Resume | Chuck Lindblom

Summary

Results-driven IT professional with 15+ years of experience managing complex IT environments. Skilled in automation (PowerShell scripting), virtual infrastructure (VMware, Nutanix), cloud platforms (GCP, Azure), and data center operations. Proven track record of leading successful projects and supporting large teams. Successfully oversaw the operation of 60 physical hosts supporting over 2000 virtual machines across 4 data centers.

Technical Skills

Cloud & Infrastructure

Azure GCP VMware (vSphere, ESXi) Nutanix (AHV) Cohesity Terraform Docker

Systems & Networking

Windows Server Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS) Active Directory SQL DNS/DHCP NetApp NAS

Automation & Tools

PowerShell Python Git ServiceNow M365 MDM (Intune, ForeScout)

Professional Experience

Systems Engineer The Jackson Lab, Farmington, CT Sept 2021 - Present

Architected and deployed a comprehensive Nutanix infrastructure, successfully migrating the entire legacy VMware environment with zero downtime.
Spearheaded the critical firmware and software upgrade of 42 Simplivity hosts, ensuring system stability and security compliance.
Directed a $1.5M Disaster Recovery expansion initiative, integrating Cohesity and Azure Cold Storage to enhance data resilience.
Executed the enterprise-wide migration of backups from NetBackup/Veeam to Cohesity, improving recovery time objectives.
Orchestrated the transition of GCP workloads from System Services to Research IT, optimizing cloud resource allocation.
Engineered robust backup solutions for production VMs utilizing Cohesity and Azure integration.
Designed and deployed a new VRA 8.X environment to streamline virtual resource provisioning.
Developed advanced automation scripts for ServiceNow to improve operational efficiency.

Systems Administrator II The Jackson Lab Sept 2018 - July 2021

Designed and implemented a high-volume COVID-19 sample processing system in Azure, scaling to handle 10,000+ daily samples.
Authored Terraform scripts for automated GCP project provisioning, reducing setup time and ensuring consistency.
Led the migration of 10 critical servers to GCP for the CKB team, delivering significant operational time savings.
Established a centralized Git repository for system scripts and documentation within Azure DevOps.
Provided Tier 3 systems support and acted as the primary technical liaison for multiple research labs.
Developed comprehensive GCP billing and administration dashboards using Google Data Studio, Python, and Google App Engine.
Executed the migration of 200+ servers to a modernized virtual environment.

AVP - Systems Engineering Conning, Hartford, CT Sept 2013 - Sept 2018

Managed end-to-end infrastructure engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to scope.
Configured and optimized high-performance virtual SQL environments on ESX 6.5 and NetApp AFF8080 arrays.
Implemented turnkey virtual environments for new international offices in Cologne and Hong Kong.
Administered a global infrastructure comprising HA email relays, load balancers, and 300+ VMware servers.
Managed global NetApp storage systems, implementing rigorous Snapmirror and snapshot retention policies.
Optimized performance for six XioTech storage arrays dedicated to critical SQL workloads.
Played a pivotal role in the enterprise migration from Google Apps to Office 365.
Engineered and deployed standardized Windows 10 images and McAfee ePO security environments.

Computer Technician III / II Fandotech (Industrial Defender) July 2009 - Sept 2013

Provided advanced technical support and system maintenance (Computer Technician III, Jan 2011 - Sept 2013).
Maintained hardware and software systems for internal users (Computer Technician II, July 2009 - Dec 2010).

Education

B.S. Business Administration in Business Information Systems Western New England College 2009

Certifications

Microsoft Certifications (MCTS, MCITP, MCSA)
Google Apps Certified Administrator
Azure Fundamentals