Matei Ionut

Spearheaded the transition to OpenStack cloud infrastructure, improving overall system reliability and user experience through strategic resource management.
Streamlined virtualization processes, resulting in improved system reliability and user satisfaction, by implementing best practices and automation techniques.

Implemented server and virtualization automation across Windows and Linux, increasing operational efficiency by 25% within 3 months. Migrated infrastructure to Azure and deployed security controls with ESET and Palo Alto Cortex, reducing data breaches by 30% within 6 months.

Delivered virtualization improvements using VMware and Hyper-V, increasing resource utilization by 25% within 3 months. Implemented Microsoft Azure monitoring/resource management to improve system uptime by 25% within 3 months, and deployed software via Altiris with MSI packaging using InstallShield.

Built hybrid cloud solutions on AWS and Azure, reducing infrastructure costs by 30% within 6 months through optimized resource management. Led virtualization and containerization work (VMware/ProxMox, Docker), cutting costs by 38% within 6 months and improving deployment efficiency by 20% within 3 months, while integrating F5 and administering Fortigate/Cisco ASA to reduce vulnerabilities by 35% w

Implemented multi-cloud architecture on Azure and AWS, increasing system uptime by 15% within 6 months through strategic resource allocation. Improved security operations by configuring Fortigate/Cisco ASA for 40% more accurate threat detection in 4 months and reducing incident response time by 25% within 3 months using AWS CloudWatch monitoring and alerts.

Established Azure cloud infrastructure using best practices and proactive monitoring to improve reliability and user satisfaction. Reduced operational costs by 20% within 6 months via automation, improved firewall security with Fortigate (30% fewer vulnerabilities in 4 months), reduced security breaches with Carbon Black by 30% within 6 months, and increased production efficiency by 18% within 6 m

Led Linux and web infrastructure support, administering Apache/Nginx with Varnish and HAProxy for distributed traffic handling. Managed containerized services and virtualization using Docker and KVM/Proxmox, and supported automation/configuration with Ansible plus CI tooling (Jenkins/Bamboo).

Managed a small IT team of seven and handled IT procedures, licensing, and server maintenance. Configured Windows Server (2012 R2/2016), set up backups and VPN networking, automated software deployment with SCCM, and supported virtualization with KVM/Hyper-V alongside Jira Service Desk operations.

Administered Red Hat Linux environments (v5–v8), including LDAP, DNS, and DHCP management, and supported defect diagnosis on production systems. Automated configuration and deployments using Ansible and provisioned virtual machines with KVM along with related storage and server hardware/software configuration.

Provided IT support and server administration across Windows and Red Hat environments, supporting networking monitoring with SolarWinds and device management via service desk workflows. Also supported Coca-Cola SAP usage by guiding users across modules including SD, HR, and CRM, while using Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, and Citrix for core services.

Completed studies at Gheorghe Cartianu high school/vocational school in Piatra Neamt from 2001 to 2005.