Tomislav Horvatek

Technical Architect

System Engineer

Solution Architect

Linux and Open-Source Advocate

About Me

As a proud father and passionate runner, I've cultivated a rich tapestry of experiences that blend my personal passions with my professional pursuits.

Music is another passion of mine, and I find bliss in losing myself to the rhythm, whether it's through listening to my favorite tracks or dancing with abandon. It's a form of expression that brings me immense joy and allows me to let loose and be myself.

Professionally, I boast over 30 years of experience in the ever-evolving field of IT. My expertise spans a wide range of technologies and trends. However, what truly sets me apart is my unwavering advocacy for Linux and Open Source software. I'm a staunch believer in the power of community-driven innovation and the principles of transparency and collaboration that underpin the Open Source movement. Through my work and advocacy, I strive to empower others to embrace the freedom and flexibility that Open Source solutions offer.

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Experience

Senior Data Center Tehnician

Oct 2021 - Amazon Web Services

Proficiently manage hardware, Linux, and networking device issues, ensuring uninterrupted operations and swift issue resolution. // Execute timely upgrades and rebuilds for servers and networking devices to maintain alignment with evolving infrastructure needs. // Proactively contribute to project tasks, actively engage in capacity expansion planning, and address operational needs to facilitate efficient operations and support organizational growth. // Foster seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams by respecting SLAs, facilitating effective communication, and working towards shared goals. // Play a pivotal role in the recruitment process by actively participating in interviews, and evaluating candidates. // Contribute to team development through active participation in training sessions, sharing expertise, and fostering professional growth among peers.

System Development and Implementation Engineer

Jan 2021 - Sep 2021 Tehnozavod Marušić d.o.o.

Implementing and configuring Windows/Linux operating systems and network equipment for technical protection systems at customer locations or cloud based. • Contributing to the development of in-house developed unified supervision and management system for technical protection systems. • Implementing and maintaining the data protection system to ensure information security and confidentiality. • Developing and maintaining scripts to enhance system efficiency, decrease human intervention time for repetitive tasks, and streamline work processes.

ICT Presales Expert

Aug 2019 - Nov 2020 A1 Hrvatska d.o.o.

Responsible for technical consultancy and presales support for ICT portfolio with focus on enterprise IT hardware, data center services and infrastructure. Working closely with customers on planning, design and implementation of proposed solution. Writing technical/project documentation for proposed solution and involved in other data center projects within the company.

NetApp Business Development Manager

Apr 2019 - Aug 2019 ALEF Distribucija d.o.o.

Responsible for handling NetApp distribution business in Croatia and Bosnia. Responsible for partner pricing, marketing activities, proof of concepts, external and internal pipeline, accurate forecasting. Managing relationship with partners and customers through regular meetings, helping through certification process, presenting new products and functionalities. Maintain knowledge about the market conditions and competitors. Work with internal and external sales, presales and marketing teams on continuous development of country strategic plans.

Storage Sales Specialist

Nov 2014 - Apr 2019 Combis d.o.o.

Responsible for providing comprehensive support and technical solution with focus on Dell EMC and IBM storage portfolio. Actively working with customer on planning, design, procurement and deployment of proposed solution. Involved in other projects within the company, and annually held technical presentations with focus on business aspects and customer benefits.

Program information services administrator

Aug 2013 - Oct 2014 KBC Sestre Milosrdnice

As a member of hospital IT Committee actively participate in the continuous project of hospital IT system modernization. Responsible for process adjustment to meet legislation and regulatory requirements. Provide technical expertise and maintenance of HIS and LIS through teamwork and own software projects for hospital existing legacy system.

Sales representative

Dec 1999 - Mar 2013 Kodeks d.o.o.

Responsible for sales and procurement activities. Conducting sales and marketing activities. Creating weekly sales reports to management. Guided all teams through full product lifecycles and provided technical guidance and assistance. Designing storage solutions, SAN and virtualization environments according to project and customer needs. Preparing custom solutions based on customer request or business needs. Writing technical and project documentation.

Graphics Designer / System Administrator

May 1994 - Nov 1999 Znak d.o.o.

