Benjamin B.

Infrastructure Analyst - PCN/OT Cloud Engineer II at Chevron

Vacaville, California, United States

About

Systems Engineer who is skilled in root cause analysis, embedded programming, automation with Python and PowerShell, server consolidation, technical support, SCCM, Linux administration, vulnerability management, MDM, training, troubleshooting, and VDI. Strong information technology professional with an Associate's degree in Computer Science from Solano Community College.

Experience

  • Infrastructure Analyst - PCN/OT Cloud Engineer II at Chevron
    Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

    At Chevron, I support critical Process Control and Operational Technology infrastructure by helping manage large-scale projects that keep systems safe, reliable, and continuously operational. My day-to-day work includes system patching, automation, troubleshooting, and infrastructure improvements across secure OT environments to reduce risk and improve long-term reliability. Manage/Protect/Troubleshoot the Process Control and Operational Technology Networks and Domains Utilized Hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) to meet business expectations and goals for system safety, reliability and performance. Dell FX2 and VxRail Deployment, Configuration and Administration NetApp ONTAP Storage Administrator Claroty, Splunk and SolarWinds administration Acronis CyberProtect Administration PowerShell Automation Linux Server Administration Assist Software/Application Engineering Team with maintaining C#/VB.net applications in Azure and On-Prem

  • Computer Lab Tech IV at Intel Corporation
    Jul 2022 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Perform initial root cause of the issues encountered during the testing (hardware & software) for artificial intelligence accelerators. Solve and document nonstandard problems and issues. Assemble/rework standard PC systems from raw components. Embedded system programming/debugging. Automated repetitive tasks using Python and PowerShell. Consolidated physical server environment utilizing Hyper-V Server 2019.

  • NorthBay Healthcare (Full-time · 2 yrs 2 mos)
    • Systems Engineer
      Aug 2021 - Jul 2022 · 1 yr

      Provide advanced technical support for staff in a 24/7 high availability organization. Management and administration of applications and endpoints via Microsoft SCCM. Utilized PowerShell to create robust scripts for automating various system administration tasks. Administration of CentOS Linux endpoints. Research Windows vulnerabilities and patch servers/clients as needed. Worked with clinical staff and evaluated the technology needs/recommendations for multiple projects. Management of the company MDM and device policies. Train and mentor new and existing staff.

    • Help Desk Support
      Jun 2020 - Aug 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos

      Installation/Troubleshooting of various software, including MS Windows 10 and MS Office, Adobe, Zoom etc. Utilized various tools to evaluate system performance issues (BSODs and application hangs/crashes) and provided solutions/patches. Imaging of endpoints and installation of device drivers. Experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Ability to work independently or in a team and stay focused and friendly under pressure.

  • Network Administrator at Transpac Imports, Inc.
    Apr 2016 - Jun 2020 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    Windows Server 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, Office 365 and Active Directory administration VMware Administrator (ESXi 3.5, 6.5, 6.7) EDI and Website order management Database and application programming using SQL and VB.NET Network, hardware, software and end user support (Servers, Routers, Switches and PCs) Microsoft Office 365 administration Managed ERP, WMS and EDI System (Transaction Manager, Dynamics GP and Accellos) Maintained RDBMS (MS SQL)