John Ward
About John Ward
John Ward is an IT Specialist currently working at the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park, California, where he has been employed since 2016. He previously served as a Senior Systems Administrator at The McClatchy Company for 17 years, and has extensive experience in systems administration and project collaboration.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
John Ward has been employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as an IT Specialist since 2016. His role involves providing technical support and managing IT infrastructure. He has contributed to significant projects, including assisting with the Menlo to Moffett move, where he configured site-to-site data backup and server hardware redundancy. Ward has also completed training in active directory, SCCM, RHE, web basics, and information security, enhancing his technical expertise within the organization.
Previous Experience at The McClatchy Company
Prior to his current position, John Ward worked at The McClatchy Company as a Senior Systems Administrator from 1999 to 2016. During his 17 years in this role, he managed systems and provided support for various IT operations. His responsibilities included overseeing the IT infrastructure for The Sacramento Bee, where he also served as a Solaris Unix Systems Administrator. This extensive experience in a fast-paced media environment contributed to his technical proficiency.
Experience at EDS Group
Before joining The McClatchy Company, John Ward worked at EDS Group as a Solaris Systems Administrator from 1995 to 1999. In this role, he was responsible for managing Solaris systems, which provided him with foundational skills in systems administration. His experience at EDS Group set the stage for his future roles in IT management and support.
Technical Skills and Contributions
John Ward possesses a range of technical skills relevant to his role as an IT Specialist. He has configured Manage Engine monitoring and audit modules after evaluating various monitoring products. Additionally, he has designed and maintained a VMware environment using Dell and IBM servers, ensuring effective test and production environments. Ward actively collaborates with vendors and stakeholders to provide system requirements for various projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.