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Linwood Johnson

Clermont,FL

Summary

Extensive background in Electronics, Computers, Networking and Applications along with an uncanny ability to learn quickly. Traversed in the IT world and can adapt to any technology environment such as physical, virtual, cloud, hybrid, and containers and any IT role from server, network, and web administration to infrastructure engineering, solutions providing and problem solving. Experienced in working for some of the most cutting-edge IT workplaces from small scale office environments to large well-organized Data Centers along with spearheading the transition of an organization from physical based to cloud-based infrastructure.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Server Engineer

The Walt Disney Company
11.2023 - 10.2024
  • Company Overview: Project Hire onboarded to DCL Server Engineering Support Group with the primary objective to Project Manage and Implement the Windows Server 2012 OS Upgrade Project
  • Secondary objective to assist with the CrunchTime Platform implementation with system construction and R&D for the application environment shoreside and across the Fleet
  • Tertiary objective to automate "toil" tasks that consume daily effort from the entire teams work effort
  • System Builds Upgrades Reconfigurations and Decommissions
  • Skills: Certificate Management, Technical Document Writing, Project Management, Solution Engineering, Process Automation, Troubleshooting and On-Call Duties
  • Technologies: vCenter, vROPS vRA, Log Insight, Rubrik, Ansible AWX Windows Server, RHEL, Aure, App Dynamics, Splunk, Rancher, Kubernetes, Docker

Senior Systems Engineer

The Walt Disney Company
11.2022 - 11.2023
  • Company Overview: Project Hire onboarded to DSE SE (System Engineering) Support Group with the main objective to assist the successful implementation and support the Adventures by Disney Seaware Platform Re-Engineering Effort
  • Secondary objective to standardize and upgrade the SonaType Nexus Repository Platform across the Fleet
  • Tertiary objective to implement, create processes, and document the Queue-IT Waiting Room Solution for Web Front Operations
  • Championed process improvement initiatives, resulting in streamlined workflows and enhanced productivity levels.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Supporting over 50 Applications.
  • Skills: Solution Engineering, Code Management/Upgrades, Containerization of Apps, Certificate Management, Technical Document Writing, Mentoring, Troubleshooting and OnCall Duties
  • Technologies: Rancher, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible AWX, Akamai, Chef, RunDeck, Terraform, AWS, Azure, Kafka, App Dynamics, Splunk

Senior Systems Engineer

HTC Global Services
04.2021 - 11.2022
  • Company Overview: Contracted to Disney Signature Experience (DSE) SE Support Group
  • SSL Cert Management – Creation and Renewal
  • Performed root cause analysis to provide resolutions for production issues.
  • Led successful system upgrades by creating detailed implementation plans and coordinating resources effectively.
  • Automic Workload Automation Assistance for over 100 workflows.
  • Security Remediation for Linux / Windows Instances and Containers
  • IAC (Infrastructure As Code) construction and sustainment work (adjusting code parameters / adding new ones)
  • Delivered high-quality documentation to support project requirements, enabling smooth hand-off to stakeholders.
  • Technologies: Akamai, Chef, RunDeck, Terraform, AWS, Azure, Kafka, App Dynamics, Splunk, Rancher, Kubernetes, Ansible AWX

Senior DevOps Engineer

RealWired Inc
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Successfully migrated legacy applications onto modern cloud-based platforms while maintaining high levels of performance and availability during transitions.
  • Developed custom scripts using Python or Bash languages to automate repetitive tasks or integrate disparate systems effectively streamlining workflows across departments.
  • Created team strategy for SDLC automation, configuration management and release management.
  • Reduced deployment times with the introduction of CI/CD pipelines for multiple projects.
  • Converted Company to Microsoft 365 with ClickUp Implementation
  • Skills: Cybersecurity Implementation, System Monitoring, Database Maintenance, File System Restructuring, SOC Auditing, Creating IT Policies and Procedures with Documentation Formatting
  • Technologies: MSSQL on Linux, CentOS 8, Apache, PHP-FPM, NGINX, Microsoft 365 (All Apps), Azure, PRTG, Untangled

Senior Systems Engineer

Ciber Global LLC
06.2019 - 04.2020
  • Company Overview: Contractor to Disney Cruise Line, / Disney Signature Experience Teams
  • Reservation System Modernization Project (Move app to AWS)
  • Provided expert guidance on best practices in systems engineering, improving team performance and product quality.
  • Conducted thorough audits of system architecture, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
  • Evaluated new tools and technologies for possible integration into existing infrastructure environments.
  • SSL Cert Management – Creation and Renewal
  • SQL Database Sanitization, Maintenance, and Manipulation
  • Security Remediation for Linux / Windows Instances and Containers
  • IAC (Infrastructure As Code) Sustainment work (adjusting code parameters / adding new ones)
  • Technologies: Akamai, Chef, RunDeck, Terraform, AWS, Azure, Kafka, App Dynamics, Splunk

