Kerry Hatcher

Seasoned DevOps Professional

Well rounded programmer and system admin with 8+ years experience in mission critical, highly secure

heterogeneous environments.

Qualifications:

• Secret Clearance (Federal Department of Defense)

• Security+

• Linux+(In process)

Skills

• 8+ years of Linux and windows server management

• 4+ years of production python development with focus in automation and cloud using

Paramiko(SSH) and Boto(AWS)

• Built several VMware environments from scratch

• Federal Defense Security Standards (STIGs), HIPPA, PCI DSS, FBI/GBI Security Standards

• 8+ years of general software development

• 6+ LAN and WAN design, development, deployment, support and troubleshooting with focus in

Cisco. Extensive network security expertise ( Firewall and IDS/IPS)

• 10+ years using SSH, NoMachine(NX), RDP, Citrix, DRAC, and KVMoIP

• Various levels of experience on PHP, C#.net, Python, Node.js, JavaScript, HTML5, and Java on

server, desktop, and browser

• Scripting using HTA, Bash, PowerShell, and Bat

• Automated deployment using Ansible, Juju, and custom python applications. Familiar with Chef and

Puppet

• Team building, management, and training

• Cloud deployments using AWS, Heroku, Rackspace, and Google App engine

• Monitoring and keeping mission critical (life or death, i.e. e911) systems up and running (Nagios,

SpiceWorks, SNMP, Splunk, syslogd)

• Project management from inception to production

• Network planning, deployment, and management (Cisco, Dell, Juniper, Foundry, Sonicwall,

WatchGaurd, Barracuda)

• Linux, BSD, and Windows server management (Cisco UCS, Dell(DRAC), HP, Supermicro)

• Database and Application support (MSSQL, MySQL, Postgresql)

IR Tech / USMC SysCom: Linux Administrator (Red Hat) July 2014 – Current

• Provide professional Linux support to U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command. Supporting a java web

application that serves marines around the globe.

• Develop Python/MySQL server automation applications to orchestrate Red Hat servers

• Determine root cause and remediate SSL and PKI errors

• Review error logs, hunt and remediate issues before they effect users in a Java/RHEL environment.

• Automate and centralize administration tasks with custom python and bash applications

GA State Department of Defense: GSDF 5BDE S6 shop (PFC) December 2012 - Current

GSDF is equivalent to California State Military Reserve.

• Meet with command staff to educate them on technical capabilities and options, then execute

mission plan around changing conditions in field

• Develop applications on the fly depending on the needs of the command staff.

• Deploy and troubleshoot mobile, in the field networking hardware

• Responsible for Radio programming, maintenance, and mission communications planning at

brigade HQ

• Setup and maintain email and general IT for entire brigade in field and garrison.

Macon-Bibb County: Network Administrator June 2011 – June 2014

• Sole admin all Linux (LAMP) servers, Ubuntu and CentOS.

• Migrated from stock MySQL to Percona Server to increase PHP application performance

• Employed Ansible to automate and standardize deployments.

• Tested Puppet and Chef for use, but settled on Ansible

• Helped Macon Police Department and Macon Bibb EMA/Homeland Security develop mobile C4ISR

resources.

• Worked closely with local EMA to ensure business continuity during a disaster

• Manage multiple WAN/MAN connections including HFC, Fiber, 10GigE, and Microwave

• Deploy and support public and private WiFi network across entire enterprise spanning multiple

building thought county.

• Design and implemented enterprise wide, brand new Cisco based network to bring city into

RFC 1918 compliance

• Supported and maintained critical infrastructure related to e911/public safety

• Consolidated servers using VMware to save the city approximately $75,000 a year in power costs

using ore-existing hardware.

• Co-developed and implemented an all new 3 site VMware environment for new consolidated

government. Used Dell M100 Blades, Cisco 4500s routers, Dell Compellent SAN, EMC Avamar

backup.

• Researched and submitted budgets and yearly plans

• Train users and other support personnel on various systems

• Developed python/flask system to handle sudden heavy loads to election results website using

various AWS services. Web interface used the Bootstrap and JQuery frameworks to load json data

from S3 complied on an EC2 instance.

• Enterprise manager of Boss Support Central ticketing system used by IT and building maintenance

• Managed and configured several IIS and Apache installs.

• Developed and implemented plan for PCI-DCSS and HIPAA compliance.

• Developed C#.net desktop app to automate many help-desk tasks.

• Managed dozens windows of file, printer, application, active directory, and MSSQL servers.

• Implemented CloudFlare CDN/DNS to drastically improve performance and security of websites.

Hatch Media Productions: Owner November 2010 – June 2011

• Assisted customers in developing brands

• Developed custom websites in Drupal/Pressflow or Python/Django. Maintained Website and Web

Server

• Developed custom software to run digital billboards

• Maintained several LAMP servers running PHP websites

• Managed a team of 6.

