Jamal Aatifi
SACRAMENTO,CA
Summary
Proficient in managing complex storage environments, with a focus on storage optimization and data security. Known for enhancing system performance and facilitating data migration to support business continuity.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Storage Administrator
California Highway Patrol
Sacramento, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Direct administration of enterprise storage server and network infrastructure, focusing on enhancing system availability and performance metrics.
- Manage NetApp file-level storage, including the provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of CIFS/SMB shares
- Administer HPE Primera block-level storage, including LUN and virtual-volume creation, allocation, capacity management, and performance monitoring.
- Support Pure Storage platform for file and block-level storage, ensuring reliable access to business-critical data.
- Manage and maintain Brocade Fibre Channel fabric switches, providing SAN connectivity between enterprise storage platforms and HPE Synergy compute blades.
- Prepare technical information and specifications to support hardware and software procurement, bid documentation, upgrades, and system replacements.
- Assist with network architecture, security, backup, and disaster-recovery solutions.
Onsite Support Engineer
Hemmersbach
Sacramento, CA
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Diagnosed hardware failures and replaced components across a broad range of HP and HPE products, including standalone computers, workstations, HPE ProLiant servers, HPE Synergy compute blades, and HPE Primera storage systems.
- Delivered onsite break/fix support, hardware upgrades, preventive maintenance, and post-repair validation to ensure system reliability.
- Managed warranty service requests, replacement-part logistics, and repair documentation while meeting established service-level agreements.
- Supported end users in remote locations using remote desktop tools, improving response times for offsite issues.
Computer Technician
Volt Workforce Solutions
Elk Grove, CA
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Performed quality assurance inspections on computers, mobile devices, and electronic equipment to ensure compliance with established quality standards.
- Restored equipment functionality through effective repair and replacement of damaged components.
- Cleaned, labeled, packaged, and prepared completed equipment for inventory or shipment.
- Collaborated with technicians, quality-control personnel, and warehouse teams to resolve equipment issues.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Asher College
Sacramento, CA04-2024
Skills
- SAN administration
- Backup administration
- Data migration
- Disaster recovery
- Data security
- Flash storage
- Storage networking
- Storage optimization
- Backup management
Certification
- Certified A+, CompTIA - Oct 2022
- Certified Network+, CompTIA - March 2023
- Certified Security+, CompTIA - July 2024
Timeline
Storage Administrator
California Highway Patrol
04.2024 - Current
Onsite Support Engineer
Hemmersbach
07.2022 - 04.2024
Computer Technician
Volt Workforce Solutions
03.2019 - 07.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Asher College