Iv Simaku

Senior Infrastructure / Site Reliability Engineer focused on Linux, distributed storage platforms, automation, and production reliability across enterprise and hybrid cloud environments.

Linux DevOps Automation Distributed Systems AWS + Azure
[email protected] Oviedo, Florida, United States LinkedIn Portfolio

Professional Summary

Senior infrastructure engineer with deep hands-on experience diagnosing high-severity production issues, improving reliability in enterprise Linux environments, and automating operational workflows with Bash and Python. Skilled in root cause analysis, cross-functional incident response, and scaling support excellence through training and leadership.

Experience

Technical Leader · Cohesity

December 2024 - Present · Heathrow, FL

  • Lead investigation and resolution of complex production issues across enterprise Linux infrastructure, NetBackup platforms, hardware appliances, and hybrid cloud environments.
  • Drive root cause analysis and durable fixes for critical incidents; serve as point of contact for sensitive escalations.
  • Develop Bash/Python automation and support reverse engineering efforts to improve operational efficiency.
  • Deliver technical training for SMEs and frontline support engineers and partner with management on team leadership and hiring decisions.

Staff Technical Support Engineer · Veritas Technologies LLC

April 2023 - December 2024 · Heathrow, FL

Senior Principal Technical Support Engineer · Veritas Technologies LLC

December 2021 - April 2023 · Heathrow, FL

Principal Technical Support Engineer · Veritas Technologies LLC

August 2020 - December 2021 · Heathrow, FL

Senior Technical Support Engineer · Veritas Technologies LLC

July 2018 - August 2020 · Heathrow, FL

Technical Support Engineer · Veritas Technologies LLC

February 2016 - July 2018 · Heathrow, FL

Professor · ECPI University

December 2018 - March 2022 · Lake Mary, FL

  • Taught Cyber Security, Networking, and Linux Administration courses.
  • Mentored students academically and professionally in security and infrastructure topics.

Integrated Avionics Technician (AFSC 2A553A) · United States Air Force

August 2010 - February 2016 · Patrick AFB, FL

  • Maintained mission-critical avionics systems for C-130 cargo aircraft and H-60 helicopters.
  • Troubleshot and repaired radar, mission computer, communication, navigation, and electronic warfare systems.

Senior Digital Forensics Examiner · Elijah Ltd.

April 2014 - January 2016 · Orlando, FL

Informatics Associate · LabAnswer

June 2013 - April 2014

Certifications

Microsoft Certified Associate badge

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate badge

AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate

Education

  • Master of Information Systems Management, Keller Graduate School of Management (DeVry University), 2015-2016
  • Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems, DeVry University, 2008-2013
  • Associate of Arts and Sciences, CCAF Electronics and Telecommunications, 2010-2012

Languages

English, Albanian

Honors

Summa Cum Laude