SUMMARY:

IT Professional with 15+ years hands - on experience in UNIX systems administration, networking,shell and GUI scripting. Excellent communication, training, and client relations skills; able to relate effectively to people at all levels and convey complex technical information in an understandable manner.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Programming: APL, UNIX SHELL (KSH, SH, C), TCL/TK, PERLOperating Systems HP/UX, AIX 3.4 - 5.3L, DG/UX, Red Hat, SuSE, SOLARIS

Hardware: IBM RS6K/SP/P570, HP9K, SUN 41K/51K&E4K/E6K

Applications: Apache, Samba, Zabbix, Big Brother, Veritas, TSM, Orsyp

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

AIX Systems Administrator

Confidential, Plymouth, MN

Responsibilities:

• Systems Administrator for IBM P570 LPAR servers running AIX 5.3, and RedHat ES 5 servers.
• Developed and implemented automated TSM backup shell scripts for Oracle server applications.
• Developed end-user X-Windows GUI shell scripts for application data restoration.
• Provide 7X24 operating system and RETEK application and database support.
• Responsible for server backups utilizing Tivoli Storage Manager.
• Responsible for Orsyp application and job flow control.

Confidential

UNIX Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Off-site Solaris 8, 9, RedHat 4 ES systems administration.
• AIX 5.3LPAR (NIM Server), SLES 9.3, Red Hat 4 ES, Solaris 9-10 installation and configurations.
• Architected and deployed Solaris Jumpstart & Red Hat Kickstart servers.
• Developed shell scripts to automate remediation of UNIX uid/gid & sudoers files across 800+ UNIX servers.
• Architected, deployed and customized Hobbit web-based UNIX system monitoring across 100+ servers.

Technical Consultant

Confidential, Eden Prairie, MN

Responsibilities:

• Deploy, customize, and document Veritas Foundation Suite and Veritas Cluster Server across Solaris servers.
• Responsible for implementing Solaris Jumpstart Server, and developing associated end-user UNIX shell scripts.
• Responsible for developing RED Hat 4 Kickstart images and scripts for production deployment.
• Responsible for developing and documenting client end-user UNIX system maintenance shell scripts.
• Provide client UNIX systems administration support for heterogeneous UNIX servers.
• Deploy, customize, and document Arcsight SEM for Solaris across large heterogeneous environment.

Systems Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Develop UNIX scripts to automate application versioning and deployment for CA environment within S-OX guidelines.
• Provide 7X24 client support for Confidential Store batch processes.
• Develop processes and guidelines for integrating new store within Confidential ’s existing framework.

Confidential

UNIX/LINUX Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for installation and administration of Red Hat ES3.0 on HP Blade servers for enterprise client.
• Provide 7X24 client support for SUN Solaris and IBM AIX production servers.
• Install and upgrade SUN Solaris production servers.
• Install, upgrade, and patch IBM AIX servers.

Systems Engineer

Confidential, Eagan, MN

Responsibilities:

• Lab administrator responsible for Solaris server administration (Ultra, EServer, SUNFire E4K/E6K).
• Responsible for lab networking (1G/2G Fibre, FC switches, Gig-E, copper, Cisco routers).
• Manage purchasing and deployment of all lab equipment (network, server, disk arrays, robotics).
• Lead installation and configuration of lab network, test systems, tape libraries, production servers.
• Implemented and supported web-based lab reservation and asset control system utilizing IPlanet, and Apache Servers.
• Perform troubleshooting and repair of production and test environments, LAN/WAN networks.
• Successfully implemented Solaris JUMPSTART servers to reduce Lab/Workstation image install time.
• Mentor and direct lab interns in UNIX O.S. support, network troubleshooting, workstation and server support.
• Successfully managed $150K electrical, network, HVAC, and building construction lab upgrade project.
• Install and manage Windows 98/NT/XP servers and workstation systems.
• Technical Lead - Lawson Training - Lawson Software, St. Paul, MN (9/97 - 7/2000)
• Responsible for providing technical leadership, supervision, and direction to admin staff.
• Provided worldwide UNIX, NT, database, application, and networking support.
• Responsible for the creation, implementation, and support of Lawson’s training loads.
• Installed, configured, and supported Oracle, Informix, and DB2 three tiered applications.
• Designed and implemented cost effective system tools to assist Lawson’s training staff.
• Installed, configured, and supported IBM RS6000, NT, SUN, and HP systems and applications.

AIX Systems Administrator

Confidential, Waltham, MA

Responsibilities:

• Technical Lead in charge of overseeing application porting across multi vendor platforms.
• Designed and implemented benchmark and regression tests for product GA certification.
• Designed and implemented applications to assist developers in RCS, compiles, and regression tests.
• Responsible for application delivery for ported platforms.
• Responsible for providing leadership and technical support to porting team.
• Installed and supported Oracle and Informix three tiered client/server applications with MQSeries middleware.
• Installed, configured, and supported IBM RS6000 and Power Parallel SP systems and applications.
• Created shell scripts and X-Window applications for users and support staff.
• UNIX, database, and network support for remote marketing and training personnel
• Migrated customer databases for benchmark testing.
• Installed and supported client PC’s and development applications.