Donald Seder

IT Professional

❓ About Me

Experienced in building, configuring, and managing computer systems and networks, including hardware assembly, OS installation, network management (Cisco/Aruba), Windows server administration (AD, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy), data protection (Veeam), virtualization (vCenter), and cloud computing (AWS).

⛏️ Skills

Computer Hardware & OS

Computer hardware assembly and operating system installation and configuration

Network Management

Proficient in configuring and managing Cisco and Aruba switches

Server Administration

Experience in managing Windows servers, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy

Data Protection & DR

Skilled in implementing and managing Veeam backups and ensuring robust data protection strategies

Virtualization

Expertise in managing vCenter environments, including deploying and managing virtual machines and optimizing resource utilization

Cloud Computing

Working knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS), leveraging cloud solutions for scalability and efficiency

Limited Skills: Python, Docker, Linux, Oracle Micros POS

📄 Certifications

Aruba Certified Switching Associate

VLANs, secure access, redundancy technologies, and Aruba's Virtual Switching Framework (VSF)

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AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

AWS services and technologies. Ability to build secure and robust solutions using architectural design principles based on customer requirements. Able to strategically design well-architected distributed systems that are scalable, resilient, efficient, and fault-tolerant.

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AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate

AWS services and technologies. Ability to build secure and robust solutions using architectural design principles based on customer requirements. Able to strategically design well-architected distributed systems that are scalable, resilient, efficient, and fault-tolerant.

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Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Foundational level knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Microsoft Azure

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TestOut: Server Pro - Manage and Administer

Server management and administration proficiency

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💼 Projects

Core Switch Refresh

Assisted with the deployment of new core switches across multiple properties utilizing Aruba CX network switches in a VSX stack, to ensure high redundancy and high availability. Configured routing, switching, QoS, ACLs and LACP.

Enterprise Backup Solution

Implemented and maintained a multi-site Veeam backup solution with HPE StoreOnce appliances and AWS S3 integration, ensuring high availability, data redundancy, and efficient disaster recovery. Optimized backup and recovery processes to minimize data loss and downtime.