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Mel Shen

Mel Shen

Doncaster East,VIC

Summary

  • Being working in IT industry for over 23 years, and having outstanding technical skills and knowledge of Wintel, Unix, Storage, Virtualization, Cloud, PaaS and expertise in infrastructure and Cloud solution architecture. Currently I am working as a lead infrastructure architect for a large finance client and working on the Hybrid Cloud Platform migration solution with technology of vSphere, OVM, PowerVM, zVM and other cloud platforms such as AWS and IBM Cloud. Major skills are as bellow
  • Enterprise IT consulting.
  • Classic IT infrastructure and Cloud transformation solution consulting.
  • Cloud infrastructure architect and detail design.
  • Storage architect for classic storage infrastructure and virtualization.
  • Disaster recovery solution design and architect with cutting edge technologies.
  • ...The latest IT industry technology and anything that cause interests.

Infrastructure professional with strong expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex IT systems. Adept at optimizing infrastructure to support business objectives and drive efficiency. Highly skilled in team collaboration, proactive in adapting to changing environments, and known for delivering reliable, scalable solutions. Proficient in cloud computing, network architecture, and cybersecurity, with strategic approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Skilled in designing and implementing scalable infrastructure solutions with history of optimizing system performance and reliability. Demonstrated expertise in cloud computing and network security.

Experienced with designing and deploying infrastructure solutions for large-scale environments. Utilizes advanced knowledge of cloud platforms and network architecture to optimize performance. Track record of ensuring system reliability and security.

Experienced Infrastructure Architect well-versed in designing and delivering a wide range of infrastructure solutions. Strategic and tactical planner with a decisive approach and analytical problem-solving skills. Looking for a long-term position with room for advancement.

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Infrastructure Architect

Kyndryl
10.2021 - Current
  • Planned, designed and delivered diverse IT solutions.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, incorporating new technologies when appropriate for improved performance.
  • Worked with business analysts and different subject matter experts to gather and define requirements, identify constraints, and plan scopes.
  • Implemented rigorous testing procedures which helped identify bugs early in the process; ensuring minimal impact on users once deployed.
  • Ensured business continuity with comprehensive disaster recovery plans and backup systems.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of existing architecture to identify areas for improvement, leading to enhanced functionality and reduced costs.
  • Wrote detailed architectural design plans, security requirements, and specifications.
  • Enhanced system reliability by designing and implementing robust infrastructure solutions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies.
  • Managed and monitored installed systems for highest level of availability.

Infrastructure Architect

IBM Australia
08.2012 - 10.2021
  • Provide cloud transformation solution for Unix and Wintel infrastructure with Vmware, Oracle VM, PowerVM and Mainframe VM technology
  • Provide best practice guide for Paas infrastructure architecture/design/solution including AIX and Linux
  • Developed detail infrastructure solution design for financial industry applications
  • Storage virtualization architecture design and solution
  • Hybrid Cloud IT Infrastructure Platform High Avaliabilty and DR architecture design and solution
  • Planned, designed and delivered diverse IT solutions.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, incorporating new technologies when appropriate for improved performance.
  • Worked with business analysts and different subject matter experts to gather and define requirements, identify constraints, and plan scopes.
  • Supported organizational growth with scalable infrastructure designs that accommodated expanding needs over time.
  • Wrote detailed architectural design plans, security requirements, and specifications.

Lead Storage Specialist and Team Leader

IBM Australia
02.2009 - 08.2012
  • Leading storage management team for Telstra account
  • Provide technical best practice to project teams and BAU teams located in AU and INDIA
  • Storage infrastructure improvement and strategic development

Senior Storage Specialist

IBM Australia
11.2007 - 08.2012
  • Responsible for storage management for Telstra account, operations support/manage EMC DMX/VMAX storage and Cisco SAN switches

Senior System Specialist

Mitre10 Australia
04.2005 - 11.2007
  • Responsible for supporting/managing IBM P series, IBM storage product (ESS, DS6000 and 3584 LTO tape library), AIX OS (4.3.3 and 5.2), TSM Backup & Automation system CA Unicenter

Senior System Support

Total RISC Technology Australia
09.2004 - 04.2005
  • Senior system support engineer for IBM AIX, P series and IBM Storage Product

Advisory IT Specialist

IBM China
10.1997 - 07.2004
  • Senior system support engineer for IBM AIX, P series and IBM Storage Product

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Communication Electronic Engineering and Computer Science

Shanghai University
07.1997

Skills

  • Enterprise IT consulting
  • Classic IT infrastructure and Cloud transformation solution consulting
  • Cloud infrastructure architect and detail design
  • Storage architect for classic storage infrastructure and virtualization
  • Disaster recovery solution design and architect with cutting edge technologies
  • Technical architecture
  • Cloud infrastructure design
  • Infrastructure automation
  • Storage solutions
  • Design leadership
  • Enterprise architecture
  • Virtualization technologies
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Cloud hosting
  • High availability systems
  • Monitoring and analytics
  • Reliability
  • Virtual and cloud technologies
  • Technical documentation and reporting
  • Architecture review
  • Requirements analysis

Accomplishments

  • Providing Cloud computing infrastructure transformation architect and detail solution design for a major banking account based on hybrid cloud platform technology.
  • Leading architect for PowerVM Paas platform infrastructure design and solution of secure messaging service application transformation to cloud/virtual platform.
  • Leading infrastructure architect and solution designer for client Data Centre migration project, responsible for transformation migration on cloud platform, include major banking applications in retail and wholesale business units.
  • Leading IBM infrastructure architect and design for mortgage market application migration to cloud platform.
  • Develop cloud infrastructure architect and details design standards practice for cloud transformation projects.
  • Cloud computing technology.
  • Agile foundation.
  • IT infrastructure architect and consulting for financial enterprise.
  • AIX Advance Expert.
  • Basic database technical knowledge of DataBase.
  • System & Data Performance tuning.
  • ITIL V3 Foundation Certification.
  • Certifications.
  • EMC Storage Foundation.
  • ITIL V3 foundation certification.
  • AIX System Administration.
  • AIX System Support.
  • AIX HACMP Administration.

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 12/28/18

Certification

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate - Amazon Web Services.
  • [Name of Certification] [Issuing Organization] [Year Month]

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Infrastructure Architect

Kyndryl
10.2021 - Current

Infrastructure Architect

IBM Australia
08.2012 - 10.2021

Lead Storage Specialist and Team Leader

IBM Australia
02.2009 - 08.2012

Senior Storage Specialist

IBM Australia
11.2007 - 08.2012

Senior System Specialist

Mitre10 Australia
04.2005 - 11.2007

Senior System Support

Total RISC Technology Australia
09.2004 - 04.2005

Advisory IT Specialist

IBM China
10.1997 - 07.2004

Bachelor's Degree - Communication Electronic Engineering and Computer Science

Shanghai University
Mel Shen