • Repaired and reimaged computers to working order, including both Apple and PC machines and operating systems • Processed traded in items from customers and determined their value based on their condition and functionality. • Authorized the return of merchandise, which involved inspecting and testing returned product.

• Diagnosed and solved computer problems, such as viruses, registry errors, OS problems and hardware failures • Set up and installed networks for home users and troubleshot various network problems for office networks • Ran Cat5e cable for businesses and integrated computers and wireless repeaters into their networks. • Upgraded and replaced various computer hardware parts in desktop computers.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Technical Support Agent for Verizon FIOS • Troubleshot clients hardware and software problems over the phone. • Assisted clients with network connectivity problems and various other connection issues • Used multiple client tools, technical knowledge, and problem solving skills to diagnose and solve customer problems.

Boston, Ma, Us

• Handled trades of funds, enrollments, account transfers,and many other transactions for participant accounts • Gained knowledge and trained in customer service skills • Obtained NASD Series 6 license

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