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Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson

Farmington,MN

Summary

Professional infrastructure engineer with comprehensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex IT systems. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, adapting seamlessly to changing needs. Skilled in network architecture, cloud solutions, and system optimization, with reliable and flexible approach to problem-solving. Known for driving efficiency and enhancing operational performance within collaborative environments.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

Senior Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Intercontinental Exchange Inc.
01.2017 - Current
  • Running day to day operations of infrastructure across multiple data centers
  • Building new environments, while optimizing and migrating PB of data
  • Led migration projects from legacy systems to modern platforms, reducing maintenance costs while enhancing capabilities for endusers.
  • Designed scalable storage solutions that allowed for efficient expansion as organizational needs grew over time.
  • Developed detailed documentation for all implemented solutions, facilitating seamless knowledge transfer among team members.
  • Implemented monitoring tools to provide real-time insights into network health and performance trends, enabling proactive troubleshooting.
  • Spearheaded efforts to achieve regulatory compliance within the IT infrastructure landscape by developing and enforcing relevant policies and procedures.
  • Streamlined system updates with automated processes, improving overall efficiency and minimizing disruptions.

IT Team Lead

Ellie Mae Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Lead an internal cloud team to design hybrid (On-prem and Cloud) infrastructure environments
  • Migration specialization
  • AWS Systems certified
  • Championed the adoption of emerging technologies to stay ahead of industry trends, ensuring the organization remained competitive in an ever-evolving landscape.
  • Implemented data backup protocols for disaster recovery preparedness, ensuring minimal loss of information during unexpected events.
  • Led the successful migration of critical systems to the cloud, minimizing disruption to end-users while enhancing scalability.
  • Reduced system downtime through proactive monitoring, identifying potential issues, and timely resolution of incidents.
  • Spearheaded major infrastructure upgrades that increased network stability while accommodating future growth requirements.

Systems Administrator

AllRegs
01.2006 - 01.2014
  • Was in charge of all aspects of IT Administration; building new servers, installing networks, and operating security systems
  • Identified and resolved system issues to minimize downtime and enhance user experience.
  • Tested disaster recovery plans for preparedness against data loss and system failures.
  • Provided technical support for users by troubleshooting hardware and software problems.
  • Monitored network traffic for anomalies to maintain performance and security.
  • Responded to security incidents to mitigate risks and protect sensitive information.
  • Delivered Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for problem identification, diagnosis and issue resolution.
  • Assisted in the onboarding process of new employees by setting up workstations, provisioning accounts, and providing initial IT training as necessary.
  • Spearheaded inventory control measures to replenish and maintain IT equipment.
  • Enhanced system security with regular patch updates and vulnerability assessments.
  • Implemented backup solutions, ensuring data integrity and availability in the event of a disaster or system failure.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of network configurations, protocols, and procedures for efficient troubleshooting and information sharing among colleagues.
  • Managed vendor relationships effectively to ensure timely delivery of hardware/software products while staying within budget constraints.
  • Collaborated with IT team members to develop comprehensive disaster recovery plans, enhancing business continuity efforts.

Skills

  • Datacenter Migration Operations, Planning and Execution
  • Information Security
  • Leadership
  • Cloud infrastructure management and automation
  • Hardware troubleshooting
  • Network and Systems architecture design
  • IT security protocols
  • Server administration
  • Capacity planning
  • Incident management
  • Virtualization technologies
  • Disaster recovery planning

Certification

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
  • A+ Certified
  • Network+ Certified
  • MCSA Certified

Work Availability

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Accomplishments

  • Earned AWS Game Day Trophy for being the top team to complete the company-wide AWS challenge (over 60 teams participated).
  • Eliminated AWS overspend, saving company 7 figures per year.
  • Migrated entire data centers both to cloud and on-prem locations with minimal downtime.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Network Modeling And Simulation

St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN

Timeline

Senior Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Intercontinental Exchange Inc.
01.2017 - Current

IT Team Lead

Ellie Mae Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2017

Systems Administrator

AllRegs
01.2006 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Network Modeling And Simulation

St. Cloud State University

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