Edgar Hernandez
About Edgar Hernandez
Edgar Hernandez serves as the Chief Hosting Services at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a position he has held since 1996. He specializes in cloud migration initiatives and data center governance, with advanced degrees in Management Information Systems from Florida International University.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Edgar Hernandez has served as Chief Hosting Services at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 1996, accumulating 28 years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include overseeing hosting services and managing cloud initiatives. He has played a significant role in the Department of the Interior (DOI) and USGS Strategic Cloud Migration Initiatives, focusing on the transition of services to cloud environments. Prior to his current position, he served as a Data Center Manager at USGS, where he collaborated with various offices to enhance cloud and virtualization capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Edgar Hernandez studied Management Information Systems at Florida International University, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from 1998 to 2000 and a Master of Science (M.S.) from 2000 to 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in cloud technologies, particularly in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Migration and USGS Enterprise Cloud Initiatives. He specializes in hybrid cloud strategies and has extensive experience in migrating on-premise applications to cloud environments.
Background
Edgar Hernandez has a comprehensive background in data center governance and management, infrastructure design, and implementation. His experience includes acting as a hardware evaluation technology specialist and conducting FedRAMP Assessment and Authorization. He has also been involved in investment management processes, such as Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Quotes (RFQ), and Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) investments. His strategic planning capabilities further enhance his contributions to cloud initiatives.
Achievements
Throughout his career at the U.S. Geological Survey, Edgar Hernandez has been instrumental in implementing hybrid cloud web-hosting solutions and managing cloud migration projects. His work has involved strategic planning and collaboration across multiple offices to leverage cloud technologies effectively. His contributions to the DOI and USGS Strategic Cloud Migration Initiatives highlight his commitment to advancing cloud services within the organization.