Chad Siedhoff

Data Centers Manager at (mt) Media Temple
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Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • German Elementary proficiency

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Chad is known for his work-ethic and personable disposition. Exceptionally self-motivated, Chad can reliably be counted on to quickly and accurately achieve results. He prides himself on being able to look ahead and find answers to questions before they are asked, helping to maximize efficiency and reduce cost. He is always willing to rise to a challenge and learn the necessary skills to complete whatever task is at hand.

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Credentials

  • Linux Networking and Troubleshooting
    Linux Academy
    Dec, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Linux+ and LPIC-1: System Administrator - Exam 101
    Linux Academy
    Dec, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • LPI Linux Essentials
    Linux Academy
    Oct, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • IS-00100.b Introduction to Incident Command System
    FEMA
    Jan, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • IS-00200.b Single Resources and Initial Action Incident
    FEMA
    Jan, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • IS-00700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction
    FEMA
    Jan, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • IS-00800.b National Response Framework, An Introduction
    FEMA
    Jan, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • IS-00804 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #4 Firefighting
    FEMA
    Jan, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • introduction to Linux academy
    Linux Academy
    Mar, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • HP Certified Self Maintainer
    Hewlett-Packard
    Jan, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • HP Industry Standard Architecture and Technology
    Hewlett-Packard
    Jan, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Level II in Fire Protection Engineering Technology
    NICET
    Jan, 1995
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Scrum Master
    Scrum Alliance
    Mar, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • F102 Basic/Live Firefighting
    Tennessee Fire and Codes Enforcement Academy
  • F111 Firefighter I Live Burn
    Tennessee Fire and Codes Enforcement Academy
  • FF050 Introduction to Fire & Emergency Services
    Tennessee Fire and Codes Enforcement Academy

Experience

    • United States
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Data Centers Manager
      • Nov 2006 - Present

      Senior Operations Project Manager / Scrum Master (Oct 2011 - Present) ◆ Numerous consolidation efforts to free up resources (hardware, rack space, power, etc) ◆ Atlassian suite upgrade and administration ◆ Scrum Master to help teams adopt agile practices ◆ Created dashboards/information radiators to help create transparency into teams workloads ◆ DV3.x EOL migration from Plesk 8.x to 10.x ◆ DV4.x RAM upgrade ◆ Mail migration from west coast DC to east coast DC with minimal customer impact Product Owner (Oct 2009 - Oct 2011) ◆ Nitro Classic ◆ Mail ◆ Hostops / Account Center Hardware and Operating System Upgrade ◆ Jenkins Continuous Integration Build Server Knowledge Base Administrator [Technical Communications] (Dec 2007 - Oct 2009) ◆ Created and managed the knowledge base system for the entire technical support staff as well as client documentation Senior Support Representative (Nov 2006 - Dec 2007) ◆ Trained new employees on proper phone etiquette, computer systems, and office policies. Monitored and reported system-wide issues and errors internally. Communicated with Administrators to resolve issues. Post-public-facing website incidents informing the public of system issues. Answer phone calls/emails of a technical nature.

    • United States
    • Public Safety
    • Captain Volunteer Firefighter
      • Jul 2016 - Present

    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • IT Technician for Beach Master Unit One - Information Tech 2nd Class Petty Officer
      • 2006 - 2009

      ◆ Quickly became a knowledge expert and key member of the team by becoming the Training Petty Officer teaching junior members ◆ Maintains telecommunications systems, computers, local and wide area networks, and micro-computer systems to ensure important communications link between units at sea and stations ashore. ◆ Quickly became a knowledge expert and key member of the team by becoming the Training Petty Officer teaching junior members ◆ Maintains telecommunications systems, computers, local and wide area networks, and micro-computer systems to ensure important communications link between units at sea and stations ashore.

    • Canada
    • Gambling Facilities and Casinos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Quality Assurance
      • 2007 - 2007

      ◆ Functionality and compatibility testing of PC/Mac-based client-server software focusing on problem solving, math and English writing skills. Upgrading, rewriting and reorganization of product test specifications and test cases. Anomaly specification, classification and regression. ◆ Functionality and compatibility testing of PC/Mac-based client-server software focusing on problem solving, math and English writing skills. Upgrading, rewriting and reorganization of product test specifications and test cases. Anomaly specification, classification and regression.

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • External Test Coordinator / Project Lead / Sr. Tester / Support Representative
      • 1998 - 2006

      External Test Coordinator (5 Years) ◆ Administrator and web site programmer for the Activision Beta Tester program and the QA-Intranet web servers ensuring maximum uptime and minimum security risk. (https://Visioneer.Activision.com & http://QAIWeb.Activision.com/ ) ◆ Upgraded the Activision Servers ranging from a server running Win NT through a Win2K3 server. ◆ Provided disaster recovery due to catastrophic hardware failure, ensuring quick recovery of the Beta Tester and the QA-Intranet Server Web sites and Databases. ◆ Programmed additions to the web site’s core code, adding necessary features and additional security measures. ◆ Lead of numerous Activision projects coordinating contacts with QA, Production, and several hundred Beta Testers by submitting bug and feedback reports of the Beta Testers findings. ◆ Updated Beta Tester web site from simple static HTML pages to a fully dynamic database driven web site to increase productivity and efficiency. Project Lead (1 Year) ◆ Managed QA Teams covering patches, OEMs, and main SKU’s. Testing ranged from functionality and game-play to code release requirements. ◆ Lead of Production Network testing team for Star Trek Armada 2. Managed a 4-man testing team that focused on network issues with Star Trek Armada 2. ◆ Trained new testers in testing concepts, bug writing, and Activision policies and procedures. Sr. Tester / Support representative (1 Year) ◆ Sr. Tester of QA Projects ranging from PC to Console hardware. ◆ Compatibility sweeps of hardware and software with Activision titles on various Operating Systems. ◆ Customer Support Representative helping customers with issues ranging from misunderstanding of the Minimum System Requirements to windows update and driver installation.

    • Security and Investigations
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Senior Alarm Installer
      • 1994 - 1997

      Analyzed, recommended, and installed all security needs in commercial and industrial environments. Key Contributions: ◆ Installed the following security systems; Fire, Burglary, Card Access, and CCTV camera systems. ◆ Trained new upcoming installers in basic electronics, security installation, and security concepts. Analyzed, recommended, and installed all security needs in commercial and industrial environments. Key Contributions: ◆ Installed the following security systems; Fire, Burglary, Card Access, and CCTV camera systems. ◆ Trained new upcoming installers in basic electronics, security installation, and security concepts.

    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Missile Control Center Supervisor - Fire Control Tech 3rd Class Petty Officer
      • 1990 - 1994

      ◆ Ensured a continuing record of zero down time for the Mk 88 system by troubleshooting, repairing, and keeping scheduled maintenance up to date. ◆ Supervised several Watch Stations ensuring complete security and weapon system readiness. ◆ Trained peers and subordinates in troubleshooting concepts of MTRE (Missile Test and Readiness Equipment), Basics of the Mk 88 Weapon System, and advanced damage control. Qualifications: ◆ SS Dolphins ◆ Missile Control Center Supervisor ◆ Missile Compartment Roving Patrol ◆ Missile Control Center Technician ◆ Topside Petty Officer / Topside Sentry ◆ Helmsman / Planesman ◆ Lookout Additional Duties: ◆ Torpedo Reload Party Member ◆ Topside Line Handler

Education

  • Oakland Technical Center Southwest Campus – Wixom, Michigan
    2 Years Vocational Certificate, Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
    1988 - 1990
  • Clarenceville High School
    High School Diploma, General Studies
    1985 - 1990

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