Data Protection Architect Resume

OBJECTIVE:

To find a challenging position, which will allow me to use my skills obtained over 17 years working with technology systems in roles of increasing responsibility, while allowing for continued professional development and personal growth in the technology support field.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Data Protection Architect

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the data protection software/hardware & overview of 36 health care ministries including capacity monitoring using Veritas Netbackup version 8.1.1 which we support over 5000 servers in the environment and backup approximately 7PB per month.
Responsible for the maintenance and hardware for 300 Veritas appliances model 5230, 5330,5240 and 5340 series.
Implement the architect design of the backup infrastructure by installing Netbackup Master/Media server software, configuring of Veritas Appliances. Testing connectivity to and from the client to media and master server. Configuration of the storage servers, SLP’s for replication and duplication to secondary and tertiary recovery sites.
Responsible for mission critical projects consisting from the architecture / implementation of remote sites infrastructure, load balancing, capacity planning and development of standard operating procedures.
Build & maintain backup documentation and standards.
Design backup solutions for over 36 health care ministries enterprise wide.
Provide quarterly capacity analysis and forecasting reports for fiscal year end.
Maintain wall to wall inventory of all backup related hardware.
Attend daily meetings and provide input for new projects / current environment issues.
Assist in the implementation of NetBackup appliances
Perform disaster recovery test as required.

Confidential

Team Lead

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the day to day backup and recovery functions, diverse issues, in this 24x7 Netbackup 6.0, 6.5 & 7.1 production environments consisting of 4100 servers with Intel and UNIX operating systems.
Implement the architect design of the backup infrastructure by installing Netbackup Master/Media server software, configuring tape libraries. Testing connectivity to and from the client to media and master server.
Responsible for mission critical projects consisting from the architecture / implementation of remote sites infrastructure, load balancing, capacity planning and development of standard operating procedures.
Balance the workload of service request and problem incidents between my team consisting of 13 technicians.
Implement backup and restore procedures in response to requests to meet SLA requirements.
Report daily backup failures to upper management and track failures for trending.
Troubleshoot / correct daily backup failures consisting of multiple failure codes.
Attend daily meetings and provide input for new projects / current environment issues.
Assist in the implementation of VBR, (Veritas Backup Reporter), NOM, upgrade NBU 5.1 to 6.0, and upgrade NBU 6.0 to 6.5.5. & 6.5.5 to 7.1.03
Configure NAS NDMP, Advance Client & Flash Backups.

Confidential

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

Overall management of the operations center 24x7. Ensure continual process improvement including automation of the NOC staff’s tasks and reporting, implementation of enterprise - wide monitoring initiatives, and routine administrative tasks.
Generate key reports for senior management related to system availability, service level agreements, uptime, and other metrics.
Servicing of interdepartmental requests - support other departments in product implementations/changes.
Develop and maintain process/procedural documentation - review of the entire center’s standard operating procedures. Ensure proper review and training for staff when changes to operational procedures occur.
Manage the root cause analysis (RCA) reports which pertain to assigning, writing and completing RCA’s in a timely fashion and approving preventative actions company wide.
Provide weekly updates for senior management that include production issues, production planning, system maintenance, product training etc.
Conduct periodic reviews of NOC employees, review of individual and departmental goals and performance.