Experience

Wisetek

• Ireland
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• IT & Test Engineer

  • Feb 2017 - Present

  A key cornerstone of the IT Asset Disposition Recycling & Refurbishment is the Erasure of data carrying storage devices carried out to certified standards such as NIST-800-88. My task was to define the Data Security Policy for data carrying devices being returned through the ITAD process and implement a Data Erasure Program across all facilities. Key Achievements and Responsibilities • Develop Data Erasure methods for the wide variety of data storage devices – both Enterprise &… Show more A key cornerstone of the IT Asset Disposition Recycling & Refurbishment is the Erasure of data carrying storage devices carried out to certified standards such as NIST-800-88. My task was to define the Data Security Policy for data carrying devices being returned through the ITAD process and implement a Data Erasure Program across all facilities. Key Achievements and Responsibilities • Develop Data Erasure methods for the wide variety of data storage devices – both Enterprise & Client o Server/DAE’s/JBODs – Laptops/Desktops/Tablet/iPad – Android/iPhone • Validate Erasure methods using industry Forensic Validation partners • Automate data erasure ERP controls for Data Carrying Storage devices. • Design & implement automated product cataloging & key feature testing of products for resale in line with compliance standards such as R2 – Responsible Recycling and e-Stewards o PXE deployed Test Content from XenServer based Virtual Machines & Storage Repositories • Successfully complete Data Security Audits carried out by independent third party and accredited certification bodies • Develop High Availability Rack Storage solution utilizing refurbished Enterprise hardware and backup software. 2017 – 2018 Develop a Field Re-usability drive test script for Serial Attached SCSI & Serial ATA storage devices in accordance with customer Disk Drive Test Requirements & Compliance guidelines. This allowed for IT Asset Dispositioned Disk Drives to be reused as service replacement stock and reduce customer procurement costs. o Bash – Python - C Show less A key cornerstone of the IT Asset Disposition Recycling & Refurbishment is the Erasure of data carrying storage devices carried out to certified standards such as NIST-800-88. My task was to define the Data Security Policy for data carrying devices being returned through the ITAD process and implement a Data Erasure Program across all facilities. Key Achievements and Responsibilities • Develop Data Erasure methods for the wide variety of data storage devices – both Enterprise &… Show more A key cornerstone of the IT Asset Disposition Recycling & Refurbishment is the Erasure of data carrying storage devices carried out to certified standards such as NIST-800-88. My task was to define the Data Security Policy for data carrying devices being returned through the ITAD process and implement a Data Erasure Program across all facilities. Key Achievements and Responsibilities • Develop Data Erasure methods for the wide variety of data storage devices – both Enterprise & Client o Server/DAE’s/JBODs – Laptops/Desktops/Tablet/iPad – Android/iPhone • Validate Erasure methods using industry Forensic Validation partners • Automate data erasure ERP controls for Data Carrying Storage devices. • Design & implement automated product cataloging & key feature testing of products for resale in line with compliance standards such as R2 – Responsible Recycling and e-Stewards o PXE deployed Test Content from XenServer based Virtual Machines & Storage Repositories • Successfully complete Data Security Audits carried out by independent third party and accredited certification bodies • Develop High Availability Rack Storage solution utilizing refurbished Enterprise hardware and backup software. 2017 – 2018 Develop a Field Re-usability drive test script for Serial Attached SCSI & Serial ATA storage devices in accordance with customer Disk Drive Test Requirements & Compliance guidelines. This allowed for IT Asset Dispositioned Disk Drives to be reused as service replacement stock and reduce customer procurement costs. o Bash – Python - C Show less



