Manager Software

Resume of

Robert Sean O'Leary

Coatesville, PA

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Objective

Obtain a position in software development or systems administration where I can use my

knowledge of Perl, GNU/Linux, and other open source software projects to provide high

quality solutions for my employer. Positions where there are opportunities to train and

educate others, as well as pursue a variety of projects within a specific technical

concentration are ideal.

Summary of Qualifications

Is a highly motivated individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills,

as well as a strong technical background in open source software, relational databases,

network computing, and software design.

Technical Expertise

Programming Languages:

Perl, Bash and Python. Some experience with Common Lisp, Java, C, PHP

Operating Systems:

GNU/Linux (Gentoo, Debian, Red Hat, Ubuntu), UNIX (OpenBSD, AIX, Solaris), Windows (XP, 2000, NT)

Infrastructure:

Apache, ISC DHCP, Bind, OpenLDAP, Samba, CUPS, iptables, Nagios, Postfix, Exim

Databases:

PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, Sybase, Microsoft SQL Server

Perl Libraries:

mod_perl, DBI, Mason, LWP, Tk, Inline

Software Development Tools:

Git, CVS, Subversion, Mercurial, Vim, GNU make

Work experience

October/2006-Present Philadelphia, PA

IT Department Manager / Technical LeadPrimarily responsible for all aspects of the company's technical infrastructure, from the live website though

the key card entry system, including email, file and printer sharing, desktop support, user management, software and hardware installation

Performed hardware and software upgrades and maintenance on 's

server farm. This includes:

A load balancing proxy

multiple web servers

multiple redundant database servers

Mentored other system administrators and developed documentation and presentation standards to help with improving information

sharing and professional development

Made presentations to non-technical staff to improve communications with the user base and allow users to take better advantage

of company's computer systems

March/2005-October/2006 Philadelphia, PA

Systems DeveloperWas a member of the small team that develops the company's flagship project, .

Developed new release architecture and quality control system, performed several major deployments and infrastructure upgrades

Developed algorithms to optimize family units for filing insurance and medical benefits

Designed and implemented a new, more flexible and secure user management system

Produced several utilities to streamline benefit analysis process, including a Perl/Tk application

Presented lunch time tutorials to non-development staff to help them use our Linux infrastructure

February/2004-February/2005 Prudential Fox & Roach

Malvern, PA

Applications DeveloperAutomated data aggregation from external data vendors for integration with internal sales system

Developed applications to electronically deliver classified advertising to newspapers

Developed a replacement for corporate Websense web content filter, using Linux, Apache, Squid, and Perl.

Administered infrastructure for and developed custom applications for the new corporate intranet

Technologies Used:

Perl (on Win32, AIX, and Linux)

Citrix Metaframe Secure Access Manager

C# development in Microsoft Visual Studio .NET

July/2002-September/2003 North Wales, PA

Integration Department Manager / Internet Service ManagerOversaw daily PC production and led team to increase production capability from 15 units to 80+ units per day

Developed custom software to better manage orders

Created highly automated and configurable software loading techniques

Developed strong troubleshooting and procedure development models to allow work flow to adapt to new situations and unexpected problems

Developed all necessary procedures and training sessions to ensure high quality and high efficiency

Increased quality lead to a period of over 3 months without a single PC coming back for a repair

Increased production speed led to small orders being placed, built to order, and shipped same day

Streamlined and developed new procedures for loading operating system and other software onto PC's. This includes:

Development of customized Linux boot disks

Setup of a high-speed network environment, including a proxy server, several file servers, and a firewall

Development and configuration of a hard drive image multicasting system, UDPCast

Custom configuration of the Windows XP PreInstallation Environment

Redesigned management of Internet Service Department

Through automating analysis of usage logs and credit card charge logs, discovered many delinquent users

Managed 7,000 users, eventually growing user base by 30%

Decreased administrative overhead through automated invoicing and billing

Spearheaded team to begin offering and supporting broadband Internet service

April/2002-July/2002 Conshohocken, PA

Fulfillment DeveloperWorked on many small software development projects to produce a variety of

of customized data products suited to client needs. Customer data was received in a variety of text and

binary formats, was cleaned to internal specifications, integrated with internal data, and then a final

customized product returned to the customer according to their specification

Primary technologies included:

Perl

Shell scripting and makefiles

A variety of SQL databases including:

Oracle

MySQL

Microsoft Access

Microsoft SQL Server

Sybase

Developed on both Linux (Mandrake 8.2, RedHat 7.3) and Microsoft Windows (2000 Professional) systems

March/2000-December/2001 Fort Washington, PA

Web DeveloperPrototyped, developed and administrated of new consolidated web-based ordering system using Oracle Internet Application Server. Technologies used here include:

Java through JavaServer Pages

Apache

Perl using mod_perl

JavaScript

Oracle 8i database and related connection management and caching tools

Implemented a redesign of marketing portal site. Made it cross-browser compatible, and added functionality through Perl/CGI form

mailers, and a direct interface to an existing Oracle web purchasing system

Developed interactive demo of purchasing system for marketing department to present to perspective customers

Preformed network and applications troubleshooting for LAN users

1995-Present O'Leary Technical Consulting Coatesville, PA

ProprietorSolicits customers though advertising, personal contacts, and reputation,

providing all manner of computer upgrades, services, and education. Services

include hardware and software installation and troubleshooting, Internet

connectivity support

Freelance programming, including web and database development, application customization, etc.

Provides low-cost software training on a variety of platforms, including

Windows 95-98-Me, Windows NT-2000-XP, Windows 3.1, DOS 5.1+, and MacOS 7.0+

1996-1997 Scranton, PA

Worked closely with the University's network administrators to bring TCP/IP

connectivity to student dormitories during the initial trial of the Resident

Network

Troubleshot connectivity problems on-site in student dormitories.

Developed and documented new troubleshooting procedures as bugs

became apparent in the new hardware and software

Education

1999-2000 Computer Learning Center, Inc. Plymouth Meeting, PAExtensive instruction in C++, HTML, XML, and Visual Basic with an emphasis on relational

database integration and object-oriented design

Continuing to develop skills on personal time through additional reading and classes in Perl, DHTML, and general computing and technology

1998-1999 Newtown, PAAttended for three semesters as liberal arts major

Developed computer skills outside of class in Solaris and multimedia labs

1996-1997 Scranton, PAAttended as a computer science major

Extensive classroom experience using Pascal and Ada

Became familiar with VMS operating system through lab work

1992-1996 Buckingham, PAAchieved a grade of 4 on the Advanced Placement English exam

Achieved a grade of 4.0 in Computer Science One through Three and Advanced Placement Computer Science

Graduated with an academic diploma

Professional ActivitiesMember of Philadelphia Perl User's Group Presented a seminar to Phl.pm regarding the use of Perl on Win32 systems.

Engages in process improvement while working and spends time researching techniques and technologies

Interests

Being a dad, baseball, cooking, personal finance, traditional wet shaving, professional development

References

References and additional work experience available upon request.

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