Eric Mader

Experience

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  Chamberlain Group (CGI)

  Jun 2006 - Aug 2007

  Garage Door Opener Test Automator (Internship)

  Automated usability, safety, and state machine tests performed on consumer garage door openers using the National Instruments’ LabVIEW visual programming language and multichannel Digital I/O devices. Designed and implemented a device capable of performing state machine tests on consumer garage door openers via National Instruments’ I/O devices, GPIB-controlled power supplies, and an electromagnetic particle brake.Member of a group responsible for evaluating and revising lab test procedures. Show less

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  Ames Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy

  Apr 2008 - May 2010

  Assistant Systems Administrator for the Division of Materials Sciences and Engineering

  Assisted with the administration of 20 Linux high-performance computing clusters, primarily operating CentOS Linux and utilizing the Maui scheduler integrated with the PBS resource management system. This included checks on daily system access and software update logs. Provided Linux, Mac and Windows computer support services for division faculty, staff and students, which included clean operating system installations and the application of Department of Energy security and package baselines. Show less

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  Iowa State University Dept. of Physics

  Apr 2009 - May 2010

  Network Architect (Internship) for the Electrostatic Levitation Laboratory

  Designed and implemented a CAT-5 network for the lab's workstations and printers. Built a CentOS Linux-based server system that provides network address translation, port filtering, system backups, file versioning, and wiki hosting. Advised lab staff on new system purchases and upgrades on existing systems.

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  Zirous

  May 2010 - May 2017

  Senior consultant focusing on architecting and implementing robust, secure, and highly-available infrastructure solutions for customers primarily in the state government, higher education, life insurance, and public utilities sectors. Involved with each phase of the implementation process, including architecting and system analysis to post-implementation verification and support. Emphasis on providing detailed, concise, and repeatable documentation for all phases of the project lifecycle.Member of a company-internal strategic group focused on developing solutions utilizing public cloud options, namely Oracle Cloud, Amazon Web Services, and Microsoft Azure. Deployed and documented the Hortonworks Data Platform on Amazon EC2 via Cloudbreak. Developed an Oracle Database Enterprise User Security practice area, leveraging existing corporate skills with Oracle Identity and Access Management. Presented at nine conferences, primarily on the topics of Oracle Database security and public and private cloud enablement. Assist sales staff with presales engagements, including solution-specific demonstrations and technical whiteboarding sessions. Show less Junior consultant focused on architecting and implementing Oracle Fusion Middleware suite products for customers primarily in the state government and public utilities sectors. Emphasis on highly-available deployments of Oracle VM, Oracle Linux, Oracle SOA Suite, Oracle Internet Directory, Oracle Virtual Directory, Oracle Identity Manager, Oracle Access Manager, Oracle HTTP Server (including OAM WebGates), and WebLogic Server.Presented at four conferences, primarily on the topics of Oracle WebLogic high availability and web tier security. Assisted sales staff with presales engagements, including solution-specific demonstrations and technical whiteboarding sessions. Show less

  • Senior Infrastructure Engineer

    Jul 2013 - May 2017

  • Fusion Middleware Specialist

    May 2010 - Jun 2013
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  Vertical Trail LLC

  May 2017 - Jun 2021

  Management Consulting Lead & Principal Consultant

  Vertical Trail provides modern data-driven solutions built to run in the cloud. We use open source technology to create new and innovative solutions that improve performance, deliver meaningful impacts, and accelerate outcomes. Our passion is data. We believe the answers to today’s greatest challenges lie within data. Vertical Trail is focused on exposing high-value and life-changing insights that improve your ability to compete and grow. We are experts in cloud-enabled innovation, fueling machine learning, analytics and AI. Vertical Trail helps businesses discover the true value in their data. Show less

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  AHEAD

  May 2017 - now

  Leading the solution strategy and advisory capability within AHEAD's Digital Solutions Group, helping clients define strategies that drive impactful outcomes focused on people, process, and technology initiatives. This includes oversight of large engagements, collaborating with digital engineering, solutions architecture, and technical delivery practices, and deliverable creation and review. In April 2021, AHEAD and Vertical Trail joined forces. We build platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in enterprise cloud infrastructure, intelligent operations, and modern applications, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.

  • Managing Principal - Digital Solutions

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Principal Technical Consultant and Agile Practice Lead

    May 2017 - Jan 2023
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  BCG Platinion North America

  Jan 2018 - Sept 2021

  Expert Advisor