Profile
- Experienced Systems Administrator with scripting skills.
- Linux - Redhat, CentOS, Fedora - Administration, integration, networking. Core services such as Samba, Winbind, NFS, DNS, DHCP.
- Linux shell scripting and core utilities including rsync, cron, grep, awk, sed, regular expressions.
- Mac OS X - Client and server, networking, cross-platform integration, PC migrations.
- Web Design Experience - HTML, CSS, Photoshop.
- Windows Domain Servers / Active Directory - Installation, support, migrations.
- Network Administration - TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, wireless, routers, switches.
- MS Exchange Server - Setup, support, administration.
- Blackberry Enterprise Server - Installation, MS Exchange integration, device support.
- OS Imaging and software push deployment.
- Familiar with software development tools, compiling and installing from source.
- Desktop PC Support - Deployment, remote management, maintenance.
Work Experience
Network Administrator, Eaton & Associates, San Francisco - 2010 to Present
- Administer computers and networks for diverse clients with a focus on Mac systems.
- Manage Mac OS X Servers and related services such as Open Directory, DNS, DHCP, NetBoot.
- Support end-user software used in various industries including government, graphic design, finance, medical devices and internet services.
- Administer mail systems including Kerio Connect, MS Exchange, IMAP/SMTP and Google Apps.
- Support Windows Server systems, Active Directory and related services.
- Manage network devices including switches, wireless access points and SonicWall firewalls.
Genie Logic IT, San Francisco - 11/2005 to 2010
Systems Administrator/Founder
- Managed and maintained computers and LANs for small and medium sized organizations. Supported industries include universities, law firms, medical offices, biotech companies and financial firms.
- Performed cross-platform integration of Linux, Windows and Mac OS X systems, including setup of centralized authentication to Active Directory domains, networking and file sharing.
- Administered Linux systems, including Redhat, CentOS and Fedora. Setup core services including Samba/Winbind, NFS, Apache and MySQL databases. Managed file systems, processes, backups, networking and user accounts. .
- Setup LAMP web services.
- Developed web sites using WordPress and custom CSS/xHTML coding.
- Supported Linux applications running under Windows/Cygwin and X-Windows servers.
- Administered Windows Servers, Active Directory Domains and related services such as Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, OS security and application servers.
- Administered MS Exchange mail servers, hosted IMAP/SMTP servers and Blackberry Servers. Supported mail clients and mobile devices such as iPhone and Blackberry.
- Performed OS imaging and push software deployment.
- Managed network devices such as routers, firewalls and wireless access points.
- Setup and supported mass storage devices such as RAID arrays and NAS devices.
- Migrated Windows NT 4.0 domains to Active Directory and Exchange 5.5 to 2003.
- Supported hosted services such as web sites, blogs, and ftp sites.
First Republic Bank, San Francisco - 6/2005 to 11/2005
Software Packager, Contract
- Developed custom software installer packages for use in push installations on large bank network.
- Tools used include InstallShield, Windows registry editor, VMWare and scripting tools.
- Software packages created include financial software, stock trading applications, Adobe applications, email clients and MS Office.
- Tested software distribution using Active Directory Group Policy (GPO) and other remote deployment tools.
- Documented packaging procedures for each application.
Captaris Medialinq, San Francisco - 2003 to 2005
Network Engineer
- Administered corporate network of 100 users and supported production data center that hosted email and fax delivery applications.
- Administered Windows Domain Servers, MS Exchange mail servers and related services such DNS, IIS and MS SQL databases.
- Managed Captaris RightFAX faxing system and CallXpress voice application.
-Built and supported servers in data center of 300+ systems, maintained hardware and software,, installed messaging applications and monitored systems to ensure reliable message delivery.
- Did on-call support and resolution of critical issues.
- Provided backup support to network engineers, supporting switches, routers and firewalls.
- Migrated servers in data center from Windows workgroup mode to managed Active Directory domain.
- Supported business software such as MS Office, Lotus Notes, Onyx CRM, TestTrack QA software and various in-house applications.
- Maintained virus and spam filters for corporate network.
Lawrence Johnson & Associates, Oakland, CA - 2001 to 2003
Systems Administrator
- Managed servers, desktops and network for pension plan administration firm with 90 users.
- Administered user accounts, file and print servers, MS Exchange mail server and related services such DNS, IIS and MS SQL servers.
- Administered corporate web servers and assisted developer with upgrades.
- Upgraded website database from MS SQL 7 to SQL 2000 and achieved increased performance.
- Successfully migrated Windows NT 4.0 domain to Active Directory and Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2000 in one week with no disruption to workforce.
- Maintained and upgraded financial software including Schwab RT trading platforms, Relius Administration, Advent Axys, Relius, AutoDoc, government form generators and Crystal Reports.
- Created software installer packages and deployed using Active Directory GPOs.
- Converted network from static addressing to DHCP and setup DNS services.
- Performed system backups and data recovery.
- Wrote disaster recovery plan and improved backup system.
Message Media, Boulder, CO - 2000 to 2001
Network Administrator
- Administered production data center that hosted web and messaging applications. Supported systems included Windows NT domains and network infrastructure running on Cisco devices.
- Consulted on issues relating to OS security, network infrastructure, DNS and DHCP.
- Deployed web application servers running on Citrix MetaFrame with MS SQL back-end.
- Setup load-balancing web servers.
- Documented server installation procedures and changes.
- Administered MS Exchange email servers and installed document collaboration system.
National Center for Atmosphereic Research - Boulder, CO - 1998 to 2000
Systems Administrator
- Administered computers at the Mesa Lab and Foothills Lab.
- Supported file and print services, email, web and DNS services. Supported Windows NT Systems, Sun Solaris and Linux.
- Upgraded Windows NT 4.0 domain to Windows 2000 Active Directory.
- Built web application using Visual Basic and created shell scripts to manage workstations.
- Supported IIS web servers, and SQL database servers, and Netscape Mail servers.
- Wrote documentation for IT staff and end-users.
- Supported various applications such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, FTP and SSH clients.
- Deployed software via push installation.
Sykes Enterprises, Boulder, CO - 1996 to 1998
Systems Administrator
- Managed Windows NT and Novell network of 130 computers.
- Converted legacy mail system to Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 and upgraded mail clients to Microsoft Outlook. Provided user support and training.
- Upgraded NT 3.51 domain controllers to version 4.0. Upgraded Novell servers to 4.1 and migrated file servers from legacy storage to fault tolerant RAID array.
- Managed computer lab used for software localization QA. Provisioned PCs, installed device drivers and applications. Operating system supported included localized versions of Windows NT, Windows 95/98, Windows 3.11, DOS, Macintosh and Solaris.
- Deployed system imaging and automated software installations.
- Supported network switches, router and firewall and WAN connectivity to corporate headquarters.
Education
- University of Colorado - Bachelor of Arts, 1995.
Training
- Certified SonicWALL Security Administrator (CSSA) - 2011
- Linux Systems Administration, UC Berkeley Extension, San Francisco - 2008
- Linux Shell Programming, UC Berkeley Extension, San Francisco - 2008
- Sun Solaris Systems Administration, Sun Microsystems, Broomfield, CO - 2002
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) - 2000