Michael Tatum
About Michael Tatum
Michael Tatum is a Systems Engineer II at Accruent, specializing in multi-cloud administration and cybersecurity. He has extensive experience in Linux systems and has held various technical roles since 2006.
Current Role at Accruent
Michael Tatum serves as a Systems Engineer II at Accruent, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he manages redundant international data-center operations and specializes in multi-cloud administration. His responsibilities include handling cybersecurity vulnerability patching and leveraging his expertise in Accruent CloudOps. Tatum's work contributes to the efficiency and security of the company's cloud infrastructure.
Previous Experience in IT and Education
Prior to his current role, Tatum worked as a Linux Systems Engineer at MicroAssist from 2016 to 2019 in the Austin, Texas Area. He also served as a Desktop Technician at Peniel Solutions from 2012 to 2015 in the Greater Atlanta Area. Tatum has experience as a freelance PC Repair and Network Technician from 2006 to 2012 in Georgia. Additionally, he worked as an Adjunct Professor at Austin Community College for nine months in 2015 to 2016.
Educational Background
Michael Tatum has a diverse educational background. He studied Environmental Science at Georgia College & State University from 2006 to 2009. He later earned a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Georgia Gwinnett College, completing his studies from 2012 to 2015. Tatum also achieved an Associate of Applied Science in Linux Networking from Gwinnett Technical College between 2010 and 2012. He has furthered his education at Kennesaw State University for one year in 2005.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Tatum specializes in multi-cloud administration and has extensive experience with globally distributed applications using Java and Apache Tomcat. He is skilled in F5 routing, load-balancing, and administration. His technical expertise includes administering RedHat, CentOS, and Oracle Enterprise Linux systems. Tatum is proficient in Bash Shell systems automation and utilizes Chef for systems configuration at scale.