James Stewart

Phone:484-***-**** Email: adoba5@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

Infrastructure focused Linux sysadmin with two decades of experience in the industry. Motivated and flexible individual who is committed to commanding the best knowledge possible of my field. Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining an emphasis on quality. Seeking an organization that can utilize my abilities and potential. Skills Summary

Project Management

Server Deployment

Customer Service

Remote Support

Desktop Support

Testing and Troubleshooting

System Administration

Scripting

Technical Writing

Technology Summary:

Operating Systems:

Linux: Ubuntu/Debian/Suse/Fedora

Technologies:

Linux HA: Galera, Corosync and DRBD, RepMgr

Virtualization: VMWare, HyperV, KVM/QEMU

Cloud: Amazon EC2, Linode VPS

Databases: MySQL/MariaDB, Cassandra, MongoDB, PostgreSQL

VPN: OpenVPN, Cisco AnyConnect

Webservers: Apache, Nginx

Other: Samba, DNSMasq, DJBDNS, IPTables/Firewalld, Postfix, Qmail

Scripting: BASH (Moderate Proficiency), Python (Basic Proficiency) Employment History

TRIDIUUM– Philadelphia, PA

Systems Administrator, April 2019-Present

Configure and maintain internal/external Linux infrastructure, in a mixed cloud/on-prem environment

Maintain QA environment hosted within AWS EC2

Assist with scoping and hardware planning for limited Windows application infrastructure

Oversee deployment of DB HA solution with PostgreSQL and RepMgr

Maintain monitoring and backup BASH scripts/automation via CRON

Assist with PCI/HiTrust/HIPAA certification scoping, ensuring systems side coverage of requirements

Deployed infrastructure for new customers on both cloud and co-located virtual hardware SENSAPHONE– Aston, PA

Systems Administrator, March 2016-April 2019

Configured and maintained internal Linux and Windows infrastructure

Monitored and maintained hosted, customer facing infrastructure for core products

Configured monitoring and automation scripts to maintain infrastructure health

Updated and maintained high availability clustering at offsite locations

Responsible for acquisition and tracking of new server and networking hardware LINODE, LLC– Galloway, NJ

Linux Technical Writer, Aug 2014-March 2016

Authored and maintained internal and external product documentation

Configured and maintained internal systems for accessible documentation

Assisted with onboarding and training of new employees

Maintained Linux Distribution templates for deployment on customer infrastructure Page 1

James Stewart

Phone:484-***-**** Email: adoba5@r.postjobfree.com LINODE, LLC– Galloway, NJ

Linux Support Representative, Aug 2013-August 2014

Assisted customers with purchase, setup, and configuration of virtual private servers.

Tested internally written and externally submitted documentation for accuracy

Triaged and escalated issuses to upper level administrative staff or datacenter support

Tested new external facing documentation

ZERO ONE TECHNOLOGY GROUP– Lancaster, PA

Owner/System Administrator, Jan 2012-Present

Implement technology solutions for home and small business users.

Open Source software consulting for technology firms.

Provide physical-to-virtual solutions for data center implementations.

Provide retainer-based remote and on-site technical support services.

Manage hosted and off-site backup management and configuration for clients.

Maintaining hardware lifecycle and new hardware purchasing for small business clients PEGASUS TECHNOLOGIES– Kennett Square, PA

Linux System Administrator/L1 Computer Technician, Feb 2012-Dec 2012

Performed remote and on-site Windows administration and desktop support tasks for SMB clients.

Overhauled and provided support for internal Linux server infrastructure. TECHNISOURCE/SIKORSKY GLOBAL– Coatesville, PA

Desktop Support Specialist, 2011

Managed and supported leased desktops, laptops, and printers.

Desktop and Laptop PC imaging and software installation. COMPUTER AID, INC– Oaks, PA

IT Help Desk Contract, SEI Investments, 2010-2011

Provided phone helpdesk support for a variety of internal and external users.

Supported and maintained PC and printer hardware and software.

Provided support for clients accessing web based applications via intranet and internet. ACE TECHNOLOGY GROUP– Phoenixville, PA

IT Support Engineer, 2007-2010

Provided phone and onsite support for a variety of small and medium sized business customers.

Installed and performed troubleshooting on computers, printers, and VoIP hardware.

Documented issues for future reference and follow up. MICROCENTER/MICRO ELECTRONICS – St Davids, PA

Customer Service Rep/Computer Technician, 2005-2007

Assisted customers with technology related purchase decisions.

Installed computer hardware and software on both new and customer owned home computers.

Repaired hardware issues for walk in customers.

Performed antivirus and antispyware cleanup for walk in customers. Page 2

James Stewart

Phone:484-***-**** Email: adoba5@r.postjobfree.com UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEASTERN PA – Philadelphia, PA

Information Technology Intern, 2001-2002

Assisted the System Administrator with basic daily functions.

Facilitated the repair of damaged systems.

Installed new hardware to maintain lifecycle of older machines. MARTIN LUTHER KING ASSOCIATION FOR NONVIOLENCE – Philadelphia, PA Computer Technician, 2000

Provided basic technical support for office users and small computer lab.

Configured donated computers to be supplied to students who completed basic computer training course.

Created advertising material.

Education

DEVRY UNIVERSITY – KING OF PRUSSIA, PA

Computer and Information Systems

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION – HARRISBURG, PA High School Diploma, 2008

COMPTIA

A+, Linux+

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