Software Development Managed Services
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Mike McLaughlin *a
Mike McLaughlin
Wake Forest, NC 27587
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Summary
Highly experienced technology leader with a proven track record in driving strategic innovations, managing high-performing teams, and delivering complex projects. Proficient in cloud architectures, microservices, and cybersecurity. Adept at aligning technology initiatives with business objectives to drive long-term success. Over 20 years of experience in Linux and Linux administration.
Skills
Work Experience
Chief Technology Officer _Global Verification Network, Palatine, IL April 2023 - Sept 2024 Strategic Planning
Team Leadership
Cloud Architecture (AWS)
Microservices & Containers
Agile Methodologies
Cybersecurity
Vendor Management
Budget Optimization
Stakeholder Communication
Software Development & QA
Infrastructure Modernization
Percona DB Clustering
Linux Systems Engineering & Administration
Database Management (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL Server, DB2, Foxpro, Redis) Spearheaded the transformation of a Python Flask-based monolith into a scalable, microservice-based system leveraging containers and AWS services. Technology Lead Trihelix Software, Cary, NC September 2018 - March 2023 Senior Systems Engineer Optanix, New York, NY January 2011 - May 2018 Led a high-performing team to meet project deadlines and deliver exceptional results. Implemented Domain Driven Design patterns, enhancing code security and maintainability. Designed and deployed efficient workflow pipelines using GitHub Actions and AWS CodePipelines.
Strengthened cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive data and mitigate potential threats.
Managed budget allocation, vendor selection, and seamlessly integrate new technologies into existing systems.
Aligned technology initiatives with business goals to drive long-term success. Configured, maintained, and recovered data from Redis, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for caching needs.
Oversaw Linux system administration team, ensuring system stability and performance. Led successful onshore and offshore teams to achieve project milestones on time and within budget for a large-scale retail organization. Conducted regular code reviews, implemented robust QA processes, and managed agile planning documents and scrum teams.
Balanced multiple projects simultaneously, interfaced with clients, and contributed to software development through coding, testing, and debugging. Played a key role in modernization and microservices architecture initiatives. Integrated Redis for caching purposes, improving the performance and scalability of applications.
Created and updated Red Hat images for cloud based servers and on site clusters. Administered Linux systems and environments locally and in the cloud, ensuring seamless operation and high availability.
Performed proactive problem management, modernized monitoring systems, and piloted cloud transformations in a large managed services environment. Designed, documented, and implemented high-availability database systems, automated deployments, and single sign-on (SSO) solutions.
Designed and implemented Percona DB clustering solutions to enhance data reliability and performance.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to virtualize Linux systems, improve resiliency, and enhance disaster recovery capabilities.
Mentored junior engineers, created advanced analytics systems, and suggested improvements for system optimization.
Principal Magicshoes International, Poulsbo, WA September 1998 - March 2017 Volunteer USGA, Pinehurst, NC January 2012 - January 2015 Education
Secondary School Education Northeastern University, Boston, MA September 1982 - April 1985
Certifications
Used Ansible for automating field deployments of customer hardware. Utilized PERL, shell scripts, PHP, JavaScript, C, SQL, R, Python, .NET. Used git and Bitbucket, Hudson, SonarCube, Jira.
Created and maintained internal tool for notes, network topology used by managed services teams that was housed in on site linux clusters. Administered and optimized Linux-based systems and environments for several fortune 100 companies.
Analyzed business processes, created and modified hardware and software solutions to enhance productivity for diverse clients.
Developed software solutions using various languages, specialized in data organization, and recommended security implementations.
Managed projects ensuring client compliance with security protocols (PCI, HIPAA), and created documentation for regulatory requirements. Created, maintained and updated Linux based virtual servers using open source and proprietary hypervisors.
Administered Linux systems and environments, ensuring system stability and performance.
Organized successful events, provided excellent customer service, and collaborated with team members to achieve common goals.
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