Hao Nguyen is a highly experienced Senior System Administrator with a strong focus on IT infrastructure, storage, and virtualization technologies. With extensive experience in both enterprise-level environments and large-scale server management, Hao has developed a reputation for designing and implementing highly effective technology solutions. His expertise includes system architecture, cloud storage, software-defined storage, hyper-converged systems, and server virtualization, among others. Throughout his career, Hao has demonstrated a commitment to optimizing IT infrastructure, ensuring maximum performance, and delivering cost-effective solutions that meet business needs.
Hao’s career began with a focus on storage systems and SAN management, where he gained hands-on experience with some of the most advanced storage solutions in the industry. His expertise spans EMC XtremIO, NetApp, Pure Storage, and IBM storage arrays, among others. He has worked extensively with SAN and NAS systems, playing a critical role in the management, deployment, and configuration of storage solutions across complex IT environments. His experience with disaster recovery, data replication technologies, and cloud storage solutions has allowed him to deliver business continuity for organizations across various sectors, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum uptime.
Read More
In his role as Senior Tech Specialist at Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling, Hao was responsible for managing IT infrastructure on a global scale. He led several successful IT projects, including the migration of storage and virtual environments, which streamlined operations and improved performance. His work on replacing outdated infrastructure with Nutanix hyper-converged systems and migrating VMware environments to new clusters was a key achievement. He also implemented critical data storage solutions, including EMC Isilon NAS, to support global operations, enhancing disaster recovery capabilities and providing scalable storage solutions. His ability to coordinate with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders helped ensure the successful execution of these projects.
At Kirby Corporation, Hao’s expertise extended into enterprise architecture, where he played a pivotal role in optimizing storage and IT systems across multiple data centers. His initiative to switch from Iridium to VSAT for offshore vessels resulted in significant annual savings, demonstrating his ability to innovate and cut costs while maintaining high service levels. He also managed the upgrade of storage area network switches and spearheaded the creation of a new VMware environment to improve infrastructure efficiency. Hao’s ability to assess performance and recommend improvements allowed Kirby Corporation to optimize their IT operations and ensure continued business growth.
Throughout his career, Hao has demonstrated a strong command of multiple operating systems, including AIX, Solaris, Linux, and VMware, as well as extensive experience with server software such as MSSQL, Apache, and PeopleSoft. His technical skills are complemented by his proficiency in scripting and automation, where he has utilized PowerShell, Perl, and other scripting languages to streamline operations and enhance system functionality. Hao’s ability to manage and troubleshoot complex IT systems, from server hardware to storage solutions and networking, has made him a valuable asset to every organization he has worked with.
In addition to his technical expertise, Hao’s business acumen and leadership skills have been critical in the successful delivery of numerous large-scale IT projects. He has consistently demonstrated the ability to manage multiple projects, integrate new technologies, and lead teams to achieve strategic goals. His work in IT infrastructure has had a lasting impact on the organizations he has worked with, improving system performance, reliability, and scalability while minimizing operational risks. With a proven track record of success, Hao continues to be a key figure in the IT infrastructure and system administration fields, providing expertise and leadership that drive business success.