Andreas F.-Dynamic Storage Engineer
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Experience
Vast Data
- Supporting and diagnosing problems with Vast cluster installations.
- Close cooperation with engineering in diagnosing and documenting product issues and providing workarounds and fixes.
AD Solution Swiss Com
- Planning and designing the multi site, multi layer storage HA infrastructure of a new private cloud solution for Switzerland’s biggest public client.
Audi
- Architecting, planning and designing NAS migrations for the Audi account.
- Migrating data from 36 legacy NetApp systems in 5 different locations to the new Isilon and Unity storage environment totaling over 10 PB with several hundred vFilers and approximately 150 000 shares.
European Commission Luxembourg
- Designing, implementation planning and migration for 4 new 16-node Isilon clusters to replace existing NetApp infrastructure.
- Developing solutions for monitoring the new infrastructure, security related implementations like antivirus, and backup and DR solutions based on Superna EyeGlass.
Huawei
- Data center migration, consolidation and data migrations as EBG data center and migration consultant.
IBM
- Data center migration, Metro Cluster C-Dot implementation, and data migration from 7-mode to C-Dot Metro Cluster.
- Implementation of new monitoring tools (OnCommand Unified Manager), workflow automation, and standardization.
DIWEGA
- Consulting and planning for C-Dot migrations and Metro Cluster C-Dot implementations.
- Data migrations from 7-mode to C-Dot.
- Backup and DR configuration and planning with SnapVault and SnapMirror.
- Integration of NetApp with VMware ESX, MS Exchange, and SQL Server.
Petrol Development Oman
- Data ONTAP C-Dot implementation and migration from 7-mode to C-Dot.
- Planning, installation, and configuration of DR systems and policies, including defining SnapVault and SnapMirror policies.
- Installation and configuration of new E-series systems as backup targets.
- Implementation of workflow automation and standardization of work instructions and procedures.
Novartis NX via Simply Vision
- Worldwide rollout of Clustered Data ONTAP: design, testing, and implementation in the existing NX environment.
- Implementation of the NetApp WFA tool to standardize and simplify common tasks across regions.
- Development of reporting and self-service tools to streamline storage administration and rollout.
T-Systems via Real Storage Solutions
- Cluster mode rollout and design template for NFSv4, NFSv4.1, and pNFS setup for the Shell team.
- Creation of a standard design for small and remote site rollouts of 7-mode NetApp filers.
IBM via Spirit 21
- Design, implementation, third-level troubleshooting, and maintenance of IBM N-series storage system deployments worldwide for the Novartis account.
Bechtle
- Technical project planning, execution, and implementation of storage solutions based on NetApp.
- Planning and implementation of virtualization solutions based on VMware and NetApp.
- Presales support for sales projects across the German-speaking part of Switzerland.
IBM
- Management, design, and worldwide rollout of N-series systems for the Novartis account.
SBM
- Onsite engineer at Saudi Aramco: management, design, implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IBM N-series storage system deployments.
- Project support in the region.
NetApp
- Managed two teams of TSEs providing support to NetApp customers in D/A/CH.
- Coached and trained technical support engineers in the German teams.
- Set up the NetApp support center in Dalian, China.
- Technical support manager for the Korean, Japanese, and English teams.
- Technical global advisor for E.ON and WEB.DE.
- Filer escalation engineer.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Telecommunication, Pharmaceutical, Automotive, Energy, and Government and Administration.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Customer Service, Operations, Project Management, and Sales.
Summary
Dynamic Storage Engineer with over 15 years of expertise in storage solutions and data migration. Proficient in architecting and troubleshooting complex storage infrastructures, successfully managing migrations exceeding 10PB across multiple legacy systems. Demonstrated success in collaborating with engineering teams to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction. Committed to driving operational excellence and transforming client experiences through innovative solutions that align with business objectives.
Languages
Education
National Taiwan Normal University
Chinese studies, language studies · Taipei, Taiwan, Province of China
University Trier
Chinese studies, classical Chinese, economics · Trier, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Data Dobi (Dobiminer Professional 5)
IBM CDBA (IBM CERTIFIED DATABASE ASSOCIATE)
NACA (Network Appliance Certified Associate)
NACE (Network Appliance Certified Expert)
NCDA (Network Appliance Certified Data Administrator)
NCIE San (Network Appliance Certified Implementation Expert San)
SCAE (Symantec Certified Antivirus Engineer)
SCNA (Sun Certified Network Administrator)
SCSA (Sun Certified System Administrator)
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Andreas is based in Leiden, Netherlands and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Latin (Advanced), Chinese (Advanced), Dutch (Intermediate), French (Elementary).
Andreas has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
In recent years, Andreas has worked for Vast Data.
Andreas is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Pharmaceutical. Andreas also has some experience in Automotive, Energy, and Government and Administration.
Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Customer Service, and Operations. Andreas also has some experience in Project Management and Sales.
Andreas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology.
Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Customer Service and Information Technology.
Andreas attended National Taiwan Normal University for Chinese studies, language studies.
Andreas has 11 certificates. Among them, these include: Data Dobi (Dobiminer Professional 5), IBM CDBA (IBM CERTIFIED DATABASE ASSOCIATE), and MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional).
Andreas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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