BONAVENTURE OROCK

Laurel,MD

Summary

Experienced System Administrator with 5 years of hands-on expertise in managing Windows and Linux systems, virtualization platforms, SQL databases, and cloud environments. Proficient in DevOps practices, AWS, Azure, automation, and maintaining robust IT infrastructures. Strong problem-solving skills, troubleshooting, communication, collaboration, and a dedication to optimizing system performance and security.

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Skills

Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux, Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat Enterprise
Monitoring: Nagios, Icinga, CloudWatch, Cockpit, Grafana
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure
Automation: Infrastructure as Code
Virtualization: VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V
Databases:

Microsoft SQL Server
Security: Firewall Configuration, Patch Management
DevOps: Jenkins, Ansible, Git
Scripting: Bash Scripting, Python
Tools & Utilities: Jira, ServiceNow, Docker, Git, Maven, VMware ESXi, DNS, DHCP, Active directory, Ec2
Storage: NAS, S3

Work History

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR/DEVOPS ENGINEER

BIM IT BETTER

Frederick, MD

03.2023 - Current

Orchestrated seamless migration of on-premises applications to AWS and Azure, reducing operational costs by 20%
Implemented automated deployment pipelines using Jenkins and Ansible, enhancing software delivery efficiency by 30%
Monitored system health using Nagios and set up proactive alerts, reducing downtime by rapidly addressing issues
Managed VMware vSphere environment, provisioning, and scaling virtual machines as per workload demands
Implemented security best practices, including regular patching and firewall configurations, reducing security vulnerabilities by 25%
Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protection against intrusion and system reliability
Managed onboarding and offboarding of employees
Spearheaded inventory control measures to replenish and maintain IT equipment.

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

The Office of Unified Communications

Washington, DC

08.2022 - 03.2023

Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies
Installed system-wide hardware components, confirming interoperation and compatibility with Linux-based software distros
Managed diverse fleet of Windows Server 2012/2016/2019 systems, maintaining 99.9% uptime
Installed, configured, and optimized Windows servers, Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy settings
Resolved complex technical issues by analyzing system logs, diagnosing problems, and providing timely solutions
Monitored system performance using tools like Windows Performance Monitor and Resource Monitor, proactively addressing bottlenecks
Led migration projects, successfully transferring applications and data to newer Windows server versions.
Spearheaded inventory control measures to replenish and maintain IT equipment

SYSTEM ENGINEER

Careerist Management Consultants

Washington, DC

10.2021 - 08.2022

Performed installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all systems at BTD including data center, end-user desktops, user accounts, permissions, and access rights
Provided Linux system administration and technical support on wide range of Linux distributions including Ubuntu, Red Hat, and CentOS
Experience with CI/CD and corresponding tools such as Jenkins, Git, GitHub
Engineered and deployed Windows Server environments, including AD, DNS, DHCP, and Hyper-V virtualization
Implemented autoscaling policies and alarms using CloudWatch, resulting in a 30% reduction in infrastructure costs while maintaining optimal performance
Reduced operational costs by 15% by consolidating physical servers through virtualization.

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR/AWS ADMINISTRATOR

Trinitech Consulting

Laurel, MD

01.2018 - 10.2021

Providing guidance and assistance to users regarding computer hardware, software, and application usage Recognizing model of shared responsibilities and distinguishing between responsibilities of cloud service provider and customer
Maintained and supported diverse range of Windows Server 2012,2016 and Linux Ubuntu, CentOS systems
Led migration of legacy applications to AWS, resulting in improved scalability, reduced costs, and increased fault tolerance
Conducted routine backups and disaster recovery tests, ensuring data integrity and minimal data loss
Introduced scripting with PowerShell and Bash, automating repetitive tasks, reducing manual effort by 40%
Assisted in creating and managing Azure resources, including VMs, storage, and networking components.
Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Polytechnic Institute

Bamenda

06.2016

Overview

years of professional experience