Conrad Kite

About Conrad Kite

I design and automate infrastructure that’s reliable, scalable, and easy to operate. My…

Experience

1. Infrastructure Ops Manager

   Molson Coors Beverage Company

   Jan 2024 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

   Overseeing Molson Coors\' server and infrastructure operations across AWS, Azure, and colocation data centers, ensuring high availability and scalability of mission-critical systems.• Leading the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategies with a focus on Terraform, enabling efficient, repeatable, and scalable deployment processes as part of a broader cloud optimization initiative. Working with Technical Architects to design and deploy Proof of Concept environments, testing new solutions and enhancing system capabilities.• Collaborating with both onshore and offshore IT Operations teams to manage hybrid cloud environments using modern, code-driven automation practices. Co-managing teams responsible for Storage, Backup and Recovery, Linux, Wintel, Cloud, and Hypervisors, driving operational excellence across domains.• Driving deeper system automation efforts to improve efficiency, consistency, and security posture, including the development of workflows and automation scripts. Utilizing monitoring and log aggregation tools to assess system performance, improve stability, and proactively address potential issues.• Conducting FinOps reviews of managed service providers and cloud providers to ensure accuracy and identify cost-saving opportunities, optimizing cloud budgets through strategic adjustments. Supporting Annual Operations Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Plan (LRP) strategic planning by aligning infrastructure initiatives with business objectives.• Applying IT governance, risk, and compliance frameworks to ensure adherence to enterprise standards and maximize the value of delivered services.• Ensuring seamless delivery of business-critical infrastructure through effective SLA management, incident resolution, and problem management. Proactively reviewing ServiceNow incident data to identify recurring issues and implement measures that reduce ticket volumes over time.

Education

• Lake Michigan College

  Associates, Computer Information Systems

  2002 — 2005

Skills

• Technical Support
• Vsphere
• Windows 7
• Powershell
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Hardware
• Project Management
• Troubleshooting
• System Deployment
• Servers
• Itil
• Computer Hardware
• Vmware Esx
• Vblock
• Networking
• Visio
• Vendor Management
• Cisco Ucs
• Information Technology
• Hp Server Hardware
• Vmware
• Emc San Administration
• IT Operations
• Vmware Vsphere
• Windows
• Infrastructure