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Travis Machac

Travis Machac

Systems Administrator
Spicewood,TX

Summary

Dedicated IT professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Meticulous System Administrator with experience in Windows / VMware system and server administration. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Systems Operations Engineer II

IQVIA
Austin, Texas
01.2022 - Current
  • Propose technical feasibility solutions for new system designs and suggested options for performance improvement of technical components.
  • Create system design models and specifications to support system programmers and development teams.
  • Complete software updates and assessed security patches for optimized computer use.
  • Analyze security logs to determine and alleviate network threats.
  • Configure, installed and upgraded SQL databases.
  • Integrate database and backup servers into enterprise systems.
  • Create plans and communicate deadlines to complete projects on time.
  • Participate in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders for migration paths and timelines for remote datacenter migrations.
  • Maintain company datacenter and decommission EOL systems due to migrations.
  • Part of a small yet robust team that manages datacenters on a global scale.
  • Collaborated with executive team to define business requirements and systems goals
  • Documented system configuration, mapping and processes
  • Integrated database and backup servers into enterprise systems
  • Completed software updates and assessed security patches for optimized computer use

Systems Administrator II / III

Myriad RBM
Austin, TX
02.2018 - 01.2022
  • Responsible for assisting with developing and maintaining company computer systems, monitoring and enforcing servers and systems under best practice, monitoring and troubleshooting system and network performance issues as well as practicing and maintaining disaster recover plans for associated systems.
  • Spearheaded inventory control measures to replenish and maintain IT equipment, supplies, tools and replacement parts.
  • Orchestrated integration and communication of software upgrades utilizing LanDesk and SCCM.
  • Migrated legacy blade chassis ESXi cluster VM's to VxRail system.
  • Migrated on prem Exchange to O365.
  • Migrated legacy Avaya IP phone system to Zoom Phones.
  • Upgraded user PC's from Windows 7 to Windows 10 utilizing SCCM in a phased approach.
  • Created a AOAG SQL cluster for better database performance with a read only server for queries.
  • Simplified terminal server design from load balancer / session host design to a singular resilient VM to perform all RDS duties.
  • Helped Initiate KnowBe4 security campaign to provide security based awareness for employees.
  • Built and maintained LanDesk image repository for all system types to include user and lab desktops as well as lab machines.
  • Build detailed documentation for end users to expedite learning curve for new applications provisioned.
  • Configured SolarWinds to monitor company assets.
  • Configured Netwrix for file system monitoring / auditing.
  • Mass deployment of both Cybereason and Crowdstrike as well as investigating anomalies and fine tuning white list to support in house applications.
  • Managed WinMagic disk encryption for laptop deployments for local and remote users.
  • Completed server refreshes to move away from EOL/ EOS server environments to include database, application and file servers.
  • Worked with Software Dev team to implement LanDesk patching / updating for home brew software updates / deployments.
  • Administered Okta for MFA and SSO plane.
  • Configured and Administered SCCM for company wide patching.
  • Maintained backup log and offsite shipment of backup media to Iron Mountain based on company retention policies.
  • Assisted users with troubleshooting issues related to Windows, LOB applications and configurations of such.
  • Ensured datacenter preventative maintenance was scheduled and completed ( UPS / Fire Suppression)
  • Managed onboarding and offboarding of employees.
  • Was point of contact for all IT related audits to include datacenter tours for vendor auditors.
  • Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability
  • Provisioned new software and hardware for use, following established security policies
  • Managed onboarding and offboarding of employees
  • Served as subject matter expert on proposed technology purchases
  • Orchestrated integration and communication of software upgrades.
  • Orchestrated integration and communication of software upgrades.

Systems Engineer

Alcon DTS
Austin, Texas
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Systems Engineer / Administrator role to lead a three-member IT team in configuring, troubleshooting and maintaining Windows infrastructures for small to mid size businesses.
  • Provided ongoing management, performance-tuning and Helpdesk support for approximately 20 companies.
  • Completed technical reviews of existing systems and suggested updates or changes.
  • Provided day-to-day support to system users, educating employees on troubleshooting and problem-solving protocols.
  • Collaborated with executive team to define business requirements and systems goals
  • Supported system users, educating employees on troubleshooting and problem-solving protocols.
  • Designed tailored disaster recovery solutions to maintain uptime.
  • Documented system configuration, mapping and processes.
  • Collaborated with executive team to define business requirements and systems goals.
  • Delivered helpdesk service and support to customers.
  • Streamlined troubleshooting processes to improve system support and enhance communication between support team and end-users
  • Supported system users, educating employees on troubleshooting and problem-solving protocols
  • Assisted employees with resolving network problems at remote locations
  • Documented system configuration, mapping and processes
  • Delivered helpdesk service and support to customers
  • Proposed technical feasibility solutions for new system designs and suggested options for performance improvement of technical components.
  • Streamlined troubleshooting processes to improve system support and enhance communication between support team and end-users.

Purchasing Coordinator

Minyard Sons Services
Cedar Park, TX
06.2013 - 06.2015
  • Gave and maintained purchase orders.
  • Entered incoming invoices into system.
  • Found and mobilized equipment to job sites.
  • Purchased materials for jobs.
  • Managed IT hardware and software/ AD environment.
  • Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
  • Contacted each vendor and recorded information regarding price, availability, and quality of products.
  • Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
  • Created purchase orders and had each signed by production managers.
  • Monitored all purchase requisitions and handled adjustments with vendors.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Contacted each vendor and recorded information regarding price, availability and quality of products.
  • Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
  • Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cedar Park High School
Cedar Park, TX
08.2000 - 2004.05

Skills

    Hardware and software installation

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Certification

VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization

Accomplishments

Migration of legacy Exchange environment to Office365 and subsequent decommission of legacy Exchange environment.


Migration from NetBackup to Avamar solution for more robust backup environment.


Utilization of PowerShell Desired State Configuration scripts to manage server configurations to include registry settings, files, directories, server hardening and more.


Migration from on prem Avaya phone system to Zoom.


Collaborations with Software Dev team to design and create highly available SQL cluster for LOB applications.


Always met or exceeded Main Business Objectives.


Implementation of PowerShell scripts to automate creation of user and service accounts in Active Directory.


Numerous P2V and V2V migrations to include moving off of a blade chassis with SAN storage to hyperconverged system for more resiliency.


Numerous system migrations to newer server OS builds to include databases, applications and file systems.


Implementation of LanDesk batch script to automate in house application updates for user base.


Implementation of PowerShell scripts to automate the deployment of software across multiple machines, saving time and reducing risk of errors in a biotech lab environment.


Documentation - Wrote and edited documents to keep staff informed on policies and procedures.

Software

LanDesk

SCCM

Okta

MS O365

Zoom Phone/Room

Avaya

CrowdStrike

Cybereason

KnowBe4

NetApp

VSAN

NetBackup

Avamar

BitTitan

WinMagic

Active Directory

DHCP

DNS

Server 2003-2019

P2V / V2V

SolarWinds

Netwrix

Windows 7 / 10

PowerShell

Batch Scripts

Work Availability

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Quote

Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.
Warren Buffett

Timeline

Systems Operations Engineer II

IQVIA
01.2022 - Current

Systems Administrator II / III

Myriad RBM
02.2018 - 01.2022

Systems Engineer

Alcon DTS
01.2015 - 01.2018

Purchasing Coordinator

Minyard Sons Services
06.2013 - 06.2015

High School Diploma -

Cedar Park High School
08.2000 - 2004.05

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