Jesse Butryn

Oversee the onboarding and lifecycle management of 20,000+ physical servers, ensuring smooth operations and consistent maintenance.

Design and implement extensive automation tooling to streamline server configuration, firmware updates, testing, and troubleshooting processes.

Build and maintain a Python package that serves as a critical interface with internal tooling and REST APIs for operational efficiency.

Design, maintain, and deploy Kubernetes applications using Helm charts to manage infrastructure-related tooling across the environment.

Serve as final tier of escalation for troubleshooting Equinix bare metal cloud services and infrastructure.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the team, fostering skill development and operational excellence.

Manage and maintain over 7,000 physical UNIX servers across 5 regions, ensuring a highly available and resilient architecture.

Develop and implement custom automation tooling to streamline repetitive day-to-day operational tasks.

Develop and continuously improve documentation on internal systems, processes, and procedures to ensure clear, accessible resources for team members and streamlined knowledge transfer.

Instrumental in establishing the cloud operations center, authoring SOPs and knowledge base articles that improve internal workflows and provide clear guidance for customer interactions.

Mentor and train members of the team, providing guidance and support for technical growth.

Design and implement a comprehensive new hire roadmap with structured training materials to accelerate onboarding, enhance skill development, and integrate new team members effectively.

Founded and operated an IT consulting company, providing tailored IT support for residential and commercial clients.

Developed the business model, operational guidelines, and strategic direction for the company, driving growth and customer satisfaction.

Delivered personalized IT solutions, ranging from network configurations to desktop support, ensuring client expectations were consistently met or exceeded.

Ensured compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations, maintaining a focus on security and data privacy standards.

Cultivated strong client relationships through excellent customer service, resulting in high client retention and referrals.

Managed all aspects of the business, including client acquisition, service delivery, and day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth workflows and scalability.

Managed and maintained multiple EMC SAN and Dell NAS systems, ensuring optimal storage performance and availability.

Designed, implemented, and secured Cisco routing and switching infrastructure, delivering a robust and scalable network environment.

Led the security patch management process for thousands of Linux and Windows servers, implementing automated workflows to ensure timely patching, compliance with security standards, and minimal downtime across the infrastructure.

Planned and executed the migration from Cisco PIX to ASA firewalls, orchestrating a seamless cutover with meticulous testing and coordination to ensure minimal downtime and maintain network security and performance.

Conducted comprehensive reviews of firewall ACLs, eliminating redundant policies, significantly improving system efficiency and performance.

Deployed and configured Solarwinds NCM to automate network device backups and provide real-time alerts for configuration changes, enhancing overall network reliability and security.

Led IT operations for numerous exercises, overseeing infrastructure planning, maintenance, and the coordination of multiple teams, with daily reporting to senior leadership.

Served as platoon sergeant, managing and mentoring 20-35 Marines, ensuring operational readiness and fostering leadership development.

Designed and implemented complex network architectures across multiple large-scale exercises, integrating BGP and OSPF WAN links, EIGRP LAN topologies, Fortigate firewall configurations, and Cisco VoIP solutions to support secure, high-performance communication and interoperability.

Designed and implemented custom hardware solutions to enhance unit mobility and readiness, optimizing mission-critical capabilities.

Conducted regular technology training sessions for both my unit and other units within the division, enhancing technical proficiency and cross-unit collaboration.