About

Hello, I'm Vitale Mazo.

As a seasoned Cloud Engineer with over 19+ years of comprehensive experience in Systems and Network Administration, I've developed a deep proficiency in system design and deployment. I possess extensive knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Network and VMware, AWS, and AZURE. My recent accomplishments include deploying Amazon AWS Cloud Infrastructure across multiple regions, seamlessly integrated with on-premise solutions.

I hold a Master's Degree in Network & Communications Management with a focus on Information Security, along with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, emphasizing Computer Forensics.

I am known for delivering optimal results within stringent deadlines while maintaining absolute accuracy. My competencies extend to:

  • Network and Systems Engineering
  • Multi Cloud Platform Systems Engineering
  • Systems Administration
  • Technical Documentation
  • Information Security
  • Problem Analysis and Resolution
  • Project Management
  • Technical Reporting
  • Team Leadership
  • Hands-On Technical Implementation
  • Datacenter and Cloud Infrastructure Design
  • Implementation migrations
  • Support to DevOps front and backend engineers

I bring these skills and more to the table, making a tangible impact on every project I undertake. As a dedicated Senior Cloud Engineer, I am always ready to take on the next challenging task. Learn More

Basic Information
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Phone:
+1-718-790-1150
Address:
West Oak, Austin, Texas, U.S.A
Language:
English, Russian
Professional Skills
Network engineer / Administrator
89%
Hybrid  / Cloud Infrastructure
95%
SYstems Engineer
94%
Systems Administration
85%
Linux / Windows Enterprise deployments
95%
AWS Professional Cloud Architect
88%
Microsft Azure Expert Cloud Architect
88%
Hashicorp Terraform Associate
88%
Work Experience

July 2023 -

COUNTRY Financial
SENIOR CLOUD ENGINEER, Austin TX,

• Design, build, monitor, and continuously improve the Azure / Aws cloud infrastructure environment as a service .

and infrastructure as a code methodologies Set Azure architectural standard for our environment

Work closely with our Data and Engineering Teams to design best in class Azure system implementations, develop environment that is secure and adhering to SOC2 compliance, Utilizing Azure devops , yaml CI/CD pipelines, Git, VScode, terraform to collaborate and itinerate on design and implementation while maintaining strict security standards HIPPA regulations.

April 2020 - 7/1/2023

Bright Health Group
SENIOR CLOUD ENGINEER, Austin TX,

• Design, build, monitor, and continuously improve the Azure / Aws cloud infrastructure environment as a service .

and infrastructure as a code methodologies Set Azure architectural standard for our environment

Work closely with our Data and Engineering Teams to design best in class Azure system implementations, develop environment that is secure and adhering to SOC2 compliance, Utilizing Azure devops , yaml CI/CD pipelines, Git, VScode, terraform to collaborate and itinerate on design and implementation while maintaining strict security standards HIPPA regulations.

April 2020 -

United States GOV "VA"
SENIOR CLOUD ENGINEER, United States Gov VA,

Currently responsible for Technical Design, implementation, configuration, Azure.GOV cloud environment using IAC Terraform Enterprise Git Enterprise,

Azure Runbook automation ongoing on prem hybrid application migrations to Azure.gov and AWS gov environments, Evaluate,

audit current on prem application environments design / implement migration paths for legacy applications while creating innovative paths forward for future application growth.

March 2014 - March 2020

Novus Partners
SENIOR SYSTEMS ARCHITECT / ENGINEER,

• Technical Design, implementation, configuration, and upgrading of Systems & network infrastructure environments including Jira, SCCM, ISS, Nginx, Ubuntu 12.04 -18, Windows Server 2012r2/2016 Active Directory, LAN/WAN, MPLS, load balancing, traffic shaping, PKI management, Exposure to terraform, GIT, CloudFormation,

Technical implementation, configuration, and redesign of 300+ virtualized server infrastructure based on VMware, ESXI, Dell force 10 switches, Dell EqualLogic SANs, Sonic OS firewalls, Sophos, Juniper Cisco Meraki, Veeam, Okta SAML, Office 365. Enterprise Backup, SolarWinds monitoring Stack, Nagios Network stack, Deployment of AWS design implementation and configuration of Equinix Data center with

AWS backbone services including BGP and Multihoming AWS Direct connect redundancy, Hands on configuration of the following VPC ,IAM, ELB, Redis, ELB , CloudFront, Route53 , Cognito, DNS, FSX, EFS, EC2, ,ELB, ECS , ELK stack, Lambda, S3 AWS CLI, Docker, exposure to Kubernetes,chef, CloudFormation HA firewall Stack.

• Vendor Management, Cloud Architect (Design, Setup, Administration), AWS Engineer (Routing, DNS and CA management, AWS WAF / Incapsula WAF, Microsoft Active Directory 2012/2016/2019, SSO/ADFS/SAML Integrations, ADCS/DNS/DHCP/NTP/LDAP. Technical analysis, implementation, configuration, and maintenance of on prem SAN Storage infrastructure components including Primary and Failover DR sites NY, NJ, AWS, EU configuration between VMWARE Infrastructure and AWS including physical locations with MPLS cross connections, Radius Configurations and Wireless authentication

• Implementation and maintenance of Microsoft Server technology and infrastructure platforms including Windows server operating systems and deployment of MS Terminals Server Farm in a virtual environment to support over 70 India Based remote users. Provide Support to Devops Teams utilizing Linux Stack including not limited to MEMSQL and Mongo DB clustered SQL database redundancy, Perl Scrips and Python ETL troubleshooting in AWS and On Premise.

