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CANDIDATE ID: 2929279
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HOTTEST SKILLS: lien, product, communication, strategic, database, engineer, microsoft,
unix, ccna, computer science, mcse, oracle, solaris, sql, acquisition, practice
REVISION: 08-SEP-02
RESUME:
NAME: Kevin Johnson
ADDRESS: 1085 Tasman Drive #138
CITY: Sunnyvale
STATE/PROVINCE: CA
ZIP/POSTAL CODE: 94089
COUNTRY: USA
EMAIL: *******@*******.***
PHONE: 408-***-****
CANDIDATE ID: 215342
CITIZENSHIP: US
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EDUCATION: Bachelor Degree
EXPERIENCE: 17
WILL RELOCATE: Open
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JOB WANTED: Any
RATE NEEDED: Negotiable
HOMEPAGE:
COMMENTS: I am an experienced hands-on IT professional with substantial background in
providing operations and maintenance support in a 24x7 multi-platform server environment.
You will find that my resume illustrates a person of unusual dedication, efficiency, and
drive. I look forward to examining any of the ways you feel my background and skills
benefit your needs.
HOTSKILLS: Extensive experience in all phases of the client implementation life cycle to
include design, implementation, and support
ESUME
SUMMARY
A results-oriented technical professional with proven abilities in successfully
managing technical projects, team building and improving vendor-customer
relationships. Keen ability to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses and
implement company policies to optimize productivity. Demonstrated ability to
motivate staff to maximize productivity and control costs in times of cost and
manpower reduction. Not afraid of getting my hands dirty or working long
hours.
STRENGTHS
Team-building Career Development Process Improvement Policy / Procedure
Development Vendor Relations Problem Solving Strategic Planning Project
Management Product Training Product Management
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Over 7 years technical managerial experience.
Extensive Data Center and Network Operations start-up experience from
establishing operational policies and procedures to the selection of hardware
and software.
First-hand knowledge communicating with telecommunications vendors (PacBell,
XO Communications, etc.) and data center providers (Exodus, Verio, AT&T, etc.)
for hosting client production equipment.
Ability to perform mid-level network, NT and UNIX system administration with
in-depth knowledge of layer2 and 3 switch/RSM VLAN configuration.
Protocols: TCP/IP, OSPF, HTTP, SNMP, SMTP, RIP, etc.
Network Management Tools: HP Openview, Tivoli, MRTG, Whats Up Gold,
NetCool, BlackIce Defender, ISS.
Software: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Visio, Palm, Internet Explorer,
SeCure CRT, Adobe Acrobat, etc.
O/S: Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 98, Solaris 2.6, 2.7, HPUX
10.2, 11.0
Databases: Oracle, Sybase, MS Access, MS SQL Server
Qualifications: MCSE, CCNA
ACHIEVEMENTS
Successfully built a 24/7 NOC team from Ground Zero for two different
Application Service Providers (ASPs) utilizing a hands-on approach.
Developed strict network operational and security policies and procedures to
drastically reduce client outages, increase client satisfaction and increase
productivity.
Instrumental in the strategic planning to reduce Agilera, Inc. operational
costs by $100k per month upon my first six months of employment.
Successfully orchestrated the Agilera, Inc. office move within a months time.
This involved the moving of people, Internet/network connectivity, server, &
phone system equipment.
Successfully planned the migration of all USinternetworking, Inc. data center
client hardware to upgraded network architecture without incurring negative
client SLA costs or unscheduled downtime.
Increased USinternetworking, Inc. employee retention by >40% within the Data
Center Operations team by providing career advancement opportunities and/or
training.
Reduced USinternetworking, Inc. client implementation process by 4.5 days
through increased inter-departmental communication.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Agilera, Inc
., Senior Manager, Hosting ServicesJuly2001 to Present Build,
develop and manage the Network Operations and System Administration teams from
Ground Zero. Develop Network Security Operational polices and procedures to
ensure client uptime. Provide operational resources for external and internal
implementation projects. Coordinate with all departments to improve overall
efficiency. Interact with infrastructure and telecommunication vendors to
reduce operational costs. Responsible for the design, implementation, and
monitoring of client networks and systems. Participate in Change
Management/Modification System and Version Control meetings. Directly
accountable for all client SLA issues. Motivate and retain employees with the
absence of a training budget or merit reward program.
USinternetworking inc., Data Center Operations ManagerMarch 1999 to July
2001 Directly train, manage and evaluate performance of (10-15) first and
second level multi-skilled Network Operations Engineers in support of a 24x7
Data Center. Developed operational processes and procedures to reduce
unscheduled client outages and increase employee productivity. Streamlined
client deployment process to improve quality while increasing project
management efficiencies. Successfully reduced the training budget while
increasing the knowledge base of the Operations team using in-house training
sessions. Participated in Change Control Board meetings as a technical liaison
for OS, network and facility management issues. Effectively operated projects
within budget and timeline. Coordinated with all departments to improve and
re-design company policies and strategic operations practices.
Instrumental in the acquisition of ISO 9001 certification by developing
operational procedures detailing all Data Center Operations activity.
Provided second level NT, UNIX and network support in a 24x7 Data Center
environment. Updated all Data Center servers with appropriate hot fixes and
patches.
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space Company, Field Engineer Sr./ 2nd Shift
ManagerAugust 1989
to March 1999
Successfully managed all operational aspects of a remote data processing
facility during the Gulf War and Kosovo crisis with no unscheduled downtime
reported. Provided product management and training for Lockheed proprietary
hardware. Trained all personnel in data processing system functionality and
hardware maintenance. Saved $75K per year by redesigning the packaging of
fiber optic transmitter/receiver hardware to prevent shipping damage to fiber
optic photo diodes. Initiated and created an Incoming/Outgoing parts database
using ACCESS.Product Analysis Laboratory
TechnicianApril 1986 to August
1989
Performed destructive physical and failure analysis of both active and
passive piece parts to ensure the quality of the manufacturing process of
specified vendors.
EDUCATION
B.S
., Computer Science, University of Maryland - European Division, RAF
Alconbury, England
Ongoing - Completed 75 units.
GPA: 3.5.
A.A
., Computer Technology, Heald Technical College, Martinez, CA
April 1986,
GPA: 3.5