Jim M. Krok **** N. California
Ave., Apt. *
Chicago, IL 60647
*******@*****.***
Objective:
A position in system administration or software development that
gives me the opportunity to utilize my Linux/Unix experience and
demonstrate my ability to quickly learn new technologies.
Work Experience:
Hostway Corporation, Chicago, Illinois February 2005 -
February 2009
Systems Administrator (February 2007 - February 2009)
Performed system administration tasks for the development team
which included user administration and setup/maintaining virtual
test environments.
Configured and administered servers running various applications
including Apache, Tomcat, MySQL, IBM DB2, IBM MQ, Jira bug
tracker, Perforce SCM, and custom core infrastructure software.
Maintained several separate testing environments consisting of
50+ hosts running Debian and Red Hat Linux.
Implemented a system of component deployment utilizing Debian
packaging to ease the process of updating separate testing,
staging, and production Linux based environments.
Monitored changes to Python, Java, and C code checked into
release branches to ensure the stability of code released into
production.
Coordinated updates and testing with developers and database
administrators during production software releases while assuring
a smooth deployment process with the least disruptions for both
employees and 50,000+ clients.
Performed database administration tasks for MySQL and IBM DB2
databases which included installation, configuring backups, data
archiving, and setting up data replication.
Assisted in training and introducing users to DB2, Perforce, and
other technologies.
Software Developer (February 2005 - February 2007)
Worked in a team designing and building out a new application
platform to replace the old legacy system. Technologies used
included Python, Java, C#, CORBA, MySQL, IBM DB2, IBM MQ, and
Perforce.
Designed a code generator to address tight deadlines and help the
team produce over a million lines of code in a period of a year
and a half. Supported languages included Python, Java, and C#.
Developed automated regression tests utilizing the Python PyUnit
unit testing framework.
Created plug-ins for the provisioning system to automate the
setup of features such as MySQL, RealAudio, Urchin traffic
analysis, online data backup, and CM4All website builder.
Developed complex SQL queries to report various information
including details on customer domain name registration, renewal,
and expirations for the RegistryPro .pro top-level domain.
City of Gary, Gary, Indiana March 2004 - February
2005
Independent Contractor
Performed database application upgrades and maintenance for
several city departments.
Purdue University, West Lafayette, January 2001 - May 2002
Indiana
Lab Consultant with the Technology Computer Network
Troubleshot student and faculty problems in a Windows NT/2000
environment.
Education:
Purdue University, West Lafayette, May 2002
Indiana
B.S. in Computer and Information Technology, concentration in
Telecommunications and Networking Technology, Graduated with
distinction
Overall GPA: 3.68/4.0
Technical Skills:
Operating Systems:
Linux/Unix - Ten years experience working with different
distributions.
Sun Solaris/Unix - Placed in charge of the Solaris work for class
labs and frequently assisted other students with completing tasks
on Unix based systems.
Mac OS X, Windows (9x, XP, NT, 2000 Pro, 2000,2003,2008 Server),
DOS
Plus some experience with FreeBSD, Cisco IOS, and VMS
Networking:
Network Security - Familiar with Unix and Windows related
security issues and implementation.
Cisco Routers - Experience configuring Cisco routers.
Plus experience with Linux/Unix firewalls, Network analysis tools
(nmap, tcpdump, Wireshark), Intrusion detection, VPN technology,
SNMP, DNS, NFS, NIS, Apache, FTP, and other tools/services.
Data Base:
SQL - Experience with query performance tuning and using SQL with
dynamic web content.
MySQL - Configured backup and replication in a production
environment.
IBM DB2/MQ - Experience installing and configured DB2/MQ, which
includes creating queues and assigning the appropriate
permissions.
Oracle - Experience with PS/SQL and basic Oracle administration.
Database Development - Designed databases to meet needs ranging
from a simple application to a small company. Development
included web interfaces to access/update data.
Programming Languages:
Python, Perl, Unix Shell Scripting, C/C++, Java, PHP