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Zack W.

Zack W.

Jira Administrator

Summary: Highly skilled and experienced Atlassian Administrator and consultant with over 10 years of experience in implementing and managing complex Atlassian environments. Proficient in customizing and integrating JIRA with other systems, as well as training users and providing technical support. Demonstrated ability to deliver successful projects on time and within budget, including experience with successful Jira and Confluence migrations. The past 4 years I have operated as a consultant, working for over 100 companies big and small to help standardize their ecosystem to best practices. Skills: • Extensive knowledge of Atlassian administration and customization • Experience in integrating Jira with other systems such as Slack, Teams, and Smartsheets • Strong problem-solving and communication skills • Ability to train users and provide technical support • Proficient in project management and agile methodologies, including experience with migrations • Familiar with Atlassian tools and plugins such as Jira Service Manager, Opsgenie, Confluence, ScriptRunner, JSU automation, AIO Reports, and more Experience: Chief Atlassian Architect at Hammer Consultants (April 2018 – Present) • Implemented and managed a large-scale Atlassian environment for the organization, including customizations and integrations with other systems • Provided technical support and training to users to ensure successful adoption of Jira • Worked closely with teams to ensure successful project delivery using agile methodologies • Created and maintained documentation for processes and procedures related to Jira • Maintained and optimized the Atlassian environment through regular updates and upgrades • Led successful Jira/Confluence migrations for multiple clients, including data migration, integration with other systems, and user training Atlassian Solutions Architect at Cprime (April 2021 – Dec 2022) • Served as the architect on dozens of projects, instructing system admins on how to build scalable solutions • Advised and provided solutions for migration teams, including resource management and scoping Atlassian Admin at Medical Mutual and Goodyear (June 2014 – Sep 2019) • Created standardization process to keep Jira upkeep as simple as possible • Served as a scrum master and triage in addition to Jira admin duties Atlassian Principal Solutions Consultant (Apr 2018 - Present) Demonstrated success in 100+ environments, ranging from startups to enterprises. Expertise in Datacenter, Server, and Cloud solutions tailored for business growth. Impactful Migrations: Led successful Server to Cloud Migrations for industry leaders, such as HP and Guitar Center. Navigate complex data privacy and audit requirements with precision. Business-Centric Solutions: Customized internal migrations for enhanced efficiency, aligning projects with company objectives. Tech debt cleanup strategies for streamlined operations and cost-effectiveness. Advanced Roadmaps for Strategic Management: Implemented scalable architectures for advanced roadmaps, optimizing strategic project management. Atlassian Mastery for Business Growth: Supported by a team of seasoned administrators proficient in Confluence, Jira Software, Jira Work Management, Jira Service Manager, Ops Genie, Jira Align, and more. Automation solutions to boost productivity and reduce operational costs. Invest in Excellence: Elevate your business with strategic insights, seamless migrations, and optimized operations. Ready to collaborate with your team for unparalleled success. Let's explore how our expertise aligns with your business goals.Strategic Consulting Excellence: Demonstrated success in 100+ environments, ranging from startups to enterprises. Expertise in Datacenter, Server, and Cloud solutions tailored for business growth. Impactful Migrations: Led successful Server to Cloud Migrations for industry leaders, such as HP and Guitar Center. Navigate complex data privacy and audit requirements with precision. Business-Centric Solutions: Customized internal migrations for enhanced efficiency, aligning projects with company objectives. Tech debt cleanup strategies for streamlined operations and cost-effectiveness. Advanced Roadmaps for Strategic Management: Implemented scalable architectures for advanced roadmaps, optimizing strategic project management. Atlassian Mastery for Business Growth: Supported by a team of seasoned administrators proficient in Confluence, Jira Software, Jira Work Management, Jira Service Manager, Ops Genie, Jira Align, and more. Automation solutions to boost productivity and reduce operational costs. Invest in Excellence: Elevate your business with strategic insights, seamless migrations, and optimized operations. Ready to collaborate with your team for unparalleled success. Let's explore how our expertise aligns with your business goals.

🇺🇸Westlake, United States$80/hr90% JSS4.98 (8)Since Jan 2019

Earnings and projects

MRR
$1.5k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#32,943 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#6,298 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $8.8k

Total earnings
$85k

Billed in all: $87k

World#46,706 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#9,207 / 62.1k
Per project
$5.7k

$2.9k in the last 6 months

World#30,550 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#5,046 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
3
33% fixed67% hourly
World#66,479 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#8,998 / 62.1k
Projects in all
15
20% fixed80% hourly
World#161,377 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#23,182 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$87.4kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$86k$87k$88k$89kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 5% in Media & Entertainment

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