• Maintained Cloud Based and On-premise network security infrastructure servers such as VPN gateways, firewalls, Security Groups, Ingress egress etc…Intrusion Detection SEIMs Systems Utilizing Alien Vault IDS, IPS. Implementation of virtualized backup and storage SAN infrastructure including S3 bucket and amazon Gateway storage services, Workspaces Multi VPC deployments.

• Support application servers, routers, switches, software deployment etc…

• Business Continuity planning, execution and documentation of all network Infrastructure configuration and layout logical and physical topologies. Design deliver core infrastructure services from the ground up, DR, Remote access, Platform Up time, Hardware scaling, Network Failover between remote offices in Chicago, Zurich, Boston, NY, NJ and AWS, Systems maintenance hardware, software deployments  

november 2012 - March 2014

, National Bank of Kuwait
SENIOR NETWORK INFASTRUCTURE ADMINISTRATOR

• Technical analysis, implementation, configuration, and upgrading of network infrastructure environments including Active Directory, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, etc…

• Technical analysis, implementation, configuration, and maintenance of virtualized server infrastructure based on VMware 5.5, ESXI, Avaya, Dell force 10 switches, Dell Equalogic SANs, Juniper firewalls, Veeam Backup, Symantec Enterprise Vault, Mcafee EPO, Varonis, RSA 8.1 virtual Manager, Solarwinds NPM,

• Technical analysis, implementation, configuration, and maintenance of DELL and HP Server and Storage infrastructure components including Primary and Failover DR site configuration between VMWARE Infrastructure.

• Implementation and maintenance of Microsoft Server technology and infrastructure platforms including Windows 7 server operating systems and Remote Desktop Services etc... • Maintain network security infrastructure servers such as VPN gateways, firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems Mcafee M2850 IDS, IPS. Implementation of virtualized backup and storage SAN infrastructure production to DR sites. Involved in maintaining IBM AS400 and core banking applications

• Support application servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, landline phones, BlackBerry smart phones, software deployment etc…

• Assist end users in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Visio and Project)

• Business Continuity planning, execution and documentation of all network Infrastructure configuration and layout.

august 2006 - november 2013

Hyperline Systems NE & Canada, LTD
SENIOR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

• Manage intra-office, Internet and wireless connectivity operations for manufacturer offering wide range of structured cabling systems products.

• Developed architecture and orchestrate operations for MS Exchange Server 2007, MS Windows 2008 Server, Active Directory, backups, Sonic firewalls, routers, switches, VPNS, CRM systems and ERP system.

• Significantly reduced downtime by installing backup (BackupExec) cloud-based virtualization solution using VOIP, cloud-based PBX system and cloud-based server for emails and files, SQL DB, VMWARE 4.x.

• Expanded operations within four months by establishing Remote Office deployment and setup for Atlanta office and warehouse. Hired technicians and built high-performing team.

• Delivered remote troubleshooting for Hyperlines Network office in Ottawa, CA. • Represented company at Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) conferences and served as liaison between company president and telecommunications industry leaders.

Education

June 30th 2013

Master's Degree
Master of Network & Communications Management (MNCN

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Concentration in Information Security “Honors”

February 26th 2012

Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Computer Science

University of Computer Science

“Honors” Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Degree / Specialization in Computer Systems Forensics “Summa cum laude”  

2008 - Present

Certifications
Industry Certifications

Focus On Amazon WEB SERVICES 

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Validation Number I490-4014

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Validation Number I490-4015

HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (002) Confirmation Number V116635898

AWS Certified Security - Specialty (SCS) Validation Number GZ353LMK3EF1QKK3

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (SAP) Validation Number J04E6XMK31V41EWF

AWS Certified Solutions Architect (SAA) Validation Number G8N2SBN1314Q1RCR

AWS Certified Developer (DVA) Validation Number QLWXTM6KGFEE1B9H

AWS Certified SysOps ADMINISTRATOR (SOA) Validation Number GG8R2QKCE2RQQBSW

AWS Certified Cloud AWS Practitioner (CLF) Validation Number 5CW155R2HMBQ1D5G

Google Professional Cloud Architect (GCP) Validation Number jAaw6T

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2023 Certified Architect Professional (OCI) Validation Number 302919232OCICAP2023OPN

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2023 Certified Architect Associate (OCI) Validation Number 302919232OCI2023CAA

Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA) Validation Number CSCO14575652

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate Credential ID: E170F229E36E9AA Certification number: C2YEB1-A68B03

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCSE expired)

CCNP (Expired) Microsoft Certified Windows Server / Network+ Certification: Microsoft Office Support Switches: DELL Force 10 , CISCO Catalyst 6500 stacks Certifications Certified in PC Hardware and PC Operating Systems

 

Certifications

 

Contact Me
Feel free to contact me

Address

Austin Texas, U.S.A

Phone

1-718-790-1150

Email

[email protected]

Vitale Mazo

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