Alfred Gumbs
About Alfred Gumbs
Alfred Gumbs is a Systems Engineer III at Builders FirstSource in Plano, Texas, with a background in Electro Mechanical Computer Technology and Computer Science. He has extensive experience in systems architecture and engineering, having worked at NTT Data and previously at J&W Seligman.
Work at Builders FirstSource
Alfred Gumbs has been employed at Builders FirstSource as a Systems Engineer III since 2018. In this role, he has contributed to various projects and initiatives that enhance the company's technological infrastructure. His responsibilities include supporting a carshare solution on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) virtual machines hosted on VMware ESX. He also provides middleware stack support, ensuring that systems operate efficiently and effectively.
Current Role at NTT Data
In addition to his role at Builders FirstSource, Alfred Gumbs has been a Systems Architect at NTT Data since 2011. Over his 13 years in this position, he has implemented significant technological solutions, including the EMC VMAX Backup Copy Volumes (BCVs) and the transition of the NetBackup solution to Veritas 5230/5330 NetBackup Appliances. His work focuses on optimizing system performance and enhancing data management capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Alfred Gumbs holds a Bachelor's degree in Electro Mechanical Computer Technology and a Master's degree in Computer Science, both from the New York Institute of Technology. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both hardware and software systems, equipping him with the skills necessary for his roles in systems engineering and architecture.
Background in UNIX Systems and Disaster Recovery
Before his current positions, Alfred Gumbs worked as a UNIX Systems/DBA Manager at J&W Seligman from 1997 to 1999. In this role, he designed an Excel tool for forecasting hardware purchases and played a key role in the implementation of NetBackup 7 and Data Domain. He also transitioned infrastructure from Virtual SCSI (VSCSI) to N-Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) and redesigned disaster recovery processes across multiple data centers.