Sheldon Perkins
About Sheldon Perkins
Sheldon Perkins is a System Architect with extensive experience in data management and network security. He has worked in various roles, including as a math teacher and a service engineer, and has a strong educational background in computer science and arts.
Current Role at ECS
Sheldon Perkins has been working as a System Architect at ECS since 2021. In this role, he focuses on managing projects that involve researching and implementing best practices, transitions, upgrades, development, scripting, and testing. His responsibilities include ensuring system integrity and compliance, utilizing various tools and methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Education
Before joining ECS, Sheldon Perkins worked as a math teacher at Los Lunas Schools from 2016 to 2018. This two-year tenure in Los Lunas, New Mexico, allowed him to gain experience in educational methodologies and student engagement while contributing to the academic development of his students.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Sheldon Perkins possesses a strong technical skill set, managing and preserving data using various database systems, including MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL, and MSSQL. He also implements backup solutions such as Bacula and Zmanda. His expertise extends to network security, particularly in Shorewall firewall management, and he ensures system integrity through the use of Splunk.
Education and Academic Background
Sheldon Perkins earned a Master of Arts degree from Liberty University, studying from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of New Mexico, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his professional endeavors in technology and education.
Career Progression and Previous Roles
Sheldon Perkins has held various positions throughout his career. He worked as a Tier II Service Engineer at Agfa Healthcare from 2004 to 2007 and served as a Data Management Administrator at Spherion for one year in 2002. Additionally, he has been a Systems Administrator at Respec since 2018, where he has further developed his technical skills and project management capabilities.