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OBJECTIVE
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A position that provides the opportunity to contribute to an organization
by utilizing my experience in Linux administration and programming
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CERTIFICATIONS
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- A+ , Network+ , Linux+ , Security+ , MySQL Core , RHCT , Dell Technician
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SKILL SET
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- Red Hat Linux , Oracle Linux , CentOS , Fedora
- BASH , PERL , PHP , Python , C/C++ , Spanish
- Apache , Tomcat , MySQL DB , Sendmail , Postfix , Qmail
- [minor] Debian / Ubuntu , FreeBSD , Oracle DB , VMWare [/minor]
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EDUCATION
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EXTENSION SCHOOL , Cambridge, Massachusetts
Expected 2011 : ALM - Information Technology
- information management systems track
- internet protocols ( fall 2007 )
- php / mysql / ajax / google maps ( spring 2008 )
- managerial accounting ( summer 2008 )
- ruby on rails ( fall 2008 )
- oracle database administration ( spring 2009 )
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY , San Jose, California
B.S., Computer Science, August 1999
- completed 3 subject tracks ( 2 required )
- software engineering
- distributed systems
- networks
- Windows MFC GUI programming
- Java distributed threads project
- Java client / server project
CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE , Decatur, Alabama
A.S., Missile and Munitions Technology, August 1994
SIMON'S ROCK COLLEGE , Great Barrington, Massachusetts
A.A., Liberal Arts, June 1988
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EXPERIENCE - FULL TIME
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PAREXEL / PERCEPTIVE , Lowell, Massachusetts
May 2008 - Present : Senior Systems Engineer
- handled internal Java / Oracle / Linux / Tomcat (JOLT) systems
- F5 BigIP configuration of virtual servers, iRules, and pools
- worked in a tightly managed Change Control environment
- Java / JDK / RPM / Tomcat installations and builds
- worked with VMWare virtualization and EMC storage
- rsync / disaster recovery wrapper script
- Kickstart generation script enhancements
- introduced Oracle Enterprise Linux
- created other BASH scripts to automate workflow
ASK.COM / BLOGLINES.COM , Bedford, Massachusetts
July 2007 - March 2008 : Linux Systems Administrator
- organized and maintained front line Ask and Bloglines servers
- worked in heterogeneous 600+ server Linux / Windows environment
- managed servers with Active Directory and SiteScope infrastructure
- operated RHEL3 RHEL4 RHEL5 OS on Dell 1750 1850 1950 2650 2950 hardware
CONNECTIV SOLUTIONS , Cabin John, Maryland
September 2006 - March 2007 : Linux Systems Engineer
- built, configured, and installed systems with CentOS and RedHat
- worked in a team to streamline a process already in place
- configured MySQL, Samba, Subversion, and other software
- wrote BASH and PERL scripts and some C programs
- redesigned network to enhance security
- formalized data backup / archive
- installed FreeBSD bastion server
- software RAID configurations
RACKSPACE HOSTING , San Antonio, Texas / Herndon, Virginia
January 2004 - August 2006 : Linux Systems Engineer
- provided level 3 Linux hosting support in English and Spanish
- developed BASH scripts to monitor and solve customer issues
- built reputation for handling heavy workload and for top performance
- system administration of all webhosting related software including:
- Plesk System Administration control panel
- ProFTPd , WU-FTPd , vsFTPd , Apache
- Sendmail , QMail , Courier IMAP/POP
- MySQL , PHP , RPM , Webmin
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
OPENWAVE SYSTEMS , Lexington, Massachusetts
November 1999 - March 2001 : Software Engineer
- enhanced the InterMail electronic mail messaging system
- Solaris, AIX, HP-UX, and OSF1 development system administration
- collaborated on LDAP, Oracle, and AIX memory management problems
- troubleshot multi-threaded messaging servers ( SMTP, POP3, IMAP4 ...)
- ported software system from Solaris 2.6 to 2.8 and handled other platforms
- maintained InterMail administration utilities in C++, PERL, and Bourne shell
INCAL TECHNOLOGY , Milpitas, California
September 1995 - April 1997 : Programmer
- created and enhanced semiconductor test applications in C++ and Pascal
- integrated circuit signal programs
- device and memory interface programs
- performed Netware 3.12 system administration
- implemented tape backup and recovery procedure
- introduced e-mail (Lotus CC:Mail) and remote access
- performed basic webmaster and Windows desktop support tasks
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EXPERIENCE - PART TIME
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ENERNOC , Boston, Massachusetts
April 2008 : Linux System Administrator
- setup Samba server, Oracle client and Cognos BI server
- setup VMWare Linux virtual machines
- resolved RedHat Linux issues
YOUR SITE ,
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
April 2002 - August 2002 : Technical Support
- created backup scripts for critical system / hosting files
- supported Zeus, Apache, DMail, Postfix, DNS, FTP, and MySQL servers
- provided level 3 support via phone and e-mail in English and Spanish
- wrote, debugged, and supported PERL, BASH and PHP scripts on Solaris
- built a reputation for quick and courteous solutions in English and Spanish
BERKSHIRE GAS / MANPOWER , Pittsfield, Massachusetts
April 1998 - August 1998 : Help Desk
- created network reports with Crystal Reports and Microsoft Access
- created Visual Basic application to retrieve AutoCAD maps
- Netware 4.11 / GroupWise administration
- Windows NT Workstation desktop support
AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATRE , San Jose, California
April 1997 - November 1997 : Network Administrator
- implemented and verified tape backup, recovery, and security procedures
- performed webmaster tasks and Windows desktop support
- discovered that Oracle DB had never been backed up
- performed Netware 3.12 system administration
- introduced, and installed Windows NT Server
INTEGRATED DEVICE TECHNOLOGY , Salinas, California
May 1995 - August 1995 : Engineering intern
- PCB design with AutoCAD
- Created internal design manual
- Vendor interaction, PCB manufacturing site tours
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BUSINESS / MILITARY
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BAGELS N BITS , Pittsfield, Massachusetts
April 2001 - December 2003 : Owner / System Administrator
- created LAMP (Linux/Apache/MySQL/PERL) web hosting engine
- created PERL/CGI server system governing wireless internet access
- investigated beta DHCP server for subnet network access functionality
- administration of named, mysqld, httpd, proftpd, postfix, couriertcpd, sendmail
- investigated file sharing abuse with tcpdump
- managed users using iptables and DHCPd
- took corrective action upon cracker break ins
- Linux Slammer Apache SSL exploit resolved with mod_ssl patch
- WU-FTPd root exploit resolved by switching to ProFTPd
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE , Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama
June 1993 - May 1997 : HAWK / IFF radar technician
- ASM86, schematic diagrams, test equipment, electronics, soldering, etc.
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