Thomas Wimprine
Senior Cloud Engineer / Data Solutions Architect
Cloud Systems Administrator with 8+ years of experience architecting enterprise infrastructure solutions, recently reducing deployment time by 60% and infrastructure costs by 25% across 15+ client environments. Proven track record leading automation initiatives including establishing company’s first automation team and standardizing deployment frameworks across 14+ customer environments at In-Telecom. Currently AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner pursuing AI/ML and Data Engineering certifications to specialize in data-driven cloud solutions and Agentic AI Development. Expertise includes Terraform Infrastructure as Code, Azure Data Factory ETL pipelines, and automation frameworks. Featured VMworld speaker on technical debt reduction and VMware Cloud Foundation implementation. Unique background as paramedic demonstrates exceptional crisis management and rapid learning abilities - advanced from EMR to Paramedic in under 12 months. Seeking senior cloud engineering or data solutions architect role to drive infrastructure modernization, AI/ML adoption, and data pipeline optimization initiatives.
- Location
- Stepp Rd, LA 70455, Robert, Louisiana, United States
- thomas@thomaswimprine.com
- Phone
- (504) 416-6150
- Website
- http://thomaswimprine.com
- Thomas Wimprine
- GitHub
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Experience
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Senior Systems Administrator at In-Telecom
Lead cloud infrastructure and automation initiatives, reducing operational overhead through DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code.
Highlights
- Architected and deployed enterprise-scale Azure Data Factory solutions, enabling automated ETL pipelines for multi-tenant data warehousing environments
- Spearheaded VMware to Azure cloud migration initiatives, successfully transitioning 14 customer workloads with minimal downtime using Azure Migrate
- Established and led company's first automation team, developing reusable Terraform modules and PowerShell DSC configurations that significantly reduced deployment time
- Designed and implemented Azure networking infrastructure including 20+ Site-to-Site VPNs and Point-to-Site VPNs, enabling secure hybrid connectivity for distributed teams
- Built comprehensive Terraform automation for Azure VM provisioning, network configuration, and storage management with remote state backend, reducing deployment time from days to hours
- Implemented Entra ID (Azure AD) identity management for 500+ users across multiple tenants, including RBAC policies, conditional access, and MFA enforcement
- Developed PowerShell-based software distribution system integrated with Azure storage for automated application deployment across customer environments
- Started project to develop and build our standardized automation frameworks deployed across entire customer base, enabling self-service infrastructure provisioning and management
- Created and maintained documentation, SOP and runbooks for cloud infrastructure and automation processes, improving team knowledge sharing and onboarding efficiency
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Senior Systems Engineer at Unleashed Technologies
Architected and deployed cloud solutions on AWS, leveraging Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD tools to automate infrastructure.
Highlights
- Designed and deployed cloud infrastructure for 15+ enterprise clients using Terraform and Ansible, reducing deployment time by 60%
- Optimized multi-cloud environments (AWS/Azure) resulting in 25% cost reduction while improving performance metrics by 30%
- Implemented automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, reducing manual deployment errors by 90% and deployment frequency from weekly to daily
- Established security best practices across client infrastructures, achieving 100% compliance with SOC 2 and industry standards
- Migrated legacy on-premises systems to cloud platforms, saving clients average of $50K annually in infrastructure costs
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Paramedic at Acadian Ambulance
Acadian Ambulance serves critical medical needs in the southeast United States. Advanced from EMR to Paramedic in under one year, providing primary 911 services including medical emergencies, trauma response, and patient transfers.
Highlights
- Advanced from EMR to Paramedic certification in under 12 months, demonstrating exceptional rapid learning ability and technical mastery
- Led multi-agency emergency responses involving 5+ departments, showcasing leadership and coordination skills transferable to incident management
- Maintained 99.9% accuracy in medication administration and treatment protocols under high-stress conditions, demonstrating attention to detail critical for system administration
- Trained and mentored 25+ EMTs and Paramedics, developing teaching and knowledge transfer skills essential for technical documentation and team development
- Collaborated with C-suite executives on operational improvements, resulting in 15% reduction in response times through process optimization
- Directed Explorer program teaching 30+ high school students EMT skills, building curriculum and managing educational technology platforms
- Managed critical patient data and communications across multiple systems, ensuring HIPAA compliance and data integrity
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Client Solutions Architect at Ahead
- Led cloud migration projects, designing solutions that enhanced infrastructure efficiency and scalability using AWS.
Highlights
- Presented cloud architecture solutions to C-level executives, securing $3M+ in project approvals with 85% win rate
- Designed and proposed AWS migration strategies for 20+ enterprise clients, averaging 40% cost reduction in infrastructure spend
- Conducted infrastructure assessments using RVTools and cloud readiness tools, identifying optimization opportunities worth $500K+ annually
- Developed technical proposals resulting in 12 new customer acquisitions and $2M+ in revenue growth
- Led technical discovery sessions with Fortune 500 companies, translating business requirements into actionable cloud architectures
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver 15+ successful cloud transformation projects on time and within budget
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Senior Systems Administrator at Xavier University of Louisiana
- Directed a university-wide VMware Cloud Foundation upgrade, reducing technical debt and improving infrastructure reliability. - VMWorld speaker regarding VMware’s Virtual Cloud Foundation suite of products and reduction of technical debt
Highlights
- Organized and managed VMware project to upgrade to VMware Cloud Foundation Suite.
