Shannon Donaghey

PO Box 117 · Ingram, TX 78025 · (972) 849-1883 · sadonaghey@gmail.com

I am experienced in leveraging automation and system optimization to support scalable business growth. With expertise in tools such as Python Pandas, MySQL and RHEL. I focus on creating full-stack ETL systems to transform data into actionable insigts, enabling improved decision-making through analytics and KPIs.

Holding an MBA and a Master's degree in Information Systems from Stevens Institute of Technology, my academic foundation complements my technical skills. I am driven to identify opportunities for streamlining processes, reducing costs and minimizing errors through automation, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in complex systems.

Experience

Senior Systems Engineer

Sprig Investments

  • Enterprise Virtualization & Linux Administration
    • Architected a high-availability home laboratory utilizing Proxmox VE to manage multiple containerized and virtualized Ubuntu Server instances.
    • Optimized resource allocation (CPU, RAM, storage provisioning) across diverse Linux workloads to maximize hardware efficiency and uptime.
  • Storage Architecture & Data Integrity
    • Deployed an enterprise-grade Network Attached Storage (NAS) solution using OpenMediaVault to centralize data management.
    • Engineered automated backup pipelines protecting critical applications (Immich, Nextcloud, Firefly III) using standard disaster recovery principles.
    • Implemented secure self-hosted cloud storage environments, ensuring data sovereignty and seamless multi-device synchronization.
  • Network Engineering & Security Optimization
    • Enhanced network security and privacy by deploying Pi-hole for network-wide DNS filtering and ad-blocking.
    • Managed local DNS routing, static IP assignments, and network traffic optimization for smart home IoT devices and media servers.
  • Systems Integration & Smart Infrastructure
    • Configured a centralized home automation engine, integrating disparate IoT protocols into a unified, responsive ecosystem.
    • Maintained open-source media delivery (Jellyfin) and financial analytics platforms, managing continuous deployment and software updates.

December 2024 - Present

Distinguished Engineer, Network Engineering

Verizon Wireless

  • Managed the large-scale migration and upgrade from a 4G virtualized SMS over NAS system to a 5G containerized SMS over NAS solution. We changed hardware, systems and vendors in this project.
  • Managed the production launch of Short Messaging Service Function for Verizon Wireless. Replacing the existing SMS over NAS solution.
  • Worked closely with Verizon project managers and the vendor to remove obstacles and bring the project to fruition in a timely manner.
  • Migrated from existing SGs-IWF on OpenStack to the new SGs-IWF in a Web Scale environment, using OpenShift.
  • Trained 5 team members shell scripting, python and automation principles.
  • Generated and validated MOPs (Methods of Procedures) for Verizon Wireless operators.
  • Coordinate work with other teams to establish and validate connections and data transfers.

December 2023 - December 2024

Principal Member Technical Staff, Network Engineering

Verizon Wireless

  • Managed 3 large scale production systems. Coordinated the upgrade of each system from OpenStack 1.x to OpenStack 2.x. The upgrade involved moving to new hardware.
  • Managed the production launch SCEF (Service Capability Exposure Function) on the OpenStack platform.
  • Managed the upgrade of SCEF and the move from an OpenStack 1.x platform to OpenStack 2.x platform.
  • Strong Linux skills especially with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Ubuntu with over 10 years of experience supporting both.

December 2019 - December 2023

Senior Member Technical Staff, Network Engineering

Verizon Wireless

  • Responsible for adding automation to the systems my teams support within Verizon Wireless.
  • Responsible for designing, creating, modifying, developing and implementing custom web-based applications using Python, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Shell and MySQL where data is shared between multiple Intranet applications.
  • Manage vendor relationships for supporting hardware and software.
  • Manage virtual environments for Net-IoT, SCEF and MTC Core.
  • Automating the taking backups and storage of files in a virtual environment.
  • Created automation for system health checks, both periodically and on-demand.
  • Responsible for automation projects, including data imports and the graphical display of that information.
  • Take ownership of Commercial Production Systems and be responsible for their system health and productivity.
  • Troubleshoot issues with the application hardware and software and work closely with the vendor to resolve any issues.
  • Work with Engineering, Product Development, Transport and other stakeholders to launch new products.

December 2016 - December 2019

Education

Stevens Institute of Technology

Master of Business Administration

Stevens Institute of Technology

Master of Science - Information Systems

University of Washington

Bachelor of Science - Information Systems

Skills

Programming Languages, Platforms & Tools
  • HTML: HTML5, PHP, Flask
  • Databases: MySQL, MS SQL-Server, PostgreSQL
  • Python: Pandas, NumPy, BeautifulSoup, Plotly
  • Operating Systems: Microsoft, RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu
  • Cloud: OpenStack, OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, Proxmox, AWS, GCP
  • Scripting: Python, Perl, Bash

Interests

Apart from being a Systems Engineer, I am a certified personal trainer. I hold multiple NASM certifications, including: