Trey Ransbotham
Solutions Architect - VMware at August Schell Enterprises- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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VMware Certified Professional 6.5 – Data Center Virtualization (VCP6.5-DCV)
VMwareOct, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
VMware Certified Implementation Expert 6 - Network Virtualization (VCIX6-NV)
VMwareJul, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
VMware Certified Professional 6 – Network Virtualization (VCP6-NV)
VMwareMar, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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August Schell
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United States
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IT System Data Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Solutions Architect - VMware
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Oct 2013 - Present
I provide on site professional services with multiple VMware Software Defined Date Center (SDDC) products for the federal government.Currently my primary focus has been architecting and implementing solutions for the deployment of VMware NSX.I have performed various types of engagements including residencies, architectures, implementations, proof of concepts, and product integrations for the following VMware products:• VMware NSX-V/T• VMware Horizon View• VMware App Volumes• VMware Dynamic Environment Manager• vRealize Orchestrator• vRealize Automation • vFabric Application Director• vRealize Operations Manager• vFabric Hyperic• vCloud Director
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Automation and Virtualization Engineer
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Feb 2008 - Oct 2013
Primarily worked with vSphere ESXi and HP Server Automation (formerly Opsware) to automate the deployment of VMware components and Virtual Machine workloads• Automated the installation and deployment of VMware ESX3, ESX4, and ESX5i• Automated lifecycle management of all deployed VMware hypervisors• Scripted various day two operations to be performed on VMware hypervisors through HP Server Automation• Configured and maintained deployment of HP Server Automation components on 9 different networks across 13 sites worldwide• Assisted in packing client custom applications for installation with HP Server Automation
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Virtualization Training Consultant
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Dec 2007 - Apr 2008
Preformed VMware ESX 3 Jumpstart and P2V Training sessions at Customer sites which consisted primarily of the following:• Traveled to customer sites to deliver training for Installation, Configuration, and Management of VMware ESX components.• Delivered proof of concept for server virtualization on customers hardware• Provided training and knowledge transfer for physical to virtual migrations• Demonstrated migration of physical workloads to virtual workloads using customers physical resources and VMware P2V technology
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System Administrator
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Sep 2006 - Dec 2007
Preformed the following duties for August Schell Enterprises internal computing environment as well as managed customer computing environments.• Maintained and administered computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.• Performed data backups and disaster recovery operations.• Diagnosed, troubleshot, and resolved hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replaced defective components when necessary.• Designed, configured, and tested computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.• Researched new technologies by attending seminars, reading trade articles, or taking classes, and implemented or recommended the implementation of new technologies.• Analyzed equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement.• Coordinated with vendors and with company personnel to facilitate purchases.• Performed routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintained control records.• Worked primarily with the following hardware, software, and operatings systems:1. HP and Dell Blade and Rackmount Servers, Hardware Security Modules, SANS, PKI devices2. VMware ESX and Workstation, Redhat Certificate and Directory Server, Bugzilla, Subversion Repository, Apache Web Servers3. Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Windows
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General Dynamics
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Information Systems Support Technician
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Dec 2002 - Jan 2006
Work to support the help desk with various tasks including:• Oversee the daily performance of computer systems.• Answer user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to resolve problems.• Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software.• Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications.• Read technical manuals, confer with users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems or to provide technical assistance and support.• Refer major hardware or software problems or defective products to vendors or technicians for service.
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Education
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Christopher Newport University
BSIS, Information Systems