Ayo Joshua
@ayojoshua
I am a results-driven storage administrator and engineer with 7+ years' experience.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a storage professional with 7+ years administering and engineering SAN/NAS environments across enterprise platforms. I specialize in NetApp, EMC, HPE 3PAR, Pure Storage, Brocade fabrics and Rubrik data protection.
In my current role at EPAM Systems I design and implement end-to-end storage provisioning workflows, lead large SAN/NAS migrations, and administer NetApp ONTAP clusters while driving capacity planning and monitoring initiatives. I developed Bash and PowerShell automations that streamlined health checks, reporting, and log analysis, improving operational efficiency by 40%.
Previously at Edward Jones and Bank of America I managed daily LUN provisioning, CIFS/NFS shares, firmware upgrades, and Rubrik backup/recovery infrastructure. I implemented NetApp DR technologies (SnapMirror, SnapVault, snapshots) and worked closely with EMC and Brocade engineering teams to resolve complex fabric and performance issues.
I take a pragmatic, collaboration-first approach to storage reliability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization. I deliver measurable results through automation, capacity forecasting, and disciplined testing, and I enjoy partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability and business continuity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Designed and implemented end-to-end storage provisioning workflows across multi-vendor environments, improving operational efficiency by 40%. Led SAN/NAS migrations and DR testing to validate RTOs and ensure high availability for business-critical applications.
EJManaged daily SAN/NAS operations including LUN provisioning, masking, and CIFS/NFS share creation while integrating storage across Linux, UNIX, Solaris, and Windows environments. Provided Tier 2/3 escalation support, delivered capacity reports, and hardened storage security to meet compliance requirements.
BAAdministered enterprise SAN/NAS arrays (EMC VMAX/Unity, HPE 3PAR, NetApp AFF/FAS) and managed Rubrik backup/recovery policies to support file-level and bare-metal restores. Implemented NetApp DR technologies (SnapMirror/SnapVault) and performed firmware upgrades to reduce data-loss risk across regions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UIUniversity of Ilorin
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2013 - 2018
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the University of Ilorin from September 2013 to September 2018.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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