Enterprise Cloud & Storage Operations Leader

PHILLIP BRUCE

Oroville, CA 831-***-**** ********@*****.*** LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/okieunix

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A manager with 15+ years of experience leading enterprise technology operations, cloud and storage infrastructures, and IT transformation initiatives. Proven track record of designing, implementing, and modernizing complex IT systems while ensuring cybersecurity, operational efficiency, and innovation. Experienced in fostering high-performance teams, managing cross-functional stakeholders, and aligning technology initiatives with organizational goals. Skilled at bridging technical and executive audiences to deliver mission-critical solutions.

CORE COMPETENCIES

IT Strategy & Enterprise Architecture

Digital Transformation & Cloud Migration (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Cybersecurity Governance & Risk Management

IT Operations Leadership & Workforce Development

Project & Change Management (Agile / SAFe)

Emerging Technologies: AI, Automation, Advanced Analytics

Budgeting & Capital Planning

Public Sector IT Operations & Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Communication

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, S3, FSx ONTAP), Azure (VMs, Blob Storage), GCP

Automation & DevOps: Terraform, Ansible, Python, CI/CD pipelines, CloudFormation

Operating Systems: Linux, UNIX (Solaris, AIX), Windows Server, Z/OS

Storage & Data Platforms: NetApp ONTAP, Dell EMC PowerMax/PowerScale, Pure Storage, SAN/NAS, FC, iSCSI, NFS, NVMe

Networking: DNS, DHCP, NFS, SMB, TCP/IP, UDP, A/D, LDAP, HTTP(S), NTP, SMTP, SNMP, TLS, SSL,

Monitoring: Dynatrace, Nagios, SolarWinds

Frameworks: ITIL, SAFe Agile

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Storage & Cloud Engineer – Allegiant Travel (2023–2025)

Led enterprise IT transformation initiatives, migrating critical workloads to AWS FSx ONTAP and modernizing infrastructure.

Built and maintained automation frameworks using Terraform, Ansible, and Python.

Directed SAN and VMware migrations across multiple sites with minimal downtime.

Oversaw cybersecurity compliance during cloud integrations.

Mentored IT teams and aligned projects with business priorities.

Senior Storage Consultant – Beazley Security (2024)

Led cloud-ready recovery and IT modernization for public sector and healthcare clients.

Migrated workloads to cloud-compatible infrastructure and integrated enterprise backup solutions.

Directed cross-functional teams through operational change initiatives.

Senior Storage & Cloud Consultant – NASSCOM (2022)

Deployed and managed multi-site cloud-integrated storage platforms.

Supported OpenStack and OpenShift environments using Cinder NFS.

Automated infrastructure operations using Ansible and Terraform.

Implemented emerging technology solutions enabling AI/ML readiness.

Senior UNIX / Storage Engineer – GovernmentCIO (2021)

Managed HPC and cloud workloads, ensuring compliance, scalability, and secure operations.

Developed Python-based automation using AWS Lambda.

Conducted strategic assessments of existing technologies and recommended modernization initiatives.

Senior Systems / Storage Engineer – Multiple Firms (2014–2020)

Designed and operated enterprise-scale IT infrastructure integrating SAN/NAS, virtualization, and cloud platforms.

Led IT modernization initiatives, including infrastructure automation and storage consolidation.

Coordinated with stakeholders and external agencies to implement solutions aligned with organizational goals.

EDUCATION

Associate Degree in Computer Science – University of Maryland University College

CERTIFICATIONS

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Cisco & Brocade SAN Certifications

CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+

Introduction to IBM z/OS Mainframe

ITIL Foundation (V2, V4)

NetApp ONTAP Administration

KEY LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

Led IT modernization programs supporting multi-site operations and cloud migrations.

Directed enterprise teams in adopting emerging technologies, including AI, automation, and analytics.

Oversaw IT budgets and capital planning, aligning technology investments with organizational priorities.

Implemented Agile and SAFe practices for IT project delivery.

Communicated complex technical strategies to executive leadership and diverse non-technical audiences.

MILITARY SERVICE

Oklahoma Army National Guard – MOS 31B20 Field Radio Repair

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