Jorge Porras
About Jorge Porras
Jorge Porras is a Cloud Operations Storage & Backups Administrator at Converge Technology Solutions Corp. in Mexico, specializing in backup infrastructure management and compliance, with certifications in Commvault and extensive experience in cloud and tape-based systems.
Work at Converge Technology Solutions Corp.
Jorge Porras has been employed at Converge Technology Solutions Corp. since 2021, serving as a Cloud Operations Storage & Backups Administrator. In this role, he is responsible for managing daily and weekly backup reports, ensuring that service level agreements (SLAs) are met. He has performed a migration of backup infrastructure from TSM to Commvault, showcasing his adaptability to new technologies. His work also includes engaging in backup audits and preparing necessary documentation to support compliance and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Jorge Porras holds two Licentiate degrees from Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, one in Ciencias de la Electrónica and another in Ingeniería Biomédica/Médica, both completed from 2003 to 2009. He has further enhanced his expertise by completing multiple AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials courses, which cover essential topics such as security, core services, and pricing. Additionally, he is a Commvault Certified Professional, indicating his proficiency in backup and recovery solutions.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Converge, Jorge Porras worked at several organizations in various roles. He served as a Cloud Operations Engineer at ExactlyIT Inc. from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he was a Cloud Operations Engineer at Syntax for 8 months in 2019. His earlier experience includes a 5-year tenure as a Storage Administrator at T-Systems Mexico from 2010 to 2015. This diverse background has equipped him with a strong foundation in configuring and managing both cloud-based and tape-based backup systems.
Backup Management and Compliance
In his current role, Jorge Porras manages backup operations that include calculating backup SLAs and generating detailed reports. He actively participates in backup audits, contributing to compliance and operational efficiency within the organization. His strong foundation in backup reporting tools allows him to monitor and optimize backup performance effectively. Additionally, he has participated in Data Center wide and backup-specific Disaster Recovery tests to ensure the recoverability of critical business systems.