VINOD K. SHARMA
***** ******** ****** *****: 714-***-****
Cerritos, CA 90703 E-Mail: ***********@*****.***
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Objective
Seeking a position preferable in the IT field with a company where my skills and experiences can be effectively
utilized.
Offering excellent skills in multi-platform Data Center Operation and Administration.
Profile
Veteran level skilled Systems Operator with over 13 years of experience in Windows Server 2003/2008, HP3000
(MPE/ix),
HP9000 (UNIX), IBM (AS400), and MS SQL Server 2005. Good communication and documentation skills with the
ability
to meet established objectives. A self-starter with a strong attention to details, and a positive professional team
attitude
in problem resolution & escalation.
Hardware: HP3000(900), HP9000 (K-460), Sun Ultra Enterprise(6500), and IBM (AS400) Operating Systems; SC
DDS
Tape Drives, DLT Tape Library. Xerox WCP, Canon, and HP high speed printers.
Software: UNIX, HP-MPE/IX, Windows Servers, JCL, FTP file transfer, HP OpenView, vi Editor, Crystal 9, Shell
Scripting,
OmniBack,, Proxy Master, Command WorkStation 4, VeryPDF PCL Converter, Elite Enterprise, and Microsoft Off
Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003/2008, HP-MPE/ix: 5.5, HP-UX/B.11.00, Sun Solaris/4.0, and
AS400/V4R1M0.
Employment History
LATHAM & WATKINS, Los Angeles, California (10/2004 – 2/2010)
Computer Operator, IT Dept.
• Systems maintenance that includes synchronizing and backups of databases, logical logs, and file
systems.
• Perform Disaster Recovery testing quarterly to ensure jobs run without error. Write and modify shell
scripts.
• Convert PCL files to PDF format using VeryPDF and send to users. Operate and maintain computer
peripherals.
• Prepare backup tapes to be delivered to offsite storage. Keep skills up to date by taking firm provided IT
courses.
CHOICE POINT, Santa Ana, California (6/2000 - 10/2003)
Associate Database Analyst, IT Dept.
• Load, query, update, implement, and maintain company’s legacy databases. Write operations
documentation.
• Perform analysis of production jobs, server availability, back up process. Keep procedures well
documented.
• Coordinate with development personnel to cut down update time considerably on most of the database
• Taking additional responsibilities of 3rd shift HP operations maintenance tasks due to resources reduction
• Perform quality assurance testing prior to any existing dataset being copied into production.
HERBALIFE INTERNATIONAL, Inglewood, California (11/1997 - 6/2000)
Computer Operator, IT Dept.
• Coordinate verbal and written turnover through operation’s log. Setup of tape library system and backu
strategy.
• Able to work independently to organize tasks, schedules and priorities. Perform operations tasks on IBM
(AS400).
• Ensure security, reliability, and availability of the information systems. Print and distribute reports to the
users.
• Identify and respond to systems halts & crashes and initiate corrective actions. Escalate issues when
appropriate.
PC MALL (Old name: “CREATIVE COMPUTERS, INC Torrance, California (11/1995
11/1997)
Information Services Coordinator, IT Dept.
• Use SGA window based software to process credit card and mail orders and NBSPOOL to print out order
listings.
• Monitor console, process batch jobs, create tapes, print reports, perform backup & restore. Maintain
databases.
• Perform routine tasks to maintain computer equipment and their peripherals. Perform backups on HP30
systems.
Education
CERTIFICATES: Oracle-9i DBA: from Learning Tree International, Los Angeles, CA.
UNIX System Basics, HP-UX Utilities & Tasks: from HP Neely Sales Region, Fullerton, CA
Troubleshooting & Supporting PCs: from Strategic Seminars, Inc., San Diego, CA
HP3000 MPE/XL System Operation: from HP Neely Sales Region, Fullerton, CA.
NT Server 4.0 Administration: from ExecuTrain.com (Microsoft Certified Trainer), Santa Ana, C
Computer Programmer: from Cerritos College, Norwalk, CA.
BA Degree in Economics and Religion & Culture: from Meerut University, Meerut, India.