Azure Cloud Information Technology
Resume:
John E. Sather
Highlands Ranch CO 80126
*******.**@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/johnesather
Summary
Results-driven information technology professional with a strong background in systems engineering, infrastructure solutions, product engineering, networking, Azure, GCP, AWS, UNIX/Linux engineering, system installations and configuration, customer support, and data security administration. Known for leveraging analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve system issues efficiently. An adaptable and resourceful systems engineer who maximizes system effectiveness while minimizing downtime.
Technical Skills
Azure, GCP, AWS, Azure Dep Ops, TCP/IP, Networking, Vent, NSG, Power shell scripting, ACL Administration, NetApp Filers - AF series, Cisco UCS, Dell Hardware, Cisco 5K and 6K Nexus Switches, VMWare ESX1 5.X, 6.X, Red Hat Kickstart, Linux, Red Hat, 7 & 8, VMware 5x, 6x, NFS,
Experience
VICTORIA’S SECRET. Columbus, OHIO (Remote)
Lead Cloud Engineer, Consultant, October 2021-Current
Collaborate with teams within IT to implement cloud and hybrid systems that support the business goals.
Participate in architecture and design sessions related to cloud strategy.
Create and update technical documentation.
Manage FinOps for Azure and GCP. Creating ang manage reservations and Cost Savings plans.
Expertise aligning business objectives with technical solutions for stakeholder requests.
Work closely with the Digital Cloud team to implement and manage secure, scalable, repeatable, and reliable cloud infrastructure environments.
Hands-on experience building and supporting mission-critical IaaS/PaaS solutions for critical applications in the Azure Cloud environment.
Deep working knowledge of Azure and GCP networking and security.
Implemented and maintained GCP environment.
Lead and manage department projects.
Built and maintained Azure DevOps pipelines
Led troubleshooting efforts to restore functionality during outages.
Conducted design sessions with appropriate participation from architects and engineers.
Managed bicep object creation.
Managed software releases for customer though Azure DevOps.
Work closely with the customer cloud team to implement and manage secure, scalable, repeatable, and reliable cloud infrastructure environments.
Troubleshoot issues to root cause and resolve.
Analyzed the current environment, recommended improvement, implemented, then documented those improvements.
Implemented standardized objects to security, networking and object management though bicep and scripting.
COASTAL COMMUNITY BANK, Everett, Washinton (Remote)
Cloud Architect, April 2021- October2021
Planned designed and implemented Azure environment from scratch.
Acted as a subject matter expert for Azure and GCP.
Acted as a subject matter expert on cloud end-to-end architecture, including networking, provisioning, and management.
Developed a library of documented cloud design patterns as a basis for deploying services to the cloud.
Demonstrated leadership to back decisions with research and the “why,” and articulate several options, the pros and cons for each, and a recommendation.
Demonstrated knowledge of cloud architecture and implementation features - OS, multi-tenancy, virtualization, orchestration (including terraform and power shell scripting) and elastic scalability.
Developed solutions architecture and evaluated architectural alternatives for private, public and hybrid cloud models, including IaaS, PaaS, and other cloud services.
Ensure delivered solutions meet/perform to technical and functional/non-functional requirements.
Provide technical expertise and ownership in the diagnosis and resolution of an issue, including the determination and provision of workaround solution or escalation to service owners and performed documentation of processes, and standards.
Ensured delivered solutions were realized in the time frame committed; worked in conjunction with project sponsors to size and manage scope and risk.
Provide support and technical governance, expertise related to cloud architectures, deployment, and operations.
GATES CORPORATION, Denver, Colorado
Senior Server, Systems, Cloud Engineer, November 2017-April 2021
Architect, implement and operate AWS Cloud infrastructure.
Build, operate, and maintain IT platforms including Cisco UCS, NetApp Storage Arrays, and stand-alone servers.
Investigate, review and recommend new server and storage technologies including cloud-based systems.
Build, Update, and Patch server OS’s and hardware (USC,NetApp,Dell servers) firmware.
Coordinate activities with offshore server/storage resources.
Perform ITSM functions including change management, incident response, and operational functions.
Perform documentation of processes and standards.
