Hardware Configuration System Administrator

Actively seeking a position as a

Sr. Unix/Windows Administrator

with an organization in need of a professional with demonstrated experience in information technology, efficiency improvement and implementation of technological solutions, optimizing business efficiency, and ability to exceed organizational goals

Focused, highly motivated, results-oriented professional with exhibited success in administering integration, customer service, management and consulting projects, directing multiple priorities and generating innovative strategies to meet and exceed corporate objectives. Expert in electronic data systems and computer operations that achieve bottom-line results. Proven record of developing solutions in documenting, developing, implementing and administrating state-of-the-art information solutions that increase efficiency and security. Knowledgeable in computer operations and applications including Windows, UNIX, VM Ware, LDAP, Active Directory, Linux, MS Office, Shell Scripting, Sun Solaris, and Oracle. Strong ability to accomplish objectives by focusing on essential activities. Able to work with anyone under stressful conditions. Exhibit talent for consistently improving corporate quality standards through extensive research and honest hard work. Experienced in close interactions with key management and internal customers/users. Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Core Competencies

Effective communication skills; adept in Public and Customer Relations, Negotiations, Damage and Conflict Control, and Liaison

Resourceful and well-organized; skilled in activity planning, task management and project follow through

Keen sense of responsibility; solid professional standards, excellent track record of dependability

Problem solver; respond rapidly and appropriately to changing circumstances, evaluate problems, make astute decisions to effect positive change, and refocus on new priorities

Technology savvy; provide advanced solutions that boost productivity and efficiency spanning the breadth of technology and organizational landscapes

Career Overview

Senior Solaris Administrator: IBM

Jun 2011– Present

Install / Maintain AD and NIS infrastructure (dhcp, ntp, smtp, multisite AD, GPO)

Installation of Solaris 10/11, Linux on hardware and VM's using Vmware/Zones technology VM

migrations and P2V for hardware consolidation

Troubleshooting, Break-fix for Solaris, Linux, Databases, and Windows platforms

SEP/WSUS installation and maintenance

middleware – apache, svn, IIS, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Clustering, Oracle DB, and monitoring

Senior Applications Specialist: Neiman Marcus

Jun 2008 – Nov 2010

Implements LDAP into the infrastructure for web based applications and internal applications

Builds servers for the website, maintenance and updates, and configures Apache, Jboss, and ATG

Oversees tasks for LDAP, Solaris 10, Linux, ATG, Apache, and Website Maintenance

Technical Specialist: EDS Plano, TX

Jan 2007 – Mar 2008

Supported VMWare 2.5.X and 3.0.X, Linux, Red Hat, Solaris 8, 9, and 10, Windows Server 2003, 2000, and NT, Veritas, SDS/Solaris Volume Manager

Established reputation in installing systems, upgrading, hardware troubleshooting, software troubleshooting, DNS, LDAP, NFS, Jumpstart, Powerpath, LVM, SAN drivers/powerpath, Sun Cluster, making simple router configuration changes, tsm troubleshooting, Linux configuration/installations, LDOMS, Containers, and Creating documentation on new technologies

Senior System Administrator: Momentum Fort Worth, TX

Jul 2006 – Jan 2007

Worked directly as a six month contract for EDS to support Linux, Red Hat, VMWare 2.5.X and 3.0.X, Solaris 8, 9, and 10, Windows Server 2003, 2000, and NT

Handled tasks for installing systems, upgrading, hardware troubleshooting, software troubleshooting, Veritas Volume Manager, Containers, SDS/SVM, DNS, LDAP, NFS, Jumpstart, Powerpath, LVM, making simple router configuration changes

System Administrator: CSC Fort Worth, TX

Mar 2005 – Jul 2006

Managed VMWare, Solaris 8, 9, and 10, Linux, Red Hat, Windows Server 2003, 2000, and NT

Collaborated effort in installing systems, upgrading, hardware troubleshooting, LDAP, DNS, software troubleshooting, Big Brother monitoring, using a customized ticketing system (i.e. Veritas Volume Manager and SDS) to track any changes

Senior System Engineer: General Dynamics Dallas, TX

Mar 2001 – Aug 2004

Performed dependability in overseeing onsite support at major telecom and financial clients

Provided support with Sun Solaris, and Linux software and hardware including all Sun based hardware, 7, 2.6, 2.5 software including Sun Cluster, Veritas, disksuite, Solaris and application support

Career Overview

~ Continued ~

Effectively improved problem resolution and expanded business through proactive onsite support

Participated regularly in training of new systems administrators

UNIX System Administrator: SBC Dallas, TX

SBC Advanced Solutions Inc Richardson, TX

Apr 1999 – Mar 2001

Managed 142 various UNIX platforms with responsibilities including system administration, Oracle administration, statistical servers, hardware configuration and installation, shell scripting, veritas, limited router troubleshooting, and working with various applications from Alcatel, Lucent and Nor

Implemented systems security which qualified the ASI division for SBCs secured resources status

Oversaw Sun Cluster, Linux, Solaris 2.6, 8, Sun based hardware, Oracle, Informix, Veritas, Cisco, and on-call support

Senior Technical Representative: SBC Internet Services Plato, TX

Apr 1999 – Jun 2000

Adept in supporting Windows 9X, NT, 3.1, UNIX (Solaris 2.6/Linus), as well as following up on all 2nd tier trouble calls, and troubleshooting ISDN, DSL, Dialup, and OS

Provided technical information and support required by merger of SBC Internet and Prodigy

Educational Background

~ UNIX Systems Administrator Certification Program ~

Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX (2000)

Trainings and Certifications

Sun Certified Systems Administrator

Sun Cluster Certification

Sun System Support Engineer

Solaris System Administrator Certified Senior Systems Engineer

Certified Solaris (2.5/2.5.1/2.6/7/8)

Solaris Training Administration I and II

Sun Cluster I and II

Sun Storage I

SQL/PLSQL

Desktop Hardware Maintenance

Enterprise Server Hardware Maintenance

StorEdge T3 Arrays

TCP/IP Network Administration

Hitachi Certificate

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