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Andrew Rice, Jr.

Infrastructure/System Engineer

https://www.credly.com/users/arice/badges

ad3ah6@r.postjobfree.com • 469-***-****

LinkedIn • Carrollton, TX 75007

Tech-savvy and resourceful professional with rich experience leading cloud infrastructure designs and developing detailed architecture models for test/production environments. Proven success in creating system strategic plans, and delivering technical solutions. Recognized for troubleshooting system components and recommending enhancements to integrate cloud applications/systems. Adept at optimizing cost of cloud solutions by identifying waste and automating cloud cost management. Excel at establishing effective relationships with individuals at all levels of organization. Core competencies: Infrastructure Systems Project Management Storage/VMware Administration Cloud Engineering Application Support Strategic Planning & Execution IT Troubleshooting Cross-functional Collaboration Team Leadership Technical Proficiencies

IBM: xSeries, pSeries AIX and NIM server setup and installation, BladeCenters, Pureflex systems, IBM SAN Volume Controller – Storage Virtualize, IBM v7000/7300/9000 Storwize and Unified, Flashsystems 840/900, Storage Subsystems – 4800, 5300, Virtual Tape Libraries, TS3310, and 3584 Tape Library Models

Hypervisors: VMware, Tanzu, Xen, KVM, Red Hat Virtualization, VMware NSX Software: IBM Security Guardium, Safeguarded Copy Netezza – PureData for Analytics Systems Linux: Red Hat, CoreOS, CentOS, SuSE, Debian, Ubuntu, PhotonOS, Linux Applications: Apache, FTP, BIND, Nagios, Postfix, Samba, NFS, SSH, shell and Perl scripting, LVM, RHEL/SLES kickstart Container

Technology:

Kubernetes, Docker, Red Hat OpenStack and OpenShift Career Experience

IBM – Coppell, TX 2011 – Present

IBM Certified IT Specialist

Utilize VMware vCenter 6.X/7, vSphere/ESXi 6.X/7, and vRealize Automation 7 by serving as administrator for tenant governance, policies, catalog services, and endpoints. Developed valuable assets, including documentation, code, and knowledge bases, to support IBM internal users and offer informative "Bits and Bytes" sessions. Promote knowledge sharing and empower teams with necessary resources for success. Manage IBM Cloud environment and on-premise environments through Kubernetes, Docker, and Red Hat OpenShift for seamless integration. Provide technical leadership and hands-on expertise in day-to-day operations of on-premise datacenter, including administration, resource provisioning, and backups for achieving target cost recovery, revenue, and reference goals. Support infrastructure operations and successful customer projects throughout sales process. Ensure efficient storage management through IBM Storage portfolio, including Storage Scale, Storage Virtualize (SVC/V7000/XIV), IBM/Brocade/Cisco 9124/9148 Fabric Switches, and Flash systems. Deliver IBM Page 2 2

Storage Protect Plus solution to enable backup and restoration of on-prem VMware environment. Introduced IBM Storage Insight for storage analysis for delivering quick insights and recommendations based on metrics data. Key Contributions:

• Successfully deployed IBM Storage Protect-Tivoli Storage Manager for block and file storage by providing market teams with reliable backup and restore functionality.

• Implemented VMware/RedHat virtualization and storage solutions for on-premise datacenter by utilizing multiple technologies such as Fiber Channel, iSCSI, and NAS.

• Planned and developed shared compute/storage area network environment by utilizing VMware and IBM Storage technologies to achieve cost recovery goals.

• Enhanced market team’s self-service capabilities and facilitate impactful demonstrations to prospective customers.

• Reduced analysis time and provided comprehensive overview of environment through single pane of glass. Manpower Professional – Dallas, TX 2007 – 2011

Technical Exploration Center Datacenter Manager

Designed, migrated, and executed SAN (Storage Area Network) solutions, including FC (Fiber Channel), iSCSI, and NAS (Network- Attached Storage) to optimize storage performance and scalability. Collaborated with complete DemoNET IBM group for cross- functional development. Contributed to cross-training initiatives and boosted skills/knowledge for effective collaboration and resource sharing across teams.

Key Contributions:

• Built, maintained, and ensured availability of networks, servers, and software in Dallas TEC for providing seamless customer experiences and professional customer-facing environment.

• Supervised user creation, maintenance, and support for TECnet VPN network by facilitating secure remote access and collaborating with field technical sales team members. Education

Bachelor of Arts in Music/Spanish Minor

Hardin-Simmons University – Abilene, TX

Professional Development

VMware Certified Associate 6 – Data Center Virtualization ID# VMW-00761134V-00344453 Red Hat Certified Virtualization Administrator ID# 111-163-523 Patent Filed Entitled, “A Method and System to Improve Resource Communication Between Physical Host and Virtual Server Patent Published Entitled, “A Method and System for Automating Conversion of Virtual Resources VMware Sales Professional

VMware Technical Solutions Professional

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