Gary Newton

Experience

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  Microsoft

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Software Test Engineer

  Implement test cases against Microsoft Operating Systems and Service Pack releases. Exercise & compatibility tests using legacy and latest WHQL drivers for Nvidia, Matrox and other high-end video cards. Specifically working on NT4, Windows 2000 and DirectX releases. Proving software integrity involving most PC systems and configurations with focus on Video and Network functionality. Responsible for finding bugs and driving for their resolution through communication and teamwork.

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  Vulcan, Inc.

  Apr 2001 - Jun 2009

  Senior Site Engineer

  VULCAN, INC., Seattle, WA 2001 – 2009Senior Site Engineer, 2006 – 2009Senior Site Technician, 2003 – 2005Software – Hardware installation Technician, 2001 – 2003Maintained, installed and supported Audio-Visual/Information Technology infrastructure at Vulcan sites worldwide, including ships, private estates and corporate offices. Involved and drove successful software-hardware system integration in a wide variety of locations and properties worldwide. Expert knowledge of entertainment, communications, network support, television and cinema systems, including streaming media servers, satellite systems, high-definition video, Microsoft computing platforms and networks.  Served as technical and domain installation expert of AV and IT systems in yachts, yacht refits and estate remodel design projects.  Supervised technicians in software/hardware installation and repair. Assigned as AVIT Engineer aboard fleet of three super yachts. Show less

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  Microsoft

  Oct 2010 - May 2013

  Systems Engineer (Contract)

  Microsoft Retail Technology Group -C-Nario Messenger and Universal Player configuration and management of large scale interactive video walls.Management of HD multi-layer video wall content and complex custom theme construction for the Microsoft Retail Stores nationwide. Server imaging, software installation, configuration, updates, troubleshooting and repair for an array of Microsoft OS video display servers in existing and new store builds. Documentation of the current and future server systems in production. Test of new hardware components for replacement of devices to improve performance and replace existing units for nearing end of life. 24X7 L2 helpdesk support for all stores. Show less

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  Vulcan, Inc.

  May 2013 - Sept 2015

  Systems Integrator

  Currently I have returned to Vulcan in a project oriented role as a key integrator. The main focus is installation and commissioning of large scale multi-building audio-visual systems in high end estate environments. These installations include Dolby Digital & Atmos Cinema's, Crestron DM routing and distribution systems, BSS London Architect configuration, complete DirecTV systems, use of fiber optic technology, Microsoft Windows OS servers, custom software and large storage array designs. I build complex systems and resolve technical problems often and have had the good fortune to work with incredibly talented people to deliver the highest quality AVIT experience. Show less

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  Oracle

  Sept 2015 - Mar 2020

  Data Center Engineer, CDCDP

  Data center engineer responsible for design, construction and operation of Oracle Data Centers for their new generation cloud initiative. As part of the infrastructure/operations team I perform a wide variety of troubleshooting, maintenance and services in a fast-changing environment. As an integral part of Oracles ground up vision and new generation data center project I can offer world class jack of all trade experience and knowledge.Working at Oracle gave the following experiences: Knowledge of industry structured cabling standards and best-practices Experience working with copper and fiber cables (CAT6, SFP+, QSFP+, LC, SC) Shipping and receiving tickets to remote data centers Inventory management at remote data center Experience setting up RAID, IPMI, and BIOS configurations Data center support including Rack and Stack, Cabling Infrastructure Hands on experience building servers (bare metal chassis, replacing motherboards, CPU, RAM, drives, cables, etc.) Remote-hands management Break fix server expertise Hardware experience (Arista, Juniper, Cisco) Power consumption understanding (3-phase, single-phase, KW, KVA) Basic linux understanding and experience (ssh, bash, scp, grep, awk) Show less

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  Leaseweb

  Feb 2021 - Apr 2021

  2 Month Contract Project Build at Iron Mountain Data Center
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  AV/IT

  May 2021 - Jun 2022

  AV/IT Integrator

  Commercial and residential AV/IT installations and customer support

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  Oracle

  Jun 2022 - now

  Field Engineer