Samuel J. Ray
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Over10 years as an IBM Storage Protection administrator with a proven track record of producing extraordinary results, over 2500 nodes within the Denovo Ventures data complex. Utilizing IBM Tivoli Storage Management storage software. A commitment to reaching and surpassing SLA daily goals in backups, restores and problem resolution. Worked across all platforms, including, but not limited to the SAN, NAS and Networking Towers to ensure all clients reached SLA goals. Energetic self-starter with excellent analytical, organizational and creative skills. Committed to the highest levels of professional excellence.
Storage management professional with solid history of implementing and maintaining enterprise storage environments. Proven ability to enhance system performance and reliability through proactive monitoring and strategic planning. Valued for collaborative efforts in team settings and adaptability to evolving technological demands.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Atos IT Solutions and Services Inc.
- Ensured nightly backups completed successfully within SLA window
- Resolved failed/missed backups utilizing Remedy reporting system SLA 99.99%
- Recovered/restored client data as requested
- Upgraded TSM Client/Master servers as required to ensure needed vendor support
- Maintained client option sets updating as needed
- Evaluated Storage Pools, verifying migrations, backup copies completed successfully
- Verified offsite tapes ejected
- Migrated IBM Tivoli Storage Management clients(TSM) to EMC Avamar
- Installed Avamar client, verified node connection, mitigated failed connections
- Resolved any failed/missed backups within the Avamar environment
Backup and Recover storage administrator
Denovo Ventures
10.2021 - 01.2025
- Ensured nightly backups completed successfully within SLA window
- Resolved failed/missed backups utilizing SPOC brought SLA from 95.0% to 99,5%
- Recovered/restored client data as requested
- Upgraded TSM Client/Master servers as required to ensure needed vendor support
- Maintained client option sets updating as needed
- Evaluated Storage Pools, verifying migrations, backup copies completed successfully
- Verified offsite tapes ejected
Xerox
06.2012 - 06.2015
- Ensured nightly backups completed successfully within SLA window
- Resolved failed/missed backups utilizing Remedy reporting system SLA 99.99%
- Recovered/restored client data as requested
- Upgraded TSM Client/Master servers as required to ensure needed vendor support
- Maintained client option sets updating as needed
- Evaluated Storage Pools, verifying migrations, backup copies completed successfully
- Verified offsite tapes ejected
Mainframe Storage Administrator
Ibm Global Systems
01.2001 - 01.2012
- Maintained detailed documentation of storage infrastructure components for easy reference during troubleshooting or upgrade projects.
- Conducted regular audits of storage systems to identify areas for improvement and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Reduced downtime by proactively monitoring and addressing potential issues before they escalated.
- Enhanced storage performance by optimizing configurations and implementing regular maintenance routines.
- Utilized IBM storage suite DFHSM SMS along with CA-1 ensuring data protection
Education
Associate Degree - General Studies
United States Air Force veteran
Skills
- Storage optimization
- Backup management
- Data migration
- Capacity planning
- Data archiving
- Data replication
- Storage monitoring
Timeline
Backup and Recover storage administrator - Denovo Ventures
10.2021 - 01.2025
- Xerox
06.2012 - 06.2015
Mainframe Storage Administrator - Ibm Global Systems
01.2001 - 01.2012
- Atos IT Solutions and Services Inc.
Mesa Community College - Associate Degree, General Studies
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