Gordon Saltz

IT Director Profile

ad3mml@r.postjobfree.com • 402-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonsaltz/ • Blair, NE, 68008

Accomplished and service-oriented professional with extensive experience in leading entire lifecycle of systems integration, IT infrastructure, project management, and technical support in fast-paced and demanding environments. Adept at overseeing large-scale projects with a keen focus on aligning IT strategies with business objectives to drive growth and operational excellence. Proficient in spearheading the development and standardization of 3-tier application architecture, significantly enhancing system efficiency and application performance. Instrumental in standardizing configurations, writing automation scripts, and conducting in-depth root-cause analysis to resolve complex technical issues.

Areas of Expertise

Root Cause Analysis

System Management

Application Architecture

Data Migration

Process Improvement

Change Management

Operational/Technical Support

Capacity Planning

IT Infrastructure

Team Leadership/Training

System Engineering/Administration

Project Management

Professional Experience

Memorial Community Hospital, Blair, NE 2021 – Present

IT Manager

Spearheaded the reconstruction of the hospital's IT infrastructure, ensuring modernization and efficiency. Oversaw financial planning and budget allocation for the IT department and other key areas, aligning resources with organizational objectives. Directed the CyberSecurity environment, implementing robust security protocols and safeguarding sensitive data.

●Transitioned the enterprise to Microsoft Office 365, moving away from an on-premises solution to enhance operational fluidity.

●Developed and managed effective financial strategies for IT and other departments to ensure optimal use of resources and budget adherence.

●Led migration of services to the Cloud, achieving increased scalability and operational efficiency.

DTN, LLC, Omaha, NE 2010 – 2021

System Infrastructure Manager 2015 – 2021

Oversaw international team comprising 15 Engineers, specializing in Unix/Linux, Windows, and database engineering. Managed DBA team to support Oracle, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server databases. Supported the transition to Cloud services across Azure and AWS platforms. Played a key role in integrating acquisitions into standardized systems. Conducted comprehensive planning for the migration of existing datacenters into the Cloud.

●Executed migration to Microsoft Office 365 from an on-premises setup, enhancing enterprise communication and collaboration capabilities.

●Pioneered shift to virtualization, transitioning physical servers to a more efficient VMware virtual machine environment.

●Spearheaded strategic migration of services to Cloud platforms, optimizing system performance and scalability.

Senior Unix Systems Administrator 2010 – 2015

Provided 24/7 operational support for core systems running on Solaris and Linux. Analyzed/resolved diagnostic problems on Solaris, Redhat, and SuSE systems. Implemented Oracle Exadata systems for core applications on Linux platforms. Oversaw multiple EMC SAN migrations, ensuring seamless data storage and access throughout the migration process.

●Administered a network of 1200+ Unix/Linux servers, enhancing system efficiency and performance.

●Reconfigured the DNS system to effectively support split-brain scenarios, improving network resilience.

●Led the implementation of the Oracle Exadata system for core Linux-based applications, significantly optimizing application performance.

Additional Experience

Senior Manager Senior Unix Systems Administrator, Ameritrade Holding Corporation, Omaha, NE

Senior Manager, Systems Engineering, Union Pacific Railroad, Omaha, NE

Systems Supervisor, CSG Systems, Omaha, NE

Associate Business Systems Consultant, Union Pacific Railroad, Omaha, NE

Communications Programmer Programmer Systems Analyst/Programmer Task Manager, Union Pacific Railroad

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota

Technical Proficiencies

IBM RS/6000 HP servers Sun Servers Fujitsu (Solaris) Servers SAN switches EMC Disk Arrays Intel Linux workstations C C++ Perl Shell scripting AWK SED AIX Solaris Red Hat SuSE Veritas Volume Manager Veritas Cluster TUXEDO WebLogic EMC ECC EMC Solutions Enabler Novell Identity Manager

Licenses & Certifications

Top Secret based on Special Background Investigation. (1988 – 1994)

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