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Philip Watters

Philip Watters

Anderson,IN

Summary

System Infrastructure Engineer with expertise in troubleshooting within on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. Proven track record of managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with objectives and regulatory standards. Strong ability to coordinate with design and implementation teams to drive successful outcomes. Adept at fostering collaboration among stakeholders to meet project goals. Experienced with standard sysadmin technologies such as Active Directory, Entra ID, Group Policy, SQL Server, Python, Microsoft Power Platform, Azure, Ubuntu, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Skills

  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Effective communication
  • Leadership and team management
  • Conflict resolution strategies
  • Incident reporting and management
  • Database administration
  • Scripting languages proficiency
  • System documentation practices
  • Infrastructure management and automation
  • IT security best practices
  • Cloud infrastructure management
  • System administration expertise
  • Linux and Unix administration
  • Windows server administration

Work History

Systems Infrastructure Engineer

First Merchants Bank
Daleville, Indiana
08.2022 - Current
  • ,Conducted regular maintenance on hardware and software to ensure uptime.
  • Executed routine maintenance tasks, including updates and patch management for databases.
  • Developed scripts to automate routine tasks using scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python.
  • Developed documentation for system processes and protocols for team reference.
  • Assisted in planning upgrades and migrations of existing infrastructure components.

Managed multiple platforms, including Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and backup/storage solutions such as Cohesity and Pure.

  • Developed procedures for implementing changes on production systems following change management processes.
  • Managed SQL database security and user access protocols for confidential data.
  • Administered database performance monitoring tools to ensure optimal system functionality.
  • Implemented security measures to protect data from unauthorized access or malicious attacks.

Senior Help Desk Specialist

First Merchants Bank
Daleville, IN
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Documented user information and problem descriptions while opening service tickets for clients.
  • Maintained knowledge base articles to provide solutions for common issues.
  • Assisted end-users with software and hardware troubleshooting to identify system malfunctions.
  • Resolved issues related to software access and system use through live chat, web conference, and phone support.
  • Regularly checked and documented inventory of IT supplies to ensure availability.
  • Applied de-escalation techniques to maintain composure in challenging customer situations.
  • Provided positive customer support to enhance user experience during interactions.

Platoon Sergeant

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVES
Indianapolis, IN
04.2020 - 04.2021
  • Supervised and led 17 Marines in fulfilling administrative and operational requirements.
  • Trained, cross-trained, and mentored personnel across various occupational specialties.
  • Ensured security of training facility and tracked equipment to prevent trespassing and loss.

Education

Fundamentals of Microsoft Power Platform

Coursera
Anderson, IN
09-2025

Introduction To Python

Educate 360
06-2025

Administering A SQL Database Infrastructure

New Horizons
06-2024

Data Systems Administrator - Information Technology

Marine Corps Communications-Electronics School
29 Palms, CA
06.2018

Affiliations

  • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NAM)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Systems Infrastructure Engineer

First Merchants Bank
08.2022 - Current

Senior Help Desk Specialist

First Merchants Bank
06.2021 - 08.2022

Platoon Sergeant

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVES
04.2020 - 04.2021

Fundamentals of Microsoft Power Platform

Coursera

Introduction To Python

Educate 360

Administering A SQL Database Infrastructure

New Horizons

Data Systems Administrator - Information Technology

Marine Corps Communications-Electronics School