SUMMARY:

• Twenty years of general server experience, extensive experience installing, maintaining and troubleshooting Unix systems, Windows systems, Linux, security software and other.
• Highly skilled in all flavors of UNIX, with Fifteen years in AIX, and Ten years in Linux.
• Knowledgeable in computer hardware and various devices.
• Possess the enthusiasm for work, strong desire to succeed and commitment to continuous skill development that help build confidence and high level motivation to achieve desired results.
• Very ambitious to help others and work in the IT field.

SKILLS:

• OS install, software installation. New server configuration, used ADMINTOOL and the command line, built routes to external networks, and configured peripherals, both serial, and Ethernet. Used system utilities, i.e.: pkgadd, lpadmin, jetadmin, drpadmin, etc. Work with etherlites, terminal servers, and print servers. Configured NFS on the server, import and export file systems.
• Scheduled jobs using cron, and shell scripts. Scheduled jobs to watch errlogs for certain events and alert Sysadmin.
• Installed and configured elm and sendmail.
• OS install, kernel configuration and software installation. New server configuration, used SAM and the command line, built routes to external networks, and configured peripherals, both serial, and Ethernet. Used system utilities, i.e.: jetadmin, drpadmin, swinstall, etc. Work with etherlites, terminal servers, and print servers. Configured NFS on the server, import and export file systems.
• AIX hardware migration - consolidating 200 physical servers to 20 power 7+ vio servers (in process)
• VIO builds, migrations from aix to linux, boot from san implementation
• Hardware architect, determined customers needs and execute.
• OS install, software installation, new server config, routing, tcpip config, nfs mounts, nfs exports, samba…
• Converted disk array to a raid/mirror and maintained array.
• Responsible for all aspects of Patron database of over 200,000 records
• Provided end user support and training for both customer contact and back office employees.
• Maintained gateways between RS6000 and Novell server
• Used SMIT and the command line to configure and setup front line users as required.
• Installed mail and elm.
• Support hardware and software and maintain gateways between SCO and Novell server.
• Setup new/existing terminals (touch screens) for use with particular location.
• Extract archived reports for managerial use.
• RHEL 6.x running on vmware and standalone
• RHEL certification
• Configured Sles, Sled, and Red hat servers.
• Used Apache to run web server. Utilized php, mysql, ssl, ssh, sftp, security certificates, mirroring…
• Set up virtual hosts to run multiple web sites from one machine
• Configured and maintained DNS on Linux. Installed and maintained postfix and sendmail.
• Install and utilize ssh, sftp, telnetd, and wrappers for UNIX security

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems: AIX (4.3, 5.1L, 5.2L, 5.3X, 6.X, 7X), Solaris (sunOS 4.3, Solaris Ver 2,5.1, 2.6, 7, 8, 9,10), HPUX (9, 10.2, 11.0, 11i), Dec (Tru64), Linux (Suse, Sles, Redhat 5.x, 6.x, and 7.x), Win9X, Win NT, WIN 2000, WIN XP

Sys admin tools: DNS, NIS+, console server, sendmail, postfix, tcp wrappers, NFS, Automount, TCP/IP, automation tools

Application Packages: CloudForms, RHEV, Vmware Vsphere,Veritas, Adsm, Firewall, Apache, Openssl, SSH, Netscape Web Server, Tomcat, Oracle, Samba.

Hardware: IBM power5, power6, power7 - 7+, 390, 690, 590, 570, 550,55A,740,750 Pseries, RS6000 (X86 Systems; DELL, Compaq), Dec 4100, Intel-PC HP Openview, EMC SAN, VNX, VMAX, Various DLT Tape Libraries

JOB HISTORY:

Confidential

Senior Principal Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Act as POC for pre-sales, onsite deployment, and follow on business growth for various customers as a REDHAT partner
• Installed Cloudforms essentials
• Configured code and radio buttons
• Conducted training

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Installed Cloudforms essentials
• Installed and configured RHEV virtualization manager
• Installed RedHat Confidential
• Configure Cloudforms to utilize RHEV and IDMConducted Functionality training

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Installed and set up Satellite 6.2 environment for primary data center
• Integrated RedHat Linux hosts into Satellite environment
• Configured software repositories and implementing software patching lifecycles
• Created custom software repositories available to hosts on the Satellite Server
• Training on functionality

Confidential

DevOps Manager

Responsibilities:

• Installation of application in customer environment, hosted environment, and dev. Use Ansible to push installations.
• I.T. functions of the company to include, purchase servers and configure new vmare environment, setup vpn between Tucson and Scottsdale offices, access points, new office cabling, etc.
• Currently working on Environment migration from Ubunto to Centos and Redhat
• Currently moving our hosted environment to AWS, for our P.O.C. and stage environment, and our Customer Production.
• Utilize Armor Anywhere in the AWS environment
• Interface with Customers to architect environment specific installations. Plan roadmap 3-6 mos out for company infrastructure, design and implement all infrastructure solutions.
• As manager I am responsible for all customer deliverables, sla’s, interviews (all departments), all infrastructure, on-site installations, and scheduling.

