Steven Combs
About Steven Combs
Steven Combs serves as the Lead System Administrator at National Interstate Insurance Company, where he focuses on system upgrades and infrastructure improvements across multiple sites. He has a background in system administration and a strong interest in automation, particularly using PowerShell.
Current Role at National Interstate Insurance Company
Steven Combs serves as the Lead System Administrator at National Interstate Insurance Company since 2018. In this role, he plays a crucial part in planning and executing projects, collaborating with developers, application owners, and business associates. His responsibilities include upgrading and integrating systems while maintaining and improving infrastructure across three primary sites and a disaster recovery site.
Previous Experience at Atlas Resource Partners
Before joining National Interstate Insurance Company, Steven worked at Atlas Resource Partners, L.P. as a Windows Server Administrator from 2013 to 2016. During his three years in the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area, he gained valuable experience in system administration, contributing to the management and maintenance of server environments.
Career Development at National Interstate Insurance Company
Steven's career at National Interstate Insurance Company began as a Senior Systems Administrator from 2016 to 2018. In this position, he developed his skills in system administration and infrastructure management, which paved the way for his current role as Lead System Administrator.
Educational Background in Computer Network Administration
Steven Combs studied at Stark State College of Technology, where he focused on Computer Network Administration and Security Technology. He earned an Associate of Science (AS) degree from 2006 to 2009, which provided him with foundational knowledge and skills in the field of information technology.
Technical Skills and Interests
Steven has extensive experience working with technologies such as VMware, Cisco UCS Blades, Microsoft Active Directory, Exchange, Application Delivery Controllers, PowerShell, and GIT/TFS. He has a strong interest in automation and frequently experiments with PowerShell to enhance operational efficiency. He is also involved in adopting new technologies and adapting existing ones to meet the demands of the evolving tech landscape.