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Cloud and Infrastructure Consultant - Team principal
Various clientsCloud and Infrastructure Consultant - Team principal
Oct. 2014Tele2/ T-Mobile/ Odido 2014 – Present Cloud and Infrastructure Consultant - Spearhead the migration of hardware-based database servers to virtualized Oracle VM servers, resulting in enhanced efficiency, scalability, and a significant reduction in CAPEX costs. - Complete SAN Storage integration ahead of schedule despite the absence of prior documentation, contributing to the smooth management of SAN storage systems during the T-Mobile and Tele2 merger. - Identify opportunities for infrastructure improvement and implement strategic solutions to drive positive outcomes. - Demonstrate expertise in optimising server environments, managing storage systems, and navigating complex mergers and acquisitions. Notable Achievements - Led a team of 5 Linux engineers to provide technical support for customer service platforms, achieving a 20% increase in SLA-compliant ticket resolution and a 95% reduction in after-hours alarms through the implementation of scrum methodology. - Orchestrated the seamless migration of storage systems from HP-3Par to Huawei, transitioning 60 production databases with zero downtime and maintaining data integrity. - Designed and deployed multiple Oracle VM clusters for development and testing purposes, reducing system overload by 40% and database downtime by 50%, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and reliability. - Automated manual tasks, programmed and integrated monitoring tools, eliminating 90% of human errors, streamlining daily operations, and consistently meeting 99% Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Strategist for Innovative Technological Solutions
Ontrend Enterprises Ltd. /Pacific Risk Ltd.Strategist for Innovative Technological Solutions
Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2017- Spearheaded blockchain investment research initiatives, providing insights for strategic investment decisions and identifying promising projects for informal venture capitalists. - Enhanced market trend research effectiveness by serving as the product owner for technical analysis trading software utilised by professional traders across currency, equity, and commodity markets, resulting in a 70% reduction in decision-making time, thereby increasing trade efficiency. - Programmed and implemented software solutions in Python and Go to support these improvements, resulting in more efficient and accurate market analysis.
Digital Security Strategist
Reseco B.V.Digital Security Strategist
Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2017- Researched and implemented customised security solutions that significantly bolstered the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive documents, elevating the organisation's overall risk management framework to a level comparable to bank-grade security standards. - Offered tailored digital cybersecurity guidance to approximately 20 high-net-worth individuals, fostering security awareness and increasing customer satisfaction rates by 95%.
Linux/ Unix Engineer, Infrastructure Designer
Ziggo, ANWB, TomTom, ING, ABNAMROLinux/ Unix Engineer, Infrastructure Designer
Jan. 1999 - Dec. 2014- Led the deployment and maintenance of Linux/Unix-based infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and availability for critical systems. - Designed and implemented robust infrastructure solutions, seamlessly integrating Linux/Unix servers, storage, and networking components to meet client requirements. - Spearheaded initiatives to optimize system configurations and fine-tune performance, bolstering stability and efficiency across the ecosystem. - Leveraged automation tools such as Ansible or Puppet to streamline deployment and management processes, reducing manual effort and minimizing errors. - Enhanced Oracle database server performance through leadership in executing a high-end Red Hat Linux 6.2 upgrade. Collaborated with database administrators to establish a proof-of-concept environment and devised a strategic deployment roadmap. - Transformed the development environment into a high-availability DTAP (Development, Testing, Acceptance, and Production) pipeline. - Oversaw hardware scaling and infrastructure enhancement projects, efficiently addressed application connectivity issues, and authored a comprehensive transition report for application owners. Notable Achievements - Took charge of installing, configuring, and overseeing the Oracle WebLogic server, fostering collaboration with key application teams such as those managing fulfilment orders for new client activations and Class 4/5 telephony services. - Maintained a 100% on-time project delivery record by providing expert support for ancillary projects. - Managed a variety of initiatives including the introduction of a video on demand service, IP address renumbering for the VOD platform, and the strategic upgrade of monitoring servers to Cacti technology, resulting in a 25% increase in system reliability. - Enhanced CMDB software by coding missing functionalities, resulting in a more robust and comprehensive system.

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