Aleksandr Shubin

Senior Systems Administrator with over 15 years of progressive experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-level IT infrastructure across multi-site organizations. Strong hands-on expertise in server administration, virtualization, networking, and cybersecurity best practices.

Managed and supported complex environments serving 200+ users and 40–50+ virtual machines, including Windows and Linux servers, VMware / Hyper-V / Proxmox virtualization platforms, enterprise networking (VLAN, VPN, DMZ, DHCP, DNS), and centralized monitoring systems. Successfully led infrastructure modernization initiatives, server migrations, and network expansions with minimal downtime.

In addition to deep technical expertise, previously served as Head of IT Department, leading cross-functional teams, coordinating vendor relationships, managing budgets, and aligning IT operations with business objectives — while maintaining zero security breaches during tenure.

Adept at troubleshooting mission-critical systems, implementing disaster recovery strategies, optimizing performance, and ensuring operational reliability in high-demand environments. Known for maintaining a calm and structured approach under pressure, communicating effectively with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, and building strong working relationships across departments.

Demonstrate professional discipline, emotional stability, and respect for organizational boundaries. Strive to understand individual team dynamics and adapt communication style to ensure clarity, mutual trust, and productive collaboration.

Authorized to work in the United States · Driver’s License · Open to Relocation · Bilingual (English / Russian)

IT Director – AVTOVAZTRANS

Led a team of system administrators, programmers, and network engineers overseeing enterprise IT infrastructure across multiple buildings. Managed 10+ physical servers and over 40 virtual machines supporting 240+ users.

Directed infrastructure modernization initiatives including virtualization strategy, network segmentation (VLAN/DMZ), disaster recovery planning, backup optimization, and cybersecurity hardening. Maintained zero security breaches during tenure.

Oversaw IT budgeting, vendor procurement, ISO-aligned documentation processes, and cross-department collaboration to align IT operations with business objectives.

DevOps Engineer – INTEGRROMASH

Managed hybrid infrastructure environment supporting software development teams. Led migration of physical servers to VMware virtualized platform, implemented monitoring systems (Nagios, Zabbix), and automated administrative workflows using PowerShell and Bash.

Optimized system performance, improved infrastructure reliability, and enhanced backup integrity using RAID-based storage and Bacula solutions.

Systems Administrator / IT Consultant

Provided long-term infrastructure support, server deployment, network architecture, VPN configuration, PBX telephony systems (Asterisk), and enterprise backup strategies for multiple organizations. Conducted IT audits, disaster recovery testing, and security assessments to ensure compliance and operational continuity.