JESSE ALAN BRANNEN
Cell 803-***-**** Kernersville, NC 27284
Summary:
AIX UNIX System Administrator for more than seventeen years progressively taking greater responsibilities working in different industries like High Tech, Retail and Armed Forces. Through years of work experience, gained solid experience of Technology solution linking value within Enterprise architecture wrapping Technical architecture, Information architecture, and Solution architecture.
Delivered multiple production system environment and post implementation process optimization.
Delivered extensive documentation in implementation, production support and upgrade situation using varying approach, format, tools & template to meet Business/client's need.
In Production support, managed staggered level ticket resolution and book close activities; Have sound working knowledge on different Industry solution and System Landscape.
Experience:
Inmar (contract - Ettain Group) Jan 2017-Feb2017
Desktop support, moving user data to new laptops
Add new laptop to AD and inventory database.
Wells Fargo (contract - Signature) July 2015-Jan 2017
Worked on project to collect information from owners of Unix User classes
Create scripts to collect user names from system and send spread sheet for owner to fill out.
Enter description in to database.
BIT – Business Improvement Technologies (contract - direct) Sep 2014 – July 2015
Sale and install security cameras/DVRs
Configure routers for external access to cameras from cell phones and computers.
AIG United Guarantee (Contract – Apex Systems) Mar 2014-July 2014
Lead for Roll-out Windows 7 on over 200 PCs in SCCM environment
Configure Lotus Notes on new systems
Create and update standard setup documents
Learning basics of SCCM from Microsoft documentation
Using VMware with Red Hat Linux to practice command line scripting
Putty for SSH into red hat from PCs and android tablets
East Coast Weapons – Co-Owner (2012-present)
Maintain 5 computers and 2 laptops at our store
Created scripts to backup important files from 3 computers to the NAS in the safe
Installed security camera PC and cameras, system records directly to the NAS
Routed remote desktop to inventory PC at store to access from trade shows
Set up Routed network settings to Vmware so I can use SSH from tablet or other PCs
LOWES Home Improvement Centers, (Jan 1996- Mar 2012)
Systems Administrator, (2001-2012)
Manage AIX UNIX on IBM RS6000 servers, including updating S/W versions
Monitor system processes, remove stuck processes, and monitor CPU status
Create UNIX scripts for adding applications and maintenance functions to menus
Manage users on UNIX systems, unlock user accounts
Configure and use Putty to access UNIX servers
Log issues into Remedy, issue ticket tracking program
Initiated change in daily reporting to electronic format, saving time and money
Conduct quarterly PCI security screening of Lowes stores
Troubleshoot Laser Radio Terminals, lookup terminals, and PCs running Windows XP and Windows 7
Created several Access 2003 databases for QA department and team leaders
Create end user documentation on new databases
Train new administrators
Technical Deployment Analyst, (1996-2001)
Configure printers and terminals on dual RS-6000 main-frame using AIX UNIX
Supervise vendor crew installation of all computer and telephone equipment at new store locations including Phase One UPS power backup system and Satellite equipment
Troubleshoot all store systems including CAD systems on Token Ring and Ethernet networks using a Fiber-Optic Backbone using 3com and Cisco hubs and routers
Install and configure Symbol Spectrum 24 wireless inventory system
Test T1 and Satellite backup communications to the Lowe’s General Office and credit card verification agency
Submit progress reports on each phase of store setup
Familiar with setup and configuration of Windows 9x, NT, 2000 and Office
HEWLETT PACKARD, (1995-1996) (Contract) Customer Engineer
Install computers and printers at Michelin Tire Corporation sites in Greenville, S.C.
Update network files on new systems and attach systems to the local area network.
Novel 4.1
Use Laplink to move user files to new systems, and Wipe information on old systems, for security.
INTELOGIC TRACE, (1994-1995) Customer Engineer
Install and repair various brands of computers, printers and other peripherals
Upgrade software and hardware, formatting hard drives and loading operating systems
Install call controllers and troubleshoot telephone lines for MCI Telecommunications
ESTEK, DIVISION OF KODAK, (1988 - 1994) Engineering test technician
Assist engineers in setting up prototype machines and conducting lab experiments, including calibrating robotics, laser optics, A.G.C circuits, and micro-controllers
Build and test prototype boards and modify as needed
Assign part numbers, created test procedures and documentation
Test and calibration of silicon wafer inspection systems using lasers to scan surface of wafer for imperfections and contaminates, as small as .117 micron
Training of new test technicians
Calibrated equipment using frequency counters, digital meters and oscilloscopes
AIR FORCE, (1983 - 1987) Rank of Sergeant – Shift Supervisor
Technical maintenance of GTE#2 Electronic Automated Exchange, a mainframe computer controlling 6500 telephone lines and 500 in/out circuits
Perform preventative maintenance using test equipment, keyboard input, and maintenance manuals.
Shift supervisor and trainer for technicians, including scheduling tasks and completing performance reports on technicians
Held Top Secret Clearance with NATO & SIOP attachments
Technical Training:
Eight-month technical school at Keesler A.F.B. Covered all phases of main frame computer repair, including peripherals and use of test and calibration equipment
Advanced digital techniques. Covered design, modification, and repair of digital logic circuits and use of Boolean algebra to determine circuit parameters
CPU repair for dual processor mainframe computer systems
Two year course in component level repair of televisions and stereo systems