Responsible for final page layouts for editorial approval, perform color separations prior to printing, and prepare digital files that are used for making printing plates at commercial printers. Coordinated, created and scheduled content, designs and periodic updates to company website. Developed creative designs for marketing, print materials, brochures and banners. In addition, responsible for in company computer network and administering Windows and Novell servers.

Education

Linux System Administration with IBM Power Systems

2021 IBM, Coursera

This course introduces administrative tasks that a system administrator can perform with Linux hosted on IBM Power servers. This includes virtualization concepts such as logical partitioning, installation of Linux, command-line operations, and more interesting administration and device management tasks. Course includes hands-on exercises with systems from an IBM data center.

Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

2021 RedHat, Coursera

This course provide a basic introduction to Linux skills using Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8. After completing this course, participant will have a solid introduction to working with Linux from the command line, using Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 as a model. In applying these skills, participant will be able to perform fundamental operational tasks, whether your Linux machine is on your desk or on a remote system across the Internet.

Microsoft Azure Virtual Training: Administrator

2020 Microsoft

This course teaches the participants to prepare for AZ-104 Certification. This course gives you the knowledge to make you Azure ready and become a better Azure Administrator.

Microsoft Azure Virtual Training Day: Fundamentals

2020 Microsoft

Fundamentals of the Azure cloud and preparation for AZ-900 certification.

IBM Power9 Cognitive Sales Foundation v1

2019 IBM

Training to understand the value of IBM POWER9 and to competently perform a discovery with the client to define business and technical requirements. Ability to articulate to the client the value in a way that makes the IBM offering capabilities compelling.

Technology Architect | Midrange Storage Solutions

2017 Dell EMC

The course provides technical knowledge of the Dell EMC midrange storage systems; PowerStore, UnityXT, and SC platforms. This course focuses on the knowledge needed for the positioning, sizing and designing of Dell EMC midrange storage solutions in a customer environment. This includes a detailed understanding of Dell EMC Unity, SC Series and PowerStore product configurations, features, functionality, best practices and design considerations.

Information Storage and Management V3

2017 Dell EMC

ISM is a unique course that provides a comprehensive understanding of the various storage infrastructure components in modern data center environments. It enables participants to make informed decisions on storage-related technologies in an increasingly complex IT environment.

IBM CAMSS Solutions in Storage

2014 IBM, Ljubljana, Slovenia

IBM TOP GUN CAMSS (Cloud, Analytics, Mobile, Social, and Security) Training with focus on Solutions in Storage.

Introduction to Linux (LFS101)

2014 The Linux Foundation

Course for developing a good working knowledge of Linux using both the graphical interface and command line across the major Linux distribution families.

ITIL Foundation v3 Training

2013 ITSM Center d.o.o., Zagreb, Croatia

ITIL is a framework consisting of best practices and processes that can be adopted in order to provide IT service management (ITSM). Since its first publication in the 1980s, ITIL has become one of the most widely used framework by organizations to provide ITSM. The framework places importance on improving customer satisfaction by providing effective service delivery while being cost effective.

Networking Essentials

Oct 2011 - Apr 2012 Cisco Networking Academy, Zagreb

Course teaches the basic networking concepts and the skills that can be used right away. Its underlying principles can help set-up a SOHO (small-office/home-office) network or even put on the path to managing a larger-scale business network.

Dell EqualLogic System Engineer Training

2011 Dell, Istanbul, Turkey

Technical training to install and maintain the Dell EqualLogic PS Series of storage systems.

Computer Programming

Oct 2007 - Nov 2011 VSITE, College for information technologies

The Programming course includes the study of designing, developing and testing computer programs in order for students to acquire all competencies for independent work on software development projects. Classes cover most of the currently leading programming languages (Python, Java, C, C ++, C #, Javascript…).

Software Skills

Windows Server

Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)

Linux and Open-Source

Mac OS

Programming

Databases (Microsoft SQL, dBase)

Technology Skills

Storage Architecture (Dell EMC, IBM, NetApp)

Server Architecture (Dell EMC, HPE, Lenovo)

Ethernet Switching and Routing

Technical Writter

Infection Monkey

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Tomislav Horvatek

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