Shawn Stickels
About Shawn Stickels
Shawn Stickels is an Information Technology System Engineer currently working at Laitram in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has extensive experience in IT, having previously held roles at KAR Global and Cook Medical, where he specialized in virtualization, software development, and storage administration.
Work at Laitram
Shawn Stickels has been employed at Laitram as an Information Technology System Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on managing IT systems and implementing innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency. His expertise in data security is a key priority in his work, ensuring that the systems he oversees are secure and reliable. Laitram, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, benefits from his extensive background in IT and virtualization.
Previous Experience at KAR Global
Prior to joining Laitram, Shawn Stickels worked at KAR Global as a Senior Virtualization Engineer from 2015 to 2020. During his five years in Carmel, Indiana, he was recognized for his ability to build long-term relationships with partners and form effective project teams. His contributions included providing innovative technologies that delivered effective solutions for various strategic business units within the organization.
Experience at Cook Medical
Shawn Stickels has significant experience from his time at Cook Medical, where he worked in various roles from 2004 to 2015. He served as a Software Developer for five years and then as a Storage Administrator for eleven years. His work in Bloomington, Indiana, involved managing storage solutions and developing software applications, contributing to the company's technological advancements.
Education and Expertise
Shawn Stickels completed his high school education at Owen Valley High School, graduating in 2000. He studied Information Technology, which laid the foundation for his career in IT. His technical proficiency includes managing and implementing solutions with various technologies such as NetApp FAS, NetApp E-Series, EMC, Cisco UCS and MDS, VMware, and CommVault Simpana. He has developed strategies for disaster recovery, high availability, and business continuity using hybrid cloud technologies from Microsoft Azure.