Senior Systems Engineer

HDSUPPLY
07.2014 - 06.2019
  • Leading, Developing, Implementing, Monitoring, maintaining, and supporting technical infrastructure, hardware, and system software components for mid- to large-sized projects.
  • Project Lead for architecting new Application Environment Deployments and Tool sets which includes Project Planning and Infrastructure Layout and Resource Designing.
  • Mentored junior engineers in advanced concepts, fostering professional development within the team.
  • Deployed Configuration Management Tool (Puppet) for various uses across the 1000 plus Oracle Linux Server infrastructure.
  • Automating solutions for various business needs.
  • Implementation of security controls and adhere to the organization security policies and procedures.
  • Troubleshot hardware components to identify root causes of malfunctions, reducing equipment downtime substantially.
  • Managed and monitored systems for highest level of availability.
  • Scripting for Automation of various business needs
  • Establishing a Quarterly Patching and Security updates for all Environments via Oracle Spacewalk

Systems Engineer

INTELITYCORP
07.2013 - 07.2014
  • Architecting, Building, Maintaining, Updating, and Configuring Servers in Amazon Web Services Environment
  • Scripted Automated Backing up of AWS Production Environment to AWS S3 Storage
  • Creating IIS Sites for the backbone of company’s iPad App Solution
  • Deployed and maintained Copper Egg Environment for System Monitoring and Alerts
  • Deployed puppet server for the automation of several tedious and repetitious task for creating several ICS Systems at once
  • Engineering automated monitoring system Zabbix for company’s production environment
  • Proposed, Architected, and Deployed Cisco Meraki solution to govern customer iPad/Android System for each of their locations
  • Designed and implement Networking Infrastructure for entire organization including enablement of remote employee solutions
  • Managing all Mac, Windows, and Linux Systems
  • Pitched and converted entire organization from Microsoft to Google Apps for Business
  • Engages in after-hours tasks, issues, troubleshooting and situation handling

Education

Master of Science - Networking & Telecommunications Management

Keller Graduate School of Management
Online
07.2014

Bachelor of Science - Networking & Telecommunications Operations

DeVry University
Orlando, FL
10.2010

Associates - Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Networking Engineering

ATI Career Training Center
Pompano Beach, FL
05.2001

Skills

  • Amazon AWS Products
  • Microsoft Products (Office, Windows, Server, Azure)
  • Linux Administration (RHEL, Oracle, CentOS, Ubuntu, SUSE)
  • Virtualization Technologies (VMware ESXi, vRA, VCenter, VROPS, Workstationk, SRM) (Citrix Server VDI’s)
  • Active Directory Management
  • Automation (Nexus, Rundeck, GitHub, GitLab, Nimbus, Terraform)
  • Configuration Management (Chef, Puppet, Oracle Spacewalk)
  • SSL Certificate Management (Entrust, Let's Encrypt)
  • Networking (Infoblox, Samba, BIND, IpTables, Asterisks, Vsftpd )
  • Email Administration (Exchange, Qmail, Sendmail, CUPS, Squirrel Mail)
  • Web Administration (Akamai, IIS, NGINX, Apache, Glassfish, LAMP, HaProxy)
  • Analysis (App Dynamics Splunk)
  • Monitoring (Nagios, CheckMK, Zabbix, CopperEgg, New Relic)
  • Databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL)
  • Data Center Operations
  • Patch management
  • Infrastructure Research & Design
  • Solution Engineering
  • Project, Product, Process Management
  • Technical Writing
  • Mentoring

Educationcertificationsandtrainings

  • Keller Graduate School of Management, Master of Science in Networking & Telecommunications Management
  • DeVry University, Bachelor of Science in Networking & Telecommunications Operations
  • ATI Career Training Center, Associates in Electronics Engineering, Associate in Computer Engineering, Associates in Networking Engineering
  • Udemy.com, VMware vSphere 6.x Parts 1-6, Basics of Bash Scripting, Learn SAP Course, The Ultimate Python Programming, Learning Puppet, Oracle Database Administration, Agile and SCRUM Methodology Training
  • CompTIA A+ Certification, Network + Certification, iNET+ Certification, Linux+ Certification
  • KANBAN, AGILE, SCRUM, Six Sigma, Oz Principle

Summaryprofile

Extensive background in Electronics, Computers, Networking and Applications along with an uncanny ability to learn quickly. Traversed in the IT world and can adapt to any technology environment such as physical, virtual, cloud, hybrid, and containers and any IT role from server, network, and web administration to infrastructure engineering, solutions providing and problem solving. Experienced in working for some of the most cutting-edge IT workplaces from small scale office environments to large well-organized Data Centers along with spearheading the transition of an organization from physical based to cloud-based infrastructure.

Timeline

Server Engineer

The Walt Disney Company
11.2023 - 10.2024

Senior Systems Engineer

The Walt Disney Company
11.2022 - 11.2023

Senior Systems Engineer

HTC Global Services
04.2021 - 11.2022

Senior DevOps Engineer

RealWired Inc
09.2020 - 04.2021

Senior Systems Engineer

Ciber Global LLC
06.2019 - 04.2020

Senior Systems Engineer

HDSUPPLY
07.2014 - 06.2019

Systems Engineer

INTELITYCORP
07.2013 - 07.2014

Master of Science - Networking & Telecommunications Management

Keller Graduate School of Management

Bachelor of Science - Networking & Telecommunications Operations

DeVry University

Associates - Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Networking Engineering

ATI Career Training Center

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