John Sanborn
Menomonee Falls,WI
Summary
Cloud Computing Specialist Senior IT professional with over 40 years of experience in the computer field, currently specializing in virtualization and cloud computing. Proficient in using Ansible and other software to implement Infrastructure as Code (IaaC), including but not limited to CICD, Git, Jenkins, groovy, python, CLI/API, and Hashicorp products. Specialties: Openshift, Kubernetes, Hashicorp Vault, Terraform, Jenkins, ArgoCD, Jira, Github, GCP, Azure, Ansible, UNIX and Linux System Administration, VMWare Admin/Architect. Over 12 years of management experience.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager Cloud Engineering
Foot Locker, Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Led a global team of 8 Cloud Engineers responsible for Azure and Google cloud infrastructure
- Achieved 90% IaaC using Terraform, Ansible, Python, CI, and CD pipeline applications
- Managed Cloud Cost Management, Cloud Policies, shared infrastructure like Kafka, Hashicorp Vault, and other company applications
- Employed Agile practices including 2-week sprints, sprint planning, retros, and gitops
- Initiated and advanced self-service journey using end-to-end deployments
- Managed Azure AKS and Openshift container platforms.
Sr. Systems Engineer - PaaS Openshift Engineer
Kohl's Department Stores, Inc.
Menomonee Falls, WI
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Specialized in Openshift/Kubernetes platforms
- Served as a Senior Engineer on the Vmware Virtual Team and a Senior Linux Administrator
- Worked with VMware's vCenter, vCloud Director, Cisco IAC portal, Cisco ASA, VSG, VMware's VSE, Cisco UCS hardware, and other virtual products
- Extensively worked with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform since 2016
- Contributed to Kohl's winning the RedHat Innovation Award for Openshift automation (2019).
Sr. Linux, JBoss, and VMware Administrator
Wells Fargo Bank
West Des Moines, IA
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Provided RedHat Linux, JBoss, and VMware vCenter 4.0 support for a Proof of Concept (POC) to redevelop a new Home Mortgage/Lending internal application.
Director of IT
Lindows/Linspire, Inc.
San Diego, CA
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Managed and directed the IT department consisting of a pure Linux environment
- Responsible for Engineering department purchasing, security, asset management, telecommunications, and facilities management
- Managed a team of 6, reporting to CTO and VP Engineering.
R&D Lab Manager
Quest Software, Inc.
Irvine, CA
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Managed research and development lab for software development projects.
Unix Systems Administrator (Contractor)
Monster.com
Los Angeles, CA
01.2001 - 01.2001
- Stabilized Unix and network environment for MonsterTrak.com, a division of Monster.com, during a 6-month contract.
Manager of Networks/Information Systems
Interactive Search, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Managed a team running a Sun UNIX/Dec UNIX/Windows NT environment for a company with 300 employees.
Field Engineer
Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technology
London, UK
01.1987 - 12.1996
- Supported NATO Command and Control Systems in Europe. Located in London, UK and Heidelberg, GE. Held TS clearance for 10 years
Data Systems Technician
US Navy
08.1981 - 08.1987
- US Navy Data Systems Instructor (1985)
- USN Data Systems Technician (1981-1984)
- Data System A&C Schools (Top in Class) Vallejo, CA, 1983
Honorable Discharge
Education
RedHat Certified Systems Admin course (RHEL8) -
01.2019
RedHat Ansible I & II -
01.2017
Certified Google Cloud Platform Administrator -
01.2017
Certified Nutanix Admin -
01.2015
VMware VCA-Cloud -
01.2013
VMware VCA-DCV -
01.2013
Certified Linux Systems Administration -
01.2002
Certified Digital Systems DEC/UNIX Administration -
01.1999
Certified Solaris UNIX Network Administration -
01.1994
Certified Solaris UNIX System Administration I&II -
01.1993
Instructor Training School, US NAVY -
01.1985
Data System A&C Schools (Top in Class) -
Vallejo, CA01.1983
High School (Honors) -
Stonington, CT01.1981
Apple UNIX (A/UX) System Administration -
Skills
- Cloud Computing
- Virtualization
- Infrastructure as Code (IaaC)
- Ansible
- CICD
- Git
- Jenkins
- Groovy
- Python
- CLI/API
- Hashicorp products
- Openshift
- Kubernetes
- Hashicorp Vault
- Terraform
- ArgoCD
- Jira
- Github
- GCP
- Azure
- UNIX System Administration
- Linux System Administration
- VMWare Admin/Architect
- Management
Careernotes
- UNIX Administrator, Honeywell, Inc. (1988-1997)
- Field Engineer, Honeywell, Inc. (1987-1988)
- Held a Secret/Top Secret clearance for over 12 years.
- US Navy Data Systems Instructor (1985)
- USN Data Systems Technician (1981-1984)
References
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Sr. Manager Cloud Engineering
Foot Locker, Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2024
Sr. Systems Engineer - PaaS Openshift Engineer
Kohl's Department Stores, Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2020
Sr. Linux, JBoss, and VMware Administrator
Wells Fargo Bank
01.2008 - 01.2010
Director of IT
Lindows/Linspire, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2008
R&D Lab Manager
Quest Software, Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2004
Unix Systems Administrator (Contractor)
Monster.com
01.2001 - 01.2001
Manager of Networks/Information Systems
Interactive Search, Inc.
01.1997 - 01.2001
Field Engineer
Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technology
01.1987 - 12.1996
Data Systems Technician
US Navy
08.1981 - 08.1987