About
My wife and I, 2023.
A young technician caught learning computers.
A homemade FM radio, built by me at six.
The main control PCB for the FM radio seen previously.
A 90v power supply for the radio seen previously.
AL - My Bridgeport Series 1 CNC Mill.
Competeting at First Robotics Competition.
Developing the vision system for the 2016 FRC ball launcher.
Specialized in many fields.
Software, systems, networking, and a comprehensive background of constant learning.
- Birthday: November 5, 2003
- Website: www.andrew-savage.com
- Phone: +810-341-4880
- Age: 20
- Email: admin@andrew-savage.com
- City: New Baltimore, MI
Introduction
This story and the stories provided on this site are intended to provide a more personal and in-depth view of my background. For my professional experience, please view my Resume.
For more information on my programming, machining, music or other skills please view the Hobbies page.
Young creative with his finger on the pulse of technology, holding a never-ending passion for engineering complex systems.
Seeking to leverage my skills in creating and supporting a wide array of technology. Designing electronics at six, incorporating a robotics business,
and revitalizing / operating a plethora of machines are just a few of my achievements along my engineering journey.
The Beginning | 2009 - 2014
Embarking on this journey, I delved into the realm of engineering by making an FM radio at the age of six, including a 90v DC power supply for extreme range. This project marked the genesis of my constant exploration and questioning of technology. Around a year later, we purchased a Bridgeport Series 1 CNC mill from an auction and began rebuilding it to modern standards. I adapted the radio's power supply to drive the DC brushless motors in this mill. The subsequent year saw the inception of a larger-scale venture, as we started conceptualizing a dedicated workshop to house these projects and our corporation. Following our unwavering determination, Elysium Innovations was incorporated at the beginning of 2014, with the shop's construction finished the year prior.
The Middle | 2014 - 2019
Venturing into the heart of my story, the years between 2014 and 2019 brought a period of relentless innovation and collaborative efforts.
Using our newfound manufacturing capabilities, we began constructing three industrial-grade woodworking machines.
These machines included a planer, crown molding cutter, and router table. They will be used to convert 2000 board feet of lumber into beautiful fixtures in a
second house we are building at Elysium.
Concurrently, I continued maintaining our flagship EDI product, VQMajik. This led us to a customer named Atlas Technologies, which required a BOM reporting tool.
With haste, we developed this tool in C# delivering precisely what they needed. Their satisfaction created a strong connection that led to us taking over their IT
department contractually.
Following signing the Atlas contract and finishing the woodworking machines, things settled for a time. This led me to join First Robotics where my
engineering prowess could continue growing. Through my time in this period, I gained extensive skills in multiple engineering fields, always branding the
fundamentals into my brain for the deepest understanding of our world.
The Present | 2019 - 2024
Fast-forward to the present, my story remains ever-evolving. With our philosophy dictating robotics as the future and AI as a gold rush, it is imparitive for
Elysium Innovations to move in this field. We have begun prototyping multiple robotics systems that are planned to be in-market by mid 2025.
Due to this, I joined Metro Wireless in 2021 and stopped taking a salary from Elysium Innovations to speed up machine acquisition.
Recent acquisitions include an injection molder and a gear shaping machine, which are expected complete by mid to end of 2024, unlocking further manufacturing
capabilities. In this contemporary landscape, my focus remains razor-sharp, bridging the realms of creativity and technology as I continue to drive Elysium Innovations
foward, contributing to my ever-expanding engineering odyssey.
Resume
Below is a detailed outline of my skills. For a downloadable or printable version to share with your team, please see the Resume page.
Sumary
Andrew Savage
Learned Systems Administrator with seven years of expertise in the maintenance, implementation, and optimization of many systems. Strong ability to quickly grasp and deconstruct challenges, consistently providing creative solutions to minimize cost and maximize efficiency. Seeking opportunities to leverage these skills in new and challenging roles
- New Baltimore, MI
- (810) 341-4880
- admin@andrew-savage.com
Education
High School Diploma
2018 - 2021
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center
First known as the Swartz Creek Academy, the VLC is an online only high school where I was present since 7th grade. Being entirely online, deadlines and class completelion was entirely my responsibility. This opportunity to be entirely online taught me deadline and priority management at a young age.
