Joseph Gola
About Joseph Gola
Joseph Gola is a Senior Engineer at Hitachi Vantara with extensive experience in storage systems and cloud environments. He has worked in various engineering roles across multiple companies, including EMC, Citi Technology Inc., and Hitachi Data Systems, and holds a diploma in Electronic Technology from DeVry University.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Joseph Gola has been employed at Hitachi Vantara as a Senior Engineer since 2019. In this role, he focuses on advanced engineering solutions and contributes to the development and management of storage systems. His expertise includes managing Hitachi FX00/GX00 HNAS 4000 Series Systems and EMC ScaleIO within cloud environments. His work involves installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of various systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
Previous Experience at Hitachi Data Systems
Prior to his current role, Joseph Gola worked at Hitachi Data Systems for 17 years as a Solutions Consultant Specialist from 1997 to 2014. During this period, he gained significant experience in storage solutions and customer engagement. His responsibilities included providing technical support and consulting services, which contributed to his extensive knowledge of Hitachi's storage systems and software.
Consulting Role at Citi Technology Inc.
Joseph Gola served as a Consultant / Systems Engineer at Citi Technology Inc. from 2014 to 2018. In this position, he was responsible for system engineering tasks and provided solutions to enhance the organization's technology infrastructure. His work in this role further developed his skills in managing complex systems and storage solutions in a corporate environment.
Educational Background and Certifications
Joseph Gola studied Electronic Technology at DeVry University, earning a diploma from 1977 to 1978. He also attended Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he studied Computer Science from 1979 to 1980. Additionally, he completed training at Caldwell Flight Academy, obtaining FAA VFR/IFR certification. He holds several professional certifications, including Hitachi Certified Sales Qualification and Hitachi Certified Professional/Certified Implementer.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Joseph Gola possesses advanced skills in various technologies, including EMC Vipr SRM for reporting and storage administration. He has extensive experience with a range of operating systems such as Solaris, AIX, HP, Linux, VMware, ZOS, and Z/Linux. His familiarity with storage systems includes HDS GXXXX/VSP, EMC ExtremIO/ScaleIO/VMAX, and IBM D8xx/A9000. He is also skilled in storage virtualization and has experience with high availability and disaster recovery systems.