Seth Carpenter Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

Chicago, IL, US

• Overhauled server provisioning process, resulting in 30%+ decrease in time to provision a Windows server
• Developed Ansible automation for creating volumes and shares in NetApp ONTAP Cluster
• Managed transition of EBS snapshot backups creation to Rubrik
• Developed features for Python based internal EC2 disaster recovery tool
• Continuously improved CMDB quality and accuracy and pushed for alignment with CSDM
• Developed custom Ansible modules to facilitate Rubik deployment and server decommissioning

Chicago, IL, US

• Saved $400,000+/year by identifying and removing unnecessary AWS resources
• Wrote Ansible playbooks and roles to automate tagging of EC2 Instances, agent installation, and decommissioning processes
• Wrote Python and PowerShell scripts to automate processes pertaining to cross-account and region AWS management, security group updates, log parsing, and information gathering; built GUI for PowerShell script using WPF
• Deployed resources across AWS accounts and regions using CloudFormation StackSets
• Developed, configured, and debugged AWS Lambda functions running Python 3.7, SQS queues, and CloudFormation templates during the development of a cross-region DR tool
• Collaborated on plan to move workload from one AWS region to another for improved disaster recovery capabilities

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Spearheaded getting server created for PowerShell use to bring more automation to our team
• Developed PowerShell scripts to automate a variety of tasks including sending server decommissioning requests utilizing a REST API, information gathering from Windows Server and VMware environments, and setting various.
• Operated patching efforts in a mixed version Windows environment containing 2000+ servers, configured SCCM collection membership, set maintenance windows, and represented team during procedural audits from customers to.
• Led Windows vulnerability remediation efforts, scanned assets with Rapid7 Nexpose, monitored and analyzed vulnerability scores with Kenna, and coordinated remediation
• Managed VMs, host clusters, datastore creation, DRS rules, and vMotions using vSphere Client
• Managed Cisco and VMware Support cases, replaced Cisco UCS Server Blade hardware, managed servers with UCSM, and assisted Cisco and VMware technicians

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Installed networked printers, troubleshot Internet connectivity issues
• Installed and configured VMware ESXi 6.0
• Installed and configured Nagios Monitoring software on CentOS 7
• Documented processes and IT infrastructure
• Implemented 802.1Q VLAN tagging on switches, reducing cable clutter, allowing for network expansion, and easing network administration
• Built custom rack mount servers and deployed Windows images to lab machines from Windows Server 2012 R2 running Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Completed purchase orders from student organizations
• Checked in Campus Life packages
• Checked out and track recreation equipment given to students
• Prepared areas for campus events
• Improved process for timing use of recreational equipment

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Wrote, optimized, and troubleshot Powershell scripts
• Executed workflows on VMware vRealize Orchestrator (VRO)
• Updated Windows Server Standards documentation
• Performed Operational Readiness Tracking on newly provisioned servers
• Managed support requests using CA Service Desk Manager
• Wrote Powershell script to tie together existing scripts into a unified server testing function that generates a custom formatted HTML report and email

• Managed business operations
• Troubleshot hardware and software problems, removed malware
• Designed websites for local organizations
• Installed wireless networks, hard drives, motherboards, audio/video components
• Assisted customers with computer tasks in one-on-one tutorials

• Fixed computer issues, advised on technology upgrades and purchases, taught manager how to use social media to benefit the store, cut down on paper waste by making order process more efficient
• Stocked shelves, ordered departments, merchandised new items, updated pricing
• Provided customer service and ran cash register
• Cut keys, cut lumber, cut glass, mixed paint, assembled grills and wheelbarrows

Bachelor’S Degree, Information Technology & Management

Associate’S Degree, Computer Systems Management

Information Technology