Donte Cook
DevOps Engineer at Akamai Technologies- Claim this Profile
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Shoshana Gourdin
Donte was always gently game for a challenge! He did not have an easy role under me--the workload was huge and the other participants often stressed--but he approached it with realism, patience, and a sense of understated humor. He was a steady and welcome presence even at contentious meetings, and I got sound reports back.
Steven Kaufman
Donte was a very courteous and professional individual to work with. He pays great attention to detail and always completes his tas correctly the first time and in a timely manner.
Shoshana Gourdin
Donte was always gently game for a challenge! He did not have an easy role under me--the workload was huge and the other participants often stressed--but he approached it with realism, patience, and a sense of understated humor. He was a steady and welcome presence even at contentious meetings, and I got sound reports back.
Steven Kaufman
Donte was a very courteous and professional individual to work with. He pays great attention to detail and always completes his tas correctly the first time and in a timely manner.
Shoshana Gourdin
Donte was always gently game for a challenge! He did not have an easy role under me--the workload was huge and the other participants often stressed--but he approached it with realism, patience, and a sense of understated humor. He was a steady and welcome presence even at contentious meetings, and I got sound reports back.
Steven Kaufman
Donte was a very courteous and professional individual to work with. He pays great attention to detail and always completes his tas correctly the first time and in a timely manner.
Shoshana Gourdin
Donte was always gently game for a challenge! He did not have an easy role under me--the workload was huge and the other participants often stressed--but he approached it with realism, patience, and a sense of understated humor. He was a steady and welcome presence even at contentious meetings, and I got sound reports back.
Steven Kaufman
Donte was a very courteous and professional individual to work with. He pays great attention to detail and always completes his tas correctly the first time and in a timely manner.
Credentials
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Linux: Shells and Processes
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Git Essential Training: The Basics
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Git: Branches, Merges, and Remotes
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Learning Jira Software
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Networking Foundations: Networking Basics
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Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers
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Leading Globally
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Managing Teams
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Working with Difficult People
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Experience
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Akamai Technologies
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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DevOps Engineer
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2019 - Present
Oversees work with Python codebases in a complex ultra-high traffic environment. The team is instrumental in maintaining network stability by improving monitoring processes and developing tools. Scope of work includes troubleshooting complex production issues, defining requirements as part of the product lifecycle to influence the new designs and standards, and working with DevOps and Quality Assurance teams to create more robust solutions, code improvement, and stability.
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Platform Operations Manager: System Operations/NetStorage,
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Apr 2016 - Jan 2019
Coached a diverse global team of engineers who work on both internal and external systems that require high availability and response. Work encompassed two specialized operational groups included controlling user system access, providing content for internal and external PCI audits, and supporting Akamai’s NetStorage platform by creating and managing the company operational response. Provided oversight for various large-scale projects.
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Platform Operations Engineer / GSD Shift Lead
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Mar 2016 - Jan 2017
Serving as a shift leader on the Global Services Delivery team, I assisted with the creation and development of a brand new operations team. Daily tasks include team member skills development, overseeing the creation of new tools and working with various company experts and stakeholders to assure a smooth exchange of information between teams.
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Platform Operations Technician. Senior
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May 2014 - Mar 2016
As a Network Operations Engineer, I spent the last 11 months working in Akamai’s Network Operations Command Center. Within the Operations Command Center, I monitored, managed and maintained a network of over 200,000 deployed devices. Daily tasks included but were not limited to the diagnosing of issues identified by server monitoring tools, determining the proper actions required to resolve these issues, updating internal policies and procedures for future use, and setting proper follow-up timeframes and actions if needed. Show less
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CoolLife.io
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Manager
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Sep 2010 - May 2013
Gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements. Setting priorities and manage workflow to ensure efficient, timely and accurate processing of transactions and other responsibilitiesDefining the products vision, while working closely with sales, and marketing staff to ensure revenue and advertising goals are met.Working closely with development staff to develop product functionality, and with customer support to maximize user satisfaction.
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Client Representative
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Aug 2008 - Dec 2010
Served as part of customer relationship team communicating platform improvements and customizations directly to client primary points of contact. During this time I also assisted clients with Search Engine Optimization, social media, staff training and the purchasing, mapping and creation of custom DNS settings. Along with helping clients navigate custom software I also assisted with 3rd party applications such as Outlook, Gmail, Godaddy, Pair, Network Solutions, Tu Cows and Sales Force.
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Ny State Army National Guard
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chaplain's Assistant
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Aug 2010 - Aug 2012
As a Chaplain Assistant, I provided support to the Unit Ministry Team and its various programs and worship services. Specific duties included the provision of physical security and arranging travel for the Ministry Team. In this role, I also served family members of deployed soldiers and acted as a direct line between unit commanders and various lower enlisted soldiers. As a Chaplain Assistant, I provided support to the Unit Ministry Team and its various programs and worship services. Specific duties included the provision of physical security and arranging travel for the Ministry Team. In this role, I also served family members of deployed soldiers and acted as a direct line between unit commanders and various lower enlisted soldiers.
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Marine Corps Recruiting
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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(3521) Automotive Organizational Mechanic
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Jul 2004 - Jul 2010
As a Motor Transportation Organizational Mechanic my training and continued responsibilities include operator and maintenance procedures, personnel and operations management techniques, preparation of orders and directives, and record keeping procedures. Attached to the 2nd Marine Logistical Group my duties included the organization of supplies, vehicles and personnel for all convoy missions. As a Motor Transportation Organizational Mechanic my training and continued responsibilities include operator and maintenance procedures, personnel and operations management techniques, preparation of orders and directives, and record keeping procedures. Attached to the 2nd Marine Logistical Group my duties included the organization of supplies, vehicles and personnel for all convoy missions.
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Oprtical Clerk
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Mar 2005 - Jul 2008
As an optical clerk daily task included the organization and disposal, updating and delivery of physical patient records in accordance with hospital rules and HIPPA. As an optical clerk daily task included the organization and disposal, updating and delivery of physical patient records in accordance with hospital rules and HIPPA.
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Education
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Wentworth Institute of Technology
Bachelor Computer Science (Networking), Computer Science
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