Billy Sehmel

About Billy Sehmel

As a Technology Leader in IT systems, cloud computing, and virtualization, Billy has transformed how organizations leverage technology to address complex enterprise-level challenges. He excels in building full-scale data centers from the ground up, driving productivity gains, and leading teams to improve Net Promoter Scores by 50%. Billy thrives on creating innovative, scalable solutions that optimize operations and enhance customer satisfaction. Here’s what Billy brings to the table: Cloud & IT Infrastructure Expertise: Billy has a proven ability to bridge on-prem and cloud environments for Linux/Windows workloads, with specialized expertise in VMware, data centers, and networking. Team Leadership: Passionate about leading high-performance teams, Billy has increased team self-sufficiency by 55% and improved operational efficiency through strategic process enhancements and upskilling programs. Client-Centric Focus: Billy has built a career on ensuring clients receive top-tier technical solutions and outstanding service experiences, leading to significant improvements in client satisfaction metrics such as NPS. Award-Winning Results: Billy has been recognized with multiple awards, including the IBM Manager’s Choice Award and People’s Choice Culture Award, for driving innovation, team development, and customer support excellence. Billy thrives in environments that demand strategic thinking, collaborative leadership, and cutting-edge technology solutions. Whether leading teams through mergers, constructing mission-critical infrastructure, or optimizing cloud environments, Billy’s goal is to deliver measurable impact and ensure seamless client operations.

Experience

1. Senior System Administrator, Clinical Applications, Consumer Experience, and Data Team

   CommonSpirit Health

   Nov 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Manage the administration, maintenance, and upgrades of PACS and medical imaging infrastructure (Approximately 125 servers ( Windows Server & Linux), 40+ Medical imaging applications), while providing guidance and support to junior team members involved in these tasks.• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement workflow improvements, actively involving and mentoring junior team members in the problem-solving process.• Deliver advanced technical support and user training, with a focus on mentoring and developing the skills of junior team members to enhance their technical proficiency.• Provide off-hours escalation support for critical PACS and medical imaging issues impacting the Radiology and Cardiology departments, directly supporting doctors and staff, while also mentoring junior team members on escalation procedures and troubleshooting techniques.• Partner with healthcare and IT teams to optimize system functionality and integration, leveraging opportunities to involve and train junior team members in cross-functional collaboration.• Ensure data security and compliance with industry regulations, while educating and mentoring junior team members on best practices and compliance requirements.• Lead planning and execution of system upgrades and expansions with minimal impact on operations, delegating tasks and providing mentorship to junior team members to foster their growth and development in project management and technical execution.• Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, RedHat Linux, F5 BigIP, LDAP, Active Directory, Azure Storage, VMware.

Education

• Henderson Bay High School

  High School

  1998 — 2001

• VMware IT Academy

  VMware Network Virtualization Fundamentals - 2016

• Stanly Community College (SCC)

  Information Technology

  2025 — 2025

• VMware IT Academy

  VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage - V7

• Tacoma Community College

  General Studies

  2003

• VMware IT Academy

  Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals - Version 6.

Skills

• Datacenter Migration
• Kickstart
• Ubuntu
• Iptables
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Vmware Esx
• Phpmyadmin
• Iscsi
• Cisco Ios
• Debian
• Qmail
• Amazon Cloud
• Linux Server Administration
• Telecommunications Systems
• Datacenter Virtualization
• Ethernet
• Linux Kvm
• Routing and Remote Access Service
• Servers
• Linux System Administration
• Hadoop
• Windows Server
• X86 Virtualization
• Mrtg
• Network Security
• Cloud Computing
• Nagios
• Apache
• Iis
• Xen
• Cpanel
• Mysql
• Freebsd
• Postfix
• Plesk
• Sendmail
• Virtualization
• Linux
• Riak
• Data Center