Jacob Forman Email & Phone Number

Detail-oriented Systems Engineer with over 15 years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust IT infrastructure solutions. Adept at systems integration, network design, virtualization, and cloud computing, with a strong focus on optimizing performance, security, and scalability. Seeking to apply my expertise in systems engineering to drive innovation and efficiency.

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  Systems Engineer

  Bydesign Technologies

  Oct 2010 - Present - Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

  -Designed scalable and reliable IT infrastructure solutions, developing comprehensive system architecture diagrams and documentation.-Installed, configured, and maintained servers across Linux, Windows, and UNIX environments, troubleshooting hardware and software issues.-Implemented and managed virtual environments using VMware, Hyper-V, and Proxmox, creating and maintaining virtual machines and networks.-Deployed and managed cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, and VPS platforms, implementing various cloud-based solutions and services.-Configured and managed network devices, designing and implementing network topologies and VLANs to ensure robust connectivity.-Managed storage solutions including SAN, NAS, and RAID, implementing and maintaining comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solutions.-Implemented robust security measures such as firewalls and IDS/IPS, conducting regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.-Automated routine tasks using scripting languages like Powershell, Bash, and Batch, and implemented infrastructure as code with tools like Ansible.-Set up and manage monitoring tools, analyzing system performance, and optimizing resource usage for enhanced efficiency.-Installed, configured, and maintained databases, performing backups, restores, and tuning for optimal performance.-Developed and implemented disaster recovery plans, conducting regular backup and restore tests to ensure system resilience.-Implemented load balancing solutions and managed high availability clusters to ensure system reliability and performance.-Managed user accounts and permissions through Active Directory and LDAP, implementing role-based access control.-Created and maintained detailed system documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.-Managed incidents and coordinated response efforts, implementing problem management processes to prevent recurrence.