About Me !

15+ Years in IT – A Versatile Expert

« With over 15 years of experience, I’ve worked across many domains, but my expertise lies in Linux, HPC, SysOps, DevOps, and automation. I also have strong knowledge in home automation, monitoring, and web development — basically, if it’s tech, I’m in! »

More Than Just IT – A Passion for Innovation

« Beyond work, I enjoy experimenting with hardware projects, improving smart home automation, and working with 3D printing to bring ideas to life. Whether it’s optimizing systems or creating something new, I always strive to push the limits of what’s possible. »

 

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Thomas Bourcey

Tech Geek

I’m a tech geek, always curious and eager to explore new technologies. Whether it’s Linux, automation, smart home setups, or 3D printing, I love diving into innovative solutions. I also stay up to date with the latest tech trends – both professionally and as a gamer and tinkerer.

Some Facts About Me:

  • 15+ years in IT
  • Tech-savvy & curious
  • Gaming & 3D printing
  • Linux & HPC expert
  • Hands-on problem solver
  • Detail-oriented

Experience

15+ Years in IT & System Engineering

« Expert in Linux, HPC, storage, and automation, with deep expertise in high-performance computing, large-scale storage solutions, and monitoring.

Hands-on experience in deploying and managing critical infrastructures worldwide. »

️ System Engineer

Eviden (ex-Bull)

(2020 – Present)

Specialized in HPC, HPSS, storage, and monitoring.
Working on large-scale system deployments worldwide.

HPC (High-Performance Computing)

  • Delivery & Deployment – Installing and optimizing large-scale HPC systems for clients worldwide.
  • Administration & Support – Managing compute clusters, scheduling systems, and performance tuning.
  • Automation & Configuration ManagementAnsible for infrastructure deployment and management.
  • TechnologiesSlurm, Infiniband, Mellanox, Gigabyte, Linux (RHEL, Rocky, Ubuntu), GPU acceleration, MPI, and scientific computing frameworks.

HPSS (High-Performance Storage System)

  • Delivery & Administration – Implementing and maintaining HPSS storage infrastructures.
  • Storage TechnologiesIBM HPSS, NetApp, DDN, IBM ESS, IBM Tape Libraries.

Monitoring & Observability

  • Prometheus & Grafana Expert – Designing custom dashboards, alerting systems, and observability stacks.
  • Technical LeadLead expert on monitoring & observability for delivery teams, ensuring best practices and deployment strategies.

Development & Automation

  • Scripting & Development – Advanced Bash & Python scripting for automation, monitoring, and custom tooling.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – Using Ansible for automated deployments, configuration management, and continuous integration

️ System Engineer

Gfi Informatique

(2018 – 2020)

Specialized in Linux, storage, cloud, and DevOps for large-scale enterprise environments.

  • Cloud Infrastructure – Managing deployments in AWS, GCP, OpenShift, and hybrid cloud architectures.
  • Linux & Virtualization – Administering Red Hat, CentOS, Debian, and KVM, VMware environments.
  • DevOps & Automation – Deploying CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Ansible, and containerized applications.
  • Security & Compliance – Implementing system hardening, security monitoring, and cloud security policies.
  • Storage Administration – Working with NetApp, Ceph, and object storage solutions.
  • Monitoring & LogsPrometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).

️ System Engineer

D-Fi Services

(2010 – 2018)

Expert in Linux, storage, virtualization and HPC.
Working on large-scale system deployments in aeronautics and enterprise IT.

  • HPC Administration – Architecting and managing supercomputers in the aeronautics industry (Nastran, Abaqus, Samcef).
  • Storage & BackupNetApp MetroCluster, SnapMirror, Commvault, Veeam, and enterprise backup solutions.
  • Linux System Architecture – Deploying and maintaining Red Hat-based infrastructures, LDAP IdM, and centralized authentication.
  • Virtualization & Cloud – Architecting and migrating VMware ESX, RHEV, KVM infrastructures.
  • Monitoring & Logs – Configuring Nagios, Graylog, EON, rsyslog for system observability.
  • Automation & CI/CD – Implementing Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Redmine for continuous integration.

System Administrator

Axians & Scasicomp

(2004 – 2010)

Focused on storage, virtualization, and enterprise IT administration.

  • Storage & Virtualization – Managing NetApp storage clusters, VMware infrastructures, and large-scale data migrations.
  • System Administration – Supporting Red Hat, Debian, and Windows environments in enterprise settings.
  • Backup & Disaster Recovery – Implementing enterprise backup solutions with NetApp, EMC, and tape libraries.
  • Customer Support & Deployment – Deploying enterprise IT solutions for major clients in aerospace, finance, and telecom sectors.

My Skills

‍ Personal Skills

Professional Skills

  • Adaptable & Flexible – Handling diverse environments & projects
  • Detail-Oriented – Ensuring precision in configurations & deployments
  • Autonomous & Proactive – Taking initiative and improving processes
  • Good Communicator – Explaining complex concepts clearly
  • Geek & Passionate – Deeply invested in technology and IT culture
  • Hands-On & Practical – Balancing theory with real-world application
  • Team Player – Working efficiently with colleagues & clients
  • Curious & Always Learning – Staying up-to-date with tech trends
  • Creative Thinker – Finding innovative solutions to problems
  • Reliable & Committed – Delivering high-quality work on time
  • Analytical Mindset – Solving complex technical challenges
  • Problem Solver – Quickly adapting to new issues & troubleshooting
  • Linux Administration – RedHat, Rocky, Debian, Ubuntu
  • HPC & Supercomputing – Slurm, Infiniband, Mellanox, DDN, IBM ESS
  • Storage Management – NetApp, IBM HPSS, GPFS, Ceph, NFS
  • Automation & DevOps – Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD, GitOps
  • Monitoring & Observability – Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Loki, etc
  • Networking & Security – VLANs, Firewalls, VPNs, Security hardening
  • Cloud & Virtualization – AWS, GCP, OpenShift, VMware, KVM
  • Scripting & Development – Bash, Python, APIs, automation tools
  • Home Automation & IoT – Smart home setups, MQTT, ESP32, Zigbee
  • Technical Documentation – Writing guides, procedures, best practices
  • CI/CD & Infrastructure as Code – Deploying scalable, automated systems

  • 3D Printing & CAD – Prototyping, Fusion 360, hardware tinkering

Contact

Thomas Bourcey

31470 Fonsorbes, Occitanie, France

contact@tomzone.fr

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