Jerry Neef, Jr.
About Jerry Neef, Jr.
Jerry Neef, Jr. is a Senior VMware Engineer at Asurion, with extensive experience in virtualization and IT infrastructure.
Current Role at Asurion
Jerry Neef, Jr. currently holds the position of Senior VMware Engineer at Asurion. He has been with the company since 2013. In this role, he has served as the Technical Lead for the design, deployment, and documentation of the vSphere 6.5 environment. He played a pivotal role in the deployment and migration of the vRealize Automation application suite, progressing from vCAC 5.2 to vRA 6.0 and ultimately to the 7.3 infrastructure. Additionally, Jerry collaborated with VMware PSO technicians to create, transfer, or rewrite vRealize Orchestrator workflows and vRA configurations.
Previous Experience at ERCOT
Before his tenure at Asurion, Jerry Neef, Jr. worked at ERCOT as a Citrix Administrator. His stint at ERCOT spanned from 2000 to 2012, totaling 12 years. During this period, he was based in the Austin, Texas area. In his role, Jerry was responsible for managing and administrating Citrix environments, ensuring their smooth operation and stability.
Long-Term Role at Railroad Commission of Texas
Jerry Neef, Jr. has a substantial history with the Railroad Commission of Texas, where he served as Property Manager from 1982 to 2000. His position at the Commission lasted for 18 years, showcasing his long-term commitment and experience in property management. This role undoubtedly provided Jerry with a wealth of insights into the responsibilities involved in managing substantial assets and properties.
Educational Background
Jerry Neef, Jr. attended Bastrop High School. Although the records indicate his attendance commenced in 1970, the duration of his education there is unspecified. His educational journey at Bastrop High laid the foundational knowledge that would support his future career endeavors.
Technical Expertise
In his current role at Asurion, Jerry Neef, Jr. has demonstrated significant technical expertise. He is responsible for building Windows 2012 servers and setting up high availability appliances for the vRealize Automation 7.3 environment. His technical acumen encompasses the entire lifecycle of deploying these technologies, including the initial design, actual deployment, and subsequent documentation.