Albert Nathan

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Buena Vista, Saskatchewan S2V 1B1

actmri@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 306-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

IT Specialist with ITIL-certification where my skill set and over ten years experience in

Unix, System, Network and Middleware administration can be effectively utilized to contribute to the organization at a strategic level.

TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS:

Thorough knowledge of computer/network/Data center operations within a large operational environment.

In-depth working knowledge of latest hardware and software (Windows 2003/7/XP, Solaris/HP-UX/AIX Unix, VMware, Linux, Cisco, Checkpoint,

IDS, SUN server series, IBM Power series).

Worked on major UNIX and Wintel platforms. Experience in Shell scripting.

Worked on major network architectures and storage technologies.

Experience in working on Apache, Tomcat, Websphere Application Server, Websphere Commerce, Oracle Application Server 10g.

Thorough knowledge of Security policies and IT security best practices, storage and backup technologies and Disaster Recovery best practices.

Thorough experience in server hardening and security management practices.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

October 2011 ISM Canada, an IBM Global Services Company Regina, Canada

to SOFTWARE CONSULTANT-MIDRANGE UNIX OS/SERVER

Present Team Lead for Midrange Unix Team

Perform system administrator/tuning tasks and server builds for Unix systems (Solaris,

AiX, RH Linux).

Execute Problem and Change Management process (ITIL-certified) for Unix server problems and changes.

Implement Unix innovations and projects (Cloud services/LDAP/single sign-on).

Technology rolls for Customers.

Security and patch management for Unix servers.

Security ISEC and audit compliance.

Perform firmware upgrades and security APAR/cumulative maintenance.

Manage all Unix server hardware and system software as per customer contract.

Level 2 and 3 support and troubleshooting for Unix system issues and problems.

December 2010 ISM Canada, an IBM Global Services Company Regina, Canada

to SOFTWARE ANALYST-MIDRANGE UNIX OS/SERVER

October 2011 Perform system administrator/tuning tasks and server builds for Unix systems (Solaris,

AiX, RH Linux).

Management of patch clusters/bundles and update of patches. Shell scripting (monitoring scripts, application scripts).

Implement Unix server hardware and configure Unix system software.

Execute Problem and Change Management process for Unix server problems and changes.

Manage all Unix server hardware and system software as per customer contract.

Level 2 and 3 support and troubleshooting for Unix system issues and problems.

December 2008 Hewlett-Packard Pte Ltd/ Technology Solutions Group Singapore

to SENIOR UNIX ENGINEER

May 2010 Perform system administrator/tuning tasks for HP-UX, RH Linux DC

(Stock Exchange) systems.

Management of patch clusters/bundles and update of patches (HP-UX, RH

Linux). Shell scripting (monitoring scripts, application scripts).

Installation/administration of IBM Websphere MQ and Application Server.

Deploy Websphere applications in clustered environment.

Handle Unix system hardening tasks, clustering configuration and support for

mission-critical systems (RHCS, MCSG).

SAN disk management, configuration and support (EMC SAN Storage).

System change management and dealing with issues/escalations.

Perform and manage DR (Disaster Recovery) activities for Backoffice systems.

December 2006 Stratech Systems Limited Singapore

to SENIOR UNIX ENGINEER

December 2008 Team Lead for Government e-System Projects (Medical System, Vehicle

Certificate of Entitlement System)

Perform system administrator/tuning tasks for AIX, HP-UX, RH Linux

Installation and configuration of IBM Websphere Application Server.

Perform administration for Websphere Application Server on AIX, management

and configuration of Network Deployment cell.

Management of patch clusters, update of patches (AIX, HP-UX, Linux systems).

Shell scripting (monitoring and hardening/audit scripts, application scripts).

System security and kernel hardening for HP-UX, AIX and RH Linux systems

Perform and manage DR (Disaster Recovery) activities for projects.

February 2006 IBM Global Services Singapore

to SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (UNIX) - CONTRACT

November 2006 Provided on-site support and administration for Client’s AIX, RH Linux

systems.

Perform security hardening for client’s AIX and RH Linux systems.

Update and install system patches for AIX, RH Linux systems.

High availability and load balancing configuration for critical systems

(HACMP).

April 2005 NESS Global Services Pte Ltd Singapore

to SYSTEMS CONSULTANT - CONTRACT

January 2006 Install/commission Unix server hardware, components and software

(HP-UX/Solaris).

Update of patches and patch clusters for HP-UX and Solaris systems.

High availability and load balancing configuration for critical systems.

Perform kernel and security hardening for HP-UX and Solaris systems.

Produced technical and system documentation for projects.

Earlier experience details will be made available upon request.

EDUCATION:

2004 University of Queensland Brisbane, Australia

BSc Information Technology

1997 Singapore Polytechnic Singapore

Diploma Computer Information Systems

REFERENCE:

References will be made available upon request.

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