Patrick Bynum

About Patrick Bynum

Patrick Bynum is an accomplished technology professional and entrepreneur with a proven track record of success in the industry. He founded Instant Digital Solutions, LLC and currently serves as a Senior Systems Engineer at EPAM Systems, where he offers his technical expertise and innovative solutions to drive excellence across all operations.With expertise in Linux Systems Administration, Windows Systems, Storage, Virtualization, and Network solutioning, Patrick leverages Puppet technologies to automate tasks and efficiently manage infrastructure. He writes Terraform code to maintain SOX compliance and ensure maximum scalability, utilizing a DevOps framework to develop infrastructure solutions using Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Additionally, Patrick optimizes network design and layout to ensure seamless and uninterrupted connectivity across all environments. He collaborates with cross-functional teams to maintain 24x7 uptime in a 1.2 million sq ft warehouse environment, making him an invaluable asset to the company.Previously, Patrick worked with Thales Group as a Data Center Systems Engineer with a main responsibility of managing the Linux environment along with virtualization, storage, and networking. Prior to Thales, he worked for HP in the Graduate Development Program as a UNIX/Linux System Administrator, where he excelled in Midrange server build and decommissions, as well as operations support. He began his career as an Applications Analyst at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), where he honed his skills and transitioned into a career in Information Technology. During his time at BNL, he led multiple projects and received three Spotlight Awards for Exceptional Job Performance.Patrick holds a Master\'s of Science degree in Technological Systems with high honors from Stony Brook University and a Bachelor\'s of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration Management Information Systems, also with high honors, from Alabama A&M University. He is committed to ongoing education and skill development to stay at the forefront of the industry and advance in his career path.

Experience

1. Senior System Engineer

   EPAM Systems

   Aug 2021 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Offer technical expertise to a top-five global company, driving innovation and excellence across all operations.• Leverage Puppet technologies to automate tasks and efficiently manage infrastructure.• Write Terraform code to continuously scale infrastructure and maintain SOX compliance, ensuring maximum scalability and regulatory compliance.• Upgrade and maintain vSphere environments to guarantee peak performance and compliance.• Develop infrastructure solutions using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to leverage the full capabilities of the cloud.• Optimize network design and layout, ensuring seamless and uninterrupted connectivity across all environments.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain 24x7 uptime in a 1.2 million sq ft warehouse environment.

Education

• Stony Brook University

  Master's Degree, Technological Systems Management

  2012 — 2014

• Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration: Management Information Systems

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Software Documentation
• Troubleshooting
• Research
• Time Management
• Sql
• Data Analysis
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Operating Systems
• Microsoft Sharepoint Designer
• System Administration
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Red Hat Linux
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Access
• Sharepoint Designer
• Programming
• Microsoft Office
• Perl
• Customer Service
• Windows
• Html