Alex Almendarez
Gilroy,CA
Summary
Technical enthusiastic, a learner and open for a new challenge always. I have experience with the Cloud and monitoring processes as well as DevOps development in Linux systems. Has excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and a strong ability to work with minimal supervision.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Site Reliability Engineer
Zscaler
03.2016 - Current
- Developed custom scripts/tools as needed to automate routine tasks, increasing overall team productivity and efficiency.
- Conducted root-cause analyses after major incidents to identify areas for process improvement or technical enhancement opportunities.
- Provide on call 24-7/always-on, multi-site systems that empower Zscaler Security Cloud.
- Implementing and maintaining server monitoring system(Nagios)
- Mentored junior engineers, sharing knowledge of best practices for site reliability engineering methodologies.
- Contributed to the ongoing refinement of internal processes and procedures within the site reliability engineering discipline through regular reviews, updates, and knowledge sharing activities.
- Developed SOPs and change controls pertaining to setup, maintenance.
- Develop ansible playbooks to automate migration and upgrades for zscaler cloud.
Linux System Administrator
West Marine
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Created and serviced administrator and user accounts on Linux-based systems, managing [Number] deployments.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest developments in Linux technologies and best practices, sharing knowledge with team members to continuously improve processes and systems.
- Resolved complex technical issues promptly by leveraging strong troubleshooting skills and root cause analysis techniques.
- Installed system-wide hardware components, confirming interoperation and compatibility with Linux-based software distros.
Senior Linux System Administrator
Adaptive Insights
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Provisioned new software and hardware for use, following established security policies.
- Responsible to maintain and deploy new builds for the QA environment.
- Responsible to setup, deploy and maintain ESX server.
- Create testing environments for developers.
- Maintenance SSL certificate to all the ESX servers.
- Managed onboarding and offboarding of employees.
- Installed and configured network printers and other peripheral devices.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
Linux System Administrator - Data Center Operation
Apple
11.2014 - 03.2015
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest developments in Linux technologies and best practices, sharing knowledge with team members to continuously improve processes and systems.
- Resolved complex technical issues promptly by leveraging strong troubleshooting skills and root cause analysis techniques.
- Installed system-wide hardware components, confirming interoperation and compatibility with Linux-based software distros.
- Monitor system console, and networking messages using HP OVO.
- Unix, Linux, and OSX system support.
- Provide security access to corporate systems as appropriate
- First and second tier resolution of production issues and alerts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Programming
Universidad Tecnológica De MéxicoUniversidad Tecno
Mexico, DF11.2001
Skills
- System monitoring
- Network Troubleshooting
- Linux System Administration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sr. Site Reliability Engineer
Zscaler
03.2016 - Current
Linux System Administrator
West Marine
10.2015 - 03.2016
Senior Linux System Administrator
Adaptive Insights
03.2015 - 09.2015
Linux System Administrator - Data Center Operation
Apple
11.2014 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Programming
Universidad Tecnológica De MéxicoUniversidad Tecno