Joshua Mc Clain
About Joshua Mc Clain
Joshua McClain is a Senior Unix Engineer at FLEETCOR, with over 20 years of experience in IT architecture and management. He has held various engineering and consulting roles, demonstrating expertise in virtualization technologies, configuration management, and business operations.
Work at FLEETCOR
Joshua McClain has been employed at FLEETCOR as a Senior Unix Engineer since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for managing Unix systems and ensuring their optimal performance. His contributions over the past five years have been integral to the company's operations, leveraging his extensive experience in IT architecture and management.
Previous Experience in IT
Before joining FLEETCOR, Joshua McClain worked at several notable companies. He served as a Senior Customer Engineer at Hitachi Data Systems from 2010 to 2018, where he focused on customer support and system optimization. Prior to that, he was a System Engineer at NexTraq for one year and held the position of UNIX System Administrator III at Hewlett-Packard from 2006 to 2010. His career began as a Senior Consultant at Bearingpoint from 1999 to 2001.
Education and Expertise
Joshua McClain studied at Asbury University, where he focused on Applied Mathematics and Music Theory and Composition from 1990 to 1995. His educational background complements his technical skills, which include proficiency in configuration management using Chef, Unix shell scripting, and virtualization technologies such as KVM and SmartOS/Triton.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Joshua McClain possesses a diverse skill set in IT, including experience with various operating systems like custom Gentoo builds and Solaris/Illumos. He is knowledgeable in storage and backup solutions, including NAS and SAN, and has expertise in managing services such as mail servers and web applications. His networking skills encompass switching, routing, and host-based firewalls.
Project Management and Leadership
Joshua McClain has extensive experience in project planning, management, and budgeting. He has managed technical teams in server support and data center operations, demonstrating his capability in leading projects and optimizing business processes. His background includes Big 5 consulting experience, focusing on business process planning and OSS integration.