Artem A.
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Infrastructure Integration Engineer
Professional Summary
Versatile Infrastructure Integration Engineer with over 20 years of full-spectrum expertise, spanning low-level hardware engineering through to high-level network orchestration. Specialized in designing, deploying, and optimizing complex, scalable infrastructure across distributed environments. Successful experience in managing national-scale infrastructures (50+ offices) and leading technical teams.
Core competencies
- Network Engineering: LAN/WAN Architecture, TCP/IP Protocol Suite, OSI Model, DNS Management, QoS Optimization, Bottleneck Analysis (iperf3), Packet Analysis (Wireshark, Tcpdump).
- Full-Spectrum Hardware Integration: Expertly bridging component-level electronics and physical layer connectivity, advanced network orchestration and secure tunneling, and server infrastructure for mission-critical services.
- Hybrid Systems Administration: Deployment and management of diverse Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Linux (Debian, Ubuntu) ecosystems within virtualized environments.
- Infrastructure Implementation & Services: Low-Level Device Configuration (Mikrotik), Layer 2/3 Troubleshooting, Mail Server Administration (Zimbra), and Performance Monitoring (Zabbix).
- Leadership & Operations: Technical Team Mentorship (7+ staff), 24/7 Production Support, and Large-scale End-user Support (250+ users).
Technical experience
- Managed a comprehensive national network infrastructure spanning 50+ distributed offices, ensuring seamless interconnectivity and high availability.
- Performed advanced LAN/WAN bottleneck analysis utilizing Iperf3 (TCP/UDP) and protocol analyzers (Wireshark, Tcpdump) to resolve issues at the Data Link and Network layers.
- Engineered secure, high-availability interconnectivity between remote offices and workstations via OpenVPN and WireGuard tunnels.
- Managed and troubleshot DNS settings across domain registrars, including A, CNAME, SPF, MX, and TXT records for optimized mail routing.
- Maintained Zimbra mail servers, implementing rigorous filtering and virus protection protocols.
- Implemented an organization-wide Zabbix monitoring system covering 50 router gateways, 10 servers, and 250 workstations.
- Organized and supervised the deployment of standardized OS environments (Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Debian, Ubuntu) across diverse office environments.
- Led and mentored a team of 7 junior System Administrators, overseeing PC support and maintenance for over 250 end-users.
- Provided 24x7 On-call Production Support utilizing Remote Desktop, TeamViewer, and Windows Remote Assistance.
- Optimized network reliability across MikroTik infrastructure by implementing advanced TCP/IP configurations and QoS mechanisms to prioritize mission-critical traffic.
Technical Stack
- Hardware & Infrastructure: Mikrotik, Ubiquiti, OpenVPN, WireGuard, Firewalling
- Diagnostics & Monitoring: Zabbix, Wireshark, Tcpdump, iperf3
- Systems & Platforms: Windows Server, Debian, Ubuntu, VMware, KVM, RouterOS, VirtualBox
- Networking: LAN/WAN, QoS, OSI Model, TCP/UDP, DNS, BGP, PTMP/PTP, VLAN, SMTP/POP3/IMAP
- Remote Management & Assistance: RDP, TeamViewer, SSH, WinRM
- Automation & Languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell, Lua, C/C++, PHP
- Services: Zimbra
Electronics Engineer (legacy)
Professional Summary
Accomplished engineer with a deep-rooted foundation in microelectronics, hardware-software integration, and advanced component-level diagnostics and restoration.
Core competencies
- Precision Diagnostics: Root-Cause Analysis, Hardware troubleshooting, Oscilloscope & Logic Analyzer Proficiency.
- Electronics Design: Digital & Analog Circuitry, Schematic Design, Logic & Block diagramming, PCB Layout & Prototyping.
- Embedded Systems: Firmware Development, Embedded Programming (C/C++, Lua, MicroPython), Industrial & IoT Controllers.
- Component-Level Repair: Ball Grid Array (BGA) rework, SMT soldering, complex circuit restoration.
- Hardware Management & Integration: Enterprise system upgrades, component replacement, overseeing preventive maintenance of the physical infrastructure layer.
Technical experience
- Applied advanced experience in digital and analog circuitry to develop detailed schematic layouts, block diagrams, and logic flows.
- Utilized a wide array of precision diagnostic tools and equipment, including multi-meters, various soldering stations, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
- Designed and developed industrial controllers, embedded and IoT-based solutions, including a wide range of electronics boards and prototypes.
- Developed firmware and low-level software using C/C++, Lua, and MicroPython.
- Resolved complex hardware faults by synthesizing data from technical service manuals and collaborating with global engineering communities to restore full equipment functionality.
- Diagnosed and restored a wide array of electronic equipment, including computer components, notebooks, PSUs, mobile devices, and routers.
- Worked with SMT and through-hole components, including BGA (Ball Grid Array) using an Infrared Soldering Station.
- Managed the installation and upgrading of various PC hardware, including server mainboards, CPUs, RAM, IDE/RAID controllers, SCSI/NVME/HDD drives, and power supply units (PSUs).
Equipment and Technology Stack (legacy)
- Diagnostics & Rework Toolset: Infrared/Hot-Air Soldering Stations, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Lab PSU, Digital Microscopes, Thermal Imaging
- Embedded Programming: C/C++, Lua, MicroPython
- EDA & Circuit Design: Altium Designer, Sprint-Layout, AutoCAD.
Languages
- Ukrainian Native
- English Advanced
- Russian Advanced