Engineer Manager

Scot R. Rodgers

*** ****** **. ****: 303-***-****

Golden CO 80403 Cell: (303) 319-

2415

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

A highly motivated and dedicated professional with a results-oriented

attitude. 25 years of experience in data center operations with knowledge

across multiple platforms, processes or architectures. Extensive

experience in Storage Administration and Information Technology Asset

Management. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication

skills.

Work Experience

SAN Design Engineer, IBM

November 2004 - Present

- I design and implement highly available, highly secure and redundant dual

fabric SANs utilizing IBMs TotalStorage line of products. ESS800, DS4000,

DS6000, DS8000, XIV and SVC with both McData and Brocade SAN fabric

switches.

- I have participated in a wide range of design activities, from

requirements analysis through system and application design specification.

- I have successfully performed multiple SAN fabric and storage device

upgrades and migrations.

- I work effectively with other team members by articulating complex

situations in order to understand the customer needs and to design,

develop and successfully implement an IT solution, which meet those needs.

Senior Network/Systems Engineer, Sandoz Inc.

April 1997 - November 2004

- Designed, implemented and manage the Sandoz enterprise SAN environment

utilizing HP, IBM, and McData storage technologies.

- Experience with McData 6064 and 6140 Directors, McData EFCM/HP HAFM, HP

EVA 5000, HP VA7100, HP Openview Storage Management Appliance/Command

View, HP Openview Operations for Windows, HP Openview Storage Area

Manager. IBM 2105(Shark), IBM Storwatch Specialist, IBM Storwatch Expert,

IBM FastT 500/700's, IBM FastT Storage Manager.

- Managing 40TB of corporate data.

- Successful migrations of data from one storage platform to another.

- Developed processes for the procurement and disposal of leased data

center equipment.

- Performed installation and qualification of enterprise applications.

Maximo, Siebel, Labware Lims, Gentran/EDI, InfinityQS, Trackwise.

- Provide added value by performing multiple roles within the IT Department

while delivering the highest possible level of ethical and quality work.

- Eliminated over $200,000.00 in monthly lease costs for matured lease

schedules.

- Developed a project to replace IBM FastT storage devices with new HP EVA

5000 that would increase capacity and lower costs.

- Developed an IT risk assessment methodology to eliminate critical single

points of failure.

- Took the initiative to evaluate new technologies in order to solve

technical and business

problems and to provide scalable, maintainable, and reliable technology

solutions.

- Developed a method for managing and tracking the change control process.

Network Engineer, IBM/TSS

January 1995 - April 1997

- Filled role as corporate liaison between customer and IBM

- Installed, configured and supported Windows NT and Novell network

environments for key business partners.

- Recommended future technologies and projects to customer management.

- Developed standards and provided guidance and direction to all levels of

technical staff.

- Worked on advanced, strategic projects within customer organization.

Network Administrator, Geneva Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

January 1988 - January 1995

- Was responsible for assuring the day to day stability of the server

infrastructure.

- Ensured the data integrity of all of Geneva's corporate information

- Ensured compliance of all SOP's and any other network related procedures.

- Helped to strategize the future growth plans for the corporate

infrastructure.

- Certified and tested all applications prior to introduction into the

production environment.

Certifications:

CNE

MCSE Windows NT 4.0

MCSE Windows 2000

ITIL

Education:

Schools attended

Indiana University

University of Maryland

CCAF Community college of the Air Force

Regis University

Additional Education:

Project Management - IBM

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