Plan long term changes to modernize the Linux platform:- Design and architect the transition to CentOS 8.- Convert Bash and Puppet configuration scripts to Ansible.- Research next-generation remote solutions from Teradici.- Create proposals to improve the Linux platform and application update lifecycles.- Author a Python script to manage DNS records in a JSON store.Configure, maintain, and support remote work from home equipment:- Manage and configure remote zero clients and onsite workstations.- Optimize remote and onsite configurations to improve user experience and minimize bandwidth consumption.Administer CentOS workstations and support end users:- Provision workstations utilizing PXE, kickstart, and Puppet.- Manage workstation configurations with Puppet and Ansible.- Maintain OS repositories and package updates.

Maintained and developed workflows and Python tooling for the OpenShift platform:- Added custom resources to proprietary reporting tools.- Automated the archival of deprecated projects.- Established a process for transferring projects between namespaces.- Evaluated local development with CodeReady Containers.Automated HPE iLO management:- Created scripts and an Ansible plugin to automate BIOS configuration changes using the Redfish API.

- Built, deployed, and maintained cluster-wide modules and container images running on RHEL 6.- Increased adoption of Singularity to reduce software build workloads and documented all cluster container workflows.

Co-founded a club to create an environment for students to be informed about industry events, as well as learn, review and share tools and techniques while receiving weekly critique on their work. Networked with external contacts in local studios and related companies to bring in outside talent to hold presentations and workshops.Worked with multiple vendors to meet UCONN funding and purchasing guidelines while maximizing performance per dollar for the construction and maintenance of a renderfarm.System administrator responsible for setting up and maintaining a private CentOS Linux based renderfarm that supports Maya, RenderMan, Arnold (MtoA, C4DtoA), Blender, and Modo through the Deadline queue manager. Installed and configured the Pixar License Server, Autodesk Network License Manager, and the Deadline RLM License Manager.

Managed technical needs of The Graduate School. This included but is not limited to managing scores, creating scripts for automation, building emails, website design, and working with the MailChimp and WordPress platforms.