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, Englewood, Colorado
System Engineer III, August 2016- November 2017
Installed and configured UCS components.
Administered NetApp filers including updating OnTap, managing SAN and NFS volumes.
Managed VMware 6.x environment.
Upgraded software and firmware across national infrastructure components.
Worked with end users to best avoid downtime while conducting maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
Led troubleshooting efforts to restore functionality during outages.
Conducted design sessions with appropriate participation from architects and engineers.
COMCAST, Denver, Colorado
System Engineer, May 2013- August 2016
Designed and deployed infrastructure solutions, including storage, virtual machines, open-cloud, virtual hardware, and active monitoring systems.
Supported environments for development and production customers.
Oversaw cradle-to-implementation product engineering, including managing vendors, products, and coworkers to meet deadlines.
Served as principal storage engineer for ipVOD infrastructure.
Designed virtual technologies, storage, and related technologies, including Cisco UCS chassis, NetApp, and VMware.
Transitioned from FlexPod architecture to vendor-agnostic, container-based architecture.
LOCKHEED MARTIN, Littleton, Colorado
L245, Staff Systems Engineer, January 2010- May 2013
Designed Solaris Jumpstart and Linux Kickstart profiles to accommodate functional and security needs, including writing custom shell and Perl scripts to evaluate security health of systems reporting to Nagios server for monitoring.
Built VMware partitions to accommodate needs of development users.
Developed and built closed network for use in development environment for two hundred users.
Performed all network maintenance tasks on closed development network.
Led and completed special project to build highly sensitive suite of systems to integrate onto classified government network.
Additional Experience
VISA, INC., Highlands Ranch, Colorado Senior UNIX/Linux Engineer, 2007-2009 Interacted with users and customers across several time zones, including overseas, coordinating needs of application users. Planned, approved, and executed changes to critical, highly available applications. Built strong relationships with groups involved in system engineering, application administration, and tool management. Developed Perl and shell scripts to facilitate needs of operations team in management of UNIX applications. Created scripts to install client software on AIX, Red Hat Linux, and Solaris.
TEKSYSTEMS/SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC., Denver, Colorado, Customer-enabled Services, Technical Escalation Knowledge Engineer, 2003-2005. Provided technical support for Canadian and U.S. customers via phone, email, and web. Diagnosed cases escalated from other support engineers. Troubleshot hardware, operating system, network, and disk management problems, involving in-depth troubleshooting of Solaris operating system, Open Boot Prompt, and Solaris hardware platforms.
QWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Denver, Colorado, Manager, IP Engineering, Applications and Services, 2000-2002. Led 20-member staff, including staff members in remote locations. Designed and implemented universal DNS system, including robust management system deployed to replace four different legacy DNS systems. Managed hiring, promotion, and discipline of ten-member staff, with turnover of only 10%. Oversaw departmental budget duties, including acting as main point of contact for purchasing new vendor software and hardware.
Lead IP Systems Engineer, Applications and Services, 1999-2000. Maintained hardware and operating systems for 70 Solaris (2.6, 2.7, & 2.8) desktop systems and 30 Solaris (2.7 & 2.8) development and engineering servers, including building hardware and installing operating systems, patching and hardening operating system, and writing Perl and shell scripts to automate daily monitoring and diagnostics of departmental servers.
OPPENHEIMERFUNDS, INC., Aurora, Colorado, UNIX (Firewall) System Administrator, 1998-1999. UNIX System Administrator, 1997-1998. Data Security Engineer, 1997. Data Security Administrator, 1995-1997.
Volunteer Work
HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL BOOSTER CLUB, Littleton Colorado
President May 2016-May 2019
Lead group of 100 team families to meet and exceed the needs of the football program.
Organize team and community events to promote the Heritage High School Football program.
Work with community leaders, business and school administration to raise money and promote the football program.
Create solutions to unique challenges.
Coordinate all the club events and tasks, delegating to others and ensure Booster Club and football team events are successful.
Raise money for use by the football program.
Manage the booster club's budget to exceed the needs of the football program.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Lone Tree, Colorado, B.S., Information Technologies, 2005
Certifications
AWS CLOUD PRACTITIONER CLF-C01, MARCH 2021-2024
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