Ronen Cohen
Israel
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong foundation in working with customers and technical hands-on experience, specializing in infrastructure technologies, specifically in storage and distributed systems. Expertise includes system integration, troubleshooting, and construction across various work environments. Highly effective team leader with a proven ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure. Dedicated to fostering positive relationships and achieving successful outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Solutions Lead
VAST Data
01.2023 - Current
- Architect and implement tailored solutions driven by customer needs and industry requirements, focusing on enhancing technical capabilities and achieving strategic business objectives
- Build, mentor, and lead a team of solution engineers, fostering a collaborative environment and enhancing team skills and performance through continuous learning and adaptation
- Engage closely with stakeholders across all organizational levels, including customers, R&D, program management, marketing, and sales, to ensure unified project direction and execution
- Successfully managed and delivered multiple high-impact projects across various domains such as: K8S-CSI Integration, Hyper-V & VMware, Data Protection, and Rendering Projects.
Solution Engineer, Infrastructure Modernization
Google
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Designed and implemented scalable solutions using Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), optimizing container management and deployment processes for high availability and resilience
- Led integration projects utilizing Google Cloud Filestore for high-performance storage needs, significantly improving system response times and data throughput for enterprise applications
- Spearheaded the development and deployment of the ZFDR (Zero Footprint DR) solution, enhancing disaster recovery capabilities by leveraging Actifio in combination with Google Cloud VMware Engine
- Developed and maintained robust cloud infrastructure architectures, ensuring efficient operation, scalability, and security across multiple projects and platforms
- Delivered a well-received lecture at the Google Cloud Summit on innovative cloud solutions.
Cloud Customer Engineering Specialist
Google
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Led numerous Filestore integration projects for enterprise-level clients, ensuring seamless migration and setup while maintaining high data integrity and performance
- Optimized Filestore performance by implementing tailored configuration settings that align with specific customer workloads and data access patterns
- Conducted detailed performance analysis and troubleshooting, identifying bottlenecks and recommending solutions that improved file system response times and throughput
- Collaborated with the engineering and support teams to refine Filestore features based on customer feedback
- Delivered technical presentations and training sessions on Filestore capabilities and best practices to customers.
Senior Storage Performance and Applications Engineer
Elastifile
11.2016 - 07.2019
- Performance Testing and Optimization: Developed and executed comprehensive product performance testing protocols to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness
- Analyzed test results to identify bottlenecks and implemented tuning strategies that improved product performance and customer satisfaction
- Customer Technical Support: Assisted customers with evaluations and benchmarks, providing expert guidance on optimal system configurations
- Supported enterprise clients in deploying and optimizing complex systems, ensuring their technical requirements were met
- Technical Documentation and Communication: Authored detailed technical documentation, setup guides, and operational manuals to assist end-users and internal teams
- Presented solutions and product updates to a variety of audiences, enhancing product understanding and adoption
- Strategic Product Development: Collaborated with engineering, sales, and marketing teams to define product strategies, develop roadmaps, and prioritize features based on market research and customer feedback.
Senior Solutions Architect
Dell EMC XtremIO
08.2013 - 11.2016
- Xtremio Performance: Specialized in optimizing and enhancing performance within Xtremio environments
- VMware and Hyper-V Infrastructure: Proficient in managing and configuring virtualized infrastructures using VMware and Hyper-V, focusing on integration and performance enhancements
- Fiber Channel Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Fiber Channel specifications and configurations, enhancing connectivity and storage solutions
- Reproduction Expertise: Skilled in replicating customer issues and testing environments to diagnose and resolve complex scenarios effectively.
Storage Team Leader
Ministry of Defence
12.2010 - 08.2013
- Lead a 5-member team in integrating and managing extensive storage and backup systems
- Direct involvement in tasks, annual planning, and workload distribution within the team
- Liaise with suppliers for procurement and implementation of storage and backup solutions
- Expertise in storage technologies such as VMAX, XIV, DMX, HDS, and NETAPP
- Experienced with SAN communications, including Cisco and Brocade switches, and familiar with FC and FCOE infrastructures
- In-depth knowledge of backup systems, including data domain, robotics, NetBackup, and Legato software.
Storage Team Leader
Leumi Card
05.2005 - 07.2010
- Manage a 700TB storage system, overseeing SAN and backup environments
- Lead storage projects, optimizing efficiency with strategies in SAN and NAS environments
- Supervise a team of storage professionals and collaborate with suppliers for system solutions
- Expert in NETAPP systems: design, installation, and maintenance; skilled in disk backup and Fc/ISCSI, Cifs/Nfs protocols
- Proficient in XIV systems management, design, and connectivity
- Experienced with LEGATO backup software and backup mechanisms
- Handle company's SAN system operations, proficient with Cisco MDS and Brocade switches
- Support various operating systems including Aix, Linux, Solaris, Windows, and virtualization technologies like VMware and Hyper-V.
Senior Technical Support Engineer
Bynet Data Communications
08.1999 - 04.2005
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - undefined
The Open University of Israel
09.2009 - 05.2012
Timeline
Solutions Lead
VAST Data
01.2023 - Current
Solution Engineer, Infrastructure Modernization
Google
02.2021 - 01.2023
Cloud Customer Engineering Specialist
Google
08.2019 - 02.2021
Senior Storage Performance and Applications Engineer
Elastifile
11.2016 - 07.2019
Senior Solutions Architect
Dell EMC XtremIO
08.2013 - 11.2016
Storage Team Leader
Ministry of Defence
12.2010 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - undefined
The Open University of Israel
09.2009 - 05.2012
Storage Team Leader
Leumi Card
05.2005 - 07.2010
Senior Technical Support Engineer
Bynet Data Communications
08.1999 - 04.2005
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