41WMGT-DT: Webmaster November 2009 - November 2010

• Built brand new site using Drupal/Pressflow (PHP). Maintained Website and Web Server (LAMP)

• Assisted IT and engineering with technical issues.

BluePoint Security Software: Webmaster July 2009 – November 2009

• Managed LAMP servers for forward facing PHP website and Keying system.

• Developed custom licensing and keying system for software that integrated into Drupal/Ubercart

• Helped manage VMware environment.

ShuBee Customer Care: Internet Marketing/IT June 2008 - June 2009

• Manged LAMP Servers for public facing e-commerce website.

• Supported network, workstations, and servers (XP, Vista, 2k3, CentOS, Ubuntu).

• Drupal, Magento (PHP/MySQL) web programming and content management.

• Consolidated servers with VMware server.

Synergistic Software Inc: Field Engineer December 2006 - June 2008

• Manged LAMP Servers for public facing website.

• Developed (C#.net), Installed, maintained, and supported state wide Criminal Justice Information

Systems related systems.

• Worked with GCIC, NCIC, AFIS, Live Scan, JMS, RMS, Sex offender database, Mobile Data Terminals.

• Worked remotely with no direct supervision.

Education: Valdosta Technical College, Linux+ & Network+ Certification Program

Awards

Georgia Commendation Award

LTC Jonathan L. Adams - 170 MP BN CO - Georgia Army National Guard

March 2014

Reason: Responding to the call of the Georgia Governor and rendering aid, assistance and

support resulting in the saving of property and reduction of damages or suffering during

Operation Patriot Snowball

Story: During the snowstorm earlier this year I was called to active duty. While at the Decatur

armory I noticed that there was a serious problem tracking assists in the field. So I developed

and deployed a simple web based GIS that tracked vehicles, missions, supply points, etc. This

gave the Battle Captain a quick and easy way to see who/what could be deployed where. Before

that, trucks would come all the way back to base to be re-tasked, sometimes driving by where

they would be sent back out to. The system had to be simple to use and rock solid, as soldiers

had to use it with only a 5min crash course.

References:

Robert D. McCord, Jason Hartzog Brent Lanford Howard Seay

C.E.M., COML Division Manager Deputy Director Warrant Officer

Operations Officer Macon-Bibb County IT Middle GA Regional Candidate

Macon-Bibb EMA 478-***-**** Comission GA DOD

Office: 478-***-**** (c) 478-***-****

478-***-**** (o) 478-***-**** (o)

478-***-**** (c)

Recommendations: (from linkedin.com)

Robert Betze l

President/CEO at Infinity Network Solutions, Inc.

“I have worked with Kerry while he was part of several organizations. Kerry has always been a

hard working person that wants to improve the organizations he works not only for but with.

Kerry is always learning and trying new things which makes working with him a pleasure. I have

never seen Kerry not happy to be doing the work he is tasked with. Anyone that has a chance to

spend time with him personally or professionally I would highly recommend they take advantage

of the experience”

Marshall Rhoades

System & Network Analyst III at Macon Bibb Government

"Mr. Hatcher is a top tier networking, scripting, and programming professional. His ability to

analyze technical problems and scenarios is nothing short of professional. He is an amazingly

fast learner,picking up new specifications or methodologies in last-minute project changes and

challenges. This has lead to him extending his reach beyond the role of network

administrator and into areas of software developments and systems administration

concurrently. He always is willing to expand and will always at least try to fix a problem before

escalating, and when he does, he provides the necessary information to make the associated job

a simple task to process. His pursuit of excellence in the technical field is both admirable and

inspiring."

John Acosta

Uniform Patrol Division Sergeant, Butts County Sherriff’s Office

“Kerry assisted the Butts County Sheriff's Office with IT set-up, care, repair, etc. Kerry was a

dependable worker who was always on the spot when an item went down and was able to

usually repair it within a timely manner. Kerry was available to us at any time and did a great job

in assisting us in upgrading and changing over our out dated computer terminals and software

into a more cost efficient and user friendly system”

Justin Crum

Webmaster, City of Macon

“Kerry Hatcher is a genius Network Administrator with a vast array of skills, he has assisted my

division in a DevOps role and helping install and maintain key aspects of our infrastructure.

Kerry's work ethic is extraordinary, going extreme lengths to ensure that the City's infrastructure

is always up and running at peak performance.

I would recommend Kerry for any role in IT, he is a leader and a great teacher. “

Brian Betzel

Executive VP of Sales at Infinity Network Solutions

“I've known Kerry for several years across a few different companies. He has always been a real

pleasure to work with, and he is unquestionably on top of his profession. I hope to always be able

to keep in contact with him, personally and professionally, because he has always proven to be a

reliable friend and business partner. Kerry has my highest recommendation for anyone looking

for a knowledgeable I.T. professional and all-around good guy.”

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