Rob LaBarbera

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Manager - Product Ownership

Bullhorn

Nov 2023 - Current (1 year 6 months)

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DevOps Technical Lead

Bullhorn

Feb 2023 - Nov 2023 (10 months)

As a DevOps Technical Lead I played a critical role in overseeing the design and implementation of robust and scalable DevOps solutions. Leading a team of talented professionals, I contributed to the seamless integration of development and operations, fostering a culture of collaboration and efficiency. Key Responsibilities: 1. Team Leadership: • Led and mentored a high-performing DevOps team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. • Provided technical guidance, training, and support to team members, ensuring the successful execution of projects. 2. DevOps Strategy and Implementation: • Formulated and executed DevOps strategies to optimize software development processes and improve release efficiency. • Implemented b

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Technical Product Manager - DevOps

Bullhorn

Mar 2022 - Feb 2023 (1 year)

As a Technical Product Manager within DevOps, I played a pivotal role in driving the development and success of cutting-edge software products for internal customers. With a focus on bridging the gap between technical teams and business objectives, I successfully led product lifecycles from ideation to delivery, ensuring alignment with customer needs and company goals. Key Responsibilities: 1. Product Strategy and Vision: • Developed and communicated a clear product vision aligned with business objectives and customer feedback. • Collaborated with stakeholders to define and refine the product roadmap, ensuring strategic alignment with company goals. 2. Requirements Definition and Prioritization: • Gathered and analyzed customer require

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DevOps Engineer III

Bullhorn

Mar 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year 1 month)

As a seasoned DevOps Engineer at Bullhorn I worked with a team on optimizing and automating the software development and deployment lifecycle. With a focus on continuous integration, deployment, and infrastructure as code, I contributed to the efficiency and reliability of our software delivery processes. Key Responsibilities: 1. Continuous Integration and Deployment: • Designed, implemented, and maintained robust CI/CD pipelines for multiple projects, ensuring rapid and reliable delivery. • Automated deployment processes, minimizing downtime and streamlining release cycles. 2. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): • Utilized IaC tools such as Docker and Ansible to define and manage infrastructure components. • Orchestrated and automated the p

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Release Engineer

Bullhorn

Jun 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 10 months)

As a Release Engineer, I played a crucial role in the software development lifecycle by managing and coordinating the release processes. My responsibilities included ensuring smooth and efficient delivery of software products, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing automation to enhance the release pipeline. Key Responsibilities included: Release Management - orchestrating end-to-end release processes from planning and scheduling to deployment and post-release monitoring. Collaborated with development, QA, and operations teams to define release scope and objectives. Automation and Continuous Integration. Implemented and maintained automated build and deployment processes using tools such as Jenkins / GitLab CI. Est

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Systems Engineer II

Washington University in St Louis

Sep 2018 - Jun 2019 (10 months)

• Provide high performance computing systems and data storage to researchers via Docker frameworks. • Configure and maintain a Linux-based infrastructure using Ansible playbooks and puppet manifests. • Maintain an up-to-date production codebase using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Bamboo. • Respond to alerts via Prometheus toolset + PagerDuty. • Built a scalable Jenkins infrastructure using Kubernetes and DSL plugins.

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Dev Ops Engineer

FUSION Marketing THIS IS FUSION

Jun 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year 4 months)

● Creative and experienced Dev Ops engineer with experience in networking, security and infrastructure support for a mid-sized marketing company. ● Maintain a hybrid Nutanix / AWS infrastructure for a team of 12 developers, holding regular core-architectural meetings to discuss ways to cut costs and deployment times, as well as maintaining the highest level of stability and availability. ● Keep track of issues using Jira version control and log all troubleshooting steps + solutions in Confluence. ● Proficient in virtualization via Hyper-V and VMware, Remote management, Active Directory Services, Project Management, Backup and Disaster Recovery solutions, VLAN routing and subnetting, VPNs, Meraki configurations and monitoring tools, Wir

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System Administrator

FUSION Marketing THIS IS FUSION

Jun 2015 - Jun 2017 (2 years 1 month)

• Lead projects and implement solutions designed to improve the network and infrastructure as well as overall security. ● Built a variety of physical servers and virtual machines running Windows Server 2008 - 2016; maintain and update when required. ● Project Lead on acquiring a Security Audit, reviewing the feedback, procuring a plan for immediate remediation / continual security updates. ● Support an environment of 50-75 Mac users / 200-300 Windows users, including 4 remote offices. ● Implemented and maintained a Backup and Disaster Recovery solution. ● Manage a hybrid Office 365 / on premise Exchange environment. ● Completed a network overhaul, involving the transition over to a complete Cisco Meraki environment. ● Completely cleaned out

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Service Center Analyst Tier 2

CenturyLink Technology Solutions

Apr 2014 - Jun 2015 (1 year 3 months)

• Provide Tier 2 support for all SavvisDirect services including, but not limited to Exchange hosted email, McAfee SaaS protection, online backup software, fax-over-email services and web hosting. • Subject Matter Expert on Business Applications including McAfee Endpoint / Email / Web Protection, Hostopia CloudFax, Asigra Secure Online Backup and MessageSolution Archiving. • Use Parallels Business Automation Standard to provide backend administration of all SavvisDirect products. • Provide training for Web Hosting applications including Wordpress, Joomla, Drupal and Parallels Presence builder. • Provide Escalated support to Tier 1 service center staff. • Provide on-call support for after hours and weekend emergencies. • Identify recurring i

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Public Technology Assistant

Saint Louis Public Library

Mar 2013 - Apr 2014 (1 year 2 months)

• Troubleshoot network connectivity, software including Microsoft Office 2010, • Use McAfee web based filtering to monitor patron activity and set up the appropriate filtering and policies. • Assist library patrons with use of computer hardware and software. • Assist patrons with navigating the web and performing job seeking functions. • Assist library employees with hardware malfunctions, including but not limited to thermal printers, self service stations and desktop computers running Mac OSx and Windows 7.

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E-Licensing Team Lead

Monsanto

Mar 2011 - Mar 2012 (1 year 1 month)

• Manage MS access databases and spreadsheets to keep track of customer information. • Create training programs using Microsoft Powerpoint and document procedures to maximize efficiency for licensing customers. • Work with teams to license farmers across the country via phone / internet.

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Bar Manager / Web Designer

Jefferson Warehouse

Mar 2010 - Sep 2013 (3 years 7 months)

Manage bar staff / bar inventory, create events / update website.

Help Desk Analyst

Panera BREAD

Jun 2008 - Oct 2009 (1 year 5 months)

• Assist managers around the country with technical support, such as networking, hardware, software (including point of sale systems), and reporting issues. • Use Remedy ticketing system to enter and work customer issues, investigate reoccurring problems and escalate when necessary to the appropriate team. • Perform troubleshooting on networks/hardware in the area and train employees on new point of sale systems and KDS printers.

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