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Engineer Developer

Location:
San Diego, CA, 92129
Posted:
March 09, 2010

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Resume:

Pavel Kirkovsky

*****@*********.***

858-***-****

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

Network security and administration

Troubleshooting of user workstations (application problems, viruses, spyware)

Proficiency in Windows, Linux, and OS X operating systems

Experience Anonymizer, Inc. May 2007 – July 2008

QA Engineer

Tested and released software products and product updates

Assisted in troubleshooting and testing new server deployments and upgrades to

existing servers (both internal projects and customer-facing servers)

Tracked, managed, and resolved bugs using Bugzilla

Created, updated, and executed test plans using Testopia/Bugzilla

Optimized QA department efficiency by deploying networked VMWare image

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,

NAS/file servers, email servers, network devices, and VoIP system

Deployed internal VoIP system (replacing old analog PBX) and coordinated

seamless integration of internal overseas office system using open source VoIP

technology (Asterisk)

Planned and coordinated installation of alarm & access control (key card) system

with assistance from ADT Security Services

Developed and deployed internal web- based trouble ticket system

Moved all tech infrastructure into new office building in December 2006

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

file exchange, secure tele/videoconferencing)

Tracked and resolved local end-user issues and deploying new products and

systems based on user needs

Coordinated with overseas IT group on troubleshooting, project deployment, and

various collaboration efforts

Maintained network security using software tools and SonicWALL products

Burnham Institute for Medical Research Jul. 2005 - Jan. 2006

Developer

Redesigned the user interface to improve accessibility and optimize the workflow

of an existing database-driven web application based on Perl and MySQL

Assisted in porting the application to an improved modular codebase using Perl

and template engine (Template Toolkit)

Acted as coordinator and assistant developer responsible for new features

Assisted in debugging new and existing code

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

computers

Assisted in the maintenance and troubleshooting of network issues

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.



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