John Adams
About John Adams
John Adams is a Linux Administrator and Development Support professional with extensive experience in systems engineering and infrastructure management. He has worked at General Atomics since 2017 and previously held positions at Tetra Tech, Jenny Craig, and Walz Group, while also holding degrees in Computer Science and Electronic Computer Systems from Southern Illinois University.
Work at General Atomics
Currently, John Adams serves as a Linux Administrator and Development Support at General Atomics. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the Greater San Diego Area. His role involves providing infrastructure and application support, which includes troubleshooting and documentation assistance for developers. Adams is responsible for the installation and configuration of Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Bamboo. He specializes in setting up and managing Docker and Kubernetes environments, enhancing the operational efficiency of the organization.
Previous Experience at Tetra Tech
Before joining General Atomics, John Adams worked at Tetra Tech as a Senior Unix Administrator from 2006 to 2012. During his six years in Pasadena, CA, he developed expertise in Unix systems administration. His responsibilities included managing server environments and providing technical support, which laid the groundwork for his future roles in Linux administration.
Experience at Jenny Craig and Walz Group
John Adams served as a Linux/Storage Systems Engineer at Jenny Craig from 2012 to 2014 in Carlsbad, CA. Following this role, he worked for Walz Group, LLC as a Linux/Windows Engineer for eight months in 2014 in Temecula, CA. These positions allowed him to further develop his skills in Linux and storage systems, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of system administration.
Educational Background
John Adams studied at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science. His studies spanned from 1980 to 2000, providing him with a solid foundation in computer systems. Additionally, he pursued a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Computer Systems at the same institution, further enhancing his technical knowledge and skills.
Technical Skills and Specializations
John Adams has extensive experience in specifying and setting up Dell servers. He has implemented and configured a Ceph cluster for both X86 and ARM architectures, showcasing his technical proficiency. His specialization in Docker and Kubernetes environments reflects his ability to manage modern containerized applications effectively.