Michael Schultheiss Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, Indiana, US

• Automated complex Linux and Privileged Access Management engineering tasks by developing scripts and using industry-leading tools to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Streamlined engineering deliverables using Agile methodologies, resulting in improved time-to-market and customer satisfaction.

• Fractional IT Leader for numerous organizations ranging from sole-proprietorships to Fortune 50 corporations

Vernon Hills, IL, US

• Contributed Linux expertise, including embedded systems and Linux operating systems knowledge, as a valuable member of the Linux Core team at Southwest Airlines.
• Automated complex Linux engineering tasks by developing scripts and using industry-leading tools such as Chef and Ansible, to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Streamlined engineering deliverables using Agile methodologies, resulting in improved time-to-market and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborated with the Cybersecurity team to enhance server security through vulnerability scanning, patching, and system hardening, while conducting risk assessments and audit planning.
• Consolidated Linux server monitoring in partnership with Enterprise Monitoring, improving visibility, reducing downtime, and ensuring system stability.

Hanover, MD, US

• Provided expert knowledge of Linux, including Linux system and server administration, to the IT team at Saint Mary’s College.
• Served as the subject matter expert for Linux, advising on best practices, troubleshooting issues, and fostering collaboration among team members.
• Successfully migrated applications from Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 to RHEL 7, ensuring continuity of service and following through on project completion. Troubleshot Banner Job Submission issues to maintain.
• Managed the migration of Subversion repositories to a new host, utilizing source control management practices to ensure the security and availability of the repositories.
• Administered Tomcat middleware servers to ensure reliable service delivery and optimized storage.

Indianapolis, IN, US

• Provided Linux expertise for hundreds of servers (Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, and Debian) at the largest singly accredited community college in the US, with a focus on information system security.
• Designed infrastructure for projects in collaboration with project owners, leveraging innovative solutions and hands-on experience.
• Served as an SME for Linux, PostgreSQL, and Linux Security, working closely with the Information Security team on audit documentation and preparedness and security remediation.
• Containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes, maintained Java Middleware servers, and assisted with SAN administration for production systems.
• Maintained 24/7 operation of the largest Banner ERP implementation in the world, emphasizing reliability and device support.
• Led the Amazon Web Services presence and worked closely with IT, business, and academic colleagues as well as external vendors, actively participating in speaking and listening to their needs.

Bloomington, Indiana, US

• Led a team of four engineers to successfully implement the IUanyWare initiative for 140,000 end users at Indiana University (IU), incorporating open-source solutions and code review processes.
• Managed the Windows, Linux, and Unix infrastructure for IUanyWare, ensuring reliable and secure service delivery.

Bloomington, Indiana, US

• Provided strategic leadership in the establishment and promotion of a high-quality Unix support service that effectively met the needs of the IU Unix community.

San Francisco, CA, US

• Developed and deployed automated LSB Distribution Test Suite for The Linux Foundation

Boston, MA, US

• Developed an automated testing suite for Double-Take for Linux, a disaster recovery suite

• Developed customized Linux distributions for high performance computing, telecommunications, disaster recovery, and thin client verticals.
• Managed the Windows, Linux, and Unix infrastructure for corporate infrastructure, ensuring reliable and secure service delivery.

• Managed the Windows and Citrix infrastructure for Thomson Consumer Electronics, ensuring reliable and secure service delivery.

Indianapolis, Indiana, US

• Managed the Windows and Citrix infrastructure for Lilly's Clinical Trial Scanning and Imaging environment, ensuring reliable and secure service delivery.
• Coordinated with colleagues across the globe

Nashville, Tennessee, US

• Tier 3 support for over 15,000 end users
• Held weekly meetings
• Managed Help Desk Trainees and Consultants
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Bs, Computer And Information Science

Computer Science