Tom Murchison
About Tom Murchison
Tom Murchison is a Systems Engineer with extensive experience in cloud and virtualization technologies, currently working at Stratus Solutions. He has held various engineering roles over the years, including positions at CSC, TASC, Northrop Grumman, and the US Navy, and possesses multiple certifications in IT and systems management.
Work at Praxis Engineering
Tom Murchison has been employed at Praxis Engineering as a Systems Engineer since 2013. His role involves providing technical support and solutions in systems engineering, contributing to various projects within the organization. Located in Annapolis Junction, MD, he has accumulated over 11 years of experience in this position, focusing on operational and development environments.
Previous Experience at CSC and Northrop Grumman
Prior to his current role, Tom Murchison worked at CSC as an Application Engineer from 1999 to 2004 for five years in Falls Church, VA. He then transitioned to Northrop Grumman Corporation, where he served as a Systems Engineer from 2004 to 2012 for eight years in Chantilly, VA. His experience in these roles has contributed to his expertise in systems engineering.
Education and Expertise
Tom Murchison studied at American University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from 1991 to 1994. He also attended Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, achieving a Bachelor of Science in International Business in 2001. His education complements his expertise in AWS cloud, virtualization technologies, and scripting languages, including Bash shell, PowerShell, and Python.
Certifications and Technical Skills
Tom Murchison holds several certifications, including CompTIA Storage+, Security+, and Linux+. He is proficient in Linux RHEL 6/7 and the LAMP stack. Additionally, he has experience with storage solutions such as EMC/Isilon, NetApp, and Dell Compellent, as well as databases like MySQL and MS Access. He also possesses a dated Windows MCSE certification.
Background in the US Navy
Tom Murchison has a background in the US Navy, where he served as a P-3 Orion Flight Engineer from 1989 to 1991 in Willow Grove, PA, and as an AE2 Loadmaster from 1986 to 1989 in Subic, Philippines. His military experience has contributed to his technical skills and operational knowledge in engineering.