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.