Eric Kielmeyer
Westerville
Summary
Dynamic Sr. Infrastructure Engineer with a proven track record at Orion Innovation, specializing in cloud infrastructure management and automation. Successfully led the design of scalable solutions, enhancing system reliability and mentoring junior engineers. Expert in vendor relationship management and continuous integration, driving efficiency and innovation across cross-functional teams.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Infrastructure Engineer
Orion Innovation
04.2023 - 07.2025
- Led infrastructure design and implementation for cloud-based solutions, enhancing system reliability.
- Optimized network performance by configuring routing protocols and conducting regular assessments.
- Mentored junior engineers on best practices in infrastructure management and troubleshooting techniques.
- Developed automated scripts to streamline system monitoring, reducing response times to incidents.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate security measures into infrastructure projects.
- Evaluated new technologies to propose strategic upgrades, aligning with business objectives and industry trends.
- Established documentation standards for infrastructure processes, improving knowledge sharing across teams.
- Performed regular audits of existing systems to identify areas for improvement, leading to enhanced efficiency across the organization.
- Maintained regulatory compliance by adhering to industry standards and implementing necessary controls within the IT environment.
- Mentored junior engineers in best practices for deploying and managing complex IT infrastructures.
- Oversaw 12-strong team of engineering personnel.
SR Infrastructure Engineer
Grange Insurance
03.2003 - 04.2023
- Led design and implementation of scalable cloud infrastructure solutions.
- Optimized network performance through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting strategies.
- Developed automation scripts to enhance system deployment efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of infrastructure components.
- Analyzed system requirements and provided recommendations for hardware upgrades to improve performance.
- Managed incident response processes, ensuring timely resolution and minimal service disruption.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy scalable IT infrastructure solutions.
- Implemented disaster recovery strategies, minimizing data loss and ensuring business continuity during unexpected events.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments on proposed infrastructure changes, mitigating potential negative impacts before implementation.
- Mentored junior engineers in best practices for deploying and managing complex IT infrastructures.
- Facilitated installation processes to deliver project requirements on time.
Quality Assurance / Change Control Engineer
Bank One
06.1984 - 03.2003
- Designed and implemented control systems for automation projects.
- Analyzed system performance to identify and rectify operational inefficiencies.
- Developed technical documentation for control configurations and updates.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for complex control system failures, enhancing reliability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbus North High School
Columbus06-1979
Skills
- Cloud infrastructure management
- Operating system administration
- Infrastructure automation
- Data center operations
- Service level agreement management
- Vendor relationship management
- Continuous integration and deployment
- Change and release management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sr. Infrastructure Engineer
Orion Innovation
04.2023 - 07.2025
SR Infrastructure Engineer
Grange Insurance
03.2003 - 04.2023
Quality Assurance / Change Control Engineer
Bank One
06.1984 - 03.2003
High School Diploma -
Columbus North High School
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