Jim Job

Jim Job

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Consulting Systems Engineer at World Wide Technology

  • Education

    • Pierce College

      1993 - 1994
      AA Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

      Activities and Societies: Night school while working full time (post military)

  • Experience

    • Microsoft

      Oct 2007 - Sept 2016
      Systems Architect

      Originally brought onto team in BGCOE as a Systems Engineer for work on Secure Environments applications for Microsoft internal publication systems. Worked on initial PKI management, System Key Generation, Code signing, and Anti-Malware applications with developers to ensure applications were able to leverage infrastructure and hardware capabilities. Re-architected the hosting infrastructure with Private cloud virtualization under Windows Server 2012R2 in a new Secure Environments data center. Moved to Hardware Systems standards with Microsoft IT's Service Delivery Organization (now CloudMS) and created new "big iron" standards for private cloud virtualization as the bulk of internal applications were migrated to Azure IaaS hosting. Selected solutions for "snowflake" and edge case applications (high performance), and brought network offloading technologies into the organization (SMB Direct/RoCE). Assisted with performance and stability analysis and tuning on new patterns. Show less

    • Cisco

      Sept 2016 - Nov 2020
      Systems Architect

      Consulting System Engineer, Data Center Engineering specializing in the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) and MDS Multilayer SAN switching platform. Assist customers in accessing offering capabilities with the Microsoft Server Platform, Linux platform, VMWare, Open Stack, NFVi and Cisco turnkey configurations.

    • World Wide Technology

      May 2021 - now
      Consulting Systems Engineer
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jim Job
      Microsoft IT Gold Star Microsoft IT Jul 2009 Gold Star AwardDesigning secure replication strategy for a High Business Impact (HBI) secure application."For your extraordinary efforts and individual contribution to advancing the Microsoft IT vision. When people are enabled and inspired by innovative IT- anything is possible".
    • Awarded to Jim Job
      Compounding Technician of the Month Award The School of Compounding, Professional Compounding Centers of America, Houston, Texas Apr 1998 For outstanding service in the practice of the Art and Science of Compounding, Prescribing, and Dispensing of Drugs.Developed an innovative pressure device used to force lipids through a 0.22 micron sterilization filter.
    • Awarded to Jim Job
      Navy Commendation Medal Secretary of the Navy Nov 1992 The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY COMMENDATION MEDAL toCORPORAL JAMES E. JOBUNITED STATES MARINE CORPSfor service set forth in the following CITATION:"For meritorious service wile serving as a Disbursing Office Clerk at 3d Force Service Support Group, Marine Forces Pacific from 7 November 1991 to 9 November 1992. During his assignment, Corporal Job has consistently performed his duties above that normally expected of his grade and experience.… Show more The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY COMMENDATION MEDAL toCORPORAL JAMES E. JOBUNITED STATES MARINE CORPSfor service set forth in the following CITATION:"For meritorious service wile serving as a Disbursing Office Clerk at 3d Force Service Support Group, Marine Forces Pacific from 7 November 1991 to 9 November 1992. During his assignment, Corporal Job has consistently performed his duties above that normally expected of his grade and experience. Displaying a unique combination of leadership, professionalism, insight, and technical knowledge, he anticipated office needs and developed numerous innovative computer applications responsible for streamlining disbursing functions. Demonstrating mastery in computer programming, he developed eight major programs consisting of over 3,000 lines of code. Most notably among his many achievements was the development of the "White Work System" which was designed not only to ensure the accuracy of disbursing transactions, but to track to completion over 6,000 pay related documents that were received each month from various organizations. His overall professional efforts culminated in greater office efficiency through significant savings in man hours while simultaneously enhancing timely and quality support to III Marine Expeditionary Force personnel. Corporal Job's superb accomplishments and exceptional abilities reflected credit upon him and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and United States Naval Service."FOR THE SECRETARY,DONALD R. GARDNERMAJOR GENERAL, U.S. MARINE CORPSCOMMANDING GENERAL, III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE Show less
    • Awarded to Jim Job
      Navy Achievement Medal Secretary of the Navy May 1991 The Secretary of the Navy takes great pleasure in presenting the NAVY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL toJames E Job, Lance CorporalUnited States Marine Corpsfor service as set forth in the following CITATION:"For professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties while serving as a clerk in the Disbursing Division, Comptroller Department, Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, California from 12 May 1989 to 31 March 1992. Displaying exceptional knowledge, judgement and initiative… Show more The Secretary of the Navy takes great pleasure in presenting the NAVY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL toJames E Job, Lance CorporalUnited States Marine Corpsfor service as set forth in the following CITATION:"For professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties while serving as a clerk in the Disbursing Division, Comptroller Department, Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, California from 12 May 1989 to 31 March 1992. Displaying exceptional knowledge, judgement and initiative Lance Corporal Job performed his duties in a superlative manner. Utilizing his technical knowledge, computer expertise and ability to translate raw information into a plan of action, he planned for an installed a Local Area Network (LAN) in the work section. His untiring efforts to maintain the LAN and the systems training he provided for military and civilian personnel, resulted in a computer system that drastically improved the efficiency and effectiveness of the disbursing operation. His technical advice and foresight helped prepare this disbursing section for the future. Lance Corporal Job's enthusiasm, professionalism and dedication to duty reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service."For the Secretary of the Navy,H. BlotBrigadier General, U.S. Marine Corps Commanding. Show less