Solutions Architect | Digital Transformation Expert
Charleston, SC

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About Me

Results-driven Solutions Architect with 13 years of experience in designing and implementing robust cloud-based solutions for enterprise environments. Skilled in automating processes, deploying code efficiently, troubleshooting applications, and managing complex system integrations, compliance, and data migrations. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, establishing and maintaining architecture standards, and delivering technical guidance to ensure project success and operational excellence.

Experience

➢ Business Process Analyst

Insight Global (Boeing) | Ladson, SC | June 2024 - Current

  • Collaborated as part of a Digital Transformation team to deliver strategic, data-driven solutions that enhance business performance while ensuring digital integrity and reducing technical debt.
  • Led full automation of engineering processes, significantly reducing manual labor hours and enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Provided support for Numerical Control Programming, ensuring precision and accuracy in automated manufacturing tasks.
  • Modernized and integrated capital equipment, including routers, presses, and lathes, to digitize and streamline manufacturing workflows.
  • Provisioned and managed virtual machines, enabling teams to innovate and modernize processes and applications efficiently.
  • Acted as a liaison between Industrial Engineering, I.T., and Data Analytics, fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve business and technical objectives.

➢ Senior Principal Engineer/Solutions Architect

Dell (Boeing) | Remote | Apr 2021 - Nov 2023

  • Identified, developed, and implemented innovative technology solutions and strategies to address current and future business outcomes.
  • Collaborated with business partners to design end-to-end solutions, ensuring alignment with product owners' objectives.
  • Worked with program management and development teams to track the execution and prioritization of recommendations.

➢ Senior Systems Design and Integration Specialist

Boeing | N. Charleston, SC/Remote | Aug 2019 - Apr 2021

  • Led cross-functional teams in the architecture, design, and testing of complex delivery systems, ensuring usability, affordability, security, and performance standards.
  • Provided technical support and expert consultation during implementation and optimization of delivery systems.
  • Evaluated product functionality to determine compatibility and suitability for integration, optimizing system performance.

➢ Systems Design and Integration Specialist

Boeing | N. Charleston, SC/Remote | Oct 2016 - Aug 2019

  • Assessed computing requirements and collaborated on system needs, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Installed, configured, and maintained multiplatform systems hardware, software, and components.
  • Developed and maintained computer applications, ensuring alignment with architectural goals and optimizing performance.
  • Implemented security solutions to enhance system supportability and readiness.

➢ Systems and Data Analyst

Boeing | N. Charleston, SC | Oct 2013 - Oct 2016

  • Researched processes, applications, systems, and data to identify and define functional requirements.
  • Collaborated with customers to refine requirements, ensuring alignment with business needs.
  • Translated requirements into functional specifications, guiding system development and testing.

➢ Systems Analyst

Medical University Of South Carolina | Charleston, SC | Jun 2012 - Oct 2013

  • Performed business analysis and provided design and support for mission-critical financial accounting systems.
  • Developed interfaces to streamline data processing from finance departments, enabling efficient operations.
  • Collaborated with teams across departments to optimize system performance and functionality.

➢ Applications Analyst

Santee Cooper | Moncks Corner, SC | Feb 2011 - Jun 2012

  • Implemented an Enterprise Content Management (ECM) system using Java, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, XML, and JSP.
  • Developed custom utilities and user interfaces to enhance system functionality.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful system integration and promote user adoption.

Education

Certifications

Skills

Programming Languages

  • Windows PowerShell
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • XML/YAML
  • JSON
  • Shell
  • Batch
  • SQL

Automation

  • IT Automation
  • Process Automation
  • Industrial Automation
  • Rundeck
  • Chef
  • Ansible
  • AutoHotKey
  • MacroExpress

Virtualization

  • VMware vSphere
  • VMware vCenter
  • VMware ESXi
  • Oracle Virtual Box
  • Amazon AWS

Database Administration

  • SQL Server
  • MySQL
  • Oracle DB
  • MariaDB

IT Frameworks

  • Agile
  • ITIL
  • DevOps
  • Lean IT
  • DevOps
  • ISO 27001

Interpersonal Skills

  • Leadershiip
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Collaboration

Recommendations

"I worked with Ashley at The Boeing Company and it did not take me much time to realize I was working with a very intelligent, articulate and team building professional. In a very stressful environment Ashley was capable of avoiding the high emotions and keep his team focused on the resolution of the problem at hand. I could see how Ashley positioned himself as an asset to his team and keep his technical knowledge up-to-date with the new technologies we have to face almost every day. Ashley and I have a rather large difference in age but I never felt too old and he didn't seem too young to me either. I will work with Ashley in any given project and if an opportunity to hire him may come in the future I will not hesitate to make him an offer."

- Sergio DaCosta, Senior DevOps Team Lead at Boeing

"I've had the privilege of working with Ashley Chalker in an enterprise team collaboration format. He is not only an honest and energetic professional but also an inspiring strategist. Result driven, multi-skilled and broad-minded colleague. Reliable, detail oriented, strong and a perfectly organized co-worker. Ashley Chalker is a passionate employee, his knowledge is vast and thorough. Ashley Chalker never refuses you when you ask him for help. He is able to manage tasks independently and as part of a team. If you are looking for results, integrity, IT expertise, and a "go getter", then Ashley Chalker is your man."

- Christopher Helton, Information Security Analyst at MUSC

Awards

"Your efforts have had a positive & measurable impact including on those with whom you work and engage. You have thoroughly demonstrated the skills, attitude, and leadership that we expect of our team members. The use of Rundeck, creating automation for Release Management, Application Analysis, recovery of service, and development of a dashboard for maintaining the product. Starting as a supporting member of the team you have taken on the leadership role within the Rundeck Automation activity.Your efforts have had a positive & measurable impact including on those with whom you work and engage. You have thoroughly demonstrated the skills, attitude, and leadership that we expect of our team members. The use of Rundeck, creating automation for Release Management, Application Analysis, recovery of service, and development of a dashboard for maintaining the product. Starting as a supporting member of the team you have taken on the leadership role within the Rundeck Automation activity."

- Patrick Bentson, Manager at Boeing

"Ashley coded majority of the eMOD Citrix Rundeck Job which allows delegation and time and cost savings for eMOD Client updates. eMOD is not officially onboarded to IO and is not one of Ashley's apps.Ashley coded majority of the eMOD Citrix Rundeck Job which allows delegation and time and cost savings for eMOD Client updates. eMOD is not officially onboarded to IO and is not one of Ashley's apps."

- Kevin Collins, Team Lead at Boeing

This is in recognition of your contribution to the success of the 787 FS 1.7 & 1.7.1 releases, which represented quality improvements identified in a dev VSM along with multiple enhancements.

- John Bruaer, Senior Manager at Boeing

Professional Courses

Contact

Email: Resume@AshleyChalker.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleychalker/