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"name": "William Kennedy",
"label": "Technical Architect",
"image": "",
"email": "william@a9group.net",
"phone": "",
"url": "https://bitbucket.org/a9group",
"summary": "Scaling, migrating and moving Enterprise Infrastructure since 1998. Atlassian products since 2010. Atlassian c/o 2013\n",
"location": {
"countryCode": "US",
"address": "United States"
},
"profiles": [
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"network": "LinkedIn",
"username": "william-j-kennedy",
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-j-kennedy/"
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"work": [
{
"name": "eBay",
"position": "Solutions Developer",
"startDate": "2021-03-31",
"endDate": "2024-01-15",
"highlights": [],
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/ebay/"
},
{
"name": "New Relic, Inc.",
"position": "Atlassian Solution Consultant",
"startDate": "2021-06-30",
"endDate": "2021-07-31",
"highlights": [],
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-relic-inc-/",
"location": "San Francisco Bay Area"
},
{
"name": "KIOXIA America, Inc.",
"position": "Atlassian Systems Architect",
"startDate": "2020-11-30",
"endDate": "2021-06-30",
"highlights": [],
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/kioxia-america-inc/",
"location": "Folsom, California, United States"
},
{
"name": "Marqeta, Inc",
"position": "Atlassian Specialist",
"startDate": "2021-01-31",
"endDate": "2021-02-28",
"highlights": [],
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/marqeta/",
"location": "Oakland, California, United States"
},
{
"name": "Lumentum",
"position": "Atlassian Implementation Lead",
"startDate": "2019-05-31",
"endDate": "2020-06-30",
"highlights": [],
"summary": "Lead and Develop all aspects of Technical and Functional Delivery of Atlassian Jira Software, Confluence and Portfolio.",
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/lumentum/",
"location": "San Jose, California, United States"
},
{
"name": "Netskope",
"position": "Atlassian SME",
"startDate": "2018-09-30",
"endDate": "2018-11-30",
"highlights": [],
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/netskope/",
"location": "San Francisco Bay Area"
},
{
"name": "[24]7.ai",
"position": "Consulting Atlassian SME",
"startDate": "2018-04-30",
"endDate": "2018-06-30",
"highlights": [],
"summary": "Consulting Solutions Developer for Atlassian tools use and implementation. Focus on API, platform migration, scaling.",
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/24-7-ai/",
"location": "San Francisco Bay Area"
},
{
"name": "Infosys",
"position": "Principal Consultant - DevOps/Enterprise Quality",
"startDate": "2017-11-30",
"endDate": "2018-04-30",
"highlights": [],
"summary": "Business Process and DevOps Automation",
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/Infosys",
"location": "Palo Alto, CA"
},
{
"name": "KPMG",
"position": "Consulting DevOps Solutions Architect",
"startDate": "2017-04-30",
"endDate": "2017-08-31",
"highlights": [],
"summary": "Consult, Develop and Deliver solutions for the management and Global deployment of Atlassian tools and data.",
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/kpmg/",
"location": "United States"
},
{
"name": "iTMethods Inc.",
"position": "Solutions Architect",
"startDate": "2016-01-31",
"endDate": "2016-05-31",
"highlights": [],
"summary": "Consult, Design & Develop DevOps and Application Lifecycle Management solutions with a focus on Amazon Web Services",
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/itmethods-inc/",
"location": "San Francisco Bay Area"
},
{
"name": "Vindicia",
"position": "Atlassian Consultant",
"startDate": "2015-10-31",
"endDate": "2015-12-31",
"highlights": [],
"summary": "Planning and delivering Atlassian Crowd solutions and integrations.",
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/vindicia/",
"location": "Redwood City, CA"
},
{
"name": "O'Reilly Auto Parts",
"position": "Linux Platform Developer",
"startDate": "2013-06-30",
"endDate": "2015-05-31",
"highlights": [],
"summary": "Hands-on architecture and development of PCI compliant SUSE Linux Enterprise platform and Build Automation Pipeline",