Confidential

Senior Linux/Unix Administrator

Responsibilities:

• One of two people on the team that managed servers for Confidential
• Oncall rotation, backups, clustering (os and db)
• Redhat, vmware, upgrades
• Bugzilla install, spacewalk repo config, dns

Confidential

Senior Unix Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Multiple application and database support, tibco, sap, etc.
• Continuation of duties from Confidential
• Rhel upgrades, and builds
• Working on discovery for Confidential
• Identity management builds for Confidential

Confidential

Senior UNIX administrator

Responsibilities:

• Build and support AIX, RHEL, SOLARIS machines.
• Fast Ethernet, vio support
• Boot from san rollout, vm host backup rollout
• Oncall rotation, Isilon and celerra admin, emc storage.

Confidential

Senior Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Build and support UNIX and LINUX machines for various clients at Confidential ’s data center in phoenix
• Responsible for implementation Projects and DR responsibilities, ldap (system director) rollout
• Part of on-call rotation
• Heavy on AIX, with solaris and linux
• Able to accommodate multiple clients with different requirements and SLA’s

Confidential

Senior UNIX Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Admin and architect for Solaris, HP/UX, AIX, RH LINUX, and SUSE LINUX. Windows server admin.
• Active directory, backups (netbackup unix, and backup exec windows)
• Single point of support for chandler office, application, network, ip-phones, etc.
• Initiating client hosting using RH linux, and IBM blades.

Confidential, Tempe Arizona

System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Attend planning meetings for growth, migrations, new purchases, phase outs, etc.
• Make and keep strict timelines for Major Government contractor
• Kone how to get things done in a large bureaucratic environment
• Perform AIX system upgrades, new OS builds, SAN attachments, backups, Confidential server config and build, HMC config.
• Large ticketing environment, multiple customers, work with end users to resolve issues.

Confidential, Salt Lake City, Utah

Aix System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• As part of a team of ten operations people for Confidential, not only am I responsible for the buildout, upkeep, and maintenance for seventy aix servers running ERP, and other oracle databases, but I am also part of a four man level two oncall rotation for the websites, databases, and connectivity for our shopping, and auctions websites….
• Our web servers are currently running sles and red hat, but that could change at any time, so I have to keep on my toes…
• I configured two Confidential servers for software intallation and maintenance, and implemented an automated image backup of all ibm servers.

Confidential, Salt Lake City, Utah

System Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Provides initial configuration and support for 500 plus unix servers, running HP/UX, AIX, SOLARIS, and LINUX.
• Installation of new software releases and system upgrades.
• Evaluates and installs patches and resolves software related problems.
• Performs system backups and recovery.
• Maintains data files and monitors system configuration to ensure data integrity.
• Provides technical support by utilizing working knowledge of systems.
• Works with implementation, and administration of systems.

Confidential, Logan, Utah

System installer

Responsibilities:

• Software installation, all platforms, patch maintenance and updates, shell scripting, package installation and configuration i.e. mysql, Tivoli, veritas netbackup, php, apache, perl, samba, HACMP scripting. JFS, NFS, raid, mirroring.
• Hardware peripherals, printers, scanners, network cards, tape drives, terminal servers, etherlite servers, imaging hardware.
• Confidential law enforcement software, with links to phone data, state network (usually via router) cdpd-rf (mobile network).
• Mirroring- All platforms
• Determine customers needs for server and configure new servers, allocate file system size, mirror drives, configure tcpip, nfs, routes, dhcp, etc.
• Support for hundreds of UNIX servers nationwide, running all flavors of UNIX.
• Automated log analysis and tape verification for clients. Helped agencies create run book and disaster recovery plan. Showed System Admin how to create network diagram with relevant network information.

Confidential, Naperville, Illinois

Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Sysadmin for two AIX servers, and two SUN servers. Added users, installed software, day-to-day admin duties.
• Administered two Confidential systems (ON/2 application healthcare version) for over 2000 in store pharmacies throughout the US.
• Responsible for administration of ON/2 application (financial version) running on Confidential .
• Provided support for all credit card/debit transactions for Confidential gas stations throughout the US.
• Implemented new code projects, upgrades and troubleshooting the transaction process, to include debugging of applications.
• Participated on other systems projects that included application development for Confidential systems

Confidential, Davenport, Iowa

System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Performed in house maintenance and installation of all computer equipment and negotiated off-site maintenance contract agreements with vendors.
• Managed and automated backup rotation of key network, IBM, Micros and casino systems, and performed extensive software troubleshooting and training in database, spreadsheet, word processor and casino software.
• Experienced in WIN NT 4.0, Novell and Lantastic network software.
• Responsible for all point of sale software and hardware for a Riverboat casino.
• Rotated on-call with three other IT staff.
• Responsible for 8 in-store technicians
• Managed all hardware and software installs for retail PC customers to include in home service.
• Scheduled all activities of the Bench; interviewed and hired new employees, set goals, evaluated employees, kept current with latest technologies, performed in home PC service.
• Software and Systems Experience