Pavel Kirkovsky
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About Talented IT professional with a strong background in both theory and practical
applications, along with hands-on experience in a variety of roles. Passionate about
independent study enabling rapid familiarization with new tasks and responsibilities.
Excellent documentation, presentation, and writing skills along with a self-starter
attitude.
Skill Summary Windows/Linux server deployment & administration
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Network security and administration
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Troubleshooting of user workstations (application problems, viruses, spyware)
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Proficiency in Windows, Linux, and OS X operating systems
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Experience Anonymizer, Inc. May 2007 – July 2008
QA Engineer
Tested and released software products and product updates
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Assisted in troubleshooting and testing new server deployments and upgrades to
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existing servers (both internal projects and customer-facing servers)
Tracked, managed, and resolved bugs using Bugzilla
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Created, updated, and executed test plans using Testopia/Bugzilla
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Optimized QA department efficiency by deploying networked VMWare image
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library used for rapid multi-platform testing
ChemDiv, Inc, Jan. 2006 - May 2007
Infrastructure Administrator
Deployed and maintained critical systems such as internal application servers,
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NAS/file servers, email servers, network devices, and VoIP system
Deployed internal VoIP system (replacing old analog PBX) and coordinated
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seamless integration of internal overseas office system using open source VoIP
technology (Asterisk)
Planned and coordinated installation of alarm & access control (key card) system
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with assistance from ADT Security Services
Developed and deployed internal web- based trouble ticket system
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Moved all tech infrastructure into new office building in December 2006
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o Planned and executed transition of services, including telephone and
internet access
o Acted as coordinator and lead technician during building prep & wiring
o Coordinated and assisted in the move of desktops and servers
Deployed solutions for corporate partner collaboration (VPN, secure email, secure
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file exchange, secure tele/videoconferencing)
Tracked and resolved local end-user issues and deploying new products and
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systems based on user needs
Coordinated with overseas IT group on troubleshooting, project deployment, and
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various collaboration efforts
Maintained network security using software tools and SonicWALL products
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Burnham Institute for Medical Research Jul. 2005 - Jan. 2006
Developer
Redesigned the user interface to improve accessibility and optimize the workflow
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of an existing database-driven web application based on Perl and MySQL
Assisted in porting the application to an improved modular codebase using Perl
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and template engine (Template Toolkit)
Acted as coordinator and assistant developer responsible for new features
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Assisted in debugging new and existing code
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Connetic, Inc. / Anadys Pharmaceuticals Summer 2004
Junior Administrator
Employed in summer internship program assigned to Anadys Pharmaceuticals
Resolved issues with end-user equipment such as workstations, printers, and lab
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computers
Assisted in the maintenance and troubleshooting of network issues
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Skills Network and Computer Administration
General usage of Linux, Windows, and OS X operating systems.
Linux systems administration (including LAMP)
Management of Active Directory
Low level network troubleshooting using tools such as Ethereal (Wireshark)
Desktop troubleshooting, including removal of spyware/viruses, disaster recover
Configuration of backup regimes using Veritas Backup Exec, Norton Ghost, and
Acronis backup software
VMWare virtualization software
Firewall configuration and management
Deployment and Network Infrastructure
Configuration and secure deployment of new servers
Network planning including physical network construction
VoIP technologies based on SIP (Asterisk, Switchvox)
Code
PHP, SQL, shell scripting, Perl, Javascript, HTML, CSS
Writing & Communication
Writing technical documentation, tutorials, reports
Technical research and presentation
Fluent in English and Russian
References Available upon request.