CAREER SUMMARY

Senior systems professional with over 29 years experience of system administration experience on both Linux and OpenVMS operating systems. Also experienced in Drupal 6 installation and programming. Effective problem solver and multitasker, able to work with users and managers alike to accomplish goals.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Confidential,Baltimore, MD
Principal Systems Engineer (Consultant), April, 2007 – Present
Installed, configured and wrote specialized modules for Drupal 6. Also managed a small OpenVMS cluster.

• Major player in migration from OpenVMS to Linux. Migrated scripts that handled SFTP datafeeds from OpenVMS to Linux.
• Participated in the design and implementation of converting VMS DCL procedures to Linux BASH scripts
• Installed and configured Drupal 6.x on multiple Linux machines.
• Wrote custom Drupal modules in PHP which interfaced with Oracle and LDAP
• Wrote PHP scripts which were incorporated into a Drupal based web portal.
• Participated in the Spring and Fall Disaster Recovery tests
• Updated the Disaster Recovery Documentation
• Installed and integrated a HP BL860c Blade running OpenVMS 8.3-1h3 into the existing OpenVMS cluster
• Configured storage on an EVA4100 (SAN) for use by OpenVMS
• Zoned a CISCO switch so OpenVMS could see the EVA storage
• Upgraded VMS from v7.3-2 to V8.3 on the Alphaserver
• Migrated disk storage from an older RaidArray 450 to newer HSG80 hardware
• Reconfigured disk storage on the HSG80 (SAN) for larger disks.
• Created a web based display to show CPU & Memory Utilization in the cluster using PHP and AJAX technologies
• Helped users migrate from FTP to SFTP

Confidential,New York, NY
VMS System Engineer, October, 2005 – January, 2007
Member of a small team of System Managers that supported a large number of Alphaservers in both cluster and standalone configurations. Job functions included everyday problem solving and troubleshooting, upgrading the Operating System to new versions and installing HP supplied patches.

• Updated and maintained a large DCL based menu system for the principle application running on the Alphaservers.
• Worked with the UNIX backup team to implement and maintain the Legato backups on OpenVMS.
• Reconfigured stand-alone systems as clustered systems.
• Maintained and reconfigured the Polycenter Console Manager software.
• Created a web based interface to display T4 performance graphs

Confidential,Orangeburg, NY
Senior Member of Technical Staff, February, 2004 – June, 2005
Member of a team of System Managers that supported and maintained four large clusters of Alphaservers consisting of GS1280, ES80, and ES45 machines. Functions included everyday problem solving and troubleshooting, upgrading the Operating System to new versions and installing HP supplied patches.

• Wrote scripts for disk initialization and presentation on EVA5000 and EVA3000 Virtual Disk Arrays (SAN)
• Revised Disaster Recovery documentation to reflect current test configuration.
• Participated in a 48-hour Disaster Recovery Test, restoring the operating system from tape for two clusters and preparing the restored systems for application testing.
• Configured HP SWS (Apache on VMS), installed PHP and MySQL for VMS. Wrote PHP web applications to display T4 data on web pages served from OpenVMS machines.

Confidential,Clinton, NJ
VMS Systems Manager (Consultant), April, 1999 – January, 2003
Managed a number of small VAX computers and a few Alphaservers which supported researchers in various laboratories.

• Implemented procedures to monitor and report Security-related items such as break-in attempts, login failures, password changes, file access (success and failure), etc.
• Instructed Computer Auditors in the OpenVMS Security Model, which contributed to a successful audit.
• Replaced a system running OpenVMS 5.5-2 with one running OpenVMS 7.2 and performed extensive regression tests to ensure applications continued to run properly.
• Installed and configured Advanced Server 7.3 (Pathworks) on a DS10 Alphaserver.
• Installed and configured TCP/IP for OpenVMS v5 and DECnet over IP (DECnet Phase V)
• Installed OpenVMS v7.2, v7.3 and Upgraded OpenVMS v7.1 to v7.2
• Created new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and revised existing ones.

Confidential,Parsippany, NJ
VMS Systems Manager (Consultant), November, 1998 – April, 1999

• Performed Y2K testing on OpenVMS v6.2 on a VAX 3180

Confidential,Rahway, NJ
VMS Systems Manager (Consultant), April, 1998 – November, 1998

• Upgraded and installed new software and hardware on about 8 VAX and Alpha machines.
• Installed Pathworks on an Alpha running OpenVMS v7.1.
• Evaluated software packages for possible installation on various machines.

Confidential,New York, NY
VMS Systems Manager (Consultant), May, 1997 – April, 1998
Managed an OpenVMS VAX Cluster consisting of a VAX 7610, 7710 and 8820 running primarily All-in-1 and Missive Message Routing Software. Also managed about 15 other assorted MicroVax and small departmental VAX machines. Analyzed and resolved user concerns reported by the Computer Help Desk.

