Tery Hopkinson
About Tery Hopkinson
Tery Hopkinson is a Senior Technical Support Engineer at National Instruments in Austin, Texas, with extensive experience in server clustering, virtualization, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
Tery Hopkinson - Senior Technical Support Engineer at NI
Tery Hopkinson holds the position of Senior Technical Support Engineer at National Instruments (NI) based in Austin, Texas. In this role, Tery leverages extensive experience in server clustering and virtualization technologies, specializing in VMware and ESXi. His responsibilities include providing critical support to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of complex technical systems, with a focus on minimizing downtime and preventing data loss.
Career at Optimal+ and Previous Roles
In his career, Tery Hopkinson had a brief stint at Optimal+ as a member of the IT USA Operations team in 2014. Prior to that, he served as the VP of Operations at Alinco IT from 2010 to 2014, where he oversaw operations in Brea, CA. His earlier roles include System Administrator at The MASYC Group, Inc., and Select Data, and Sr. Systems Administrator at Fremont Loan & Investment. His career began at FieldCentrix as a Corporate Accounts Implementation Engineer, which spanned four years from 2000 to 2004.
Educational Background in Electronic Engineering
Tery Hopkinson studied at the National Education Center where he earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Electronic Engineering. His education from 1986 to 1988 provided a foundational knowledge in electronic systems, which he has applied throughout his technical career.
Expertise in Windows Servers and Network Services
Tery is proficient in managing various versions of Windows Server, including 2003, 2008, and 2012. His expertise extends to configuring and managing critical network services such as DNS, WINS, DHCP, and IIS. He is also skilled in providing VPN and remote user support, enhancing connectivity and support for remote employees.
Specialization in Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
Tery Hopkinson specializes in disaster recovery and business continuity planning, which is crucial in maintaining minimal downtime and data loss during unforeseen events. His skills in optimizing and debugging hardware and software applications contribute significantly to system performance improvements. Tery also excels in designing and deploying wireless networks, along with managing provider relationships to ensure seamless wireless communication.