Ryan Southard

OVERVIEW: Unix / Linux /Windows admin with over 10 years of experience working with Unix/Linux/Windows systems and significant Oracle experience.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Educated in Linux, OS X and Windows Environments

• Able to troubleshoot a web based application stack

• Red Hat Linux Expert

• Ability to produce and maintain documentation in a manner that takes nominal technical knowledge to understand

• Expert knowledge of LAMP/RoR/Java/Tomcat stacks and troubleshooting pieces

• Fluency with the command line and non-GUI editor

• Expert knowledge of package management tools (yum, apt, zypper, and pacman)

• Knowledge of LDAP, NIS and Active Directory

• Shell scripting and Python language scripting

• Knowledge of Cisco IP telephony systems

• Expert Knowledge of Nagios, OEM and OpenNMS

• Knowledge of GIT and CVS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Tnemec Corporation 10-2011 Current

Senior Systems Engineer

I am responsible for maintaining documentation of the existing Linux/Oracle and SAN environments, creating procedures & cross-training with appropriate team members. This position is responsible for administration, configuration, security, patching & monitoring the Linux environment in support of the Oracle Database Administrator and EBS Administrator. My duties include user creation, security access control, patching & creating shell scripts. My position is also responsible for the implementation of the backup and recovery strategies of the Linux systems to provide for disaster recovery & business continuity I also manage the EMC SAN environment.

• Build, Install and support Red Hat/OEL Linux Systems

• Act as a senior systems architect regarding Linux and the hosting infrastructure

• Write and maintain Shell, Bash, Python and Perl scripts and programs

• Support and train Jr. Linux administrators

• Install, configure and deploy Tomcat Application Servers

• Install, configure and support Apache Web Servers

• Act as a mentor and trainer for open source technologies with the I.T department

• Manage, install and configure ESX/VMWare environment

• Manage and maintain RHEV cloud infrastructure.

• Maintenance and configuration of onsite RPM mirrors

AMC Entertainment, Hosting Services Group 4/2010-10/2011

Senior Unix/Linux System Engineer

I worked as an engineer and team lead in AMC's Hosting and Systems Group: Unix Team. We are responsible for all of AMC's UNIX and Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems. My primary focus is server provisioning and support for our Oracle environment. We have a broad area of responsibility focused on security, high availability and data center installations and troubleshooting. Hands on experience in administration and maintenance of application services like DNS, Mail, HTTP, Apache Tomcat, Squid, DHCP, SMTP, FTP, POP3, NIS and NFS.

• Maintenance and provisioning of IBM/HP hardware, OS’s and software.

• Maintain and provisioning of VMWARE ESX server 3.5, 4.1

• Write and maintain shell scripts for HP Unix and Red Hat Linux

• Troubleshooting of Linux and Unix Operating Systems

• Systems support, maintenance an package management of 75 servers and 4 SANS

• Answering of technical and architectural question relating the UNIX environment

• SAN provisioning and multipathing configurations

• Oracle RAC, ASM and GRID installation and support. 12i, 11i and 11G, 10

• Primary backup admin with skills in SNAP, EC2, HP EML, RMAN

• Datacenter operations and planning

Saepio Technologies 4/2009-4/2010

System Administrator

I maintained Saepio's internal and production Red Hat Linux computing environments, managed customer software installations, assisted with customer upgrade and patch management; and assisted with network and system related customer support. The environment includes: Linux, Windows and OS X. Apache, Tomcat 4 & 5, Java, MySQL, NFS/ISCSI San. 50 Windows, Linux and OS X workstations and 60+ development and production servers.

• Maintain Saepio's internal and production network and computing environments.

• Troubleshoot and assist with customer server installs and problem reports.

• Provided Tier 2 technical support Application support.

• Maintain full install infrastructure, shell scripts and related documentation enabling automated deployment and installation of Agilis Media Producer.

• Maintenance and supervision of internal communication systems (phones, intranet, centralized filing, et cetera) and office security.

• Research and produce new hardware and software for use within Saepio.

• Develop well-formatted, clear, and concise documentation related to all of the above.

Andrews McMeel Universal, Uclick LLC. Kansas City, Missouri 10/2008-01/2009

Systems Administrator

I administered an OS X, Windows and Red Hat Linux environment of over 150 servers. I was responsible for:

• Analyzing system logs and identifying potential issues

• Introducing and integrating new technologies in existing data center environment

• Performing routine audits of system and software

• Applying operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes

• Installing and configuring new hardware and software

• Adding, removing and updating user account information, resetting passwords, Active Directory and LDAP

• Answering technical queries, trouble shooting and reporting problems

• Documenting the configurations of all servers and work stations

• Insuring that the network infrastructure is up and running and System performance tuning

• Managing and deploying Cisco Pix Firewall and Tunnel, F5 Load Balancers, Black Diamond Core Switches and Symantec Backup Exec for 50 servers

CPSK Insurance Services: Harrisonville, Missouri 10/2002-10/2008

Systems Administrator

I administered a Windows and Red Hat Linux based commercial insurance brokerage system. I was responsible for:

• Providing troubleshooting help and support for all desktop computers

• Implementing and maintaining new hardware and software solutions

• Documenting system administration policy and procedure

• Managing purchasing and rolling out of all on site hardware and software

• Troubleshooting financial and windows software

• Providing a reliable backup solution and automated the plan.

• Desktop service and support for all workstations Hardware and Software

• Maintenance and support of Red Hat Linux based web and database servers

EDUCATION:

Avila University, Kansas City, MO Finance 2002-2005

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