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/o'reilly-auto-parts/"
},
{
"name": "Zenoss",
"position": "Red Hat Cluster SME",
"startDate": "2012-09-30",
"endDate": "2013-05-31",
"highlights": [],
"summary": "Developed solution for Zenoss to provide a Highly-available Linux foundation for the Enterprise monitoring solution\n\nWork with Zenoss and Accenture to ascertain requirements for Verizon solution\nDevelop HA configuration for Database, Web application and Core application using Red Hat Cluster Suite (RHCS)\nDevelop test cases, support documentation and administration utilities",
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/zenoss-inc-/"
},
{
"name": "Cadence Design Systems",
"position": "Atlassian SME",
"startDate": "2012-06-30",
"endDate": "2013-03-31",
"highlights": [],
"summary": "Oversee and engineer Atlassian Confluence and JIRA upgrades and extension and integration for multiple Business Units\n\nCoordinated project execution; project plans, support documents, uptake\nMaintain system configuration documentation and support plan documents\nWorked closely with owners and supporting teams\nProvide guidance and user support on how to effectively use Confluence\nPlan and establish a governance model in partnership with the business owners.",
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/cadence-design-systems/"
},
{
"name": "Atlassian",
"position": "Sr. Systems Administrator",
"startDate": "2013-12-31",
"endDate": "2013-12-31",
"highlights": [],
"summary": "Mentor Junior admin staff, manage and execute top-level Linux application platform tasks",
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/atlassian/",
"location": "San Francisco, California"
},
{
"name": "ForeverStor",
"position": "Linux Cluster SME",
"startDate": "2012-01-31",
"endDate": "2012-03-31",
"highlights": [],
"summary": "Developed Clustered Windows storage appliance on OpenSUSE and Debian Linux\n\nLinuxHA, SAMBA, Red Hat Linux\nDeveloping support documentation, test cases, administration utilities\nOpen Source project: http://sambha.a9group.net\nDeveloped customized Linux appliance using OpenSUSE (Suse Studio, Opensuse 12.1)\nIntegration of HA-enabled SMB services with Windows-based online Storage Service\nDeveloped supporting tools and documentation covering build out, cloning, image and storage management (bash, Inkscape, Wiki markup",
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/foreverstor/"
},
{
"name": "Blackboard",
"position": "Lead Operations Engineer",
"startDate": "2011-04-30",
"endDate": "2011-11-30",
"highlights": [],
"summary": "Design and Implement full-scale facilities migration for premier Mobile Learning management app and ancillary services\n\nSupport Application Development infrastructure (Bug Tracking, SCM, Documentation, Lab/QA) largely focused on Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo, Crowd, Fisheye/Crucible) \nDeveloped internal monitoring and notification infrastructure\nXen Server Cluster Design, Administration\nVMWare ESX Administration, Migration\nIntegrated configuration management into SaaS application platform (Puppet)",
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackboard/"
},
{
"name": "Sparkfun Electronics",
"position": "System Administrator",
"startDate": "2010-09-30",
"endDate": "2011-04-30",
"highlights": [],
"summary": "Design and develop internal systems to support eletronics manufacturer infrastructure, including web retail, internet-facing sites, forums, as well as internal ERP and CRM systems\n\nManage, extend Xen VM infrastructure\nManage, extend VoIP system (SpoTel, Asterisk, Grandstream)\nFull-scale network and service discovery, auditing, analysis for PCI compliance\nBug and issue tracking software implementation, extension (R/T, Bugzilla)\nSystem monitoring extension; object management scripts, SMS, SIP notifications (Nagios, Munin)\nDevelop Debian Linux base for VM and server deployment, incorporating security processes, custom scripts, and internal systems hooks\nSupport and extend cross-platform printing infrastructure for shipping, invoicing, barcode labels, etc.\nWork closely with software developers, finance/accounting, engineers, as well as marketing and communications personnel to accurately categorize and address issues.",
