Installation and maintenance of several hundred PC based servers running Debian Linux and Apache web server, including the Foundry based networks.Administration of internal/external DNS servers.Management of production environments spread amongst 4 data center/co-location facilities.Support for the internal software development organization, including production software deployments to all server farms.Administration and use of open source applications, including BIND, Cfengine, FAI, Nagios, MySQL, Syslog-NG and MRTG.Management and tracking of internal and external IP address allocation.Remote administration of production environments using SSH and Cyclades console servers.

Performed long term and short term projects, both in customer data center environments and customer office environments.Projects examples:- Y2K compliance for a city IT organization, including Solaris servers, HP/UX servers, Sybase databases, DEC Alpha servers, department specific applications, and all peripheral devices.- DNS restructuring for domain registrar and hosting company using BIND 8 to support thousands of domain names, migrating from a one level to hierarchical structure.- Complete data center cage build outs for dozens of customers – power distribution, hardware racking, cabling, storage array setup, tape backup library setup, operating system installations and configurations, application installation and configuration, and end to end testing.- Migration of several production networks/systems from one data center to another using replicated systems and incremental moves to complete migrations without interruption to production.

Same role as above (Savvis).Additional projects examples:- Revised backup strategy and schedules for optimal efficiency using OmniBack II, setup and management of offsite tape storage, and administration of StorageTek DLT jukebox for children’s Internet portal company.- Onsite production support of Internet services company using HP 9000 servers ranging from D class to V class and running HP/UX 11i and Hitachi storage array connected via Brocade fiber channel- Migration of several production networks/systems from one data center to another using replicated systems and incremental moves to complete migrations without interruption to production.Also:Exposure to and experience with F5 and Cisco load balancers, Veritas Volume Manager, Redhat Linux, Oracle 8/9, BSD/OS, WebLogic, Broadvision, FreeBSD.Maintained a very high level of customer satisfaction.Maintained extensive software and documentation libraries.

Setup and configuration of servers and workstationsInstalled and upgraded SunOS, Solaris, HP/UX, IRIX, and AIX; maintained Sun Jumpstart servers; supported NIS; installed and configured Oracle; installed and configured UNIX, PC, & Mac clients.Trained customers on installation and administration of EDM software.Supervised West coast IT and facilities personnel.Managed internal 200-node network using Cisco routers, Cabletron switches, remote access servers, Appletalk, wireless access points.Maintained Video Conferencing system using ISDN.Assisted in the setup and maintenance of Windows NT PDC/BDC and MS Exchange mail servers.Installation, configuration and support of internal development and QA systems.Setup and install of lab environments; administration of all hardware and Unix operating systems; performed regular backups (automated and manual) and restores for all Unix systems using Alexandria Backup Librarian and DLT jukebox.Implemented Sun Sparc Storage Arrays.

Technical support organization for customers using business document management software and hardware systemsInstallation and maintenance of complete document management systems- Setup and installed proprietary network servers running modified System V Unix operating systems- Setup and installed IBM RS/6000 servers running AIX- Supported diskless workstations and connected document scanners- Installed and maintained 10Base5 and 10BaseT Ethernet networks- Installed software images using ½ inch reel and ¼ inch cartridge- Implemented proprietary optical disc jukeboxes for archive and storage

Installed, troubleshot, fixed and tested proprietary servers and standalone workstations running dedicated word processing software including:- Board level troubleshooting and replacement of CPU, RAM, disc controller, network interface, and printer interface modules- Installation of 10Base2 coaxial networks- Maintenance of dot matrix, daisy wheel and laser printersServed as national support specialist for document management and desktop publishing software.Developed a more efficient spare parts program that was adopted by other branch offices.Provided detailed service history and system performance reports for customers.