Outstanding Unix and Network Security Administrator; continuously displaying high-level technical results, designing effective systems and upgrades, and resolving complex, mission-critical issues. Recognized for exceptional blend of technical brilliance and self motivation. Outstanding educator, tutoring staff on latest IT trends, web design, and shell scripting. Coordinate and implement operating system upgrades of core servers and substantially increase efficiency and security. Identify and close high risk network vulnerabilities and intruder hack attempts. Energetic, dynamic team member, leveraging professional expertise to ensure high-caliber customer service and completion of multimillion dollar projects on time and within budget.

Vulnerability Monitoring / IT Storage Solutions / Systems Implementation & Upgrades / Troubleshooting

Technical Proficiencies

• Software Architecture • Database Design

• Project Management • Business Analysis

• Software Deployment • Object Oriented Design

• Quality Assurance Monitoring • Help Desk Implementation/Development

Platforms: Sun Solaris 2.6 - 10, Sun Enterprise 10K, Redhat 6.2 - 8, CentOS 2 - 5, Fedora 2 - 8, Ubuntu 2 – 7.X, Windows 95/98/2K Pro/XP Pro, Vista, Windows Server NT/2K/2003 (standard, advanced, enterprise), MS Active Directory, MS Exchange 5.5/2000, MS and Linux DNS, MS DHCP, MS WINS, MS SQL 6.5/7.0/2K, IIS 4.0/5.0.

Software/Tools: Veritas Volume Manager 3 – 4.1, Veritas Storage Foundation, Solaris Disk Suite, Solaris Cluster Server, Shell (Korn, Bash, Etc..), Mysql, Apache, Tomcat, PHP4/5, Perl, cPanel, WHM, c++ Compiler, Patch development and distribution from RPM to PKG manager, MS Office 2000/XP/2003, Visio, MSSQL Enterprise Manager, Macromedia Dreamweaver 4 – CS3, Veritas Backup Exec 9.0+, Tivoli TSM Backup, High availability Cluster, Oracle Cluster, Solaris Disk Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat, and many more.

Languages: Linux and Unix Shell, PHP4/5, HTML, JAVA, Perl, VB6, Code Charge 1.0 – 2.7, Mysql, Zend Studio.

Professional Experience

Verizon, Electronic Data Systems (EDS), MCI WorldCom, Inc. 2000 – Present

Sun Solaris Administrator, Senior Info structure Engineer, Senior System Administrator

Maintained and supported a wide range of Sun Enterprise servers with Solaris 7,8,9 and 10 operating systems. Maintained and installed Veritas cluster and Sun Cluster environments for Oracle and Application farms. Designed and built High Availability web environments for Web Sphere, Oracle Application Server, and Apache / Tomcat. Responsible for configuration of external storage from EMC, Hitachi, and Fujitsu over a fiber storage area network (SAN). Installed and upgraded Veritas File System, Tivoli Backup software on 400+ Solaris servers during the past 2 years.

Built and maintained system to monitor 750+ Sun Solaris servers and application performance using several industry tools, including HP Open View, Cisco Works, and MRTG. Worked with vendors to keep up-to-date patches on all Solaris systems using Sun Microsystems service contracts.

Responsible for coordinating hardware installation, upgrades, and replacements in several states using multi-vendor resources. Responsible for delivery of services in a timely manner while keeping project managers apprised of changes to designed solutions.

Worked with Oracle Database Administrators to install and maintain several large databases on clustered servers. Resolved connection and hardware issues between platform and external telecommunication customers.

Senior Network Engineer II, MCI WorldCom, Inc. (6/2000 – 3/2004)

Provided support and implementation for ecommerce cluster and VeriSign support. Setup SSL to insure client confidentiality and secure transaction over the Internet. Direct support for 3 sites in the Portland Metropolitan area, and project support for the United States of America. Duties include setup and administration of all NT servers, Novell servers and enterprise solutions including security infrastructure and storage implementation.

Provided trouble shooting and support for WAN connections including Frame, and X.25 circuits. Provided direct consultation on corporate projects including Ecommerce and Novell conversion. Provided Ecommerce traffic trending using Web trends Enterprise Reporting Server, and SSL certificate administration. Duties included administration of day to day operations at the Portland data center. This included network support to application design, department intranet design and asset tracking applications in an ASP / SQL / HTML interface.

Tek Systems Consulting, IBM Global Services September 1999 – May 2000

Senior Network Engineer, Linux Administrator

Provided network support for Consolidated Freightways under contract from IBM. Setup and

supported Cisco Switches and Routers. Provided LAN / WAN support for 300+ sites in the US and Canada. Provided support for microwave connections in the United States. Helped with Voice over IP project to provide a cost saving alternative to Tie lines to individual phone switches. Used Fluke LAN Meter #683 with Switch Wizard and Wide Area Wizard for troubleshooting.

Helped with the implementation of a new IP based network at Consolidated Freightways. Worked with managers to implement inventory control.

Administrated NT 4.0 Enterprise Work Group server for the Network Services teams intranet. Worked with Sniffer and IBM Net View to discover network outages and congestion. Provided support for RS6000’s running AIX and internal applications over SNA and IP based communication.

RHI Consulting, Nextlink Communications September 1998 – September 1999

Network Engineer, Linux Administrator, Web Software Developer

Helped with the overall implementation of a Wide Area Network Upgrade. Configured and installed Routers, Switches, and RAS equipment on a WAN and LAN level. Configured and supported Cisco Routers from High End 7500 series to 2500 series, catalyst 5000 switches, AS5200 Remote Access Modem Racks. Configured 3COM Switch equipment. Setup and supported ADC Kentrox T1 products (CSU/DSUs).

Designed and implemented a configuration and asset database with over 10,000 items and growing. Setup departments DHCP, WINS, SQL, and Exchange servers. Maintained Company Wide Internal Web server for Remote Access Usage. Setup and Supported MRTG, Netviz Web Server, Cisco Works and Cisco View. Provided support for Linux and Unix servers (Solaris.) Developed Active Server Page interface to equipment tracking database.

Provided support for the implementation of HP open view and Cisco Works. Used Fluke meter and HP protocol analyzer to trouble shoot LAN problems. Used HP Open View, Sniffer (Network General), and MRTG to trouble shoot both LAN and WAN. I used T-Bird type device to trouble shoot T1’s and DS3’s.

Tek Systems Consulting, US Bank Corp March 1998 – August 1998

System Analyst, Cisco Engineer, Consultant

Converted a Major bank in the Northwest to communicate with its main branch in Minnesota. Converted and setup IP connections to mainframe computers in Oregon and Minnesota. Participated in a statewide mapping and conversion team. Participated in asset tracking and inventory control.

Tek Systems Consulting, Port of Portland March 1998 – August 1998

Conversion Engineer, Consultant

Provided support for over 1500 users in a Novell, NT, Windows 3.11 to 95 environment. Setup and installed 1500 Windows 95 workstations including Exchange 5.0.

Developed and maintained Access and Mainframe database to track Users and Equipment.

Worked on a conversation team to Upgrade the Port of Portland and Portland International Airport to Windows 95, NT, and Exchange from Windows 3.11, Novell, and MS Mail.

Setup and installed token ring equipment by IBM.

Adidas America, Inc. Sept 1996 - Sept 1997

Helpdesk Lead, Project Lead, Intranet Webmaster

Gave front line support as a part of a team to 500+ users in different countries. Worked with the implementation of a country wide Intranet. HTML design and basic SQL programming for HTML interfaces. Windows 95, 3.1, WFW, and NT support both on Novell servers and NT. Setup and tested NT 4.0 servers and Intranet with IIS and Proxy server. Administrated an AT&T PBX, including card replacements and upgrades. Setup ATM equipment from both Fore and Cisco including switched to the desktop hubs. Added users to both NT and Novell servers including Microsoft mail and SQL Server 6.5. Used trouble-shooting skills on Novell and NT servers. Restored backups from network tape devices.

Tek Systems Consulting, Adidas America May 1996 – Sept 1996

Lucent PBX Administrator, Help Desk Lead

Provided support for over 750 users in a Novell and NT environment. Novell and NT administration including adding users and services, equipment to servers and Domains.

Lead on Windows Conversion Team (Windows 3.11 to 95.)

Kelly Technical Consulting, Compucom, US Bank Feb. 1996 to May 1996

Field Service Engineer / Technician

Built Computers for a major bank conversion-training project. Repaired personal computers and printers for a service company. Onsite repair for Compaq business and personal computers. Serviced HP laser printers and Toshiba laptops.

Officemax June 1995 - Feb 1996

Electronics Specialist

Setup and repaired store demos and sale examples. Revamped product presentation to have more appeal to customers and management. Worked with vendors to provide working demos and helpful literature for customers. Helped store increase electronic sales and educated fellow employees on product operation and service.

Titanium Servers, LLC http://www.titaniumservers.com Feb. 1990 - Present

Owner

Owner of small consulting and hardware company. Implement and support Linux, Unix, Windows and OSX servers on the internet and also private networks. Setup Routers and bridges for TCP/IP, IPX networks. Built and installed Windows and Linux workstations for both home and business environments. Designed web sites for many companies for both internal and external use. PHP, ASP and SQL development work korn / bash shell scripts for customized applications.

Build and design PHP/Mysql applications for customers based on complex requirements quickly. Advanced Linux administration, including virtual servers, dns servers, and email systems (pop, smtp, exim). Search engine optimization (SEO) and whm integration for clients all over the world. Customized game administration tool written in PHP, Mysql, and used by 25+ clients.

Education and Certification

Alpha High School, Technical Job Study

High School Diploma, April 1995 3.45 GPA.

Graduated with several awards including Outstanding Network Support.

Completed December 2005, Veritas Storage Foundation and Cluster Computer Based Training

Completed January 2005, Sun Disk Suite and Sun Cluster Computer Based Training

Completed September 2004, PERL and PEAR Language Computer Based Training

Completed August 2004, Solaris Security for System Administrators Computer Based Training

Completed August 2004, Solaris 9 Advanced System Administration Computer Based Training

Completed July 2004, Solaris 9 Basic System Administration Computer Based Training

Completed June 2004, Solaris 8 Advanced System Administration Computer Based Training

Completed June 2004, Solaris 8 Basic System Administration Computer Based Training

Completed January 2004, Advanced Shell Scripting Computer Based Training

Completed December 2003, PHP and Mysql Computer Based Training

Completed August 2003, Basic Shell Scripting Computer Based Training

Completed November 2002 XML and Active Server Page Development Course, Beaverton, OR.

Completed September 1999, Cisco Enterprise Routers, Beaverton, OR.

Completed September 1999, Cisco IOS Management, Beaverton, OR.

Completed November 1997 Lexmark Camp for Champions, Lexington, KY.

Completed July 1997,Novell System Administration, Seattle, WA.

Completed November 1996 HP LaserJet Repair, Beaverton, OR.

Started Jan 1995 Mt Hood Community College, Gresham, OR General Study for Associates Degree.

Oregon State commissioned Notary Public #409662

Washington State commissioned Notary Public #121883

Certified Notary Signing Agent by National Notary Association

References available upon request.

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