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Ihar 'Igor' Bahdanau

San Jose

Summary

Meticulous and detail oriented platform/cloud engineer with demonstrated proficiency in automation, server infrastructure, system management and performance optimization. Competent in solving complex system problems and guaranteeing high availability and dependability of mission-critical applications.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DevOps Engineer

Securly
03.2017 - Current
  • Supported cloud infrastructure (AWS), including provisioning, scaling, and cost optimization
  • Used ELK stack and Splunk for debugging and t-shooting
  • Ensured IP/TCP/SSL/HTTP(S) Load balancing and auto-scaling
  • Monitored and participated in DevOps triage of incidents.
  • Reduced system downtime for critical applications by implementing robust monitoring and alerting tools
  • Managed infrastructure as code using tools such as CloudFormation

Cyber Warfare Warrant Officer (170A)

California National Guard
02.2009 - Current
  • Conducted cyber threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and exploit development
  • Operated and supported cyber tools and infrastructure used in digital forensics and exploitation
  • Collaborated with cyber planners, intel analysts, and network engineers
  • Configured and hardened systems, networks, and cloud environments
  • Advised and provided guidance to cyber protection team's commander
  • Helped ensure compliance with security frameworks

Network Engineer

Wiline Networks
08.2014 - 03.2017
  • Improved network performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks, optimizing configurations, and implementing best practices.
  • Resolved voice/data outages in a large ISP network environment with over 2000 routers and switches.
  • Led network redesign projects (OSPF area separation) by drafting MOPs, making network diagrams, and supervising technicians on-site during maintenance.
  • Performed network maintenance including hardware and software upgrades and node redesign.


Linguist/Translator

National Ground Intelligence Center
09.2015 - 08.2016
  • Provided timely and accurate translation from Russian and Ukrainian into English
  • Read, analyzed, and drafted communications regarding designated regional issues.
  • Reviewed work of other linguists for accuracy of content and quality of written expression.

Network Support Engineer

Netgear/CSS Corp
12.2013 - 08.2014
  • Maintained & supported Netgear routers and switches for customers and partners.
  • Developed custom scripts for automating routine tasks, increasing efficiency within the team.
  • Identified, reproduced, documented, and reported network bugs.
  • Worked with engineering to diagnose and resolve critical escalated issues.
  • Provided extensive support on ReadyNAS(Linux-based enterprise network storage devices).

Education

MBA -

Old Dominion University
06.2011

Skills

  • System monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Cloud services (AWS, Azure)
  • Networking and security
  • Linux and Windows administration
  • User and permission management
  • Strong analytical skills

Certification

Linux+

Security+

Network+

PenTest+

CySA+

SecurityX(CASP+)

Languages

Russian
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Ukrainian
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

DevOps Engineer

Securly
03.2017 - Current

Linguist/Translator

National Ground Intelligence Center
09.2015 - 08.2016

Network Engineer

Wiline Networks
08.2014 - 03.2017

Network Support Engineer

Netgear/CSS Corp
12.2013 - 08.2014

Cyber Warfare Warrant Officer (170A)

California National Guard
02.2009 - Current

MBA -

Old Dominion University

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