Fast learning and driven Linux Systems Engineer that uses his prior work with the US Navy Nuclear Program to drive his need to adapt, troubleshoot, and overcome problems he encounters. Known for leading the team to ensure the job is done quickly and reliably the first time."Success is balancing risk with reward so that you are always proud of your decisions. Keep learning, keep adapting, and never forget the next step."
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Sr. Hpc EngineerSpacex Oct 2024 - PresentHawthorne, California, Us -
Hpc Systems EngineerUniversity Of Washington Feb 2021 - Oct 2024Seattle, Wa, Us● Deploy, Maintain, and Support network and server infrastructure for the University of WashingtonSLURM-based supercomputing environment as part of a small team of engineers.● Worked with research teams to support massively parallel applications using code-specific technologiessuch as Intel OneAPI, OpenMPI, Distributed PyTorch, Dask, and OpenParallel.● Planned/Maintained (physically and logically) several networks utilizing Infiniband, Intel Omnipath,10G/40G ethernet in both standard HA hub/spoke and Fat Tree architecture.● Deployed a locally-hosted Kubernetes (RKE) cluster using fully isolated cloud-testable Ansible/Moleculeroles hosting production metrics for 500+ HPC nodes and job log aggregation.● Actively working to extend the HPC environment into GCP, utilizing HA VPN tunneling, Terraform forcodified infrastructure, and Google Filestore/Compute for data processing while saving money with aself-inflating environment capable of adapting to cluster needs. -
It Systems Administrator (Volunteer)Exist Strategy Feb 2015 - Oct 2024• 1 of 2 Admins in charge of multiple virtually hosted email, IM, DNS, Authentication, Database (MariaDB, MySQL), and web servers (Apache, NGinx) along with PC Gaming focussed infrastructure, including hosting/tuning proprietary game servers and reducing network latency.• Utilized clustered ProxmoxVE and CEPH storage engine to ensure that VMs are capable of performantly migrating between host for maintenance of physical machines without interruption to clients or risk to data.• Maintained 24/7 support with a +99% uptime, supporting 250+ members with consistent community approval.
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Cloud EngineerIntegrated Analytic Solutions Llc Sep 2020 - Feb 2021Alpharetta, Georgia, Us• Coordinate, plan, and deploy network and server infrastructure within an AWS environment as part of a team of qualified administrators to support research groups within multiple international pharmaceutical companies.• Worked directly with corporate leadership to facilitate the protection and segregation of data in a GxP environment and manage the use of protected client information per HIPPA and other governing regulatory policies. -
Systems AdministratorAllen Institute For Cell Science Jun 2018 - Sep 2020Seattle, Wa, UsWorking as a member of the AICS DevOps team to script and automate the deployment of production and developer applications in a “Rip and Rebuild” Ansible-based environment. Primary goals included● Maintaining a variety of physical (Dell/SuperMicro/HPE) /virtual servers (ProxmoxVE/AWS) including networking/power/rack and developer/microscope workstations/laptops.● Coordinating with an amazing team of Systems Administrators within the central Allen Institute to provide storage, networking, and rack space to the Cell Science institute including integration testing/troubleshooting and cross-platform support.● Configuring Linux (>95% Ubuntu) Servers via Ansible to maintain a code-configured/version-controlled production environment of internal/external services including dev tools (Bitbucket/Jira/Jenkins/Artifactory), high-performance computing, and Lab Information Management systems (LIMS).● Writing individually testable Ansible roles to provide for the easy and reproducible deployment of induvial services and configuration patterns after extensive and regular testing.● Migrated the Institute’s HPC needs from a shared Torque/PBS cluster to an independently run and Ansible configured SLURM cluster. Guided users in the migration of scripts/tasks to new execution methods.● Investigating issues in networking, computing hardware/software, and scripting as a member of an Agile-based team on a week-by-week sprint schedule. -
