Jake W.
System Administrator in Columbus, OH, He/Him
About
Projects
Initiated and led "Jupiter Pool," a project transitioning to a scalable disaggregated Hyperconverged Infrastructure (dHCI) to meet expanding business needs across multiple locations. This upgrade included implementing SD-WAN for enhanced connectivity among branches and remote workers, and VDI to efficiently provision virtual CAD workstations.
Developed an innovative automation solution to tackle a significant documentation backlog faced by the compliance team, reducing project time by up to 1000%. This success led to the creation of Novallier Ltd., a spin-off dedicated to evolving this tool into a SaaS product.
Side Projects
A lined icon set with subtle, yet still playful styling. The project began as a personal challenge to create a usable web icon set using only open source tools. It is free for both personal and commercial use under a GPLv3 license.
Work Experience
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Configuring and lifecycle management of software and hardware resources within a Tier 3 datacenter environment.
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Administering the VMware Cloud Foundations (VCF) HCI environment, including: vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and Aria technologies.
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Administering the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) fleet, utilizing the Ansible Automation Platform and Red Hat Satellite.
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Developing orchestration and automation scripting for use within VMware Aria (formerly vRealize) automation suite.
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Developing and maintaining technical documentation and training resources for use across the department.
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Developing and maintaining technical architecture and system design across development and production environments.
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Performing reviews to ensure compliance with standards and best practices; enforcement of development processes.
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Engaging in cross-functional collaboration with teams and clients; communicating information to project stakeholders.
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Troubleshooting technical issues and providing timely support for both internal teams and end users.
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Managing software and hardware specifications, implementation, and lifecycle.
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Monitoring system performance to ensure optimal uptime, troubleshooting technical issues, and providing timely support.
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Overseeing user account management, permissions, and access control to IT resources.
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Ensuring robust network security by implementing firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and conducting system audits
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Conducting regular data backups, implementing disaster recovery plans, and ensuring network and data integrity.
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Installing, configuring, and maintaining systems; performing upgrades and patch management.
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Ensuring network security, implementing firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
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Troubleshooting technical issues and providing timely support to end users.
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Monitoring system performance and conducting system audits to identify issues and ensure compliance.
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Conducting regular data backups and implementing disaster recovery plans.
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Developing and maintaining websites and web apps using React, ensuring responsive design and seamless user experiences.
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Installing, configuring, and maintaining web servers and databases; optimizing server configurations for peak performance.
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Monitoring web servers, troubleshooting issues, and enhancing security with firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
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Conducting data backups, implementing disaster recovery plans, and ensuring compliance.
Education
Completed coursework towards AAS degree
Certifications
Credential ID LF-6K9H5CUN4L
Credential ID LF-CQ39CEHOWB