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/sparkfun-electronics/"
},
{
"name": "Cirrus Logic",
"position": "Red Hat Cluster SME",
"startDate": "2011-01-31",
"endDate": "2011-02-28",
"highlights": [],
"summary": "Red Hat database cluster implementation.\n\nRHEL 6.3, HA Addon",
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/cirrus-logic/",
"location": "Austin, TX"
},
{
"name": "Toshiba America",
"position": "Linux SME",
"startDate": "2010-05-31",
"endDate": "2010-09-30",
"highlights": [],
"summary": "Upgrade various Red Hat Enterprise 3 and 4 systems to RHEL 5.5 for chip & firmware development cluster\n\nPlatform LSF nodes, Xen Hypervisor, Web, Database, Application virtual machine migrations, installs, upgrades, process documentation\nLDAP implementation, DNS implementation, Apache, Bugzilla, TWiki implementation\nVirtualization implementations (Xen, RHEL, LVM)\nDocument procedures, support methodologies incorporating RHN, Webmin",
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/toshiba-americas/"
},
{
"name": "NEON, Inc.",
"position": "Senior Linux Systems Developer",
"startDate": "2009-09-30",
"endDate": "2010-03-31",
"highlights": [],
"summary": "Worked with Scientists, HPC system vendors to define requirements, develop long-term HPC Cluster environment (tiered storage, lifecycle optimization, quote analysis, recommendations, technical profiling, cost analysis)\n\nImplemented RHEL HPC environment for Climate Data Analysis\nSystems Implementations: Platform LSF 7.0,Platform Process Manager, Rational Team Concert, Oracle 11g, RHEL 5.4\nImplemented GeoSpatial toolchain (gdal, rgdal, proj4, netcdf, netcdf4\nHP BL460C G6 blades and c7000 Chassis ,Virtual Connect ( Flex10, Cisco/Brocade SAN modules)\nHP MSA SAN, BladeSystem Administration\nCitrix Xen Server Administration (Pooling, storage migration, etc)\nWorked with HPC system vendors to define requirements, develop long-term HPC cluster environment (tiered storage, lifecycle optimization, quote analysis, recommendations, technical profiling, cost analysis\nSystems Documentation (Support Manuals,Coding Specifications)\nWork with Scientists, Developers to define application requirements, implement tools for scientific data analysis; R, IDL, ENVI, GIS\nStaffing analysis, including work/hours projections, FTE determination\nWork closely with IT and Computing Directors to establish systems integration , maintenance procedures\nDesign and produce Systems Infrastructure diagrams, database (Advanced MS Visio/Access integration)\nBuild and package internal and open source applications for integration with Red Hat and Mac OS X package systems (makeself, rpm)\nImplemented Java Development environment (Rational Team Concert, JBoss, Sun JDK)\nLinux Systems Integration (users, groups, system/LDAP/AD integration)\nWorked closely with Red Hat arranging subscription planning for Red Hat/JBoss portfolio products",
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/neon-science/"
},
{
"name": "BRG Sports",
"position": "Principal Linux Engineer (SAP)",
"startDate": "2009-07-31",
"endDate": "2009-08-31",
"highlights": [],
"summary": "Engineer and Implement Linux platform for SAP R/3, Netweaver\n\nMigration of SAP on Windows to 64-bit Linux\nSystems documentation, diagramming\nOracle Cluster Administration\nOperational testing, performance analysis\nWork closely with SAP developers to provide seamless integration with previous Windows workflows\nDell Tenth Generation hardware implementation; R900, M610 blades, iDRAC, Qlogic, FalconStor SAN products",
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/eastonbell-sports/",
"location": "Irving, TX"
},
{
"name": "Wipro",
"position": "Senior Linux Engineer",
"startDate": "2008-05-31",
"endDate": "2009-03-31",
"highlights": [],
