Gian Carlo Advincula
About Gian Carlo Advincula
Gian Carlo Advincula is a Cloud Engineer and Virtualization Tech Lead at Chevron in Makati City, with extensive experience in Unix/Linux systems and various IT roles.
Current Role at Chevron
Gian Carlo Advincula currently holds the position of Cloud Engineer and Virtualization Tech Lead at Chevron in Makati City. He utilizes his extensive experience in virtualization technologies and cloud computing to manage and optimize the company's IT infrastructure. His responsibilities include ensuring the efficient operation of cloud services and leading initiatives to improve system performance and reliability.
Previous Experience at Chevron
Before his current role, Gian Carlo Advincula served Chevron in various capacities. From 2018, he was the Unix Tech Lead and Virtualization Analyst for 11 months, focusing on the Unix-based systems and virtualization technologies. Previously, he worked as a Unix Linux System Administrator from 2012 to 2017, where he managed Linux systems, ensuring their stability and performance. His tenure at Chevron has provided him with a deep understanding of the company's IT ecosystem.
Early Career Roles
Gian Carlo Advincula's early career includes roles at prominent organizations. He worked at Globe Telecom as a Systems Administrator from 2008 to 2012. Prior to this, he was at Hewlett-Packard as a Datawarehouse Support professional from 2007 to 2008, and at GXS as EDI Technical Support from 2006 to 2007. These roles allowed him to develop a broad skill set in system administration and technical support.
Education and Technical Expertise
Gian Carlo Advincula earned his B.S. in Computer Science from the Mapua Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2002 to 2005. He completed his high school education at St. James College of Q.C. between 1998 and 2002. Advincula has expertise in managing VMware vCenter (versions 6.0, 6.5, and 6.7), RedHat Linux (versions 5, 6, and 7), and Cisco Hyperflex systems. He is skilled in POSIX Shell Scripting and Microsoft Powershell Scripting and has hands-on experience with HP Proliant Blades and EMC CLARiiON and Connectrix storage systems.
Proficiency in Agile Methodologies and Automation
Gian Carlo Advincula is proficient in Agile methodologies, primarily Scrum and Kanban, which he uses to manage projects and improve team collaboration and efficiency. He is also experienced in using Ansible for automation, enabling him to streamline deployment processes and reduce manual intervention. His technical proficiency ensures that he can effectively contribute to agile teams and lead automation initiatives.