Arturo A. Araya, résumé

Linux Systems Administrator/PHP Web developer

**** ******* **.

513-***-****

Cincinnati OH 45219

avr2y7@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To become Linux engineer for a local company, allowing me to utilize and improve upon my Red Hat administration and web programming skills.

Certifications

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Certificate # 110-002-748 January 2011

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Certificate # 110-002-748 January 2011

Work Experience

Web Developer/Project Manager Listkeeper.org, Cincinnati, OH 10/2007 -- Present

Conceived, designed, and implemented social networking site listkeeper.org from the ground up, using Apache, PHP 5, MySQL, and the JS Prototype library. Instituted standard design rules using site-wide CSS standards. Designed and built custom PHP classes and libraries using the principles of Object Oriented Programming. Designed and implemented custom login engine, as well as a custom list sharing and friend invitation engine. Set up and administered custom sandbox server in Ubuntu environment.

Technical Project Manager Clubessential, LLC, Cincinnati, OH 9/2007 -- Present

Supported all company workstations, managing hardware and software installations and trouble tickets both in Windows and Linux. Handled all client and corporate email deliverability issues with all major ISPs. Managed a Barracuda Model 600 Anti-spam/anti-virus appliance, as well as over 400 email clients using IPSwitch Imail server. Administered a Debian-based Postfix environment with custom logging to a SQL Server for special email projects. Managed new websites and website go-lives in IIS 6, as well as over 900 websites in company webfarm. Handled all DNS records, domain registrations, renewals and transfers. Participated in web development projects utilizing VB.NET within a Telerik environment.

Principal Cellist Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra, Shenzhen, China 8/2006 – 7/2007

Led the cello section for the 2006-2007 season. Served as team leader and functioned as liaison between the conductor, the cello section, and the rest of the orchestra. Ensured section preparation for rehearsals, frequently organizing section meetings.

Geek Squad CIA agent Best Buy, Cincinnati, OH 1/2005 - 5/2006

Responsible for all aspects of in-store computer and electronics repairs and front-end customer service solutions at a Best Buy Geek Squad location. As the only person on staff with Linux knowledge, I was able to solve software-related problems on customers' computers, providing solutions to customers we might have otherwise had to turn away.

English Professor Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, China 9/2002 - 6/2004

Taught spoken English and introduced American cultural concepts to Chinese Masters and PhD students of various disciplines.

Computer Technician Summit Computers, Richmond, IN 12/2001 - 5/2002

Built and helped design the company's computer systems, both workstations and servers. Responsible for performing maintenance on and repairing customers' computers as well as serving as customer service agent, both in person and by phone. Participated in the launching and maintenance of the company's webstore, estore.summitcomputers.com.

Software Developer The Breneman Group, LLC, Cincinnati, OH 8/2000 - 12/2000

Designed, coded, debugged, and delivered a custom text-parsing application that translates files from a mainframe-type word processor (COMPOS) to XML format. As sole programmer involved in the project, I designed the entire process under the direct supervision of my employer. Programmed the application using Visual Basic, a language I taught myself how to use.

Internet Researcher International Paper, Loveland, OH 11/1999 - 7/2000

Ran project-critical searches on the internet and at the US Patent Office in Washington DC. Responsible for ensuring that none of the company's R&D projects were in danger of infringing on existing patents. Charged with keeping abreast of then current research relating to e-inks (electric inks), RFID tags, and micro- and nano-electromechanical systems. At one point, my research revealed an existing patent by a competitor that conflicted with one of the company's major R&D projects, likely saving the company millions of dollars in research and development, as well as in possible legal fees.

Network Assistant Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH 10/1994 - 5/1999

Responsible for all aspects of Network (LAN) installation and maintenance. Responsible for ensuring Multiplatform (Windows and MacOS) PC Workstation network connectivity. Answered trouble calls from all over campus. Dealt with TCP/IP, network sniffing, UNIX (VAX) mainframes, and network topology and design including Class A, B and C IP addresses and netmasks.

Help Desk Intern Paragon Trade Brands, Atlanta, GA 6/1997 - 8/1997

Responsible for answering and resolving trouble tickets relating to network, server, and workstation problems. Intimately involved in the implementation of the company's first in-house IT Help Desk, working closely with the Help Desk director. Designed, programmed and maintained the company's first IP Address database using SQL and Visual Basic in MS Access.

Portfolio

Listkeeper.org http://www.listkeeper.org

Social networking site that allows members to create and maintain all kinds of lists. Lists can either be public or private. They can also be shared with other listkeeper members, either as editable or non-editable lists. The website allows people to invite friends to the site via email, or to request friendships of other members of the site. A demo account is available for browsing, username testuser, password test.

Arayaduo.com http://www.arayaduo.com

Arayaduo.com is the web presence for Cincinnati’s Araya Duo. The Araya Duo is a cello-cello / cello-soprano musical duo.

Skills

Object-Oriented Web development (PHP 5, 3 years experience)

Web server administration (IIS, Apache, 3 years experience)

MySQL Database Administration (4 years experience)

Web design (HTML, XHTML, CSS, 3 years experience)

JavaScript (Prototype library)

Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration (RHCE, RHCSA)

Linux scripting (PHP, BASH, PERL) (3 years experience)

Bilingual fluency (Spanish, English)

SQL Server Database (3 years experience)

MS Visual Studio 2005 (2 years experience)

Computer System Building and repair (12 years experience)

Strong background in email deliverability

NetBeans IDE environment

XML

.NET Web development (2.0 and higher; 1 year experience)

Domain services management (BIND, DNS and domain name management; 3 years experience)

Email systems management (Imail, Barracuda filtering systems, 3 years experience)

Virtualized environments (VirtualBox, KVM, Xen)

Education

Artist Diploma - Cello performance. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.

1/2005 - 5/2006

Master's Degree - Cello Performance. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.

9/1999 - 12/2001

Double degree - B.M in Music & B.A. in History. Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH

9/1994 - 5/1999

References available upon request

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