Jackline Yatich

Jackline Yatich

Linux System Administrator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Linux System Administration at Dell Technologies

  • Education

    • University of Maryland Global Campus

      2014 - 2017
      Masters – Management Information Systems
    • Kenya Methodist University

      2007 - 2010
      Bachelor's degree Accounting and Finance
  • Experience

    • Akamai Technologies

      Aug 2018 - Apr 2020
      Linux System Administrator

      • Administered and maintained Linux servers within the Akamai platform, overseeing configurations and ensuring seamless operation.• Implemented and enforced security policies, conducting regular audits that resulted in a 15% improvement in system compliance.• Utilized security automation tools, including Ansible and Puppet, to enhance system security and ensure timely updates.• Played a pivotal role in optimizing global traffic delivery, reducing latency by 20% and improving overall user experience.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement CDN configurations, utilizing tools like Akamai CDN.• Implemented proactive monitoring strategies, reducing system downtime by 25% through early issue detection.• Collaborated with development and operations teams, employing Git, Jira, and Confluence for streamlined project tracking and documentation.• Developed and maintained automation scripts using Bash and Python, resulting in a 40% reduction in manual intervention.• Formulated and executed comprehensive disaster recovery plans, reducing data recovery time by 30% during critical incidents.• Managed and optimized web servers, including Apache and Nginx, achieving a 25% improvement in website response times.• Collaborated with third-party service providers to integrate and manage services, ensuring seamless interactions with the Akamai platform. Show less

    • Dell Technologies

      May 2020 - now
      Linux System Administrator

      • Managed a diverse range of Linux-based servers, overseeing their installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance.• Implemented robust security measures, conducting regular audits and updates, resulting in a 20% reduction in security vulnerabilities.• Developed and maintained automation scripts using Bash and Python, reducing manual workload by 30%.• Spearheaded the resolution of critical system issues, achieving a 25% reduction in mean time to resolution (MTTR).• Implemented proactive monitoring using tools like Nagios to identify potential issues before they impacted operations.• Managed and optimized virtualized environments using VMware and KVM, achieving a 15% improvement in resource utilization.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, utilizing tools such as Git, Jira, and Confluence for streamlined project management.• Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation, ensuring knowledge transfer and fostering a more efficient work environment.• Implemented robust backup strategies, reducing data recovery time by 20% during system failures.• Conducted regular disaster recovery planning exercises to ensure data integrity and business continuity.• Utilized Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate infrastructure provisioning and ensure consistency across environments.• Collaborated with teams to integrate user access management through LDAP and Active Directory.• Managed and optimized web servers, including Apache and Nginx, resulting in a 25% improvement in website response times. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

      Amazon Web Services (AWS)
      Jul 2022