Unix System Administrator
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DENNIS ALLEN
North Aurora, Illinois 60542
******@***.***
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/8/384/10
SUMMARY
Technical professional with over 25 years of extensive experience in the computer field in various applications, including the Unix and Linux environment. Experienced in supervising, training and motivating employees in data processing, network design, integration, installation, configuration operations and system administration. Technically proficient in UNIX and Linux (in depth experience), HP-UX, AIX, NFS, Novell Suse, Red Hat Enterprise, Vmware, LAN, telecommunications, and a thorough understanding of networking and operating systems, identifying equipment and vendors best suited for specific tasks and negotiating favorable prices and terms. Hardware experience includes UNIX equipment manufactured by Hewlett Packard, IBM P-Series.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION, LaGrange, Illinois 1996-Present
Unix/Linux System Administrator
Manage the technical configuration, integration, and administration of all HP-UX Unix and Linux Servers for the Electro Motive Diesels and Hyatt Hotel accounts.
• Expanded the operation to include Linux Redhat and Novell Suse on Blade servers. Implemented and incorporated the use of virtual server technology with VMWARE servers and the ESX Console.
• Designed the virtual operating systems for specific applications, such as Oracle, WebSphere, WebLogic, and web servers running Apache and Tomcat..
• As Unix System Administrator, configured Veritas Logical Volume Manager, SAMBA, NFS, NIS, NAS, SAN, and server LAN and WAN networking.
• Performed the configuration, integration, and administration of the HP 9000 Business servers installed in all domestic Hyatt Hotels.
• Trained by Hewlett Packard in the HPUX Operating System (10.20 and 11.00), System Administration (II & III), HPUX Performance and Tuning, HPUX Network Security, HPUX Ignite, and HPUX 11.0 OS internals.
• Performed operating system configuration, shell scripting, configuration design, and network configuration.
• Assigned as lead to the project to replace older Hewlett Packard G and H series hardware with the HP rp7400 at all Hyatt Hotels utilizing a third party contractor. This project required training and support of sub-contractors.
• Provided IBM AIX system administration and database monitoring on a 24X7 schedule.
BELOIT CORPORATION, PAPER MACHINE DIVISION, Beloit Wis. 1991-1996
Network Design Engineer
• Designed and implemented the use of fiber cable from the datacenter to various departments at Corporate Headquarters to connect network switches to those locations.
• Integrated, configured, and installed Sun Micro Systems server equipment in a local area and worldwide network, using high speed Frame Relay, linking sites to Corporate Headquarters in Beloit, WI, by traveling to Italy, Canada, Poland, Brazil, and Great Britain.
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DENNIS ALLEN
75 Pine Hill Drive
North Aurora, Illinois 60542
******@***.***
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/8/384/10
NATIONAL LOSS CONTROL SERVICE CORPORATION, Long Grove, IL. 1988-1991
Supervisor of Operations and Maintenance
• Supervised of all computer production and equipment for this insurance loss control service company.
• Managed the operation of five Unix System V servers, on shifts covering twelve hours per day with six operators.
• Directed the scheduling and production of client reports, in-house services and hardware maintenance.
• Supervised all equipment purchasing, installation and end user assistance.
HARRIS CORPORATION, Computer Systems Division Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 1979-1988
Regional Technical Support Specialist
• Provided technical assistance to field personnel on service and maintenance issues on a system level.
• In addition to Harris computer systems, provided hardware and software support for Harris Digital Switch (PBX)
EDUCATION
Two Years, Liberal Arts
Elgin Community College, Elgin, Illinois
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