Darryl Payne
About Darryl Payne
Darryl Payne is a Systems Engineer 4 at Sutter Health in Sacramento, California, where he has worked since 2002. He specializes in maintaining EMC equipment, administering NAS systems, and overseeing significant data center installations and upgrades.
Work at Sutter Health
Darryl Payne has been employed at Sutter Health as a Systems Engineer 4 since 2002, contributing to the organization for over 22 years. His role involves maintaining EMC equipment and administering Network Attached Storage (NAS) for both user and departmental shares, as well as Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS). He has overseen significant installations, including the 3270 Netapp and HP Gen 1, collaborating closely with data center and network staff to ensure successful deployment and integration.
Education and Expertise
Darryl Payne studied at Chabot College from 1991 to 1995, where he completed his General Education requirements. He furthered his education at Masters Institute, earning an Associate's degree in Systems Administration from 1996 to 1997. His educational background supports his expertise in systems engineering, particularly in virtualization technologies and server deployment.
Background
Darryl Payne has a robust background in systems engineering, with extensive experience in managing and upgrading critical infrastructure. He has played a significant role in the implementation of the Remote Data Center (RDC) compute infrastructure, which includes setting up Unified Computing System (UCS) domains and servers, as well as HyperFlex systems. His work has been essential in supporting electronic health records and virtual desktop infrastructure.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Darryl Payne has been recognized for his contributions to designing data center facilities that host over 800 servers valued at more than $250 million. He has managed multiple upgrades related to HyperFlex technology, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, and Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) systems, demonstrating his capability in handling complex technological projects.