Donald Stubbs
About Donald Stubbs
Donald Stubbs is a Senior Systems Administrator at Rhode Island Airport Corporation, where he has worked since 2007. He has extensive experience in systems administration, virtualization, and IT infrastructure management, including previous roles at American Power Conversion and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from Rhode Island College.
Work at Rhode Island Airport Corporation
Donald Stubbs has been employed at Rhode Island Airport Corporation since 2007, currently holding the position of Senior Systems Administrator. In this role, he has been responsible for overseeing the management of IT systems and infrastructure. Prior to his current position, he worked as Systems Analyst II at the same organization from 2003 to 2007. His contributions include setting up Zoho OPManager for campus-wide system monitoring and assisting in the creation of a fully redundant IT infrastructure at T.F. Green Airport.
Education and Expertise
Donald Stubbs earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from Rhode Island College, where he studied from 1987 to 1991. He also attended Hendricken High School from 1977 to 1981. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in IT systems, including advanced knowledge of Fiber Channel Storage, iSCSI Storage, and LUN parsing. He has 11 years of experience in virtualizing systems such as Oracle, SQL, CCure, and Exchange MS DCs.
Background in Automation Programming
Before joining Rhode Island Airport Corporation, Donald Stubbs worked at American Power Conversion from 1994 to 2001. He held the positions of Sr. Automation Programmer and Automation Programmer during his tenure. His responsibilities included terminating fiber optic cables using a Fitel fusion splicer and setting up a 200TB StoreVirtual 4730 SAN solution in a multi-site configuration. This experience contributed to his technical skills in automation and systems management.
Management and Supervision Experience
Donald Stubbs has eight years of experience supervising a team of four technicians in managing the airport campus. His role includes setting up IT budgets for the last two years and providing IT budgets for the last five years. His management experience is complemented by his primary procurement position, where he has knowledge of public procurement processes for Rhode Island state agencies, including setting up Invitations for Bids (IFBs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
Contributions to IT Infrastructure
In his current role, Donald Stubbs has played a significant part in the maintenance and support of the PVD runway lighting system in the FAA tower. His efforts in establishing a state-of-the-art, fully redundant, and disaster-proof IT infrastructure at T.F. Green Airport highlight his commitment to enhancing operational reliability and safety within the airport's IT systems.