Hello, I'm Tom Beller

Senior Systems Engineer

Delivering Excellence in IT Engineering and Solutions

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About

Hello! I'm Tom Beller,

a seasoned systems engineer with a comprehensive background in designing, implementing, and maintaining IT infrastructures across various environments. With extensive experience at companies like Heartland Business Systems, Warren Distribution, and Airlite Plastics, I've honed my technical skills and developed a robust foundation in both on-premises and cloud-based solutions.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of technologies, both on-premises and in the cloud. My expertise includes virtualization, storage management, network configurations, identity management, infrastructure as code, operating systems administration, scripting, backup, disaster recovery, and security.

In addition to my technical expertise, I hold several certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate and Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty. These certifications reflect my commitment to staying current with industry advancements and continuously improving my skill set.

What truly sets me apart is my ability to blend technical knowledge with essential soft skills. I possess strong logical reasoning, problem-solving capabilities, and a keen sense of responsibility. My ability to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges has enabled me to effectively address complex technical issues and deliver innovative solutions under pressure.

In the past two years, I took a deliberate break from formal employment to pursue personal growth and enjoy enriching life experiences. During this time, I stayed engaged with the latest developments in cloud technologies and industry trends, ensuring that I remain at the forefront of the field.

I am passionate about contributing my blend of technical expertise and soft skills to new and exciting projects. I look forward to leveraging my background to drive operational success and help organizations overcome their IT challenges.

Thank you for visiting my personal website, and I invite you to explore further to learn more about my professional journey and the skills I bring to the table.

Experience & Education

Senior Systems Engineer

Heartland Business Systems

Dec 2020 - Aug 2022

  • Delivered pre-sales and post-sales engineering services to clients
  • Collaborated with clients to assess infrastructure needs, design solutions, and implement new or updated infrastructure
  • Deployed and managed Azure Entra ID, storage accounts, and cost analysis solutions
  • Designed and deployed Nutanix hyper-converged systems and Pure Storage solutions
  • Provided consulting and engineering expertise for Microsoft platforms (on-prem and cloud)
  • Implemented multi-factor authentication systems (Cisco Duo, Azure Entra ID MFA/SSO)
  • Conducted performance analyses to optimize infrastructure and minimize downtime

Senior Systems Engineer

Warren Distribution

May 2018 - Dec 2020

  • Managed IT infrastructure across nine locations
  • Established redundant data centers and migrated services to modernized systems
  • Designed and implemented backup and disaster recovery processes
  • Upgraded and replaced network infrastructure across all sites
  • Configured and deployed Remote Desktop Services and endpoint management solutions
  • Developed a comprehensive IT security strategy
  • Deployed Mimecast for email security and filtering
  • Implemented PowerShell scripts to streamline system management tasks

Solutions Architect

Airlite Plastics Co

Aug 2011 - May 2018

  • Analyzed business needs to implement technical solutions
  • Deployed enterprise tools, including JIRA Service Desk, JIRA Core, and Confluence
  • Implemented Cisco Spark for cloud-hosted communication
  • Guided network infrastructure upgrade projects
  • Trained and mentored junior team members

Bachelor of Science

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Management Information Systems

Skills & Technologies

Technical Skills

Azure
Infrastructure as Code
Windows Server
Linux
Virtualization
VDI
Storage
Networking
Security
IAM

Soft Skills

Logical Reasoning
Problem Solving
Fast Learner
Attention to Detail
Responsi­bility
Composure
Adabtability
Teamwork
Communi­cation
Project Management

Technologies

  • Azure IaaS
  • Azure PaaS
  • Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Microsoft 365
  • Bicep
  • Terraform
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Ansible
  • Git
  • Windows Server
  • Linux
  • VMware vSphere
  • VMware Horizon
  • Hyper-V
  • Proxmox
  • Nutanix
  • Pure Storage
  • Veeam Backup & Replication
  • HYCU
  • Intune
  • Endpoint Configuration Manager
  • Entra ID
  • Active Directory
  • Group Policy
  • ADFS
  • Remote Desktop Services
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Fortinet
  • Cisco
  • Meraki
  • SQL Server
  • PRTG
  • PowerShell
  • Bash
  • Exchange
  • Mimecast

Projects

URL Shortener

A simple web app with various IaC deployment examples

Terraform Modules

A collection of self-made Terraform modules

Professional Profile

A personal website listing and demonstrating my experience and skills

Let's Connect

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