Ccops Engineer/ It Systems AdministratorMaana Feb 2017 - Jun 2018Palo Alto, Ca, UsI work as member of a 100 member team of data scientists, developers, and all around great people dedicated to changing the way that we look at operational big data. I work as part of a team in charge of managing, planning, and building the Maana's supporting infrastructure including internal servers, virtualization clusters, networking, laptop systems, and physical security. I also work directly with the development team to deploy and secure our clusters in both production and development environments. I absolutely love the open and collaborative environment and that my work is noticed immediately and depended on by the whole group.Details:●Support a Mac based Desktop Environment including the configuration and building out of custom shell scripts and deployment packages for use with JAMF Configuration Management.●Working directly with Chief Information Security Officer, completely revamped, redesigned, and deployed the company-wide security implementations for laptop encryption, password management and controls, disaster recovery plans, VPN Solution, bastion management, and SSO-based User Management as we prepare for SOCII and ISO 27001.●Install, manage, and maintain supporting Linux-based IT infrastructure including DNS/ DHCP, Atlassian/ Jfrog/ Jetbrains Suite (Confluence, Jira, Teamcity, Artifactory), VMWare vCenter/ ESXi, Windows Server 2016, NetApp Nasware, and Unifi/ pfSense Routing/ Switchgear.●Manage several cloud-based applications including a Cloud-based endpoint security solution, Office365 Exchange, Okta, Casper Jamf, Cisco Webex, Meraki Management, and cloud-based asset management systems.●Worked with a highly trained team of developers to troubleshoot production and development instances of Maana utilizing Tomcat, NGinx, Hadoop HDFS/ Ambari, OpenLDAP, MariaDB, Auth0 and several proprietary solutions utilizing Ansible/ Puppet/ Foreman. Absorbed into Cloud and Customer Operations Team due to skillset. -
It Systems SpecialistKing County, Wa Aug 2016 - Feb 2017Seattle, Washington, Us● Serviced and maintained hardware, software, deployment, and networking in-person and remotely for a +14000 client network as a member of a several sub-departments within KCIT Customer Support Services.● Utilized several enterprise level tools while conducting remote and in-person break/fix and maintenance of the system including Microsoft SCCM, Server 2008/2012, Active Directory, McAfee Enterprise EPO, Sharepoint, LANDesk, Office 2010/ 2013/ 365, OneDrive, and many more.● Practiced Lean operations techniques to improve personal efficiency over time spent with KCIT and received official and hands on training independently on practical and applicable technologies as part of restarting certification work. -
Wiring TechnicianWiserg Corporation Dec 2015 - Jul 2016Redmond, Wa, Us•Wired, tested, maintained, and assisted in the design of Electrical systems including Programmable Logic Controllers, Motors, Freq. Drives, Pumps, Pneumatic and Electric Valves, Switches and Lighting systems.•Performed Tag-out and Lockout procedures in accordance with company policy to maintain a zero-occurrence safety record.•Safely Maintained and Wired 3 Phase and Standard 450s, 220, and 120 Volt AC systems and 24 Volt DC Systems in accordance with UL Governing Policies.•Frequently troubleshooted and resolved issues involving PLCs, Switching systems, and Sensing equipment at a component and device level.Switches and Lighting systems.•Forklift Trained/ Certified•Laid Off with 15+ other people due to Lack of company funding -
Electrician (Nuclear)Us Navy Jul 2013 - Dec 2015Washington, Dc, Us•Trained, Qualified, Operated the electric plant on a US Naval Nuclear powered submarine and submarine prototype.•Safely performed preventative and corrective maintenance on high voltage, 3 phase electrical equipment including AC/ DC Motors & Generators, Controllers and Circuit Breakers.•Qualified Electrical Operator, Aux Electrician, and Throttleman first in class of 50+ sailors onboard USS Daniel Webster (MTS 626). Was tasked with counseling and tutoring of other sailors prior to their board.•Stationed on USS Louisiana (SSBN 743); Being Honorably Discharged for medical reasons. -
ConsultantDoyle Tech Support Jul 2009 - Jul 2013•Worked together with experienced partner to perform house calls, repairing computer hardware and software along with troubleshooting and setting up networks.
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Manufacturing TechGridsense Inc. Jul 2012 - Jul 2012West Sacramento, Ca, Us•Worked as intern with the production of high voltage electronics and sensing equipment including potting, component production, and soldering.•Advised company leadership on potential methods for remote offsite backups for server and client based systems along with researching, planning, and assisted in implementing a companywide remote backup policy. -
Helpdesk TechnicianCounty Of Amador Jun 2011 - Aug 2011Helpdesk Technician – County of Amador, Jackson, CA▪ June 2011 – August 2011•Worked as intern to directly assist in and answer tickets regarding hardware and software issues, localized network issues, and provide client software assistance•Assisted in the migration and large scale deployment of 50+ computers from Windows XP to 7 along with supporting the upgrade of software to their Windows 7 versions.
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Ryan Mcgregor Education Details
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Cascadia CollegeComputer Science -
Us Navy Nuclear Power SchoolNuclear Engineering -
Us Navy Nuclear Field 'A' SchoolElectrical And Electronics Engineering -
Us Navy Recruit Training CommandFireman
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