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I am an infrastructure and DevOps/SRE engineer with 15+ years across UNIX/Linux environments, specializing in Ansible-driven automation, orchestration, and configuration management for large-scale, 24/7 systems.
I design and operate hybrid on‑prem and cloud infrastructures (Azure, AWS), including containerized platforms (Kubernetes, Docker) and CI/CD-driven delivery pipelines. I am a collaborative mentor and hands-on architect who improves reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency through automation and modern tooling.
Skills
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Senior Linux & Automation Engineer (Ansible / Cloud / OnPrem) at RCSLogic
March 1, 2023 - PresentManaged Linux/Unix (AIX, Oracle Linux, Red Hat) and Windows environments using Red Hat Satellite, Bash, PowerShell, VMware/VirtualBox, ServiceNow, SCOM, SolarWinds, and Ansible. Built FastAPI-based tooling and Python scripting for operational workflows. Orchestrated Kubernetes clusters and Docker containers with IaC, delivering reproducible, Git-managed, high-availability Dev/Test/Prod environments and containerized web services. Operated the Ansible Automation Platform, developing Git-managed roles, Jinja2 templates, and automation workflows for provisioning, patching, monitoring, and system management across on‑prem and cloud, integrated with CI/CD pipelines. Deployed and supported enterprise platforms and dashboards with data flows and server-side charting. Diagnosed Kubernetes/app issues, improved reliability through health checks, rolling updates, scaling, and performance tuning from monitoring insights. Designed DR architectures and automated backup/restore with Ansible/Python/
Senior Technical Lead – Linux & Automation (Ansible / Cloud / On-Prem) at CGI
February 1, 2020 - March 1, 2023Managed Azure IaaS, storage, backups, and Azure DevOps; Linux/Unix (AIX, Oracle Linux, Red Hat), RHEL Satellite, VMware/VirtualBox, ServiceNow, and enterprise monitoring (SCOM, SolarWinds, Azure Monitoring). Built Git-managed Ansible roles and Jinja2 playbooks for provisioning, patching, and monitoring across VMware and Azure; evaluated Kubernetes capabilities for scaling and resilience. Resolved issues and automated workflows with Jira, ServiceNow, and GitHub; defined DR processes with IaC; participated in architecture reviews; mentored teams on automation and Git workflows; standardized testing/builds/deployments with GitHub Actions.
Linux System Analyst & Automation at Alberta Health Services
January 1, 2016 - February 1, 2020Managed Linux/Unix (RHEL, Solaris, AIX, HP-UX), Windows Server, Bash scripting, Ansible automation, VMware/VirtualBox, and Zabbix to maintain stable enterprise environments. Led requirements analysis, evaluated solutions/pricing, guided vendors, and coordinated implementations. Designed and delivered solutions aligned with business constraints; recommended optimizations; assessed change impacts; communicated results to stakeholders; managed vendor relationships; supported large initiatives with standards-aligned automation and cost/budget oversight.
Linux System Administrator at Alberta Electric System Operator
July 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016Managed Linux/Unix (Red Hat, Solaris, Oracle) and Windows servers, Red Hat Satellite, Bash/Perl scripting, VMware; Nagios and Splunk monitoring. Delivered 24/7 support for critical grid systems; performed server configurations and VM deployments. Led a 100+ server data center relocation with zero downtime; provided incident resolution and change management.
Linux System Architect at Shaw Cable Systems
May 1, 2012 - July 1, 2013Architected and maintained production, test, and development environments across Linux/Unix (HP-UX, Red Hat, Ubuntu) and Windows; configured systems, backups, and access controls; troubleshot network connectivity through log and packet analysis; managed software installations, patches, and upgrades; documented procedures; supported operational teams to maintain high availability.
Linux/Windows/Network System Administrator at AlmondNet
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Designed and maintained IT infrastructure for production, test, and development environments; administered Linux and Windows servers for securities trading platforms; configuration, backups, and access control; diagnosed system, network, and hardware issues using Nagios/OpenNMS; managed disaster recovery activities.
System Integrator at Comverse
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Managed Linux/Unix and Windows servers; lab replication of customer issues; delivered tailored solutions, configurations, and troubleshooting in support of client deployments.
Technical Support Representative at IForex
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010Administered Linux and Windows servers/desktops; provided lab replication of customer issues, resulting in tailored solutions; trained colleagues on software and hardware tools.
Technical Support Representative at Bezeq
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009Configured network setups on Linux and Windows; WAN/LAN connectivity; advanced network maintenance and troubleshooting for private and business clients.
Education
B.Sc., Computer Science and Information at Clark University
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026Qualifications
Red Hat Certifications (Containers, Ansible, Performance Tuning, Security, Satellite)
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026Microsoft Azure Administrator
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026Microsoft Azure Architect
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026Microsoft Azure Security
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026AWS Solutions Architect
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026AWS SysOps
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026AWS Developer
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026CCNA Routing & Switching
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Professional Services, Healthcare, Government
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