Results-driven management professional with over 15 years of leadership experience and 2 years of specialized expertise in high-performance data handling environments. Proven success in boosting productivity by 30%+, breaking production records by 50%+, and developing lasting operational improvements. Skilled in coaching large teams, optimizing workflows, and implementing systems that drive efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Highly motivated, loyal, and focused on strategic growth and operational excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
HPC Data Handling/Media Operations Technician
Shell Energy Americas
Houston
03.2022 - 09.2024
Company Overview: Supported operations at one of the world’s largest supercomputing centers, managing seismic data for internal and external clients.
Labeled, cataloged, tracked, and processed incoming data from various media formats including magnetic tape, CD/DVD, and hard drives.
Processed incoming seismic data (magnetic tape, CD/DVD, external/internal hard drives) for archival and staging in bulk memory systems.
Utilized Linux command line tools to ingest, manage, and transfer high-volume data across Shell systems.
Facilitated seismic data exports to internal departments and external partners, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.
Performed inventory management of USB drives and 3592 IBM magnetic tapes, including receiving, shipping, and tracking.
Supported HPC operations by executing server/node reboots, CMOS battery replacements, disk swaps, cabling, and network installations.
Operated and maintained IBM TS3500 and TS4500 tape libraries, coordinating diagnostics and repairs with contracted maintenance teams.
<ul><li>Worked across multiple levels of a complex content ingestion system over a 10-year span</li><li>Improved system performance by streamlining data retrieval and backend operations</li><li>Standardized data ingestion protocols, enhancing accuracy across geographic and topical datasets</li><li>Implemented client-facing dashboard features previously underutilized, making them standard practice</li><li>Integrated third-party tools to overcome content access restrictions and expand curation capabilities</li><li>Applied deep understanding of Google search logic to maximize content quality and relevance</li><li>Analyzed and explained system behavior to internal stakeholders and clients to improve transparency</li><li>Developed training protocols for content moderation and system maintenance, enabling week-long onboarding cycles</li><li>Managed a team of 12 moderators over four years, optimizing workflows to support high-volume data pulls</li><li>Coordinated with operations and account teams to assess client requests, troubleshoot issues, and develop solutions</li><li>Conducted honest, strategic discussions with clients and leadership to align requests with system limitations and business goals</li><li>Maintained detailed process documentation to support organizational memory, training, and accountability</li><li>Completed college-level coursework in survey and process writing; applied principles to workplace efficiencies</li><li>Self-taught in multiple platforms including sound and video editing software, media production software</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and a range of productivity and curation tools</li></ul> at Futuri Media<ul><li>Worked across multiple levels of a complex content ingestion system over a 10-year span</li><li>Improved system performance by streamlining data retrieval and backend operations</li><li>Standardized data ingestion protocols, enhancing accuracy across geographic and topical datasets</li><li>Implemented client-facing dashboard features previously underutilized, making them standard practice</li><li>Integrated third-party tools to overcome content access restrictions and expand curation capabilities</li><li>Applied deep understanding of Google search logic to maximize content quality and relevance</li><li>Analyzed and explained system behavior to internal stakeholders and clients to improve transparency</li><li>Developed training protocols for content moderation and system maintenance, enabling week-long onboarding cycles</li><li>Managed a team of 12 moderators over four years, optimizing workflows to support high-volume data pulls</li><li>Coordinated with operations and account teams to assess client requests, troubleshoot issues, and develop solutions</li><li>Conducted honest, strategic discussions with clients and leadership to align requests with system limitations and business goals</li><li>Maintained detailed process documentation to support organizational memory, training, and accountability</li><li>Completed college-level coursework in survey and process writing; applied principles to workplace efficiencies</li><li>Self-taught in multiple platforms including sound and video editing software, media production software</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and a range of productivity and curation tools</li></ul> at Futuri Media
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<li>Collaborating and brainstorming with the creative team to define design briefs and requirements</li>
<li>Reviewing and proofreading designs to ensure that copy, layout, and dimensions are print-ready</li>
<li>Overseeing the printing process to ensure color quality and consistency</li>
<li>Overseeing printing of banners and signs for various other promotional items</li>
<li>Performed Trimming operations</li>
<li>Handling different industry media</li>
<li>Assisted in print production and keeping up to date with the latest design trends</li>
<li>Experiences with HP Latex 360, HP Latex 800 w, Hp Latex 1500 and Teleios Grande</li>
<li>Assisted in the set up of finishing machines for production runs.</li>
<li>Monitored and adjusted machine settings to ensure quality control standards were met.</li>
<li>Inspected finished products for defects and conformance with specifications.</li>
</ul> at Chroma Imaging<ul>
<li>Collaborating and brainstorming with the creative team to define design briefs and requirements</li>
<li>Reviewing and proofreading designs to ensure that copy, layout, and dimensions are print-ready</li>
<li>Overseeing the printing process to ensure color quality and consistency</li>
<li>Overseeing printing of banners and signs for various other promotional items</li>
<li>Performed Trimming operations</li>
<li>Handling different industry media</li>
<li>Assisted in print production and keeping up to date with the latest design trends</li>
<li>Experiences with HP Latex 360, HP Latex 800 w, Hp Latex 1500 and Teleios Grande</li>
<li>Assisted in the set up of finishing machines for production runs.</li>
<li>Monitored and adjusted machine settings to ensure quality control standards were met.</li>
<li>Inspected finished products for defects and conformance with specifications.</li>
</ul> at Chroma Imaging