Kristian Sundet
About Kristian Sundet
Kristian Sundet is a System Administrator with extensive experience in cloud storage and data management. He has led teams, provided customer training, and managed large-scale data migrations, demonstrating his expertise in both technical and leadership roles.
Work at FD Technologies
Kristian Sundet has been employed at First Derivatives as a System Administrator since 2020. His role involves overseeing cloud storage solutions and managing large-scale data systems. He leads daily stand-ups for the Cloud-Storage Team, demonstrating his leadership and team management capabilities. Sundet's responsibilities include automating operational tasks and providing proactive customer support, ensuring the efficiency of storage systems.
Previous Experience at Shutterstock
Before joining First Derivatives, Kristian Sundet worked at Shutterstock as a Linux System Administrator from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure in County Dublin, Ireland, he focused on managing Linux environments and supporting various operational tasks. His experience at Shutterstock contributed to his expertise in system administration and cloud technologies.
Technical Background at Infineon Technologies
Kristian Sundet began his career at Infineon Technologies SensoNor AS, where he served as a Technical Operator from 2006 to 2009. This role provided him with foundational knowledge in technical operations and systems management. His early experience laid the groundwork for his future positions in system administration and cloud solutions.
Cloud Automation and Data Migration Expertise
Sundet has demonstrated significant expertise in cloud automation and data management. He performed a major data migration of over 10 petabytes from an aging data center to AWS S3. Additionally, he created and deployed AWS AMIs using Jenkins and Terraform, showcasing his skills in cloud infrastructure management. His experience managing EMC/ECS solutions with capacities ranging from 15 to 40 petabytes indicates his proficiency in handling large-scale storage systems.
Skills in Automation and Support
Kristian Sundet has automated operational tasks using Ansible playbooks and AWX/Tower, enhancing process efficiency and traceability. He has also provided 2nd line support for HP's Scale-Out NAS solution, indicating his specialization in network-attached storage systems. His role in delivering workshops and training sessions for Dell's high-end storage products highlights his commitment to customer education and support.