Seth Shamres

About Seth Shamres

MIT graduate with extensive experience, both as a technical leader and as a contributor, in Linux/Unix/Windows systems and network administration. Skilled in server virtualization, application of cybersecurity utilities for malware protection and whitelisting of known good executables, network infrastructure improvement projects, and in client-server implementation and support. Recent experience focused on building and administering Windows 10 based systems andbiomedical applications, as well as cloud-based software. Skilled in the qualification of computer controlled laboratory equipment. Known especially for my abilities to communicate technical concepts, and to mentor peers and users of all skill levels. Experienced in project management and in directing teams in daily tasks and special projects. Special skills in disaster recovery as part of business continuity planning.COMPUTER and MANAGEMENT SKILLS: Windows 10, 8, and 7, Red Hat Linux (RHEL 5-6; Centos, Debian and Ubuntu; Solaris, AIX, HP-UX) system administration, updates, OS upgrades Windows Computer Management, Event Monitor, Task Scheduler, Sysinternals Windows SCCM System Center Configuration Manager Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager and DCSSA Data Center Security Configuration Management Database (CMDB) discovery and maintenance SOX, SAS70, and NERC CIP audit requirements and resolution; FDA 21 CFR part11 compliance Networking: TCP/IP, Routing, NFS, NIS, DNS, Ethernet, Wifi, Firewalls, RDP, remote system commands Security and encryption (SSH, PGP, SSL certs) MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Visio, Adobe VMware vCenter, vSphere Client 5.5 and 6.5 WebEx, Skype, and Zoom cloud meeting applications Pharma Laboratory Instrumentation and cGxP Documentation: MasterControl and GeodIS validation and versioning control ITIL and JIRA configuration and release management Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning

Experience

1. Facilities Operations Tech Lead

   Vertex Pharmaceuticals

   Jul 2021 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Providing technical leadership for the CGMS team at Vertex, working primarily with the Facilities Operations Team in support of their platforms and projects.

Education

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  BSEE, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science

  1967 — 1971

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  BScEE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  1967 — 1971

Skills

• Solaris
• Red Hat Linux
• Hardware
• Dell Computers
• Pseries
• Sparc
• 802.1x
• Unix
• System Administration
• Linux
• Vmware
• Tcp/Ip
• Dns
• Security
• Centos
• Vmware Esx
• Vpn
• Integration
• Computer Security
• Cisco Technologies
• Perl
• Network Security
• Networking
• Cloud Computing
• Switches
• Firewalls
• Windows
• Network Administration
• Operating Systems
• Servers
• Troubleshooting
• Redhat
• Mysql
• Aix
• Itil
• Technical Support
• Virtualization
• Software Documentation
• Xml
• Shell Scripting