Scott Milliken
About Scott Milliken
Scott Milliken is a PKI Administrator with extensive experience in systems administration and DevOps. He has worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and has held various roles in technology and facilities management since the 1990s.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Scott Milliken currently serves as a PKI Administrator at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he administers internal Active Directory Certificate Services PKI, which involves generating certificates for devices, applications, badges, and users within the enterprise. Additionally, he has been working as a DevOps Engineer since 2019 and as a Linux and Containerization Specialist since 2018. His focus on DevOps allows him to engage with the technical aspects of computing on a daily basis.
Previous Experience in IT and Systems Administration
Scott Milliken has extensive experience in IT and systems administration. He worked at IMS Health as a Senior UNIX Systems Administrator from 1996 to 1999. Following that, he served as an OSS/BSS Specialist at Sun Microsystems from 2000 to 2004. He then took on the role of Data Center Manager at Vanderbilt University from 2004 to 2010. After that, he worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory as a Computer Facility Manager from 2010 to 2019, accumulating a total of nine years in that position.
Education and Academic Background
Scott Milliken studied at Tennessee Technological University from 1991 to 1994, focusing on Computer Science. He later attended Belmont University from 2001 to 2004, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Computer Science. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in technology and systems management.
Certifications and Professional Development
Scott Milliken holds several professional certifications that enhance his expertise in the field. His certifications include Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), ITIL Service Management Framework (ITIL SMF), IDCP Advanced Facilities Manager, and Certified Jenkins Engineer. These certifications reflect his commitment to professional development and his proficiency in various aspects of IT management and operations.
Areas of Expertise
Scott Milliken has developed a diverse skill set throughout his career. His areas of expertise include end user support, development, back end administration, facilities management, and operational management. This broad range of experience enables him to effectively contribute to various projects and initiatives within the organizations he has worked for.