Linux Engineer

ELIAS EDWIN HICKMAN

LINUX ENGINEER

Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator

Atlanta, GA 30308 • 743-***-**** • ac8l7s@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/eliashickman/• xinerama.blogspot.kr SKILLS

O/S: Linux/AIX, Microsoft Windows, Sun Solaris

Hardware Systems: IBM xSeries Blade, Cisco Routers/Switches Software Tools: VERITAS Netback Up, MS Exchange, Secure CRT, oVirt/libVirt, KVM

(Virtualization), Remote Windows Manager (SCCM), Version Control (Git) Languages: Ruby, Bash Shell Scripting, YAML, Python Security Applications: SELinux, Firewalls, Iptables, SSH, Rsync, VSFTP Servers: HTTPD (Apache, nginx), FTPD, NFS (SMBS, CIFS), MariaDB, oVirt, OpenStack

(Keystone, Glance, Cinder), PXE, Asset Protection (A/P) PROJECTS

● Created a custom kernel, initrd (ramdisk) images, kernel modules, and special device drivers

● Used Chef and Ruby to create LAMP full stack vagrant containers in CentOS

● Created virtual machines using the QEMU/KVM hypervisor with static networked NFS/Samba mounts

● Extended router coverage with independent proprietary devices & DNS servers

● Upgrade/Configuration of Windows loss prevention (LP) 2012 Servers EXPERIENCE

Lowe’s Companies, Inc., Wilkesboro, NC - IT Analyst February 2019 - Present Loss Prevention Server & Workstation Upgrade Project

● Validated and upgraded existing camera recording software on store’s loss prevention servers and workstations.

● Readjusted configuration items post upgrade and reset Windows Active Directory group policy.

July 2018 - January 2019 Uninterrupted Power Supply Project

● Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) upgrades to Lowe’s Home Improvement stores

● Using tools such as Secure CRT and Secure NetTerm.

● Frequent use of AIX, SCCM, Cisco routers, and Office 365.

● Troubleshoot issues with certain systems not coming back online; WAN (Access Points) routers, PBX, (Cisco) Firewalls, and IBM AIX blade servers.

● Scheduled implementations of Data Center creation and VM deployment. Korea Wales International School, Kwangju, South Korea - Foreign Language & Multimedia Instructor

January 2009 - May 2018

● Upgraded computer lab computers, networked printers, and performed disaster recovery using Testdisk to access deleted data on laptops.

● Designed a course which focused on multimedia using: Adobe InDesign, Fireworks, and Sony Vegas Pro.

● Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways, including Smart Board technology.

● Developed new process for teaching writing for IELTS English Test.

● Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.

● Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.

● Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.

The Thinking Society - Independent Consulting, Seoul, Korea - Business Consultant July 2007 - May 2018

● Consulted and taught executives business, finance, crypto-currency, contract negotiation, start up funding, and marketing topics geared towards American business practices

● Private clients included Samsung, LG Ericcson, Calvin Klein, Cosabella

● Government clients included Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, Korea Asset Management Corporation

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina at Greensboro - BA Political Science & Spanish December 2006

Universidad del Salvador of Buenos Aires, Argentina - Study Abroad Political Science July 2005 - June 2006

Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston Salem, NC - AA English Literature May 2003

CERTIFICATION

Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA)

July 2016 Certificate Number: 160-029-427

LANGUAGES

English (Native), Spanish (Fluent), Korean (Intermediate)

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