David Ausman
About David Ausman
David Ausman is a Senior Lead Infrastructure Specialist at SITA, with over 30 years of experience in systems administration and infrastructure management across various organizations. He has a strong background in system integration, automation, and technical support, having held roles at notable companies such as Northrop Grumman, IBM, and Toys R Us.
Work at SITA
David Ausman has been employed at SITA as a Senior Lead Infrastructure Specialist since 2012. In this role, he builds complex environments and resolves intricate problems while aligning with customer business objectives and IT security practices. His responsibilities include creating and reviewing high-level designs and project plans, identifying potential risks, and proposing solutions. His extensive experience in system integration and hardware enables him to coordinate multiple technical streams to deliver comprehensive solutions.
Previous Employment History
David Ausman has a diverse employment history spanning several notable organizations. He worked as a Linux Systems Administrator consultant at Emory University from 2011 to 2012. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Analyst consultant at Toys R Us in 1994. His tenure at Northrop Grumman Corporation lasted from 1985 to 1989, where he held the position of Systems Manager / Network Administrator. He also worked at Digital Equipment Corporation, Federal Emergency Management Agency, J.M. Huber Corporation, Triplesource, Inc., Vista Storage Corporation, IBM Global Services, ECC International, John Deere, and Navistar Inc in various technical roles.
Education and Expertise
David Ausman studied at California State University, Fullerton, where he earned a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Management Information Systems (MIS). He possesses expert knowledge in system integration, hardware coordination, and the development of automation scripts for server provisioning. His technical skills include building, configuring, supporting, and troubleshooting RHEL Linux servers, as well as configuring RHEL for Oracle RAC clusters in both physical and virtual environments.
Technical Skills and Contributions
David Ausman has a strong background in utilizing VMware automation technologies and CA IT Process Automation workflows. He is proficient in extensively documenting newly created environment specifications, installations, remediations, and tests for future support. His experience includes supporting complex full lifecycle projects, which involves developing automation scripts for both on-premise and cloud environments. His ability to resolve complex problems while adhering to IT security practices is a significant aspect of his professional contributions.