Paul Norton
About Paul Norton
Paul Norton is a Sr. Systems Administrator at the San Diego Supercomputer Center, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in Linux consulting and specializes in managing cloud infrastructure and implementing Infrastructure as Code practices.
Work at San Diego Supercomputer Center
Paul Norton has served as a Senior Systems Administrator at the San Diego Supercomputer Center since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for managing and maintaining complex systems that support high-performance computing and research initiatives. His work involves ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the center's infrastructure, which is critical for supporting scientific research and data analysis.
Previous Employment History
Before joining the San Diego Supercomputer Center, Paul Norton accumulated extensive experience in various consulting roles. He worked as a Linux Consultant at Videonary LLC from 2008 to 2010, followed by a similar role at TechnoCom Corporation from 2011 to 2012. He also provided Linux consulting services at Silanna from 2013 to 2016 and Agena Bioscience from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he held a position as a Linux Consultant at Enteracloud Solutions and LocationSmart in 2012 and 2013.
Education and Expertise
Paul Norton studied at the University of Massachusetts Lowell from 2001 to 2002. He specializes in managing cloud infrastructure, utilizing tools such as Terraform and Ansible. His expertise extends to configuration management using Chef and container orchestration with Kubernetes. He focuses on implementing Infrastructure as Code and Configuration Management practices to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
Career as Systems Administrator
Prior to his current role, Paul Norton worked as a Senior Systems Administrator at Neoverve from 2006 to 2017. He also served as a Systems Administrator at Key Survey from 2004 to 2006. His experience in these positions contributed to his skills in system management and operational support, laying the foundation for his subsequent roles in Linux consulting and cloud infrastructure management.