James McGrath
**** ********* ***** ( Orlando, FL 32812 ( *****@**********.*** ( 407-384-
3101
Sr. Linux Administrator
Objective: To acquire a position as a Sr. Linux Administrator.
Core Competencies: Network & Systems Security; Database Administration;
Data Integrity/Recovery; Disaster Recovery Planning; Contingency Planning;
Research & Development; Risk Assessment; Cost Benefits Analysis; System
Engineering; System Redundancy
* Platforms: Linux: Red Hat Enterprise, CentOS, Fedora Core
* Networking: TCP/IP, VPN, SSH/SCP, NetBIOS, NetBEUI, RDP, VNC,UDP
* Languages: Perl, PHP, BASH, KSH, SQL
* Services: Apache, Samba, DNS(Bind),MySQL, VMware, LPD, CUPS, Sendmail,
LDAP,OpenVZ
Professional Experience
Intuitive Technologies,LLC, Orlando, FL 2001 - Present
Owner/Manager
Key Contributions :
. Instrumental in developing and implementing Business Continuity and
Disaster Recovery Plans for commercial clients throughout United
States
. Creating customized RHEL VMware images for virtual appliances
. Customizing Linux Kernel and RPM packages to meet clients needs
. Creation of secure client server file sharing using Linux w/SAMBA file
server and MySQL
databases.
. Customize Linux for Oracle RAC servers
. Setup RHEL Enterprise Clusters
. Migrated and supported Windows domains into VMware
. Create custom Amazon Machine Image
. Amazon's EC2, S3 Storage confguration
. Installed and maintain a 6TB iSCSI SAN for automatic backup and web
environment for clients.
. Designed secure remote access application for client to allow for
remote access to company data.
. Development of a Linux clusters to support Video On Demand service
Rotech Healthcare Inc, Winter Park, FL 2005 - 2008
Sr. Linux System Administrator
Key Contributions:
. Install and Maintain over 150 Red Hat AS3/AS4/AS5/CentOS system
. Minor maintenance on older OS's such as SCO Linux, SunOS, and AIX.
. Install and optimize all MySQL servers.
. Perl. Shell, PHP, KSH Scripts
. Responsible for a 5000 user email system based on Sendmail
. Responsible for LDAP master server and replicas
. Built VMware environment with ESX servers and VMware servers
. Consolidated physical legacy Linux servers into VMware environment
. IBM DS4500/ 8100 SAN integration. Qlogic cards and IBM RDAC drivers
. IBM Blade HS21 Sever and SAN integration to support VMware environment
. Customize Linux to boot from IBM SAN making diskless servers.
. Built custom kernel and ram disk images to support SAN boot.
. Engineered corporate file servers to support over 1000 users using
SAMBA
. Maintained company's print servers supporting hundred of printers
across the USA.
. Reverse engineer legacy perl applications and rewrote them to meet new
standards.
Star Scenic Supply INC, Orlando, FL
2002 - 2004
IT Administrator
Key Contributions:
. Implemented a Linux server and Windows XP client network to support
accounting software.
. Build and maintain company computers, network and data integrity.
. Recovered and rebuilt company data files to restore data integrity and
stability
. Train staff in required software
. Created and maintain inventory control system
Center of Light, Orlando, FL
1999 - 2002
IT Tech
Provided comprehensive onsite administration of websites, web server, and
intranet.
Key Contributions:
. Built and Maintained Apache, MySQL, and DNS servers
. Setup and Maintain in office intranet, and network
. Maintain all company computers, printers and routers
. Provided in-house staff training for computer operations and programs
Education
Valencia Community College 2004-Present
Orlando, FL
Mid-Florida Tech 1993-
1994
Orlando, FL