Systems Engineer, Network Administrator, Linux Developer

Michael R. Ricksecker

*** ******** **. *********: 301-***-****

Frederick, MD 21701 Email: ****@**************.***

Overview

Sixteen year information technology veteran and current simulation programming student pursues position with a strong company in the Oklahoma City area that will challenge my experiences while allowing me to grow in knowledge.

Qualifications and Skills

Linux Development Windows XP, 2000, NT 4.0, 9x

C++, C# Programming, Perl IIS 4.0, 5.0, Apache 2.0

Web Development, PHP, Java, MySQL Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5

Collaboration Suite Install and Support Crystal Reports, Microstrategy Reports

Server Installation and Optimization Adobe Photoshop, 3ds Max

DNS Management LAN Management

Experience

Nov. 2002 – Present: Howard County Library, Columbia, Maryland

Position: Systems Engineer and Linux Developer

Duties: Develop Linux solutions for public access computers. Build kernels, modify application code, and streamline user interface to create, maintain, and upgrade a secure kiosk environment. Research, design, and implement enterprise-wide group collaboration solutions. Design and schedule SQL-based reports. Provide input on web site and intranet design.

Highlights: Developed the “LuMiX” Linux kiosk distribution featured in Library Journal (April 2004) and on tech sites SlashDot.org and NewsForge.com. This distribution has been used on public computers in all six branches of the Howard County Library system (rated third amongst public libraries in the U.S.) and has been requested by libraries world-wide. Migrated entire email, calendar, contact, and file management system into one central open source collaboration suite. Installed and configured servers for collaboration suite and LDAP projects. Developed digital signage kiosks used by the Horizon Foundation for displaying emergency CERN information. Maintained and added new features to the Howard County Library Chess Club web server, a PHP-based site and chess engine.

Mar. 1998 – Nov. 2002: Library Systems and Services, Germantown, Maryland

Position: Network Administrator

Duties: Manage LAN operations including internet connectivity, virus inoculation, and daily server backups. Perform setup and configuration of computer hardware, monitor system performance, perform diagnostics on malfunctions and perform system repair and recovery. Make recommendations regarding new hardware and software purchases. Manage work order database, licensing, and system inventory.

Highlights: Rebuilt entire network with 10BaseT with Cisco 2600 routers, Cisco managed switches, 3Com dual-speed hubs and switches, and Dell 2500 series servers running Windows 2000 Server and Windows NT 4.0 Server with RAID-5 redundancy. Migrated mail services from Unix sendmail to Microsoft Exchange Server 5.0, later upgrading to 5.5. Developed web architecture on Windows NT 4.0 and 2000 platforms, for LSSI’s Virtual Reference Service, and jobstar.org (averages 188,000 hits per day and is backed by the Wall Street Journal). Designed a web site for the Department of Energy library that won a 2001 Golden Web Award from the International Association of Web Masters and Designers.

Nov. 1995 – Mar. 1998: US Air Force/National Security Agency, Ft. Meade, Maryland

Position: Communications Computer Systems Administrator

Duties: Responsible for maintenance, accessibility and software/hardware installations and upgrades of 11 networks, 200 users, and 450 machines. Provide network security, perform diagnostics on malfunctions, and perform system repair and recovery.

Highlights: Deployed and integrated Windows NT 4.0 workstations and created network compatibility with Windows for Workgroups, SunOS, Solaris, and IBM RISC/6000 AIX workstations. Developed solutions to integrate hardware across a multiple system architecture. Hand-picked as team leader, responsible for developing, transitioning and training of IBM RISC/6000 AIX workstations.

Nov. 1992 - Nov. 1995: US Air Force/3rd Comm. Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska

Position: Data Communications Technician

Duties: Operate, maintain, and assist in the installation and upgrade of communications circuits and equipment. Configure modems, multiplexors, and secure encryption devices for operations. Troubleshoot circuit failures and repair twisted pair cable and fiber-optic segments.

Highlights: Designed and installed a building-wide, protected, distribution system and a fiber-optic communications wide area network. Authored and streamlined local area network server utility programs reducing processor utilization by 30 percent in addition to freeing up valuable database areas.

Education

DeVry University – Currently enrolled in Game & Simulation Programming degree program, will graduate with Bachelor of Science in June 2009

MySQL Onsite Training – May 2008, December 2008

Community College of the Air Force – 22 hours toward Computer Science degree

Strayer College (MD) – Networking Essentials and Windows NT 4.0 courses

National Cryptologic School - Accredited Advanced AIX System Administration courses, Computer Concepts and Applications, C and UNIX Programming

Unified Local Area Network Architecture Computer Based Training Course

UNIX Programming Computer Aid Instruction

US Air Force Communications-Computer Systems Technical Training Courses

Additional Information

Author of the fiction novel Deadly Heirs and member of the Mystery Writers of America.

Some experience with 3ds Max and Adobe Photo Shop.

References

Luis Salazar, Network Engineer 410-***-****

Chuck Wilson, Hardware Engineer 410-***-****

Amy Begg DeGroff, IT Manager 410-***-****

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