"summary": "Develop, and document internal operations tools and procedures for Managed Services Infrastructure\n\nLead all aspects of Hardware and Software implementation, working closely with Project Management, Vendors, and Customer Agents (Customers and Agents, Red Hat,Dell,HP)\nManage and develop Red Hat Cluster Suite implementations for High-Availability, including customer-specific application integration\nOversee and provide day-to-day support operations of Enterprise clients\nImprove existing monitoring and reporting methodologies (NetIQ modules, Nagios implementation)\nResearch and evaluation of configuration management tools, including puppet, cfengine, custom scripts, kickstart integration)\nEngineer and Implement Linux platforms tailored to modern, Enterprise-class web application middleware and databases\nEngineered multi-datacenter kickstart/autoyast installation routines, methods, documentation, including PXE, DHCP, TFTP, rsync file and configuration management between four datacenters and home office",
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/wipro/"
},
{
"name": "The Exchange",
"position": "Lead Linux Systems Engineer",
"startDate": "2007-07-31",
"endDate": "2008-02-28",
"highlights": [],
"summary": "NLPOS/SLES) Development Team\n\nCo-Engineered Linux platform for Global POS operations\nHighly Available Linux clustering (LinuxHA, DRBD, DRAC)\nDeveloped centralized OS deployment framework (SystemImager)\nMentored Junior-level administrative/support/QA teams\nDeveloped and documented OS Implementation, Administration, System Maintenance procedures\nVendor Liaison (AAFES HQ and SAP Canada)\nManagement of local and vendor-based POS development labs\nDeveloped and Implemented OS and Application Environment utilities (bash, perl,c)\nImplemented specialized Linux peripheral support (mutouch, JavaPOS, Epson, DigiPOS, NCR)\nEngineered/Implemented J2EE applications and servers (IBM Websphere 6, LinuxHA, SLES 9,10, NLPOS 9)",
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-exchange_1/"
},
{
"name": "Yum! Brands",
"position": "Senior Linux Systems Engineer",
"startDate": "2007-08-31",
"endDate": "2007-11-30",
"highlights": [],
"summary": "Developed and deployed Linux-based POS system, coordinated QA testing and Software Development\n\nMigration of existing Legacy Platform (SCO UNIX) procedures to SUSE Linux (SLES 10)\nWork with development and support teams to define, implement required support behaviors\nDeveloped and implemented automated OS image installation and management framework (SystemImager and rsync)\nImplemented OSE installation service automation, automated creation and deployment of development builds\nDeveloped Linux-based Operating System layer for Wincor and Nixdorf Beetle POS platform (Linux SME)\nIdentified and implemented System changes to meet PCI Compliance (UNIX Security and Processes)\nLinux Kernel troubleshooting, tuning, driver development and module development\nDevelop, and document internal operations tools using bash, pdksh, perl scripting, PDF",
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/yum-brands/"
}
],
"volunteer": [],
"education": [
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"institution": "St. Petersburg College",
"area": "Business Administration and Management, General",
"studyType": "Na",
"startDate": "1995-12-31",
"endDate": "2000-12-31",
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"certificates": [
{
"name": "LSF Administrator",
"issuer": "IBM Platform Computing",
"startDate": "2010-10-31"
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"issuer": "Red Hat",
"endDate": "2005-11-30",
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],
"publications": [],
"projects": [
{
"name": "Elasity.io",
"startDate": "2016-01-31",
"summary": "Atlassian Managed Hosting platform running on AWS",
"url": "http://elasity.io",
"endDate": "2017-06-30"
},
{
"name": "OpenLPOS",
"startDate": "2008-02-28",
"summary": "Open Linux Point of Sale. The current iteration is a departure from the Java-centric Linux SUSE and Debian releases which were the focus since 2008.\n\nOpenLPOS is a lean, secure Linux environment for Retail POS. Key features are security, CI/CD friendly design, support for Raspberry Pi and other ARM devices.",
"url": "http://openlpos.org",
"endDate": "2014-12-31"
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{
"name": "SAMBHA",
"startDate": "2012-08-31",
"summary": "HA-enabled SMB services appliance running on SUSE Enterprise Linux and Debian",
"url": "http://sambha.a9group.net",
"endDate": "2013-12-31"
}
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