Professional Experience
Network Technician II
Mar 2022 - Aug 2023
Metro Wireless International, Inc
Warren, MI
- Implemented a virtualized asset tracking system utilizing SnipeIT, conducting thorough audits of nearly 3000 individual assets in the field to compile comprehensive data on all company equipment.
- Authored a tailored knowledge base comprising approximately 300 documents. Network configurations, diagrams, provisioning procedures, and troubleshooting protocols for future reference and training were among the documented tutorials
- Provisioned and meticulously maintained all related networking equipment, including Mikrotik routers, Cisco switches, Peplink LTE/SDWAN solutions, and a variety of fixed wireless radios such as Aviat, Siklu, Ceragon, and Ubiquiti.
- Delivered end-user support and provisioning for Polycom VoIP phones, with additional custom modifications through Skyswitch, consistently achieving a high satisfaction rate by providing prompt and effective solutions.
- Installed and configured a primary pfSense instance for improved company security and proper RADIUS configuration.
- Provided responsive and creative solutions as the only point of contact during the night shift, offering assistance by phone, email, or ticket independently.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of applications with other network services, overseeing multiple Proxmox virtual instances and their integration with the network
- Assisted Network Engineers in the design and implementation of network architecture to accommodate company growth and improve scalability, also offering insights into identifying new and cost-effective equipment, contributing to budget-friendly solutions.
- Restructured and organized PRTG to provide quicker, more structured data to engineers so solutions could be provided to customers faster.
Systems Administrator
May 2015 - Aug 2021
Atlas Technologies
Fenton, MI
- Configured and managed a local NAS system with a 6TB capacity, utilizing RAID 1 for mirroring, delivering a robust remote/local filesharing system for engineers.
- Implemented an automated FreeBSD Bacula server, facilitating tape and cloud backups for physical data. Maintained a heavy backup schedule with weekly cloud backups and daily tape backups, processing an average of 3.6TB of compressed data.
- Provided technical support for 40 on-site engineering machines, providing all hardware and software support/installation necessary at a timely pace.
- Established a virtual environment for Infor Visual, supporting its SQL requirements and client demands. Developed custom tools in C#, including a bill of materials export directly from Infor's SQL database.
- Configured new PowerEdge servers for all tasks, including file-sharing, L2TP VPN, remote access, Active Directory, Group Policy, pfSense security, backups and other tailored solutions.
- Identified and resolved a ransomware attack, swiftly triaging the issue and recovering approximately 90% of encrypted data from tape.
- Demonstrated a high success rate in cost savings by maintaining older machines and servers. SSD upgrades with sector-by-sector cloning, finding the most cost-effective / reliable upgrades, and operating extremely efficient, virtualized BSD operating systems where possible.
My Homelab
Printing the final render of my Raspberry Pi modular case.
A completed print of the final render including Pi and Fan.
Cluster coming together, with an included 2.5" HDD bay.
Cluster system finished with operating systems installed.
Top cover designed and in place, completing the stack.
System installed with SSDs and stable ethernet to router.
Elysium Innovations server stack, hosting static IP services.
Scalable and Cost Effective.
A redundant, scalable server system beyond my needs.
- Initial Cost per Node: 70$
- Electrical Cost per Year: ~4$ / Node
- Node Specifications: Quad-Core ARM64 CPU, 8GB LPDDR5 RAM
When this project was first developed, scalability and cost were deciding factors. The primary cost would be incurred from the 24/7 operation of a large server, and scalability would become difficult without being in the position to purchase new server hardware.
With these requirements in mind, a cluster of single-board computers was born. After designing a modular case in Autodesk Inventor, Proxmox was installed on two nodes. Each single-board computer costs ~70$, providing eight cores and 16GB of RAM for 140$ total. Each Raspberry PI added to the cluster uses roughly, at full load, $4-5/year in electricity cost.
This server, running Nginx, has been load tested extensively. Running 10,000 total connections, the virtual server throttles around 2,400 connections per second. Considering this server is only one of four possible VMs per node, this system is scalable beyond my needs.
The Elysium Innovations stack is the server system located at my private company. It has a static IP from Spectrum Business and does not block port 25 for SMTP instances. Its webservers are currently unavailable as I develop them further. Please check back later for more information, or ask me about it!
Contact
Please use any of the below information to get in touch with me at your convienence.
Address:
New Baltimore MI, 48051
Email:
admin@andrew-savage.com
Call:
+1 810-341-4880