Eric Abar
About Eric Abar
Eric Abar is a Senior System Engineer at KLDiscovery, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in managing global network environments and hybrid cloud solutions, with a background in Management Information Systems from the University of North Dakota.
Current Role at KLDiscovery
Eric Abar currently serves as a Senior System Engineer at KLDiscovery, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for supporting a global network environment that includes over 9,500 server nodes and 600 ESX hosts. His work involves integrating VMware vSphere virtual machines and managing hybrid cloud solutions, specifically focusing on Azure.
Previous Experience at KLDiscovery
Before his current position, Eric Abar worked at KLDiscovery in various roles. He served as an Associate Systems Administrator from 2009 to 2013, contributing to system administration tasks in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Prior to that, he was a SOC Technician II from 2006 to 2009 in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, where he gained foundational experience in systems management.
Education and Expertise
Eric Abar studied at the University of North Dakota, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from 1997 to 2002. His educational background supports his expertise in configuring and deploying hybrid cloud solutions, particularly in Azure, as well as his technical skills in managing complex server environments.
Key Contributions to System Development
Eric Abar played a significant role in transitioning the development environment at KLDiscovery from outdated physical and virtual servers to a modern virtual environment. This involved utilizing HP Gen7/8 blades and VMware ESXi 5.x, which enhanced the efficiency and performance of the company's IT infrastructure.