Michael Schmalenberger
About Michael Schmalenberger
Michael Schmalenberger is a Systems Engineer with extensive experience in email security and network management. He has worked in various IT roles across multiple organizations and holds degrees in Liberal Arts and Criminal Justice.
Current Role at ScaleMatrix
Michael Schmalenberger serves as a Systems Engineer at ScaleMatrix, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for managing various systems and ensuring the security and efficiency of operations. His expertise includes SSL Certificate Management and proficiency in monitoring solutions such as Nagios and Zabbix. He works in San Diego, California, contributing to the company's technological infrastructure.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role, Michael held several positions that contributed to his expertise in information technology. He worked at Access TLC Caregivers as Information Technology Supervisor and Transportation Coordinator from 2014 to 2016. He also served as an Enterprise Solutions Specialist at Infracore LLC from 2018 to 2020 and briefly as an Information Technology Specialist in 2020. Additionally, he was a Technical Support Specialist I at San Diego County Credit Union from 2016 to 2018 and served in the United States Marine Corps from 2008 to 2016.
Education and Qualifications
Michael Schmalenberger studied at Moorpark College, where he earned an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities from 2007 to 2010. He then attended San Diego State University, achieving a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Criminal Justice from 2011 to 2013. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in systems engineering and information technology.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Michael possesses a range of technical skills relevant to his role as a Systems Engineer. He is proficient in managing Barracuda Email Security Service (ESS) and has experience with ESET Anti-Virus Administration. His expertise extends to administering various firewalls, including Sonicwall, Watchdog, and Cisco Firewalls, as well as F5 Load Balancers. He is also skilled in managing Nimble and Nexeta Storage solutions and has experience with VMware Administration.
Military Background
Michael Schmalenberger served in the United States Marine Corps as a Supply Administration and Operations Specialist from 2008 to 2016. His military experience has contributed to his organizational and operational skills, which he applies in his current role in the technology sector.