Sam Buchta
About Sam Buchta
Sam Buchta is a Systems Specialist II-III at Mathematica Policy Research, where he has worked since 2010. He specializes in designing and implementing storage solutions and supports a mobile workforce of over 1000 users.
Work at Mathematica
Sam Buchta has been employed at Mathematica Policy Research since 2004, where he has held multiple roles. He began as a PC Systems Technician I-III from 2004 to 2007, then transitioned to PC Systems Specialist I-II from 2008 to 2010. Since 2010, he has served as Systems Specialist II-III. His tenure spans over 14 years, during which he has contributed to various projects and initiatives in Washington, DC.
Education and Expertise
Sam Buchta earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, completing his studies from 1999 to 2004. His academic background supports his specialization in designing and implementing storage solutions, particularly using NetApp and CommVault technologies.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role, Sam Buchta specializes in orchestrating the migration of company data to enterprise-level storage systems. He ensures critical data is backed up and recoverable through snapshot technology and provides off-site disaster recovery solutions. His responsibilities include supporting a mobile workforce of over 1000 users by enabling laptop backups from any location and managing day-to-day tasks such as restoring files and monitoring storage systems.
Team Collaboration and Future Planning
Sam is part of a three-person team responsible for administering storage and backup systems at Mathematica. His role involves long-term activities such as storage growth planning and adapting to new technologies to meet changing company needs. This collaborative effort ensures that the organization can effectively manage its data storage and backup requirements.