Atanas Manoilov

Experience

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  BG Network

  Oct 2008 - Oct 2011

  Field Technician

  - Maintained and repaired LAN/WAN connections, fiber optics, and associated ISP infrastructure, ensuring reliable and uninterrupted network performance.- Diagnosed and resolved network hardware issues, including patch panels, switches, and routers, leveraging OTDR for fiber optic testing and troubleshooting.- Performed PC maintenance, including software updates, LAN troubleshooting, and setup of shared resources like printers and file servers.

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  Hamilton Data Services (HDS)

  Sept 2011 - Sept 2013

  System Administrator

  - Implementation and overall support of virtual and bare metal servers' infrastructure (Linux, Windows)- Server Backups and Recoveries- Establishing and tunnels for employees and cross country branch offices (Bulgaria, France, Russia)- Maintaining the network topology and DNS records- Supporting an AD Windows scheme of the entire office and implementing higher security principals- Installing and overall support of staff workstations- Implementation and support of the internal infrastructure- SQL Server database administration and queries in close cooperation with the developers- Solving BAU issues- Participating in audits related to ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 procedures- Participant in a project managed the installation of new server infrastructure. Show less

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  IBM

  Oct 2013 - Nov 2021

  - Designed a petabyte-scale storage platform, introducing FlashSystem9200 HyperSwap, saving $20k monthly.- Successfully led the deployment of IBM Power9 systems, securing a 3-year contract extension.- Delivered a state-of-the-art shared backup solution using FlashSystem 5000, reducing costs and improving data resilience.- Executed a large-scale data center migration in Helsinki, optimizing hardware placement and floor space utilization.- Modernized Brocade SAN hardware, resulting in a 1000-port platform with streamlined operations.- Migrated over 200 workloads seamlessly, ensuring operational continuity and client satisfaction.- Upgraded VMware infrastructure, enhancing performance and security while reducing costs. Show less - Led the integration of geographically dispersed Unix teams, fostering seamless collaboration across Germany and the Czech Republic.- Evaluated team strengths to ensure optimized workload distribution, enhancing overall efficiency and productivity.- Planned and executed Full Loss of Service Exercises (FLSE) and Failover Tests (FOT), leading cross-functional teams to assess and improve IT system resilience and disaster recovery readiness.- Established streamlined communication between team members and stakeholders, ensuring technical and operational alignment. Show less - Delivered a secure and compliant IT environment by upgrading Solaris 10 on Oracle SPARC hardware, ensuring stability and reducing security risks.- Led the migration of SUSE Linux Enterprise Servers using P2V methods, improving system compatibility and reducing operational costs through virtualization.- Configured advanced storage solutions (Veritas Volume Manager, mdadm RAID arrays) for enhanced redundancy and performance.- Diagnosed and resolved critical bootloader and system initialization issues across Solaris and Linux environments. Show less

  • IT | Solution Architect

    Oct 2016 - Nov 2021

  • Linux Team Lead

    Oct 2014 - Oct 2016

  • Linux System Administartor

    Oct 2013 - Oct 2014
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  Kyndryl

  Nov 2021 - now

  Senior Enterprise Architect

  - Led strategic initiatives, such as modernizing IBM Power systems and optimizing Cost Pools frameworks, reducing operational costs by 40%.- Oversaw a $15M data center migration project, reducing lease expenses by 50%.- Designed and implemented GDPR compliant data encryption solutions, ensuring regulatory adherence and secure operations.- Acted as an advisory architect for high-value clients >$10M TCV, delivering technical roadmaps and SW/HW refresh strategies.- Developed pre-RFS processes, improving service request lifecycle efficiency by aligning business needs with technical solutions.- Spearheaded PCI DSS compliant event monitoring, enhancing security and regulatory compliance. Show less