Heath Johnson
About Heath Johnson
Heath Johnson at Carrix
Heath Johnson is the Vice President of Information Technology at Carrix. He joined Carrix in 1997 as a UNIX administrator. Since then, he has held several pivotal roles within the company, contributing significantly to its technological advancements. His tenure at Carrix has seen him evolve from managing UNIX systems to leading various IT departments and implementing modern IT infrastructure.
Heath Johnson's Role in Upgrading SSA's Terminal Operating Systems
Heath Johnson played an essential role in upgrading the terminal operating systems at all of SSA’s marine terminals. He transitioned the legacy platform to IBM AIX, which provided enhanced performance and reliability. This upgrade was a significant step in modernizing the marine terminals' IT infrastructure to meet contemporary demands and technological standards.
Heath Johnson's Leadership as an Oracle DBA
As an Oracle Database Administrator, Heath Johnson provided leadership for Carrix's database group. He was instrumental in implementing Oracle clusters and Standby databases, which improved the company’s database performance and disaster recovery capabilities. His expertise in Oracle technology helped bolster the company’s database reliability and efficiency.
Heath Johnson's Contribution to IT Infrastructure at Tideworks
Shortly after the formation of Tideworks, Heath Johnson was promoted to Director IT infrastructure. In this role, he introduced Linux clusters, load balancers, Converged Infrastructure Architecture, and 10 Gigabit core networks. These technological advancements contributed to the robustness and scalability of the IT infrastructure, enabling Tideworks to support extensive operational demands.
Heath Johnson's Roles in Director Positions at SSA International and Carrix
Heath Johnson has held multiple director roles at SSA International and Carrix’s US-based affiliates. As the Director of International IT for SSA International, he oversaw IT operations across various international locations. More recently, he served as the Director IT Services, focusing on enhancing and managing IT services for Carrix's US affiliates. His leadership in these roles has been pivotal in establishing strong IT environments within the company.