Travis Tubbs
Huntsville,AL
Summary
- With 14 years of experience developing standard and bespoke computer systemDynamic and innovative Data Center Architect with extensive experience in designing, managing, and securing data center environments for software development. Expert in designing and implementing an architecture involving Kubernetes, VMware vSphere/Horizon, and software-defined networking. Proficient in developing and administering information system security plans and overseeing audits, aiming to ensure the highest standards of data security and compliance.
- Expertly managed and architected data center environments, focusing on efficiency, scalability, and security for software development processes.
- Implemented and maintained Atlassian tools, VMware vSphere, and VMware Horizon, enhancing collaboration, virtualization, and end-user experiences.
- Administered Kubernetes clusters, ensuring optimized container orchestration for application deployment.
- Authored and managed Information System Security Plans (ISSPs), ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations.
- Oversaw and coordinated audits, identifying and mitigating risks to maintain a secure and reliable data center environment.
- Designed advanced computer networking solutions, including software-defined networking, to ensure robust and scalable network infrastructure.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Datacenter Infrastructure Architect
Northrop Grumman
06.2023 - Current
- Implemented and maintained Atlassian tools, VMware vSphere, and VMware Horizon, enhancing collaboration, virtualization, and end-user experiences.
- Expertly managed and architected data center environments, focusing on efficiency, scalability, and security for software development processes.
- Assessed under-performing software and developed actionable improvements.
- Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Designed architecture strategies for large-scale system-wide application deployments.
- Worked as a cloud architect to generate assessments and develop and implement actionable recommendations based on results and reviews.
- Identified, analyzed and resolved infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
Chief Software Architect
Northrop Grumman
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Designed advanced computer networking solutions, including software-defined networking, to ensure robust and scalable network infrastructure.
- Managed project planning, resource allocation, scope, schedule, status and documentation.
- Managed project scope, schedule, status and documentation.
- Conducted research to evaluate systems design and process efficiency.
- Presented roadmap and technology infrastructure to customers, demonstrating deep familiarity with APIs, platform infrastructure, security and integration capabilities.
Senior Software Engineer
Davidson Technologies
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Worked with project managers, developers, quality assurance and customers to resolve technical issues.
- Worked with development teams to correct problems and run test scenarios.
- Promoted technical leadership to entry-level and junior engineers in complex enterprise system environment.
- Led software development initiative as subject matter expert and primary point-of-contact for project management staff.
- Trained and mentored junior developers and engineers, teaching skills in devOps / cloud environments and working to improve overall team performance.
- Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
- Collaborated on stages of systems development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.
- Developed robust, scalable, modular and API-centric infrastructures.
Systems Engineer
Blue Halo
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Documented system configuration, mapping and processes.
- Supported system users, educating employees on troubleshooting and problem-solving protocols.
- Proposed technical feasibility solutions for new system designs and suggested options for performance improvement of technical components.
- Conducted end-user reviews for modified and new systems.
- Identified new ideas, products and/or features that improved customer satisfaction, reduced costs and kept product line in forefront of industry.
- Tested completed projects for functionality and implemented changes to production methods to rectify issues in final products.
- Documented and updated build, quality and performance records.
- Drafted clear technical documentation, detailing product design specifications.
Education
Master's Degree - Computer Science
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Jacksonville State University
Skills
- Advanced proficiency in VMware vSphere, VMware Horizon
- Expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration
- Expertise in Atlassian Products
- In-depth knowledge of computer networking and software-defined networking
- Strong background in information system security planning and audit management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Supervision and Leadership
- Risk Assessment
- Virtualization Technologies
- Linux & Windows administration
- Project Requirements Analysis
Accomplishments
- Northrop Grumman Top Performer
- Multiple successful team reorganizations that lead to a shift in hyper performant output
- Achieved massive development velocity through effectively helping with implementing an unclassified lab.
Certification
CompTIA Security+ (DoD 8570 IAT Level II)
Focus
- Computer Networking
- Databases
- Software Engineering Processes
- Cyber Security
Clearance
Top Secret / Secret SAP
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Datacenter Infrastructure Architect
Northrop Grumman
06.2023 - Current
Chief Software Architect
Northrop Grumman
06.2022 - 07.2023
Senior Software Engineer
Davidson Technologies
01.2020 - 06.2022
Systems Engineer
Blue Halo
12.2018 - 01.2020
Master's Degree - Computer Science
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Jacksonville State University
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