Systems , IT & Cloud infrastructure Specialist with 15+ years of vast experience

4/2018 – 5/2024

Spearheaded consultancy projects specializing in Linux administration, storage, backup, VMware, and cloud technologies.
Achieved continuous professional development through certifications in leading cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP).
Cultivated and managed vendor relationships, integrating third-party services into robust cloud solutions.
Engineered disaster recovery plans and backup strategies, ensuring data integrity and business continuity.
Innovative systems management solutions with a focus on secure OS deployment and patching for hybrid environments.
Enforced security policies and managed IT vendors, mitigating data risks effectively.
Coordinated with internal teams and clients to deliver tailored solutions, boosting customer satisfaction and project outcomes.
Calculated costs for solutions, optimizing resource allocation and budget management.
Contributed to the development of technology roadmaps, shaping strategic IT directions and future-proofing landscapes.

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansible, Cloud Computing, Docker, EMC DataDomain, Enterprise Architect (EA), Google Cloud, Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Solution Architektur, Storage, Windows Server (allg.)

5/2016 – 3/2018

Managed and maintained diverse IT infrastructure in hybrid environments. Built and provisioned VM servers on the IBM SoftLayer IaaS Cloud platform. Developed and modified platform automation, creating support scripts to streamline operations.
Provided support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for technical issues, enhancing documentation.
Contributed technical expertise to platform and application projects.
Facilitated server installation and preparation for new application environments. Conducted capacity and performance analysis, optimizing network, server, and storage resources.
Demonstrated expertise in BCP/DR policies and procedures, implementing Backup & Restore solutions and preparing DR plans.
Played a key role in project deliverables for notable clients such as Citizen Bank, Sysco Foods, Baker Hughes and Wolters Kluwer.

Ansible, Scripting, Cloud (allg.), OpenSuse, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Vmware

6/2015 – 5/2016

Identified requirements, recommended system improvements, and managed change & incident management processes.
Ensured environment stability and availability, troubleshooting issues, and developing best practices.
Delivered high-quality results with a service-oriented mindset, training and mentoring a team of five.
Designed, deployed, and configured Microsoft server solutions (Active Directory, AD, M365).
Administered Windows Server, MSSQL, and Active Directory, optimizing Azure Cloud AD for user and device authentication.
Integrated on-premises services and data with cloud solutions.
Acted as SPOC for Global Dell EMC Avamar & Data Domain backup solutions. Configured Oracle RMAN, SAP HANA, and VMware backups on HP-DP. Supported Data Domain backup environments for Oracle backups.

OpenSuse, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Office 365, Lagertechnik, EMC Networker, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)