Morten Olsen

• Developed an automated bash script to rebuild custom Ubuntu ISOs with self-installation capabilities, integrating necessary technologies for deployment across both physical and virtual environments.
• Designed and implemented a CI/CD pipeline to validate script functionality, utilizing matrix strategies to ensure comprehensive testing of all flags and options.
• Served as Linux subject matter expert, providing guidance and support the development team in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
• Stepped in as a temporary network team member during a colleague's paternity leave, ensuring seamless continuity of network operations and support.
• Participated in security discussions to ensure the developed product complies with IEC 62443 standards.

Responsibilities

• Managed and monitored system configurations using Nagios for monitoring, Subversion for version control, and Puppet for automated deployment.
• Contribute to operational improvements, further developing, and standardizing systems.
• Maintained and optimized hardware installations, including hypervisor servers, dedicated database servers, network infrastructure, and storage systems.
• Participated in periodic on-call rotations to ensure the availability and reliability of services.
• Supported developers in deploying and configuring new infrastructure in both AWS and Azure environments.
• Provided system acceptance reviews for installed systems, verifying compliance with applicable performance metrics and compatibility expectations.

Achievements

• Successfully migrated all data from Racktables to NetBox, ensuring a seamless transition and data integrity.
• Created templates to significantly reduce time spent on routine tasks.
• Developed custom Nagios scripts to monitor VMware server storage using StorCLI, enhancing visibility and alerting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Managed backup and restoration processes for both internal and client data, including files, databases, and snapshots.
• Monitored hypervisors and virtual machines using Zabbix, Nagios, and Sensu for proactive performance management.
• Provided first, second, and third-level support through in-person assistance, phone, email, and remote sessions.
• Managed hardware and software installation, configuration, upgrades, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and documentation for over 30 XenServers and 200 virtual machines.
• Developed and maintained Ansible roles and playbooks, conducted testing using Vagrant, and managed version control through GitLab.
• Managed domain administration, including DNS configuration and SSL certificate management.

Achievements

• Enhanced system uptime through the implementation of Zabbix.
• Minimized manual tasks by integrating WHMCS.
• Reduced configuration drift by utilizing Ansible.
• Successfully implemented a new file server solution.