• Maintained the Missive Message Routing Software, keeping it synchronized with the other messaging software within the company.
• Kept All-in-1 functioning smoothly.
• Participated in Disaster Recovery testing, ensuring that restored disks were usable for applications and system.

Confidential,Princeton, NJ
VMS Systems Manager (Consultant), October, 1996 - May, 1997
Managed two OpenVMS VAX Clusters. The first consisted of two VAX 4500 machines and four VAX 6000 class. The second consisted of a VAX 4500 and a VAX 6620. Also helped manage about 40 other VAX and Alpha machines.

• Performed Disaster Recovery testing at a remote site. Restored the operating system in preparation for application testing.
• Evaluated new and/or updated products for possible inclusion/update on the machines.

Confidential,Summit, NJ
VMS Systems Manager (Consultant), June, 1996 - September, 1996
Managed an OpenVMS VAX Cluster consisting of a VAX 7610, a VAX 8810, a VAX 8820, a VAX 8800, and a VAX 4300. Also helped to manage miscellaneous VAX machines.

• Upgraded the production cluster from OpenVMS v5.5-2 to OpenVMS v6.1. Also upgraded various layered products to current releases.

Confidential,Bridgewater, NJ
VMS Systems Manager (Consultant), May, 1995 - June, 1996
Managed an OpenVMS VAX Cluster consisting of two VAX 7610s, two VAX 6610s and a VAX 4500. Also managed a VAXstation 3100 running VCS and other miscellaneous VAX machines

• Configured system to effectively use remote shadowing software from ASCI to implement a Disaster Recovery scheme for the production system.
• Analyzed proposed Disater Recovery scheme and recommended extensive revisions designed to improve efficiency.
• Participated in converting the network from Pathworks to Novell to ensure the smooth transition of users and files.
• Set up print queues using IP-connected printers to replace LAT-connected printers
• Updated operating system software and layered products.
• Worked with the Operations Staff to ensure the smooth operation of the Cluster.

Confidential,Jersey City, NJ
Senior Systems Analyst, July, 1991 - May, 1995
Managed a small cluster consisting of two VAXServer 4100s running software written in VAX C and Bliss-32; a standalone DEC Alpha 3400, and a VAXstation 4000 VLC.

• Set up VCS (VAXcluster Console System) on the VAXstation VLC to enable remote access to the Alpha and VAXservers console ports.
• Implemented transition to upgraded systems following Lehman Brothers/Smith Barney split.
• Coordinated various communication and networking tasks with Digital, internal IBM groups, and Reuters.
• Installed Chameleon/NFS TCP/IP software on multiple PC’s and laptops.
• Researched and recommended PCMCIA Ethernet cards for IBM-compatible laptops.
• Installed a Web Server on a DEC Alpha VMS System.
• Designed WWW pages using HTML, including CGI scripting and HTML forms.

Confidential– Piscataway, NJ
Member of Technical Staff, March, 1984 - June, 1991
Managed a multi-cluster computer laboratory featuring four VAX clusters, each consisting of multiple VAXen (8650s, 8600s and 11/785s); 24 MicroVAX IIs, and 6 VAXstation IIs; along with various peripheral devices.

• Trained Bell Operating Company employees on VMS System Management procedures.
• Analyzed existing software build system, recommended and implemented enhancements. These enhancements helped reduce the elapsed time for the build by over 50%.
• Installed software updates using VMSINSTAL, established disk structures and user accounts, established backup procedures and devised terminal server configurations.
• Investigated, designed, and coded a prototype application for operator services on a Sun Sparcstation II using X-windows/Motif and Builder Xcessory.

HARDWARE
Hewlett-Packard (formerly Compaq, formerly Digital Equipment Corporation): OpenVMS Clusters, BL860c Integrity Blade, Alpha GS1280, GS320, GS160, ES80, ES45, DS10, most older VAX computers, HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 5000, 3000 & 4100 (EVA5000, 3000, 4100), SAN
SOFTWARE
Operating Systems: OpenVMS (Alpha 7.3-2 & 8.3, IA64 8.3-1h3), UNIX, Linux, Windows XP
Programming Languages: DCL, HTML, PHP, MySQL, Javascript, C

Other: Drupal 6, SSSU Scripting (EVA), DecScheduler, SLS, DECWindows, Apache Web Server, CMS, MMS, Tapesys, ConsoleWorks

COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS
DECnet (Phase IV and Phase V), TCP/IP (UCX, Multinet, TCPware), Advanced Server V7.3A, Network Protocols: SMTP, POP3

EDUCATION
BA in Mathematics, MS in Computer Science
Title of Masters Essay: A Comparison of Database Query Languages