Administered VMware environment, consisting of 4 vCenters and 200+ ESXi hosts. Managed the dependencies between the VMware environment and other systems such as XClarity Administrator and Ansible.- Switched from using ESXi images to ESXi baselines for patches and updates, enabling process automation and saving 3+ weeks of person hours 3 to 4 times per year.- Replaced vCenter standard switches with distributed switches, simplifying networking and making system more efficient to manage.- Wrote python scripts and leveraged application programming interfaces (API) to merge 2 hardware / internet protocol (IP) management systems, with data in openDCIM absorbed into NetBox.

- Made recommendations and implemented improvements to Ansible environment.- Researched and made recommendations regarding a Single Sign-on solution for Git and Ansible.- Assisted with editing and setup of Operational Technology cybersecurity training materials.-

Assisted with marking of student assignments in a second year course.Provided feedback regarding how solutions could be improved.Balanced these responsibilities with my own studies, ensuring students received their marked assignments back in a timely manner.

Completed a variety of software development and system administrator tasks.- Created Ansible playbooks for installing and upgrading various software packages on Linux and Windows hosts.- Added functionality to an existing internal python tool and created the required unit test.- Updated several documents for clarity and validity.

Completed a variety of software development and system administrator tasks.- Created Ansible playbooks for installing and upgrading various software packages on Linux hosts.- Wrote a Python script that leveraged the GitLab API to automatically delete inactive GitLab accounts.- Wrote a Bash script to upgrade SonarQube plugins with Ansible.- Created an Icinga plugin used to monitor server queue time.- Updated various scripts to correct errors or add functionality.- Queried databases to generate Grafana reports.- Researched IPAM tools and made recommendations regarding which ones could best meet the needs of the organization.

Assisted with day-to-day management of server lab infrastructure.- Installed and configured various test environments on Windows, Linux, & MacOS.- Racked servers and ran network cables to switches and routers.- Completed firmware updates. Organized outage times with end-users to minimize impacts.- Assisted server end-users with the troubleshooting of various issues.Key Accomplishment:Leveraged automation available in Lenovo XClarity to greatly reduce the time required for firmware updates. Implemented and documented firmware update procedures.

Assisted with day-to-day management of server lab infrastructure.- Installed and configured various test environments on Windows, Linux, & MacOS.- Racked servers and ran network cables to switches and routers.- Completed firmware updates. Organized outage times with end-users to minimize impacts.- Assisted server end-users with the troubleshooting of various issues.

Responsibilities included administration and operation of McAfee products including Antivirus, Endpoint Encryption, Host Intrusion Prevention, & ePolicy Orchestrator.Key Accomplishments: Assisted with testing, documentation, and implementation of new version of Endpoint Encryption.Developed and implemented response plan when an issue on a McAfee server caused false-positive virus detections.Ensured that Co-Chair role on Regional Health & Safety Committee was filled and assumed vacant Building Warden role (2011 – 2013).

Responsibilities included creating, updating, and deleting network user accounts. Also responsible for periodic reviews of privileged access. Assisted colleagues with the troubleshooting of difficult issues and crafted solutions to meet client security needs within Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Windows environments.Key Accomplishments:Customized and documented security procedures for a key government client of the organization, resulting in a more tailored and focused product.Specifically requested by key government client to lead subsequent reviews of the organization’s security procedures.Assumed vacant Co-Chair role on Regional Health & Safety Committee (2009 – 2011).