Shane Swartz

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About Shane Swartz

Linux systems engineer with a deep understanding of Linux systems, high performance computing and high availability who excels in navigating complex technological landscapes and delivering innovative solutions. Dynamic leader of operational support teams for enterprise and engineering program systems. Believe in frequent communication and listening along with a collaborative approach to supporting system users and mentoring team members. • Active TS/SCI clearance • Security+ Certified Experience • 20+ years Linux systems administration • 20+ years managing Linux HPC clusters and supercomputers • 10+ years building Linux systems on VMWare servers • Supported users and computer systems for 15+ space, aircraft and defense programs Skills • High Performance Computing (HPC) administration and architecture • High Availability (HA) administration and architecture • Linux system administration • Configuration management and automation via Ansible • HPC job scheduling using PBS Pro and Moab/Torque • Scripting using Bash, Ksh, Perl and Ruby • Linux account administration via Red Hat IdM • Documentation using Atlassian Confluence Accomplishments • Architected, configured and maintained five Linux high performance compute clusters at Ball Aerospace. Systems sized from 192 to 720 cores and up to 32 GPUs. • Deployed and managed HPC clusters with high availability for the Research Applications Lab at the National Center for Atmospheric Research. • Led project team to upgrade/manage Defense Logistics Agency's UNIX computing environment. Team received the Nova Award, Lockheed Martin's highest award and Enterprise Information Systems Pinnacle Award. • Led team of system administrators at Lockheed Martin and Ball Aerospace. • Supported users and computer systems for projects and agencies such the Kepler telescope, National Polar-Orbiting Partnership, Space Based Space Surveillance, Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer, Operational Land Imager, WorldView 3, Ozone Mapping and Profiler Suite, James Webb Space Telescope, CloudSAT, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, National Ground Intelligence Center, Defense Logistics Agency and F22. My background and experience as both an engineer and a Linux/UNIX systems administrator provides me the ability to understand and communicate with users and engineers and to communicate with and mentor system administrators. Contact Information -> Email: swartzmshane@gmail.com