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Oleg Pedanov
Sr. System Administrator
Vancouver,British Columbia
Summary
Senior System Administrator with over two decades of extensive experience in managing Linux-based servers (Ubuntu, CentOS, Oracle) and developing deployment pipelines for Kubernetes clusters and virtual machines. Skilled in automating processes using Ansible, Gitlab CI, Helm, and managing critical company services. Adept in enhancing system efficiency and security, with a passion for infrastructure automation and a proven track record of modernizing DNS server configurations. Fluent in English (B2-), seeking to leverage expertise in a dynamic environment in Canada. Knowledgeable system administration professional current with latest trends and technical updates available. Known for effective software licensing management and SAAS subscriptions to meet budgets and reduce costs. Excellent track record of response to system problems and data management challenges.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior System Administrator
EXADEL
12.2023 - Current
- Managed Linux-based servers and created deployment pipelines for Kubernetes clusters and VMs using Gitlab CI, Helm, and Ansible
- Oversaw critical services like DNS servers, VPN tunnels, on-premise infrastructure, and Gitlab server cluster
- Implemented and supported Gitlab Geo cluster with continuous replication
- Enhanced an Ansible playbook for DNS server configuration, reducing manual developer actions by automating certificate creation and renewal
- Used Zabbix and ELK for monitoring and analysis, and wrote infrastructure maintenance and data manipulation scripts.
- Mentored junior administrators, fostering professional growth and strengthening team dynamics.
- Streamlined IT processes for increased efficiency through automation of routine tasks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and deploy customized IT solutions, meeting specific organizational needs.
System Administrator
EXADEL
09.2020 - 11.2023
- Elevated to Senior System Administrator after demonstrating expertise in server management and deployment automation
- Supported development and deployment of applications using Docker, ensuring efficient and secure delivery to production environments.
- Established effective communication channels between IT support staff and end-users, leading to improved issue resolution times overall.
- Diagnosed and resolved complex technical issues through in-depth analysis, facilitating uninterrupted business operations.
- Implemented and maintained virtual private networks.
- Led server infrastructure development, quality assurance, staging and production systems.
- Developed and documented network policies, procedures and standards.
- Researched and recommended new technologies and strategies for improving system performance.
IT Consultant, Solutions Architect
Sole Proprietor
Moscow, Russia
01.2007 - 02.2022
- Provided comprehensive IT infrastructure support for various industries, including the development of flight simulators, enhancing virtualization systems
- Specialized in local networks, VoIP, data storage systems, security systems, and comprehensive IT solutions.
- Implemented best practices to optimize clients'' organizational performance, leading to improved operational efficiency.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems And Technologies
Synergy University
Moscow, Russia (remotely) 04.2020 - Current
Skills
System Administration
Websites
Certification
AWS Solutions Architect Associate (2023)
Hobbies
Traveling, Acoustic Guitar, Strategic Computer Games
Software
BIRD Internet Routing Daemon
Gitlab
Zabbix
Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana (ELK)
Hashicorp Vault
Jira by Atlassian
Atlassian Confluence
Timeline
Senior System Administrator
EXADEL
12.2023 - Current
AWS Solutions Architect Associate (2023)
05-2023
System Administrator
EXADEL
09.2020 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems And Technologies
Synergy University
04.2020 - Current
Mikrotik Network Engineer (2012-2017)
09-2017
Various certifications from Fortinet, Kyocera, Dr.Web, Kerio (2008 - 2012)
01-2008
IT Consultant, Solutions Architect
Sole Proprietor
01.2007 - 02.2022
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