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Systems engineering across virtualization, storage, backup, messaging, and automation, with a focus on resilience and operational scale.
Kent Hoang
Senior systems and infrastructure engineer with experience in virtualization, backup, storage, messaging, and automation.
Experience
Senior System Engineer
*** • Houston, TX
- Utilize AI to automate repetitive system processes and streamline reporting.
- Manage Virtual Apps & Desktop environment for 3000+ users, ensuring high availability and optimal performance.
- Upgraded comprehensive vCenter 6 environment straight to vCenter 7.0 with minimal downtime.
- Deployed and manage Thales 2 factor authentication for Citrix remote access.
- Administer Veeam 12 backup/restore solutions for all enterprise VMs.
- Deployed and managed HP Primera and HP 3Par storage arrays for primary applications and Disaster Recovery sites.
- Configured high-availability SAN replication between primary Datacenter and DR facilities.
- Performed seamless enterprise-wide migration from Exchange 2016 to Exchange 2019.
- Wrote custom PowerShell scripts to fully automate repetitive system processes and streamline reporting.
- Deployed HP StoreOnce data protection systems for robust backup capabilities.
System Administrator
AFGlobal • Houston, TX
Primarily responsible for daily operation of Windows 2008R2 Active Directory, Domain Group Policy Object and the daily support of complex multi-user systems, including availability, recoverability, patching, and upgrades.
- Managed Exchange 2010 Cloud, Nagios network monitoring, and VMware ESXi 5.5 environments.
- Maintained Citrix XenApp Farm 6.5 infrastructure.
- Oversaw daily network operations and application support across shared systems.
- Supported application, database, and web servers while troubleshooting infrastructure issues.
- Worked across monitoring and support tooling including Nagios, ConnectWise, and Kaseya.
- Provided system and network support for more than 1,600 end users.
Skills
Virtualization & Cloud
VMware vCenter 7.0, Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops (3000+ users), Cloud Migration
Storage & Backup
HP 3Par, HP Primera (Main/DR Site), HP StoreOnce, SAN Replication, Veeam 12
Core Infrastructure & Systems
Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange 2016/2019, SQL Server
Automation & Security
GitHub Copilot, Claude AI, Gemini, ChatGPT, AI-assisted PowerShell scripting, Veeam AI Assistant, Datadog monitoring
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Cal State Long Beach • Long Beach, California
Graduation Date: June 2001