David Altschuler
About David Altschuler
David Altschuler is a Senior Systems Administrator at the Broad Institute, where he has worked since 2014. He has a background in technical support and systems administration, with experience at several prestigious institutions including Harvard and MIT.
Work at Broad Institute
David Altschuler has been serving as a Senior Systems Administrator at the Broad Institute since 2014. In this role, he is responsible for maintaining and supporting over 40 petabytes of storage across various systems, including EMC Isilon clusters and Oracle ZFS boxes. His work involves developing automated systems to manage storage costs effectively, including a system that handles millions of dollars in chargebacks to labs and users. Altschuler collaborates closely with vendors during Proof of Concept installations, working with technologies from companies such as Clearsky, Elastifile, Pure Storage, and Qumulo.
Previous Experience
Before joining the Broad Institute, David Altschuler held several positions in the technology sector. He worked as a Junior Systems Administrator at Harvard School of Public Health for three months in 2013. Prior to that, he served as a Technical Support Specialist at the same institution for four months in 2012. Altschuler also gained experience as a Technical Support Intern at Racepoint Group in 2011 and as Computer Operations Support at MIT Lincoln Laboratory for three months in 2013. His early career included a role as an AOI Programmer at Altronics Manufacturing Inc. in 2009.
Education and Certifications
David Altschuler earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Networking from Wentworth Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. He completed his high school education at Bedford High School, graduating with a High School Diploma in 2009. Altschuler holds certifications as an Advanced Administration Univa Grid Engine administrator and as a Google Cloud Engineer, which enhance his qualifications in systems administration and cloud technologies.
Technical Skills and Contributions
In his role as a Senior Systems Administrator, David Altschuler has developed significant technical skills, particularly in storage management and automation. He has implemented an automated storage cost recovery system that effectively manages financial chargebacks within the organization. His expertise includes working with various storage systems and technologies, and he has been involved in vendor collaborations for Proof of Concept installations, showcasing his ability to integrate new technologies into existing infrastructures.