Perry Holloway
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dynamic high-performing IT Engineer/Architect with deep expertise in end user strategy, Server technology architecture, Security implementation/Architecture, and operations in the global healthcare IT industry. Experienced with maintaining and improving system reliability through automation and proactive monitoring. Utilizes problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues efficiently. Knowledge of infrastructure optimization and collaborative teamwork to enhance system performance and reliability.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Site Reliability Engineer
Oracle/Cerner Corporation
Kansas City, MO
10.2021 - Current
- Streamlined image creation for Windows Server by integrating Jenkins with HashiCorp Packer for automated builds.
- Facilitated setup and configuration of RackN Digital Rebar to streamline Windows physical server provisioning.
- Designed and optimized scripts for efficient Windows Server image configurations following provisioning.
- Configured and optimized Grafana and Prometheus for real-time data visualization and system monitoring.
- Led cross-functional teams in implementing monitoring solutions, improving uptime across critical services.
- Contributed to the ongoing refinement of internal processes and procedures within the site reliability engineering discipline through regular reviews, updates, and knowledge sharing activities.
- Enhanced system monitoring capabilities, integrating advanced tools for real-time performance tracking and anomaly detection.
Sr. Technology & Information Technology Architect
Oracle/Cerner Corporation
Kansas City, MO
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Designed and implemented security solutions to mitigate risks and ensure adherence to STIG requirements in federal settings.
- Conducted thorough analysis of DISA STIGs and server security compliance frameworks to enhance organizational security posture.
- Utilized Power BI and Tableau to streamline data analysis of significant vulnerability datasets, improving reporting efficiency.
- Partnered with development teams to automate security issue resolution and strengthen overall security posture.
- Implemented data analysis and automation processes using Azure Data Lake and Azure Data Factory platforms.
- Develop best development strategies and automation opportunities for the team – DevSecOps
- Analyzed Azure DevOps features to strengthen and expand CI/CD pipeline capabilities.
- Worked with multiple technology teams to develop ways to automate the day-to-day operations including storage technologies and VMware architecture
- Led initiatives to automate data analysis processes for security governance team. Oversaw the integration of automation solutions to optimize data workflows. Championed efforts to enhance data governance through effective process automation.
- Interpreted Tenable Nessus scan results to optimize and refine vulnerability management processes.
Sr. Production Owner/Infrastructure Architect
Oracle/Cerner Corporation
Kansas City, MO
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Facilitated collaboration between operations and development teams to enhance project outcomes.
- Collaborated with internal teams to assess requirements and integrate current and new technology and infrastructure to support operational goals.
- Served as primary technical contact for internal clients, maintaining 99% uptime across 12 corporate application systems to support business operations.
- Engineered a highly redundant hub-and-spoke infrastructure for SCCM Current Branch, utilizing advanced technology to enhance global management of 50,000+ workstations and servers.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of cloud-based SCCM site servers to enhance user experience for global associates.
- Developed and integrated Azure Active Directory technology for effective co-management with SCCM and Intune.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address and resolve complex issues across various applications and technologies.
Lead System Engineer/ Systems Administrator
Oracle/Cerner Corporation
Kansas City, MO
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Implemented SCCM Current branch and architected the strategy deployment of the SCCM agents
- Created the budget and costing for implementation of the SCCM infrastructure
- Developed corporate device patching strategy and create a standard operating procedure for keeping +98% patching compliance, maintaining the company security posture while maintaining a high level of performance measures
- Automated the Patching process utilizing the SCCM
- Overall Design, architecture, and upkeep of the SCCM architecture
Education
Masters of Science - Computer Science, specialization in Information Assurance
University of Tulsa
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science
University of Tulsa
Skills
- User experience design strategy
- Architectural planning
- Global project coordination
- OS deployment management
- Vendor relationship management
- Hardware procurement proficiency
- Active Directory administration
- Patching methodologies
- Software release planning
- Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks
- Skilled in programming with Java, Python, and PowerShell
- Managing virtual desktop environments
- SCCM management
- Experienced with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
- Skilled in utilizing Office 365 tools
- Automation process scripting
- VMWare/Hyper-V
- Physical and VMware ESX server setup
- Proficient in PowerBI and Tableau
- Database management: MySQL, MSSQL, Vertica, Postgressql
- Automated OS builds with HashiCorp Packer
- Proficient in RackN Digital Rebar
- Infrastructure automation
- Microservices architecture
- System monitoring
- Database administration
- Security best practices
- Project management
Timeline
Sr. Site Reliability Engineer
Oracle/Cerner Corporation
10.2021 - Current
Sr. Technology & Information Technology Architect
Oracle/Cerner Corporation
01.2020 - 10.2021
Sr. Production Owner/Infrastructure Architect
Oracle/Cerner Corporation
09.2018 - 12.2019
Lead System Engineer/ Systems Administrator
Oracle/Cerner Corporation
10.2017 - 09.2018
Masters of Science - Computer Science, specialization in Information Assurance
University of Tulsa
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science
University of Tulsa