Architect & Linux Administrator

The candidate is a Platform engineer and Architect. In his current position, he is working on virtualization on the backend, defining, backing up and monitoring and ticketing. He is also working on his project using Docker and Kubernetes tools for virtualization. He has done various migrations from physical to virtual environments, automation, and has been in charge of databases from the operations side and their maintenance. He started as a UNIX Admin with a transition to Linux. In terms of technology tools, he has experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Ovirt, CentOS, Six Sigma, ITIL, Red Hat Linux, HP-UX, SuSe Linux. He led a team of 10 people from Slovakia and the Philippines consisting of Engineers and Operation Managers. Working in an agile environment and international team is not a problem for him. He is fluent in the language at C1 level.

Platform Architect: Oct 2022 - Current

• Identified hardware and software needs to meet new system demands
• Set up new trends in order to gain better efficiency by setting up a Kubernetes cluster
• Helped in finding consensus while defining new platform strategy
• Evaluated emerging technologies for potential uses and integration requirements
• Provided technical support for project managers
• Provided analysis for cloud-based environment and hybrid environment migration

IT Engineer: Dec 2019 - Sep 2022

• Created and tested technical solutions to serve business needs
• Deployed OpenStack testing environment
• Installed and set up glusterfs based domains
• Set up offshore DCs HUB Deployment procedure with kvm or ovirt cluster
• Prepared POC of Ceph storage cluster for OpenStack usage
• Maintained cobbler repo server and prepared install kickstarts
• Prepared and modified ansible playbooks according to environment requirements
• Implemented CIS hardening and set up exceptions
• Maintained and modified SQUID configuration rules
• Set up testing and development environments (Jenkins, Pipenv, Docker, Git)
• Prepared Splunk cluster and Nessus scanners
• Prepared documentation for support teams
• Prepared golden image for major OS releases (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)
• Configured monitoring environment (Sensu, Zabbix)
• Adjusted and tuned test environments for dev and test teams

IT Architect: Jan 2018 - Nov 2019

• Coordinated design solutions for current system components
• Worked on HUB designs in cooperation with involved teams
• Conducted POC for backup solution
• Attended conferences with customers on project work
• Monitored processes and recommended improvements
• Reviewed incoming orders for accuracy in inventory management
• Provided technical support for data center migration in France
• Planned, scheduled, and executed UNIX platform upgrades
• Co-executed global customer HW refreshment project
• Managed storage technology migration
• Oversaw platform heterogeneous cross DC migration
• Created an automated reporting system
• Prepared and presented DR concept
• Supported SAP migrations from the OS perspective
• Installed and configured SGLX clusters for SAP usage
• Operated and administered SAP HANA clusters
• Prepared operating documentation for support teams
• Installed and set up hp Superdome and Superdome 2 clusters

UNIX Delivery Lead: Jun 2011 - Dec 2017

• Managed incident, change, problem, and deployment management
• Installed, configured, and administered hpux based servers
• Conducted software and hardware problem determination on UNIX servers
• Installed, configured, and troubleshot MCSG clusters
• Investigated root causes for various issues and maintained documentation

Hp-ux Administrator: Dec 2006 - May 2011

• Managed incident, change, problem, and deployment management
• Installed, configured, and administered hpux based servers
• Conducted software and hardware problem determination on UNIX servers
• Installed, configured, and troubleshot MCSG clusters
• Investigated root causes for various issues and maintained documentation