Linux & AWS Cloud System Administrator

TIM OUDIN

Robbinsdale Minnesota

***@********.*** / 612-***-****

SUMMARY

Experienced Systems Architect and Administrator with over 15 years of expertise in Linux systems, AWS cloud architecture, VMware virtualization, enterprise storage, and automation with Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Proven track record designing scalable, resilient infrastructures, driving cloud transformations, and mentoring technical teams. Skilled in scripting (Python, Bash) and delivering enterprise-grade, secure, and highly available solutions across hybrid environments.

SKILLS

AWS Cloud Architecture

Linux Administration (Ubuntu, Rocky Linux)

Infrastructure as Code (Git, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet)

Kubernetes, Docker

Storage Architecture (Dell/EMC, NetApp, Cisco UCS)

Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

Python & Bash Scripting

Systems Documentation & Team Enablement

EXPERIENCE

CSE-IT Operation System Administrator / University of Minnesota, College of Science and Engineering 08/2024 – 06/2025

Manage Linux infrastructure supporting internal systems and services for the College of Science and Engineering.

Experienced in automating system deployment and configuration across Ubuntu and Rocky Linux using Puppet, with a strong emphasis on writing and maintaining manifests

Skilled in developing Bash and Python scripts to streamline operations, enhance system efficiency, and reduce manual intervention.

Maintain public-facing and internal documentation to ensure operational transparency and knowledge sharing.

Senior Data Center Consultant/Enterprise Cloud Architecture Lead / Eastern Computer Exchange 07/2012 - 05/2023

Led implementation of AWS cloud, VMware Cloud on AWS, Terraform, and Ansible for enterprise clients.

Designed and deployed storage and compute solutions: Dell/EMC VxRail, RecoverPoint, Cisco UCS/Nexus/MDS, VCE Vblock, and Dell VNX.

Directed delivery standards, internal documentation frameworks, and training strategies for technical teams.

Provided technical oversight for client demo labs and strategic input to pre-sales teams.

Consultant / Oudin Consulting Inc. 06/2011 - 07/2012

Delivered architecture services with specialization in VMware, SAN/NAS, and DR design.

Collaborated on projects involving vSphere 5 deployment, SRM setup, and SAN integration.

Designed remote HA and business continuity solutions for a state government branch.

Delivered DR planning and SRM configuration for enterprise financial client.

Senior Systems Administrator / ECMC 05/2010 - 06/2011

Architected and managed a 1200+ VM infrastructure using VMware vSphere and SRM hosting and protecting Windows & Linux servers.

Oversaw multi-vendor storage (CLARiiON, Celerra, NetApp), including implementation of RecoverPoint

Maintained sub-RPO compliance across all DR testing cycles.

Enabled over 90% enterprise virtualization including critical Tier 1 workloads (Oracle, SQL Server, Exchange).

Lead deployment and configuration of SolarWinds products monitoring local and remote sites.

Deployed Citrix XenApp POC projected to save $8M in potential annual revenue loss.

Consultant / Data Strategy 02/2010 - 05/2010

Provided consulting services to enterprise clients in collaboration with VMware Professional Services.

Delivered performance optimization and environment health checks for VMware vSphere environments.

Led successful VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) proof-of-concept deployment for a healthcare client, achieving RTO under 10 minutes for Tier 1 applications.

Developed best practice documentation and runbooks for VMware configuration and DR testing, enhancing knowledge transfer and operational readiness.

Senior Infrastructure Specialist / ECMC 11/2007 - 02/2010

Managed a 300+ virtual machine environment utilizing VMware vSphere, View, and SRM.

Administered EMC SAN/NAS storage, including Fiber Channel, iSCSI, and NFS protocols via Cisco MDS switching.

Integrated large-scale acquisitions into the virtual infrastructure under aggressive timelines and budgets.

Automated provisioning and patching of ESX hosts using custom PowerCLI scripts, reducing manual configuration time by over 50%.

Collaborated with security and compliance teams to audit virtual infrastructure, implementing corrective actions that led to 100% compliance in internal reviews.

EDUCATION

Associate of Arts 04/1993

Mt. San Antonio College

CERTIFICATIONS

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, C3E9N0XCEFQQ133N

Dell/EMC EMCIEe (Expert) VNX

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