Resume

Objective:

To obtain a position as a Sr.  Linux Engineer that leverages my skills and creativity.

Profile:

• Experienced with Linux, Solaris, HPUX, AIX, and all Microsoft Systems Administration.
• Competent and certified in the administration of VMWare Infrastructure 3.
• Comfortable with the administration of third party products such as Veritas Netbackup, Veritas Cluster Server (VCS), Veritas Volume Manager (VxVM) Autosys, Siteminder, and Opsware.
• Experienced in the repair of IBM,HP, SUN, and Dell desktops, servers, laptops, and printers.
• Can install, and configure server applications such as Apache, MySQL, and PHP on various platforms.
• Familiar with network monitoring software such as BMC Patrol, CA Unicenter, Nagios, and Zabbix.
• Extremely proficient in developing integrated Web 2.0 applications in AJAX and PHP.
• Comfortable with standard SQL Servers, including MySQL and MsSQL.

Employment:

CVS Caremark, 09/2008-Present [Contract]

Sr. Linux Engineer

• Developed complete AJAX/PHP based CMS and System Administration frontend.
• Created an automated RPM software building platform for custom software deployment.
• Worked with a team on a successful nationwide migration of approximately 7000 servers from SCO UNIX to SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10.1 on IBM hardware.
• Heavily utilize BASH, Javascript, PHP, and MySQL to develop centralized utilities and applications for the automation of administrative tasks such as remote messaging, encrypted backup/restore, printer configuration while adhering to corporate standards and governmental regulations.
• Design, Architect, and Implement infrastructure services including DNS, SVN, NFS, MySQL, Apache, Zabbix Monitoring and CUPS.
• Perform day to day system administration duties on 7400 linux servers, heavily utilizing a strong understanding of scripting and large scale automation.
• Reduce costs and provide extremely functional and reliable services by leveraging open source software where applicable.
• Work independently and along with a team of 9 to propose and provide efficient, cost effective, creative solutions to unique and complicated tasks.

Omgeo Inc, 03/2008-09/2008 [Contract]

Sr. Linux/UNIX Administrator

• Developed a 24×7 support matrix and execution plan for the company’s Development and QA environment.
• Worked with a team of 3 to develop an automated process using BladeLogic and BASH to bring the dev/prod environments up to SAS70 compliance.
• Created web applications to control company inventory, contacts, and other useful sysadmin tools.
• Ensured and verified that the environment of approximately 100 servers meets business security standards, patch levels and audit requirements.
• Performed installation and maintenance of both SUN hardware and software (Solaris 10, E12k, V220, T1000) and HP Blade Servers running Red Hat Linux 5.
• Managed many virtual environments using both VMWare ESX server and Solaris 10 Containers.

Marsh and McLennan Companies, 05/2007-02/2008

UNIX Administrator 

• Was responsible for the reliable operation of a 24x7global production Data Center.
• Installed, configured, and maintained approximately 500 Sun, HP, and Dell servers.
• Ensured high availability for mission critical systems using clustering software such as Veritas Cluster Server (VCS)
• Worked with a SAN team to create and manage storage using multipath, EMC PowerPath, VxVM and LVM.
• Preformed software upgrades on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and SUN Solaris 8,9, and 10 servers.
• Created custom scripts to automate administrative tasks across the environment using BASH and Opsware.

Tier 2 UNIX Support 05/2007-11/2007

• Worked as a liaison between Tier 1 Data Center Analysts and Tier 3 Unix Server Support.
• Worked with Symantec, HP, and Sun to ensure uptime and reliability across the DC.
• Used Opsware to deploy patches and packages to production servers around the globe.
• Preformed maintenance on NetBackup infrastructure, worked with vendors to service tape libraries and robots.
• Worked closely with upper management on SEV1 issues, to ensure prompt and professional resolution.

EMC Corporation, 12/2005-05/2007 [Contract]

Data Center Analyst 11/2006-05/2007

• Ensured the continued and reliable operation of two 24×7 production data centers.
• Managed tape backups for 4 enterprise EDM devices.
• Monitored performance alarms including disk space, CPU utilization, and service status using BMC Patrol.
• Utilized the Remedy ticketing system to track and resolve customer requests.

UNIX Lab Support Technician II 12/2005-08/2006

• Responsible for a queue of help desk calls from hardware replacement to OS installation and troubleshooting.
• Networking, Cable Management, and Cisco switch Administration.
• Supported testing and development in a lab environment.
• Assisted a client services group in providing both local and remote support across the state.
• Supported a variety of operating systems in a virtual environment

Lista International Corporation 10/05-12/05

UNIX/Windows System Administrator

• Responsible for recommending and implementing solutions for a SUN Solaris network.
• Monitor and control the UNIX environment.
• Add patches, software packages and script custom solutions.
• Perform day to day desktop troubleshooting and upgrades for a Microsoft Windows 2003 network including clients running Windows 2000 and Windows XP

The Clark’s Companies, N.A.

Desktop Technician 12/04-10/05

• Responsible for all day to day desktop troubleshooting and upgrades for a Novell Netware network
• Assisted in migration from GroupWise 5.5 to GroupWise 6.5.
• Created an application to a maintain a current troubleshooting knowledgebase.
• Developed and delivered classes to assist employees in using upgraded GroupWise features.

The Handmade Bow Company

Desktop Technician 10/03-08/04

• Responsible for a mixed mode Windows Server 2003 domain spanning from Massachusetts to Mexico.
• Preformed Migration from a Microsoft Windows NT environment to Microsoft Server 2003.
• Designed, Tested, and Implemented Linux based servers throughout the company to perform various roles including network monitoring (Nagios), Internet Web Serving (Apache), and File Serving (wu-ftpd).

Education and Certifications:

• Clark University Computer Career Institute (2003-2005)
• VMWare Certified Professional (VCP) on VI3
• Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA)
• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
• Network+
• Linux+
• A+
• HIPAA Certified

Affiliations:

• SAGE – System Administrators Guild
• Montgomery Lodge A.F. & A.M.