Willie Lopez
About Willie Lopez
Willie Lopez is a Software Engineer currently employed at UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research since 2019. He has extensive experience in systems administration and engineering, having worked for notable companies such as Hewlett-Packard and McKesson, and possesses a strong background in various server technologies and virtualization.
Work at UCAR
Willie Lopez has been employed at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) as a Software Engineer since 2019. His role involves developing and maintaining software solutions to support UCAR's mission in atmospheric research. He works in Boulder, Colorado, contributing to various projects that enhance data processing and analysis capabilities within the organization.
Previous Experience in IT
Before joining UCAR, Willie Lopez held several positions in the IT sector. He worked as a Systems Administrator at Mphasis from 2018 to 2019 for nine months. Prior to that, he spent 12 years at Hewlett-Packard in various roles, including Systems Administrator and IT Engineer, from 1979 to 1991 and from 1995 to 2007, respectively. He also served as a Systems Administrator at OTSI from 2015 to 2017 and as a Systems Engineer at McKesson from 2008 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Willie Lopez earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a dual major in Computer Information Systems and Marketing from Regis University, studying from 1993 to 1996. He possesses expertise in managing UNIX services, virtualization technologies, and various server technologies. His technical skills include proficiency in scripting languages such as bash, ksh, Perl, Python, C language, and Windows PowerShell.
Technical Skills and Experience
Willie Lopez has extensive experience in configuration management and data center management, including migrations. He is skilled in using Symantec NetBackup for backups and restores and has worked with SAN Storage systems such as HP EVA 5000 and 8100, NetApp, and EMC CLARiiON. His background includes managing server technologies like HP ProLiant Servers and IBM RS and p-Servers.