Engineer Manager

Garrick ‘Rick’ Rune

**** ********* **., *******, ** 93003 - 661-***-**** - abnkqv@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

To utilize my experience in Information Technology to see multiple projects simultaneously through to completion, and support

the operations of a progressive and dynamic organization.

Technology:

Operating Systems: Windows: Mobile, 9x, ME, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Macintosh OS X, Linux: CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu,

NetApp OnTap 6.2, AIX v5.3L, VMware ESXi 4.0.

Applications: Veritas Backup Exec 9.1, 10d, 11d, 12.5, Active Directory, Exchange, Python, AutoIT, BackBurner Render

Manager, Adobe After Effects Render Engine, Acronis Backup, SSH, Vi, WSUS.

Familiarity with: Cisco switches, Cisco IOS, Sonicwall NSA 4500 Firewall/Router, Juniper Netscreen 25, VoIP, Svn, Rsync,

Nagios, GPO, Cron, Apache, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SAN, NAS, Lotus Notes, Blackberry Enterprise Server.

Experience:

MIS Manager

Elixir Technologies Corp – Ventura CA Jun. 2009 – Present

• Environment: 50+ users, 60+ workstations, 15+ servers, co-location, 95% Windows.

• Create transition plan for ISP, VoIP, and co-location hosting saving $80,000/year ad infinitum.

• Acquire, install, and implement an IBM pSeries server running AIX v5.3L.

• Acquire, install, and implement multiple VMWare ESXi 4.0 servers.

• Transition 30+ Virtual Machines to a dedicated VMware ESXi 4.0 platform to increase end-user interaction and

productivity.

• Create an infrastructure plan to reduce rack space by over 50% and increase redundancy between core systems.

• Implement Request Tracker ticket system to streamline user requests, improving response time from days to minutes, and

inquiry traceability.

• Direct supervisor for two employees.

Systems Engineer

Master Key Films – Valencia, CA Aug. 2008 – May 2009

• Environment: 26+ users, 35+ workstations, 65+ render servers, 5 servers, 90% Macintosh OS X

• Reduce expenses by over $100,000 during the course of 8 months by writing automated scripts that saved artists 2 hours

per day, per artist, implementing open-source software solutions, and virtualization consolidation.

• Create server room: design layout, direct hardware transportation and installation, oversee power installation, and manage

all aspects of networking, equipment placement, and environmental control.

• Calculate server room electricity usage, coordinate planned downtime to install battery backup units for all servers

preventing downtime from power outages.

• Implement Open Source solutions, including Linux workstations and servers, Open Office, and Comodo Antivirus.

• Install a floating license server, network based render management system (Deadline), and Nuke application on 28 render

nodes and 12 workstations.

• Implement a redundant license server for multiple network license servers: FileMaker, Vue7, VRAY(Wibukey), Deadline

(LMTOOLS), Nuke (LMTOOLS).

• Configure, install, implement, and, maintain: VPN, DNS, DHCP, Exchange, SAN, License, Web, FTP servers on multiple

platforms, as well as virtual and physical hosts.

• Secure Apache-based webserver using .htaccess and user authentication for all external IPs.

• Manage a heterogeneous workstation environment: Operating Systems - Windows XP, Windows XP 64-bit, Macintosh

OS 10.5, Ubuntu 9.04

• Maintain Macintosh OS X 10.5 images including adding updates, patches, and new software packages.

• Create Bash shell and python scripts for repetitious tasks and alerts.

• Work closely with artists to create custom Python scripts to manipulate rendered files parsing and relocation.

Systems Engineer (Continued)

Master Key Films – Valencia, CA Aug. 2008 – May 2009

• Sole support of 26 users, 35 workstations, 65 render nodes, 5 servers, 20TB SAN, 14TB NetApp storage.

• Perform deployments, upgrades, patches, maintenance primarily using remote administration. (VNC, PSEXEC, and/or

SSH)

• Maintain and add physical upgrades to a Cisco Catalyst 6500 including adding two 48-port Gigabit trays complimenting a

complete Gigabit infrastructure.

• Implement a Flash gallery to allow for easy review of rendered files by artists and clients

• Manage a 20TB Streamline SAN supplemented with shell script backups from Windows to Linux..

• Manage partition, data placement, data migration, daily and weekly backups using a Netapp FAS980 holding up to 14TB

of data.

• Create a high volume backup plan with offsite redundancy. (+25TB)

• Implement a cross-network Backup Library, saving funds in licensing by using Linux as the library device host and

Windows as the management console for Backup Exec 12.5.

• Introduce VMWare Server 1.0 and XenServer 5.0 to host several single-use severs (Web Servers, External Remote

Desktop node, Testing Environments) consolidating rack-space and reducing cost on equipment and licensing.

I.T. Technician

Brooks Institute – Santa Barbara, CA Apr. 2007 – May 2008

• Environment: 200+ users, 6 locations, 60% Windows, 40% Macintosh OS X.

• Update the automated installations of common programs and cloning of operating systems. Resulting in 15% reduction in

time of deployment for systems.

• Remote (RDP, VNC, and telephone) administration to 6 campuses.

• Responsible for implementation of multiple security systems including server specification, design and implementation,

and security camera selection and installation..

• Administer two types of tape libraries and monitor weekly backup systems and implemented a revised backup procedure.

• Manage user and group account information using Active Directory in a heterogeneous Linux, Mac, and Windows based

environment.

• Manage multiple help requests of varying difficulty and priority using in-house help-desk software. (MayDay!)

I.T. Support Technician

Alfred E. Mann Foundation – Valencia, CA Sept. 2005 – Apr 2007

• Environment: 150+ users, 100% Windows.

• Independent decision making in assessing user needs and best methods of supplying technology to meet those needs

including, but not limited to, purchasing equipment, software, and peripherals for users and servers.

• Manage multiple help requests of varying difficulty and priority using standard help-desk software. (Request Tracker)

• Build, load, repair, troubleshoot, and back-up workstations and laptops.

• Provide technical support in person, over telephone, and through Remote Desktop.

• Manage user and group account information using Active Directory in a primarily Windows based environment.

• Manage a tape library including monitoring weekly backups and automatic media handling.

• Implement a web-based video conferencing system to primary conference room to maintain connections with team

members abroad.

Education:

University of Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ Attended from 2006 to 2008.

SkillPath Linux Training Course, Linux Administration - Pasadena, CA August, 2006

Microsoft Certified Professional, 90-270 (Windows XP) – Ventura, CA December, 2007

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