Adam Hansen

Championed infrastructure modernization efforts for AppDynamics, focusing on reducing costs, improving build efficiency, and integrating Cisco’s network. Achieved record 99.996% uptime across 62 distinct services while managing key projects that ensured seamless access and optimized performance for AppDynamics and Cisco Systems.

Key Skills: AWS Integration, System Optimization, Infrastructure Modernization, Cross-Team Collaboration

• Reduced operating costs through strategic infrastructure decisions and ongoing AWS cost reviews, minimizing cloud service waste.
• Mentored junior engineers, elevating performance and efficiency across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Collaborated with global teams in U.S., Canada, and India to resolve complex technical issues and ensure continuous operations.
• Ensured compliance with Cisco’s security standards, optimizing system access and operational efficiency across internal networks.

Oversaw infrastructure and system builds supporting 800+ developers across globally distributed teams. Played key role in system enhancements, team mentorship, and network integration during Cisco’s acquisition of AppDynamics. Maintained high performance and uptime of critical systems.

Key Skills: Infrastructure Improvement, Cross-Team Collaboration, Mentoring, Build and Release Engineering

• Slashed build times by 50% by implementing Pure Storage all-flash arrays for VMware ESXi clusters.
• Unified VPN access for AppDynamics and Cisco employees through AWS-based transit router.
• Developed 9-year technology roadmap, driving innovation and long-term system improvements.
• Led AppDynamics' network integration with Cisco, enhancing system access and streamlining operations.
• Supported uptime and reliability through participation in Site Reliability Engineering on-call rotations, solving critical system issues.

Managed deployment and administration of multi-datacenter infrastructure, supporting 3,500+ virtual machines. Led cost-saving hardware migrations and network redesigns, mentoring team members and optimizing performance for QA and Development teams.

Key Skills: Data Center Infrastructure, VMware Administration, Cost Reduction, Team Mentorship

• Deployed VMware ESXi multi-cluster infrastructure, enhancing build performance and system efficiency.
• Led hardware migration to new data center, saving $500k/year and expanding future capacity.
• Mentored team members, improving overall performance and providing actionable feedback for growth.
• Administered server migrations with minimal downtime, ensuring reliable operations across the organization.