Engineer Software
Resume:
BRADLEY D. THORNTON
**** **** ***** • Flamingo Heights, CA 92284 • TEL: +1-760-***-****
************@*****.***
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR / NETWORK ENGINEER / PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR
Over twenty years experience in the design, implementation, and support of networks and information
systems in heterogeneous hardware and software environments. Extensive and comprehensive
background in the roll out and administration of UNIX, Linux, and Windows platforms in both large
corporate and small business enterprises. Proven ability to recruit and manage and staff and teams of
specialists in achieving project goals. Proficient in assessing, identifying and resolving ISP and info-
security related problems. Skilled in building and maintaining good client-site relations. Professional
educator, adept at training engineering and non-technical staff.
SELECTED PROFICIENCIES
• UNIX / Linux (BSD, Solaris, Slackware, Gentoo, Redhat)
• Microsoft Windows (Servers and Back Office Prods)
• ISP Operations (All aspects) i.e., RADIUS / BIND / Provisioning
• Firewall scripting, IDS, Security measures, Threat assessment
• Sendmail / Exim / Postfix / SAMBA / MySQL / Sybase / DNS
• Apache / IIS / CVS / Nagios / RT / Web Portals / Forums
• VoIP / SIP / IAX2 / Asterisk / H.323 / ATAs / PBX / Dial plans
• Network Engineering / Administration / Design / Training
• MS Exchange / MS SQL Server / Ecommerce / Newsfeeds
• OpenWebmail / OSCommerce / Postnuke / MD-Pro / CRM
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Manager Network Services
NORTHTECH COMPUTER, San Clemente, CA 1985-Present
• Launched and manages full service ISP company providing business network support services to
SOHO and large enterprise scale networks. Designs, implements, installs, and hosts customized
PBX solutions based on VoIP and PSTN technologies.
• Developed, maintained, and marketed the LinBoard Linux distribution to the retail and Internet
market. Managed projects for clients including but not limited to:
Disney Studios, Burbank, CA
• Managed team of technical specialists in evaluating and implementing computer security policies and
firewalling software.
• Migrated email messaging systems from Lotus Notes to MS Exchange. Constructed and installed
server farm to support studio-wide email services.
Mattel Corporation, El Segundo, CA
• Migrated corporate backbone and LAN from Token-Ring based technology to Ethernet.
• Managed roll out of new Windows-based hardware platforms to replace SGI Irix workstations.
• Implemented methodology based on quick deployment imaging technology to roll out new and
replacement desktop workstations. Project significantly reduced labor costs.
Merrill Lynch, Los Angeles, CA
• Managed pilot program (with a team of five specialists) to enable centralized administration and
deployment of application software utilizing imaging and SMS push technology.
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EXPERIENCE (cont’d)
AIG, Los Angeles, CA
• Administered day to day operations of domain controllers, file/print servers, and database servers for
the entire Western US (including Hawaii).
• Managed user accounts, designed and enforced mandatory roaming profiles, and implemented early
technologies enabling use of Exchange roaming profiles.
ARCO, Los Angeles, CA
• Managed ten member team in designing, building, and implementing new enterprise network based
on Windows multiple master domain model to replace Novell network.
• Developed custom, departmentally distinct, log on scripts based on Kixtart technology.
• Recruited specialists to assist in rolling out initial user base of 150 workstations for pilot program and
2500 workstations for production network.
Twentieth Century Insurance, Woodland Hills, CA
• Resolved corporate-wide network dysfunctionality by rebuilding inoperative corporate network
installed by previous contractor.
• Led internal MIS team to redesign and implement all aspects of entire Windows network in including
file/print services, domain masters, DNS, mail, SMS, user profiles, user rights and security policies.
Namespace Australia, Melbourne, Australia
• Designed, implemented, operated, and maintained Top-Level Domain registration system based on
Perl and LAMP technologies.
ADP Coordinator, Office of the Comptroller 1982-1985
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, Los Angeles, CA
• Responsible for standardizing the adoption of application software by researching and recommending
essential aspects of microcomputer usage and software selection for the entire Western Region (from
Hawaii to the Rocky Mountains) of the Defense Contract Administration Services.
• Collaborated with fellow managers to assess and identify regional hardware and software needs;
conducted surveys and interviews, tested hardware and software products, and met with directors
and to determine costs and available funds.
• Served on task forces to implement and introduce TCP/IP and DNS on the ARPAnet / MILnet.
• Ported application programs from mainframe / mini platforms to microcomputer / PC platforms using a
variety of languages including Pascal, COBOL, BASIC, ADA, PL1, APL, and ALGOL.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Certificate: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), through Windows 2000.
Certificate: Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
Certificate: Certified Technical Trainer (CTT), Chauncey Group
Certificate: UNIX Administration, California State University at Long Beach
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SAN DIEGO, San Diego, CA 1987-1989
Major: Biochemistry and Cell Biology
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Los Angeles, CA 1982 - 1992
Certificate, Telecommunications Management
Coursework, Management Information Systems and Computer Science
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Chairman, Public Root Server Advisory Committee, PUBLIC ROOT FOUNDATION, New York, NY
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