Abraham Snell

About Abraham Snell

Visionary Technology Leader, Engineer & Architect with over 29 years of experience bridging the gap between complex technical engineering and high-level business strategy. I specialize in designing scalable, secure, and compliant architectures that empower organizations—from the Federal Agencies to Fortune 100 companies—to achieve their mission-critical objectives.My career is defined by a unique blend of deep technical expertise and executive leadership. I do not just design systems; I build the teams, processes, and strategies that sustain them.Core Executive Value Proposition- Strategic Leadership (CTO/Director Scope): Proven track record as a Director of Strategy and Operations, managing cross-functional teams, overseeing corporate governance, and aligning IT roadmaps with bottom-line business goals- Architectural Vision: Expert in modernizing legacy environments into agile, Cloud-Native ecosystems using AI/ML, Edge Computing, and DevSecOps principles- Operational Excellence: Deep background in data center operations, disaster recovery, and infrastructure optimization, ensuring 99.99% availability for mission-critical applications- Talent Development: A \"Servant Leader\" who has taught at the collegiate level and mentored engineering teams to increase productivity by 20%+.Technical Focus:Enterprise Architecture | Hybrid Cloud (Red Hat/OpenShift)| Automation (Ansible/Kubernetes)| AI/ML & IoT Integration | Linux/UNIX Engineering | Cyber Security & ComplianceI am passionate about leveraging technology not just as a tool, but as a driver for organizational growth. I am currently seeking opportunities to apply my architectural vision and leadership experience at the executive level (Chief Architect / CTO).

Experience

1. Associate Principal Solution Architect

   Red Hat

   Oct 2023 — Present · Birmingham, AL, US

   Strategic Technical Advising: Serve as a trusted advisor to large public sector clients, architecting modern, compliant, and secure solutions (Cloud, Edge, AI/ML, IoT) that enable mission success- Enterprise Architecture Design: Lead the design and presentation of complex, multi-product solutions, translating technical capabilities into tangible business value for C-level stakeholders- Revenue Enablement: Collaborate closely with Sales, Product Engineering, and Professional Services to drive quota achievement by validating technical feasibility and aligning solutions with customer pain points- Thought Leadership: Create and deliver high-impact technical demonstrations, whitepapers, and conference presentations. Recognized subject matter expert (SME) in Ansible and Red Hat technologies.

Education

• Auburn University Harbert College of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Technology Management

  2007 — 2009

• Auburn University College of Liberal Arts

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, History

  1989 — 1994

• Auburn University, Samuel Ginn College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science and Engineering

  1994 — 1996

Skills

• Training Delivery
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Remedy 7
• Microsoft Exchange
• IT Infrastructure Operations
• Enterprise Storage
• Cluster
• Shell Scripting
• Unix
• Windows Server
• Data Center
• Problem Solving
• Hp-UX
• Storage Area Networks
• Computer Security
• Non-Profit Administration
• System Architecture
• Strategic Planning
• Dod Top Secret Clearance
• Cluster Management
• Six Sigma
• Technology Management
• Technical Support
• System Administration
• Performance Tuning
• Patch Management
• Leadership Development
• System Deployment
• Process Improvement
• Servers
• Itil
• Leadership
• Solaris
• Infrastructure Management
• Unix Shell Scripting
• Integration
• Team-Oriented
• Linux System Administration
• Unix Operating Systems
• Windows