Edward Worrell

Principal Storage and Infrastructure Engineer for Strategic Global Automotive Manufacturer's with 12+ years of experience in the automotive industry focused on digital plant operations, automation, enterprise storage, disaster recovery, hybrid cloud, and application modernization. Expertise in copy data management, cloud migration, performance optimization, and resilient architectures across AWS, Azure, GCP, and IBM Cloud as well as NetApp, EMC, Pure Storage, Infinidat, IBM DS and XIV storage arrays along with VMWare and Hyper-V hypervisors. Proven success supporting Fortune 500 clients with large-scale migrations, compliance, observability, and AI/ML data pipeline enablement.

Industrial Strategic Automotive OEM Principal Technical Leader at IBM (2021-01 – 2025-01)

As an IBM Account Technical Leader, I was both a senior-level technical pre-sales leader, and a consultative advisor who defined and executed the technical strategy for IBM key clients. Acting as the primary technical client interface for IBM's portfolio to include hybrid cloud, AI, data, and infrastructure. I would assist clients with business challenges to drive adoption and secure long-term success with our technology solutions.

• Developed and documented a comprehensive IBM Client Technical Strategy (CTS) based on business goals.
• Served as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through digital transformation and technology adoption.
• Leader of technical teams in diverse technical areas to close opportunities by creating tailored solutions to drive Business Outcomes.
• Built deep, trust-based relationships with client decision-makers (CTO, CIO) and internal IBM teams.
• Drove the adoption of IBM technology (Software and Infrastructure) and facilitated client-facing workshops for prototyping and innovation.
• Deep knowledge of cloud technology, data platforms, and AI. Ability to map technical solutions to business value. Strong interpersonal skills to influence clients and collaborate with internal sales teams. Consulting, IT architecture, and complex, high-value technical solution design.

Implementation Integration Engineer at Actifio (2015-01 – 2020-01)

• Implemented enterprise (CDM) copy data management solutions for dev/test, analytics, and backup/restore using SDS software defined storage from On-Prem or Cloud storage environments to include EMC VNX, NetApp, Pure Storage, IBM DS and XIV, Infinidat, On-prem and Cloud Object Storage (COS).
• Designed disaster recovery architectures reducing RPO/RTO and improving compliance.
• Led On-Prem and cloud migrations to AWS, Azure, GCP, as well as IBM Cloud.
• Enabled application modernization with container-ready, API-driven data provisioning.
• Implemented automated snapshot, backup, and recovery validation processes.

Service Delivery Consultant at Arrow Electronics (2010-01 – 2013-01)

As an Arrow Electronics Storage Engineer I was responsible for administering, implementing, and supporting enterprise storage solutions, including SAN, NAS, and cloud storage, to ensure data reliability and performance. The role involved capacity planning, proactive troubleshooting, implementing backup/disaster recovery plans, and optimizing infrastructure.

Experience with enterprise platforms (e.g., Dell PowerMax, NetApp, IBM, HP, Infinidat) and hands-on experience with native AWS, Azure, GCP cloud storage and backup solutions like Veeam, Commvault, and Veritas NetBackup.

• Managed day-to-day storage operations, ensuring high availability and data integrity across platforms.
• Maintained Storage Area Networks (SAN), Network-Attached Storage (NAS), and cloud storage environments.
• Monitored system performance, analyze capacity needs, and optimize storage infrastructure for efficiency.
• Implemented and managed backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans.
• Worked with cross-functional IT teams to troubleshoot storage issues and implement enhancements.
• Maintained documentation related to storage configurations, procedures, and best practices.

Professional Certified Implementation Engineer at NetApp (2006-01 – 2008-01)

As a NetApp Implementation Engineer I designed, deployed, and configured NetApp storage solutions (ONTAP, FAS, AFF, E-Series) in enterprise environments. This technical role involved hands-on installation, data migration, SAN/NAS configuration, and performance tuning, ensuring high availability, data protection using SnapMirror and SnapVault, and seamless integration with virtualization platforms like VMware and Hyper-V.

• Install, configure, and initialize NetApp ONTAP storage systems (FAS/AFF) and E-Series, including cluster setup and node configuration.
• Create and manage SAN (FC, iSCSI) and NAS (NFS, SMB/CIFS) protocols and volumes.
• Plan and execute data migrations and storage software upgrades with minimal downtime.
• Monitor and tune storage systems to ensure optimal efficiency and performance.
• Implement disaster recovery solutions using SnapMirror and SnapVault.
• Create "As-Built" documentation and provide technical handoff to customer teams.
• Resolve complex technical issues during installation.

Implementation Engineer at DELL EMC (2004-01 – 2006-01)

As a Dell Storage Implementation Engineer I would install, configure, and test Dell EMC storage hardware and software to meet customer specifications which would also include hardware racking, software initialization, and validation testing. I worked with data center infrastructure, ensuring reliable, high-performance data storage solutions were deployed.

• Installing and configuring Dell EMC storage products, including PowerEdge MX-Series, SC Series, and Isilon.
• Setting up networking components, storage pools, and management software like Dell Storage Manager.
• Diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
• Proficient in data center technologies, storage arrays, and have virtualization knowledge (e.g., VMware and Hyper-V). Requires experience with Dell PowerEdge modular servers and storage systems.
• Providing As-dployed documentation for installed solutions to ensure seamless operation.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology – American InterContinental University