Data Management Solutions Architect

Colin O. Cox

USA 818-***-**** ********@*****.*** LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/colinocox

Cloud & Infrastructure Architect VMware Specialist Data Management Expert

Resolve Critical Challenges Drive Innovation Enable Scalable, Secure Infrastructure

Experienced Architect with over 15 years in designing and implementing enterprise-scale, cloud-native solutions. Specializing in VMware ecosystem technologies, Storage and data management, and multi-cloud infrastructure. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, defining best practices for DevSecOps, and aligning IT strategy with business goals.

Core Competencies

Cloud-Native Architecture: VMware vSphere, vSAN, NSX/AVI, CNF, SRM, Realize Automation/Operations, Tanzu

Multi-Cloud Strategy: AWS, Azure, GCP, hybrid and on-prem integration

Infrastructure Leadership: Technical lead for platform engineering teams and infrastructure developers

DevSecOps Enablement: IaC, CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, automation frameworks

Disaster Recovery & Data Protection: NetBackup, Commvault, Veeam, Avamar, SRM, cyber resilience

Storage Architecture: SAN/NAS, HCI, Brocade/Cisco fabrics, EMC, NetApp

Performance & Governance: Troubleshooting, performance tuning, regulatory compliance (HIPAA, SOX, GDPR)

Security & Observability: End-to-end monitoring, security hardening, zero-trust implementation

Professional Experience

Data Protection Systems LLC. – Remote

Storage & Data Management Architect and Cloud Services Consultant

Apr 2024 – Present

- Designed VMware-based enterprise cloud-native architectures across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

- Led teams of infrastructure developers and DevOps engineers to build scalable platforms with IaC and GitOps.

- Implemented SRM for business continuity and disaster recovery.

- Conducted governance audits and troubleshooting across Tanzu workloads.

- Defined VMware DevSecOps best practices to ensure secure and automated deployments.

Lexis Nexis Risk, Alpharetta, GA

Azure Cloud Engineer / Architect

Mar 2022 – Apr 2024

- Designed immutable cloud storage architecture with Azure, IDPA, DDVE, and Avamar.

- Automated provisioning using Terraform and enhanced system resilience.

- Managed platform scaling and incident response with cross-functional teams.

Molina Healthcare, Long Beach, CA

Storage & Backup Support Engineer

Aug 2021 – Mar 2022

- Supported VMware infrastructure with backup solutions like NetBackup, Commvault, and Data Domain.

- Automated decommissioning and optimized backup policies.

Aerojet Rocketdyne / UTC / Boeing Co., Chatsworth, CA

Senior Storage & Data Management Engineer / Architect

2007 – 2021

- Architected hybrid infrastructure with VMware and Azure.

- Administered NAS/SAN environments and ensured compliance.

- Oversaw Brocade and Cisco switch deployments.

Certifications

EMC: VNX, EMCCSS, EMCCIS, EMCSA, EMCISA, EMCIE (UNIX & Windows)

Microsoft Certified: MCP, MCSE

NetApp ONTAP Certified

Commvault Certified

VMware vSphere & NSX (in progress/targeted)

Technical Stack

Languages/Tools: PowerShell, Python, Terraform, JSON, GitHub, Visual Studio Code

Platforms: Azure, AWS, GCP, VMware vSphere, Tanzu, NSX, SRM, Realize Ops/Automation

Storage: Dell EMC Unity, VNX, Isilon, NetApp, Data Domain, HCI

Backup: Commvault, NetBackup, Avamar, Networker, Veeam, Arcserve

Networking: Brocade, Cisco Fabric, Fibre Channel, NSX, Avi Networks

Security: SIEM, encryption, compliance, cyber resilience

Education

MBA, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA

BA, California State University, Dominguez Hills, CA

Key Achievements

Led IaaS platform cloud modernization with Azure, VMware Tanzu, enhancing DevSecOps readiness.

Architected multi-cloud deployments, reducing costs and improving resilience by 30%.

Directed audits and compliance strategies aligned with DR and cyber vault protocols.

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