Managed and maintained over 200 physical and virtual servers (Windows Server 2012-2022, RHEL, Ubuntu), ensuring 99.9% uptime for critical business applications.
Designed and implemented a new disaster recovery plan, reducing potential data loss by 40% and recovery time objectives (RTO) by 25%.
Administered VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and vSAN, supporting over 500 VMs.
Developed PowerShell and Bash scripts to automate daily tasks, reducing manual effort by 30% and improving operational efficiency.
Oversaw Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy management for an enterprise network of 1500+ users.
Collaborated with security teams to implement and enforce security policies, patching, and vulnerability remediation across all server systems.
Johnathan Reed
Server Administrator
Ensuring robust, secure, and high-performing server infrastructures for critical operations.
Highly accomplished Server Administrator with 9 years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex server environments across Windows and Linux platforms. Proven expertise in virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V), cloud services (AWS, Azure), Active Directory management, and disaster recovery planning. Adept at optimizing system performance, enhancing security protocols, and automating routine tasks through scripting. Seeking to leverage advanced technical skills and a proactive approach to contribute to a forward-thinking organization's infrastructure stability and growth.
Personal
Location
Seattle, WANationality
AmericanMarital Status
SingleNotice Period
2 weeksGender
MaleDate of Birth
1992-03-20Personal Skills
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Communication
Team Collaboration
Adaptability
Time Management
Technical Skills
- Windows Server OS
- Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu)
- VMware vSphere
- Microsoft Hyper-V
- Active Directory
- PowerShell Scripting
- Bash Scripting
- AWS/Azure IaaS
- Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
- Storage (SAN/NAS)
- Backup & DR
- Monitoring Tools (Nagios, Zabbix)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual ProficiencySpanish
ProfessionalWork Experience
TechSolutions Inc.
Senior Server Administrator June 2018 to Present
Global Data Solutions
Server Administrator July 2014 to May 2018
Provided daily administration and support for Windows Server 2008/2012 and Linux (CentOS) servers in a production environment.
Monitored server performance, capacity, and security using PRTG and Nagios, proactively addressing issues to prevent outages.
Managed backup and recovery operations using Veeam Backup & Replication, ensuring data integrity and availability.
Configured and maintained IIS and Apache web servers, supporting various client-facing applications.
Assisted in the migration of on-premise services to Microsoft Azure, gaining initial experience with cloud infrastructure.
Monitored server performance, capacity, and security using PRTG and Nagios, proactively addressing issues to prevent outages.
Managed backup and recovery operations using Veeam Backup & Replication, ensuring data integrity and availability.
Configured and maintained IIS and Apache web servers, supporting various client-facing applications.
Assisted in the migration of on-premise services to Microsoft Azure, gaining initial experience with cloud infrastructure.
Education
University of Washington
Bachelor — Bachelor of Science (September 2010 to May 2014)
Activities
& Interests
Music
Baking
House Repair
Meet People
Wash car
Certifications
VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)
VMware (March 2019 to Present)
CompTIA Server+
CompTIA (November 2015 to Present)
Key Projects
Automated Server Provisioning System
Lead Administrator (January 2020 to June 2020)
