Spent dozens of hours fixing a vendor’s database error (UNIX time issue), restoring report generation. Core of the problem was vendor’s software was running in a Microsoft SQL server environment per their own recommendations, but they had released an update for their software that changed variables in database use values only found in a MySQL…
Category: Achievements
achievements
Correcting MY MISTAKE
While some technicians will hide their mistakes I try to be transparent so that I have a high degree of trust with my team and any supervisors. So when I made a change early Friday morning that accidently broke user VPN login for half of the company on the west coast, I confessed and rushed…
Increase Automatic User Provisioning
Improved number of apps connected to OKTA for SSO and increased the number of apps that were properly utilizing SSO with SCIM or oAuth provisioning. FIND ALL THE DETAILS HERE
Quantitative Software Analysis
Analyzed available password management solutions by developing a weighted scorecard system that quantified subjective criteria (ease of use, vendor responsiveness, integration capabilities, cost-benefit ratios) into objective measurable metrics. Built Excel-based evaluation framework with formulas that weighted features by organizational priority, enabling objective comparison across otherwise qualitative vendor strengths and weaknesses. Conducted initial large-scale testing to…
Improved Network Security
Overcame resistance to reconfigure a vulnerable flat network where POS systems shared segments with production machinery, implementing VLAN segmentation despite an “expert” vendor’s assurances of there being no risk. READ MORE HERE
Setup FOG Imaging Software
Setup a FOG imaging server and created a standardized computer image reducing computer setup time by 85%. LEARN MORE ABOUT FOG HERE
Reconfigured poorly setup power distribution
One year prior to my arrival a vendor had installed a generator and installed outlets in the server closet. The generator was exclusively installed to protect servers, however the previous sysadmin or vendor did not bother to split the power to the server so that it was connected to both the Grid and the generator.…
Rescued VMware Drives
Recovered corrupted VMware drives after a prolonged power failure and generator malfunction, diagnosed partial data corruption, repaired corrupt volumes, and reattached volumes to hosts/VMs, and restored the entire environment – averting major business interruption.
Implemented Monitoring System
Implemented a comprehensive monitoring system using Zabbix that eventually went on to include features like anomaly detection.
Improved Server Stability
Enhanced server reliability by configuring high availability (HA) and automation in VMware vSphere, reducing downtime and ensuring seamless failover for critical business applications—achieving near-perfect uptime in a demanding manufacturing setting.