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Tuesday, 22 May 2007 15:35


Luke A. MacNeil

Linux/Unix System Administrator

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Objective:

To obtain a position as a Linux/UNIX Administrator that utilizes my skills and provides a large margin for growth.


Profile:

  • Experienced with many different flavors of Linux, including Red Hat Enterprise Server, SUSE, and Debian.

  • Strong understanding of SUN Solaris installation and maintenance.

  • Able to install and configure and troubleshoot HP-UX and AIX.

  • Excellent knowledge of configuration and maintenance of all Microsoft operating systems.

  • Competent 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, and Opsware.

  • Experienced in the repair of HP, SUN, and Dell desktops, servers, laptops, and printers.

  • Proficient with Novell technologies including NDS, Console One, GroupWise, and SuSE Linux.

  • Can install, and configure server applications such as Apache Web Server, MySQL, and PHP on various platforms.

  • Familiar with network monitoring software such as BMC Patrol, CA Unicenter, and Nagios.

  • Knowledge of multiple scripting languages, including PHP, JavaScript, and BASH.

  • Comfortable with standard SQL Servers, including MySQL and MsSQL.

  • Able to perform basic networking tasks such as VLAN administration on Cisco products.

  • Familiar with help desk ticketing systems such as Peregrine, Remedy, Magic Total Support, and CA Service Desk.


Employment:

CVS Caremark, 09/2008-Present [Contract]

Sr. Linux Engineer

  • Work with a team on a nation wide upgrade of approximately 7000 servers from SCO UNIX to SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10.1 on IBM hardware.

  • Heavily utilize BASH,PHP, and MySQL to develop centralized utilities and applications for the automation of administrative tasks.

  • Convert web tools originally written in BASH CGI to database driven PHP applications.

  • Implemented a Role Based Authentication Control System for administrative tools in PHP/MySQL.

  • Created a secure encrypted system for performing emergency backup and restore to/from removable media in compliance with Company security policies and HIPAA regulations.

  • Work independently and along with a team to propose and provide efficient, creative solutions to unique and complicated tasks.


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

Linux/UNIX Administrator 03/2008-Present

  • Developed a 24x7 support matrix and execution plan for the company's Development and QA environment.

  • Worked with a team of 3 developing an automated process using BladeLogic and BASH to bring the dev/prod environments up to SAS70 standards.

  • 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 11/2007-02/2008

  • 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 24x7 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

UNIX/Windows System Administrator 10/05-12/05

  • 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.

  • Notary Public