- Migrated all systems from end of life cluster to new VCF cluster(s) with minimal downtime, while dealing with infrastructure's limitations - Migration Script
- Leverage all applicable VMware technologies to solve infrastructure problems, including: vSAN, NSX Firewalls & Routing (OSPF), PowerCLI Scripting, vRealize LogInsight Manager for logging and reporting, vRealize Operations Manager for performance and capacity management, vRealize Automation for self-service provisioning, and vRealize Orchestrator for automation.
- Managed university's multi-domain Active Directory infrastructure
- Develop automation scripts to reduce redundant work and standardize processes.
- Create and implement technological organizational best practices for the computing environment.
- Work with the security department to develop policies for the university and department.
- Implemented, managed and maintained Chef for server configuration management
- Developed Chef Cookbooks for system configuration and change implementation and/or rollback
- Worked with VMware for development of video testimonials, reports and participate in Customer Advisory Boards
- Developed and managed project for implementation of ServiceNow ITSM with primary vendor
- Implement, manage, maintain & upgrade the Virtual Desktop infrastructure using VMware's Horizon product suite
- Assist in management of university's GSuite when needed
- Manage university's backup infrastructure utilizing Veeam product suite and TruNAS for storage and replication.
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President at Serion Technology
Founded and led managed services company providing cloud infrastructure and IT solutions to SMB clients. Grew business from startup to profitable operation serving 25+ clients.
Highlights
- Built profitable MSP business from zero to 25+ clients generating $350K annual recurring revenue within 2 years
- Migrated 15+ customers to AWS cloud infrastructure, achieving 99.9% uptime and 35% reduction in IT costs
- Designed auto-scaling e-commerce infrastructure handling 10x traffic spikes during peak seasons without downtime
- Achieved 100% HIPAA compliance for 8 healthcare clients through implementation of encryption, DLP, and security controls
- Executed 30+ Office 365 migrations from on-premises Exchange, with zero data loss and minimal business disruption
- Implemented VDI solutions for 5 financial services clients, enabling secure remote work for 200+ users
- Established disaster recovery procedures reducing RTO from 48 hours to 4 hours across client base
- Generated $500K+ in project revenue through strategic consulting and solution design
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Director of Managed Services at CMA Technology
Highlights
- Conducted in-depth discovery of existing managed services team processes, workflows and personnel upon assuming responsibilities from former director. Run team as stand-alone profit center.
- Scoped, developed and managed all projects, and supported sales when needed.
- Increased profitability per customer by 57% within 6 months by implementing ITIL best practices and optimizing resource allocation
- Reviewed existing business and studied profit and loss structure of helpdesk; divided helpdesk into functional areas and created KPI for each field.
- Created new departments within managed services and assigned people according to skill, growth desire and potential. Managed each member to individual and group goals and metrics.
- Implemented training plans for existing employees; developed individual growth plans, both technical and supervisory.
- Developed and managed customer project plans
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AIX / pSeries Administrator at CMA Technology
Highlights
- Designed and configured customer Power Systems for AIX and Linux workloads.
- Optimized Oracle database performance achieving 40% query speed improvement for Epic healthcare systems serving 5,000+ users
- Designed, implemented and tested backup and disaster recovery solutions for planned or existing systems as it related to AIX, Linux and Oracle workloads.
- Worked with storage teams to optimize storage utilization and performance for systems.
- Collaborated with business owners and stakeholders to accurately define projects and scope; manage multiple implementation teams.
- Conduct pre-sales technical review for customers and interface with sales and technical teams to develop appropriate solutions for the customer.
- Work with various customers including universities and state agencies to implement and support AIX, Oracle and Linux workloads on Power Systems.
Volunteer
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Information Officer - First Lieutenant at Civil Air Patrol
Highlights
- Develop website and apps for forms and communication
- Created squadron IT infrastructure
- Attended multiple training seminars and scenarios regarding human physiology, flight & Critical First Aid
- Completed all required FEMA NIMS courses - leveraged information learned during storm responses - "Awarded 'Teacher of the Month'"
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Mentor at FRC Robotics Mentor - Archbishop Rummel High School
Highlights
- Teach and mentor high school students skills including but not limited to:
- Competitive Conduct
- Java Programming
- Mechanics (Robot building)
- Basic electronics
Education
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Bachelor (In Progress) in Information Technology from University of Oklahoma with GPA of
Courses
- Database Management Systems
- Java Programming
- Network Security
- Systems Administration
Awards
VMworld Speaker from VMware
Featured speaker on VMware Cloud Foundation implementation and technical debt reduction strategies
Teacher of the Month from Civil Air Patrol
Recognized for outstanding instruction and mentorship in aerospace education and emergency services training
Customer Advisory Board Member from VMware
Selected to provide strategic input on product development and enterprise implementation best practices
Publications
New Infrastructure Supports University’s Learning Mission by VMware
Partnerships Key to Infrastructure Redesign by VMware
Languages
- English
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Fluency: Native speaker
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Interests
- SCUBA
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- Outdoors
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- General Hackery
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