Simon Lai
About Simon Lai
Simon Lai is a Websphere and Unix Administrator with 15 years of experience at Avon in London. He specializes in IT asset management, system administration, and Java EE application performance monitoring across a large-scale infrastructure.
Work at Avon
Simon Lai has been employed at Avon since 2009, serving as a Websphere and Unix Administrator. In this role, he manages a large-scale infrastructure that includes 2000 servers operating on AIX, Linux, and Solaris platforms across data centers in the United States and the United Kingdom. His responsibilities include overseeing the performance and reliability of 100 Websphere and Weblogic environments, ensuring that systems operate efficiently.
Education and Expertise
Simon Lai studied at the University, where he developed foundational knowledge in information technology and system administration. His expertise encompasses Java EE application performance monitoring and tuning, as well as proficiency in various database systems, including Oracle, DB2, MySQL, and MSSQL. This educational background supports his current role in managing complex IT environments.
Background
Simon Lai has accumulated over 15 years of experience in the field of IT infrastructure management. His career has focused on system administration and IT asset management, utilizing tools such as BMC ADDM for asset management and CA Spectrum/Foglight for system oversight. His role requires a deep understanding of both hardware and software components in enterprise environments.
Achievements
In his capacity as a Websphere and Unix Administrator, Simon Lai has successfully overseen the performance of numerous environments and managed a substantial infrastructure. His work ensures optimal system performance and reliability, contributing to the overall efficiency of Avon's IT operations. His specialized skills in application performance monitoring have been instrumental in maintaining high service standards.