Erik Widholm
About Erik Widholm
Erik Widholm is a Senior Enterprise Systems and Storage Administrator at AmeriCold Logistics, where he has worked since 2012. He has extensive experience in system administration, security, and disaster recovery, with a background in various educational institutions and previous roles in the technology sector.
Work at AmeriCold Logistics
Erik Widholm has been employed at AmeriCold Logistics as a Senior Enterprise Systems and Storage Administrator since 2012. In this role, he is responsible for managing enterprise systems and storage solutions, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. His tenure at AmeriCold spans over 12 years, during which he has contributed to the organization's IT infrastructure in Atlanta, GA.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current position, Erik Widholm worked at CNA Insurance as a Senior Unix System Engineer from 2005 to 2010. He also held roles at Moody Bible Institute, where he served as a Direct Mail Processing Lead from 1993 to 1996 and as a System Administrator (UNIX) from 1996 to 2005. His diverse work experience has provided him with a solid foundation in systems administration and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Erik Widholm studied at several institutions, beginning with Karlbergskolan in Åmål, Sweden, where he earned a diploma from 1983 to 1986. He furthered his education at Moody Bible Institute, obtaining a diploma from 1986 to 1989, and attended Wheaton College for a year in 1989 to 1990. He also studied at Covenant Theological Seminary for one year from 1992 to 1993. His educational background complements his expertise in implementing security, network, and disaster recovery programs.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Erik Widholm possesses extensive technical skills in various platforms, including RHEL, AIX, and HP-UX. He has experience with virtual environments, particularly VMWare. His professional training includes Oracle Identity Management (SSO) and Oracle RAC (Real Application Cluster), as well as HP-UX 10, 11 Administration and AIX VIO Configuration and Implementation. He demonstrates competence in problem-solving under pressure, focusing on security and service uptime.
Leadership and Project Management
Erik Widholm exhibits strong leadership abilities, coordinating various phases of projects to achieve intended goals. He has hands-on experience in leading all stages of system development efforts, including requirements definition, design, architecture, testing, and support. His multi-cultural background, having been born and raised in Sweden, enhances his understanding of diverse work environments.