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Core Competencies

Cloud Computing

Kubernetes, Docker

Powershell/Python Scripting

Exchange Engineering

Windows Server Administration

Unix/Linux System Administration

Bash/KSH Shell Scripting

Work experience

Community Health Systems
9/2022Present

Cloud Engineer

Implement solutions for project managers by deploying virtual machines (VMs) across GCP and Azure environments, focusing primarily on Redhat, CentOS, and Debian, with some Windows VMs.

Design and configure virtual networks (VNets) and work extensively in the Linux CLI to set up, configure, and maintain servers.

Lead automation efforts within the organization, developing scripts in PowerShell, Python, and other languages to automate workflows.

Collaborate with vendors to integrate and automate their software solutions using APIs and scripting languages like Python, improving efficiency and reducing manual intervention.

Community Health Systems
5/20229/2022

Citrix Engineer

Acted as the primary liaison between the organization and the Citrix vendor, ensuring efficient communication and prompt resolution of system-related challenges.

Analyzed and identified system issues, escalating them to the vendor for timely resolution, leading to a 20% reduction in downtime.

Collaborated closely with internal teams to communicate system updates, outages, and resolutions, ensuring smooth operations and minimal disruptions.

Gained a comprehensive understanding of Citrix systems and their integration with other organizational IT infrastructure.

Community Health Systems
6/20155/2022

Systems Engineer

Administered and maintained Exchange server 100+ facilities and 100k+ users.

Deliver system implementations tailored to specific department needs through script writing utilizing Exchange PowerShell. Conduct SQL database queries to perform value updates and access/analyze information.

Facilitated use of Enterprise Vault servers to effectively manage email storage limits while optimizing server functionality

Collaborated with team of ~6 on 1.5-year project to transition data from Microsoft Exchange to Google Gmail.

Community Health Systems
10/20146/2015

Cerner Engineer

Troubleshoot and maintain Cerner inpatient electronic medical record system.

Partnered with physicians to define workflow requirements and install new software features to optimize productivity and reporting.

Managed IBM Websphere Application Server 8.5 farm, IBM AIX Unix administration of backend Cerner nodes, and Citrix Xen App farm using Citrix Provisioning Server for the administration of Cerner front-end applications.

Spectrum Health
11/201310/2014

Cerner Engineer

Optimize functionality of the inpatient electronic medical record system based on specific user needs.

Managed IBM Websphere Application Server 7.0 and 8.5 farms, IBM AIX Unix administration of backend Cerner nodes, and Citrix Xen App farm.

MOSS Telecom
5/200811/2013

Lakeview Community Schools Network Administrator

Improved network responsiveness and reliability through conversion of servers from physical to a Citrix Xen Server virtual environment and implementing group policy.

Corporate Technologies/ Computers, Products & Resources
10/20045/2008

Network Technician

Performed troubleshooting and problem-solving to correct issues and managed local area network, servers, and communications connections for remote locations.

Administered Windows 2000 and 2003 networks; worked with Microsoft Exchange, Symantec Backup Exec, VM Ware, Cisco PIX Firewalls, Cisco Routers, and Citrix Metaframe Server.

Education

Davenport University
20042006

Bachelor of Applied Sciences, Computer Networking

Certificatoins

CompTIA
March 2024

Cloud+ Certification

Cerner
2014

Cerner Millennium: System Engineer Jumpstart - System Troubleshooting and Performance Management

Cerner
2014

Cerner Millennium: System Engineer Jumpstart - System Installation

Cerner
2014

Cerner Millennium: System Engineer Jumpstart - System Maintenance

Microsoft
2006

70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

Microsoft
2005

70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Cisco
2005

Cisco Certified Network Administrator

CompTIA
2005

Network+ Certification

CompTIA
2001

A+ Certification