CEFIT

• Ireland
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner

  • Nov 2015 - Present

  In 2015 I setup a company, CEFIT and began providing Field Applications & Quality Engineering support to HDD/SSD storage vendors throughout Europe. In addition to the FAE support I started to provide IT System & Administration support to SME’s in the Munster region. I have developed a strong knowledge of Windows & Linux server platform Administration, Network/DNS / Firewall Configuration, Virtualization (Apache web &Postfix email server) & Web Development. As an IT Storage… Show more In 2015 I setup a company, CEFIT and began providing Field Applications & Quality Engineering support to HDD/SSD storage vendors throughout Europe. In addition to the FAE support I started to provide IT System & Administration support to SME’s in the Munster region. I have developed a strong knowledge of Windows & Linux server platform Administration, Network/DNS / Firewall Configuration, Virtualization (Apache web &Postfix email server) & Web Development. As an IT Storage specialist I have developed test programs written (C++ & shell scripts) to ensure to re-usability of storage products for End-Of-Life IT Value Recovery Programs. I also provide on-site Certified Data Erasure as part of the Data Security - Destruction Erasure programs. I have developed a broad knowledge of Enterprise/Server hardware provided by many Global OEM’s such as DellEMC, Hitachi, IBM, HP & NetApp. This includes HBA’s & cabling required for server to Disk Array Enclosures connectivity and also RAID configurations. Areas of expertise include: - OEM Account Management - SME Client Support Management - HDD / SSD Test Development (C++/Shell scripting), Failure Analysis & Quality Management - Project Management - TCP/IP / DHCP / Routers / Firewall / Switches - DNS / Zone Configuration - Windows & Linux based server installation, upgrades & administration - Apache / BIND / MYSQL / PHP - Backup Solutions - KVM / Hyper-V - Linux TLS / SSL & VPN Configurations - Samba / AD & Nameserver Configuration - Linux MTA & MDA Configuration (Postfix & Dovecot) - HTML / PHP / C++ / Shell scripts - GNU Image Manipulation Program Show less In 2015 I setup a company, CEFIT and began providing Field Applications & Quality Engineering support to HDD/SSD storage vendors throughout Europe. In addition to the FAE support I started to provide IT System & Administration support to SME’s in the Munster region. I have developed a strong knowledge of Windows & Linux server platform Administration, Network/DNS / Firewall Configuration, Virtualization (Apache web &Postfix email server) & Web Development. As an IT Storage… Show more In 2015 I setup a company, CEFIT and began providing Field Applications & Quality Engineering support to HDD/SSD storage vendors throughout Europe. In addition to the FAE support I started to provide IT System & Administration support to SME’s in the Munster region. I have developed a strong knowledge of Windows & Linux server platform Administration, Network/DNS / Firewall Configuration, Virtualization (Apache web &Postfix email server) & Web Development. As an IT Storage specialist I have developed test programs written (C++ & shell scripts) to ensure to re-usability of storage products for End-Of-Life IT Value Recovery Programs. I also provide on-site Certified Data Erasure as part of the Data Security - Destruction Erasure programs. I have developed a broad knowledge of Enterprise/Server hardware provided by many Global OEM’s such as DellEMC, Hitachi, IBM, HP & NetApp. This includes HBA’s & cabling required for server to Disk Array Enclosures connectivity and also RAID configurations. Areas of expertise include: - OEM Account Management - SME Client Support Management - HDD / SSD Test Development (C++/Shell scripting), Failure Analysis & Quality Management - Project Management - TCP/IP / DHCP / Routers / Firewall / Switches - DNS / Zone Configuration - Windows & Linux based server installation, upgrades & administration - Apache / BIND / MYSQL / PHP - Backup Solutions - KVM / Hyper-V - Linux TLS / SSL & VPN Configurations - Samba / AD & Nameserver Configuration - Linux MTA & MDA Configuration (Postfix & Dovecot) - HTML / PHP / C++ / Shell scripts - GNU Image Manipulation Program Show less



Western Digital

• United States
• Computer Hardware Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Field Applications Engineer

  • 1997 - 2015

  - Field Applications Engineering during NPI / Integration & Product Life. - Provided SATA / SCSI HDD Failure Analysis to Root Cause. - Failure Analysis Publications - Global Cross-functional team member to obtain Best In Class quality at WD Strategic OEM's such as Dell / Apple & EMC. - Quality Management - Product Escalation management. - Linux / Windows Test tools implementation. - Field Applications Engineering during NPI / Integration & Product Life. - Provided SATA / SCSI HDD Failure Analysis to Root Cause. - Failure Analysis Publications - Global Cross-functional team member to obtain Best In Class quality at WD Strategic OEM's such as Dell / Apple & EMC. - Quality Management - Product Escalation management. - Linux / Windows Test tools implementation.



Gateway 2000

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Network Engineer

  • 1995 - 1997

  - Administration & maintenance of Novell based network infrastructure for Incoming Quality Inspection, Line Manufacturing & RMA Field Failure testing. - Production Flow management through the MFG cell Software Download & Test process by maximizing Build Cell bandwidth. - Software download automation. - Client backup solutions. - Administration & maintenance of Novell based network infrastructure for Incoming Quality Inspection, Line Manufacturing & RMA Field Failure testing. - Production Flow management through the MFG cell Software Download & Test process by maximizing Build Cell bandwidth. - Software download automation. - Client backup solutions.



Dell Technologies

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• ASG Tech

  • 1993 - 1995

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