Iv Simaku

DevOps-focused tech support expert with deep experience in RedHat OS, NetBackup, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure). Skilled in bash/Python scripting, automation, hardware management, and critical issue resolution. Proven leadership in team development and training delivery, with a strong passion for efficiency, innovation, and scalable solutions.

• Cloud: AWS (SysOps, Practitioner), Azure (Admin Associate)
• OS: RedHat, Linux (XFS, Ext4, VXFS), Windows Server
• Scripting & Automation: Bash, Python, Ansible, Docker, Podman
• Tools: NetBackup, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Nginx, GRUB
• Networking, Clustering, Active Directory, Hardware diagnostics

Cohesity – Technical Leader (Dec 2024 – Present)

Led advanced support and automation projects post-Veritas acquisition. Delivered SME-level training and guided critical case resolutions involving OS, cloud, and hardware layers.

Veritas Technologies – Various Support Engineer Roles (2016 – 2024)

Progressed through multiple senior roles handling complex technical issues, scripting, reverse engineering, and collaborating with development teams. Served as a technical leader and mentor.

ECPI University – Professor (2018 – 2022)

Taught Cyber Security, Networking, and Linux Administration courses. Mentored students and supported their academic and career development.

U.S. Air Force – Integrated Avionics Technician (2010 – 2016)

Maintained mission-critical avionics systems. Developed deep technical troubleshooting skills and a disciplined problem-solving mindset.

• Azure Administrator Associate – Microsoft (Apr 2024)
• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Amazon (Mar 2023)
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner – Amazon (Sep 2022)

Master of Information Systems Management
Keller Graduate School of Management – 4.0 GPA

B.S. in Computer Information Systems
DeVry University – 4.0 GPA

English, Albanian

Email: [email protected]

Website: ivsimaku.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/iv-simaku

Location: Oviedo, FL