Justin Erwin
Technical Project Lead
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Driven Technical Project Lead with a background in over a decade of experience in hardware/software implementation and maintenance. Expert in managing complex infrastructures and data center operations of various scales, solutions-oriented problem-solving, and dedicated to providing best-in-class service. Skilled at troubleshooting, communication and collaboration. Well-versed in building positive relationships with customers and other stakeholders. Strong requirements gathering, scope development and inventory coordination abilities. Skilled at overseeing complex, high-value technical projects with excellent planning competencies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Project Lead
TTC, Inc.
Hampton, VA
04.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with customer (site) and Program Configuration Management to maintain awareness of site configurations and future upgrades, tech refreshes, etc.
- Coordinated with Production Center Tier 2 system managers, engineers, vendors, and other functional areas as needed/appropriate for site-specific issues.
- For Fielding-led installations, created site-specific install manpower schedule
- Delivered as-built documentation to include Site-Specific Engineering Plan, as well as rack elevations and other event specific documents as applicable.
- Assisted Program Manager in overseeing successful completion of installed baseline
- Guided Permanent On-Site Support Engineers to identify and troubleshoot all on-site installation issues/constraints during installation and reporting resolution progress to PM
- Worked with site personnel with developing implementation plan to be applied and maintained by site personnel, as well as maintenance and sustainment following all installation efforts.
- Assisted PM in planning, organizing, and conducting weekly/bi-weekly status meetings, Install Kickoff Briefings, as well as supporting installation and testing readiness review meetings.
- Conducted post-project evaluations and documented lessons learned to continuously improve project management processes within the organization
Senior System Administrator
TTC, Inc
Hampton, VA
4 2022 - 04.2023
- Working in the Air Operations Center (AOC), provided support and assistance in the fielding, installation, and troubleshooting of major systems upgrades to the AOC Weapons System configuration.
- Responsible with configuration, installation, deployment and maintenance of AOCWS environment consisting of VMWare (6.5/6.7/7.0) virtual servers on ESXI hosts running RHEL, Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019, Exchange 2013/2016, MSSQL Server, AD, McAfee ePO, HBSS, SCCM, and other suite products as needed.
- When needed, provided training to internal and off-site users to optimize systems maintenance, further advancement of necessary software or hardware upgrades, and resolve recurring issues.
Linux System Administrator
Leidos, Inc.
Norfolk, VA
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Interacted directly with users to diagnose and correct major system issues and address concerns.
- Ensured smooth operation of multi-user computer systems through collaboration with hardware and network engineers.
- Built multiple physical and virtual servers from bare metal, to support DoD customers across variety of applications.
- Performed necessary maintenance and allocation of DoD IP space through Infoblox DNS software, guaranteeing connectivity to end users worldwide.
Senior Information Technologist II
Raytheon Technologies
Hampton, VA
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Actively maintain servers and software that ensure mission imagery is sent to whoever might need it, whenever they might need it.
- Tasked with monitoring/controlling LINUX and Windows servers and workstations that host and relay classified intelligence/imagery data and software applications.
- Developed a centrally utilized Mission Summary program that allowed technicians from multiple shifts and sites around the world to monitor, track, and update critical mission information that is then aggregated and relayed to upper echelon commanders.
Information Systems Administrator
US Navy
Norfolk, VA
04.2013 - 04.2019
- Senior administrator for network of 150+ workstations, 30+ VMs, and 350+ users. Tasked with ensuring 99% uptime of vital ship's network infrastructure (classified and unclassified), software upgrades/rollouts, as well as compliance with established security baselines.
- Cybersecurity Administrator that assisted in achieving DISA Cyber Baseline standard for shipboard networks, establishing cybersecurity policy that was enforced across 6 domains.
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA 08.2019 - 5 2021
Skills
Stakeholder Management
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Technical Project Lead
TTC, Inc.
04.2023 - Current
Linux System Administrator
Leidos, Inc.
12.2021 - 03.2022
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Regent University
08.2019 - 5 2021
Senior Information Technologist II
Raytheon Technologies
04.2019 - 12.2021
Information Systems Administrator
US Navy
04.2013 - 04.2019
Senior System Administrator
TTC, Inc
4 2022 - 04.2023