Rob Maher
About Rob Maher
Rob Maher is a Senior Storage Engineer at Transamerica, where he has worked since 2010. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Drake University and has extensive experience in storage management and IT systems analysis.
Work at Transamerica
Rob Maher has been employed at Transamerica as a Senior Storage Engineer since 2010. In this role, he has played a significant part in the implementation of the Cloud First initiative, working closely with various IT teams to integrate new technologies. His responsibilities include managing the lifecycle of storage systems, such as overseeing the replacement of EMC VMAX 2 arrays with VMAX 3 arrays and facilitating the migration of replicated data. He also evaluates emerging technologies for potential enterprise-level applications, contributing to the strategic IT planning of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Rob Maher holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from Drake University, where he studied from 2001 to 2004. Additionally, he earned an Associate of Business degree in Information Technology from AIB College of Business. His educational background supports his expertise in IT systems and storage engineering, enabling him to effectively manage complex storage solutions and contribute to strategic IT initiatives.
Background
Before joining Transamerica, Rob Maher worked at Principal Financial Group as an IT Systems Analyst from 2000 to 2006. He then served as a SAN Storage Administrator at The University of Iowa Health Care from 2007 to 2010. His career has been marked by a focus on storage systems and IT infrastructure, providing him with a strong foundation in the field.
Achievements
Rob Maher has coordinated significant updates for storage systems, including Microcode Updates for Hitachi arrays and Enginuity updates for EMC arrays, ensuring compliance with ITIL requirements. He has also managed the implementation of Hitachi HUSVM arrays in multiple locations, overseeing relationships with business units, vendors, and IT teams. His role as Project Lead involved providing audit evidence through documentation to ensure compliance with security controls and system access standards.