VMware vSphere 8x
Don Peterson
Ogden,UT
The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama
Summary
Product development & marketing, project management. Effective Team builder. Industry Experience in Technical, Financial, Banking, Manufacturing and Sales/Marketing. Strong business skills and perspective with hands on technical ability. Effective technician, mentor, leader, manager and team builder equipped to handle problems and resolve them based on sound business principles. People person with a positive enthusiastic nature. Strong Customer focus. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Director
AOk Networks
11.2023 - Current
- Provide datacenter operations and supervision of virtualized environments - private cloud and hybrid cloud with AWS, Azure, GCS, AliCloud, IBM Cloud, Rackspace
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Shared and Private environments
- Primary business interface with C-level executives
- Customer Relations Lead practice with Fortune 500, Fortune 1000 and smaller organizations
- 3rd Level support
- Cisco Practice 3rd level support
- VMware Practice Director
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Build team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Establish culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivate and maintain positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Form strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Manage budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within organization.
- Leverage professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
Senior Manager
Teradata
07.2019 - 11.2023
- Global support Teradata on VMware deployments, working with Global Support Organization and Teradata Engineering
- Teradata on VMware, High Performance Computing system deployment in customer environments globally
- Presales work with Department of Defense, defense contractors to deploy Teradata systems into 'air gapped' data centers
- Presales work on all customer proof of concept systems Trained, mentored and technical architect for team members globally
- Significant contributor / leader in Teradata utilizing VMware features and capabilities to meet high availability requirements, maintenance, BAR (Backup and Recovery)
- Technical writer, editor of Teradata on VMware documentation, knowledge base articles etc.
- Key role in Teradata Dell Partnership Worked with customer to support Rapid 7, Qualys and other security scanning and remediation
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering collaborative work environment.
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within organization.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
Subject Matter Expert
CVS Health
03.2016 - 06.2018
- SME - VMware, Cisco, Security
- Lead the VMware upgrade project, built VMware Hosts
- Cisco Firewall/VPN, AD, DNS, DHCP, 3rd Level Support, Qualys, Manager Security Remediation all platforms - Vmware, Windows, Linux, Unix, Cisco ASA, Routers, Switches, UCS, Security Devices, Websense, Symantec SEP Subject Matter Expert
- Promoted critical thinking by designing challenging assignments that required students to analyze and synthesize information.
- Mentored junior team members, contributing to their professional growth and development.
- Established best practices for knowledge sharing, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Supported teams in continuous delivery of quality products and services, enhancing usage and introducing new features.
- Supported the implementation of new systems or tools by providing specialized knowledge on functionalities and potential improvements.
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams in new product rollout, effectively addressing inquiries and troubleshooting issues.
- Served as a liaison between technical experts and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
- Championed change management efforts during organizational transitions by offering expert guidance on navigating new processes and structures.
- Provided thought leadership on industry-specific topics, establishing a reputation as an authority within the field.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Chief Technology Officer
A Ok Holdings
06.2001 - 07.2019
- Provide datacenter operations and supervision of virtualized environments - private cloud and hybrid cloud with AWS, Azure, GCS, AliCloud, IBM Cloud, RackSpace
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Shared and Private environments
- Primary business interface with C-level executives
- Customer Relations Lead practice with Fortune 500, Fortune 1000 and smaller organizations
- 3rd Level support
- Cisco Practice 3rd level support
- VMware Practice Director
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Build team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Establish culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivate and maintain positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Form strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Manage budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within organization.
- Leverage professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Skills
- Contract Negotiation
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Staff Development
- Project Coordination
- Verbal and written communication
- Capital Spending
- Financial Management
- Hiring and Retention
- Talent Acquisition
- Team Management
- Business Planning
- Business Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Strategies and goals
- Information Technology Management
- Story pitching
- Contract and Vendor Management
- Charismatic Leader
- Strategic Planning
- Crisis Management
- Negotiation
- Partnerships and Alliances
- Customer Service Management
- Contract Administration
- Data Management
- Revenue Generation
- Desktops, Laptops, and Mobile Devices
- Sales Coaching
- Organizational Skills
- Decision-Making
- Employee Motivation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Multitasking Abilities
- Training Management
- Goal Setting
- Continuous Improvement
Backup Exec
Storage Works
VERITAS NetBackup VERITAS Cluster Server VERITAS Volume Manager
Storage Area Networks
EMC, NetApp, Nimble, 3PAR, HP SAN
Cisco UCS M3, M4 etc Dell, HP, Cisco
Server Optimization, Planning, troubleshooting
- Security Appliance
- Qualys – Certified
- Rapid7
- Cisco
Routing & Switching
- Datacenter
- Security
- VIRL
Strategic Planning
Microsoft
Office 365
Sun Microsystems UNIX Sun Solaris 26, 27, 28
CompTIA A, N
Oracle v 732, 734
IBM Tivoli
Kubernetes
Docker
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkPart TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Healthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursWork from home optionCompany CultureWork-life balancePaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPersonal development programsPaid time off401k matchCareer advancementTeam Building / Company RetreatsSoftware
VMware vSphere 7x
VMware vSphere 6x
VMware vSphere 5x
VMware vSphere 4x
VMware ESX 3x
Microsoft Server xx
Acronis
Solar Winds
NSX
PowerShell
SUSE Linux
Ubuntu
RedHat
Microsoft365/Office365
NetBackup
Kali
X86 Assembly language; Intel syntax, AT&T syntax
Education
Timeline
Director - AOk Networks
11.2023 - Current
Senior Manager - Teradata
07.2019 - 11.2023
Subject Matter Expert - CVS Health
03.2016 - 06.2018
Chief Technology Officer - A Ok Holdings
06.2001 - 07.2019
Saddleback College - ,
Weber State University - ,
University of Southern California - ,
University of California, Berkeley - ,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - ,
University of Chicago - ,
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