Responsible for network and server infrastructure. Including virtual and physical environment of both Linux and Windows using management tools and automating scripts Implemented and maintain backups of all machines/servers. Sole administrator for Cisco Network and RHEL Servers.
Manager testing and deployment of bespoke software to critical RHEL environment. Complete testing with end users feedback to the DEV team
Manage and create automated alerts and scripts for integrating between multiple platforms. Linking data from RHEL servers and both Windows services and CNC Machines using bash or python.
Speak to customers about website\ordering issues. Making sure that the customer is happy with the fix or that we are working on issues. Gather information from the customer and even help fix the issue over then phone and with remote control tools like Teamviewer.
Administrator users in Windows, RHEL and Google Apps for business. Also administrator DNS in AWS Ruote53 and S3.
Completed Projects:
Integrating with Datadog and creating agent check.d: Using Datadog to monitor applications and logs. Have created customer checks.d scripts (python) to monitor printer queues essential to production process.
DB checking on RHEL based LMS: Scripted, with bash the maintenance of a Informix DB so the all process that could be locking the DB where shutdown and then reboot once completed. All automated with crontab.
Integrate new Lab Management System(LMS): Built and maintain RedHat environment for new LMS. Established communication between all machinery and the LMS and coordinate with developers to make changes for correct machine behaviour.
Upgrade VM infrastructure: Coordinated the planning and implementation with the colleagues based abroad. Configured new HP SANs and hosts then migrated VMs. Managed a small team with predefined instructions to get all the work done in one weekend.
Upgrade Network infrastructure: Led the project from birth. Spec' ed up replacement equipment, VLans and lay out of comms room. Planned step by step upgrade with testing steps. Coordinated with teams from around the world to upgrade MPLS network connecting all subsidiaries. Then managed a team of eight, coordinating them with separate redefined instructions to clearly complete their goals.
Create backup plan for Virtual and physically systems: Tasked with creating and proving backs for all systems and machine under care of IT. Used Veeam for VM environment, Symantec Backup Exec for physical servers and tapes; used Acronis to take backups of machine controllers. All of which have long term storage plans off site