SENIOR UNIX ADMINISTRATOR II

Innovative and results-oriented UNIX administrator with over 20 years experience spurring top-tier company growth through outstanding project management, system automation, and KSH/PERL scripting expertise. Data migration expert able to execute large-scale system installations and configurations with minimal downtime. Highly skilled in test engineering, slashing error processing times, and LVM management. High-performance team builder with a proven track record of setting benchmark results through performance monitoring and mentoring.

• Project Management
• System Design, Implementation
• Technology Integration
• Process Automation
• Issue Resolution
• Staff Management
• Infrastructure Optimization
• Technical Support
• System Administration
• Data Migration
• Performance Monitoring
• Process Reengineering
• Strategic Analysis
• Data Management
• Needs Assessment
• Storage Arrays
• Operational Efficiencies
• Test Engineering
• System Security

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Contract Work – various companies · 2009-2012
In depth execution of perl and ksh scripts, and study of redbooks.0 My work is at a level not taught at school.

Home Study · 2008-2009
In depth study of perl, ksh, and redbooks. My study is at a level not taught at school.

CONTRACT PROJECTS, Illinois/Arizona · 2006-2008
System administration and process improvement initiatives for leading clients.

AIX/Solaris Administrator
Implemented automations and efficiencies reducing expenditures while promoting growth. Noted for slashing error processing times, as well as KSH and PERL scripting for system monitors and gauging application behavior. Led large-scale data migration efforts, supervising installation and configuration with minimal issues.

Project Highlights:

• Delivered outstanding efficiencies for Bekins Van Lines through completely automating Waybill and Attachment nationwide distribution system for 450 remote agents, overhauling internal file naming convention improving order/results tracking from hours to seconds, and devising real-time performance management and reporting system. Wrote programs in advanced KSH and PERL languages, monitored AIX LPAR configuration profiles, and utilized Tivoli Storage Manage for critical systems backup.
• Optimized VLS Systems/DHL operations through streamlining error processing from 1 month to minutes, eliminating unnecessary processing staff, and contributing scripts boosting system viability while enabling timely response to critical issues. Demonstrated expertise in Solaris 8, 9 and 10, as well as AIX 5.3.
• Managed and fostered improvements for 30 AIX systems monitoring Honeywell global import/export activities. Reduced error reporting and processing from days to minutes through system management and control scripts.
• Monitored TekSystems/Zurich Insurance AIX installation spanning 30 large v5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 servers. Established reputation as KSH and PERL scripting expert for system monitors and gauging application behavior, as well as porting from HP-UX and AIX to Linux environment.
• Led comprehensive rewiring of key IBM client systems, encompassing 50,000 servers, and supervised migration, installation, and configuration with minimal issues and downtime. Documented status and connectivity of installed systems, LAN, SAN, DASD and HACMP configuration, including Global Parallel File System (GPFS). Collaborated with staff, and ensured compliance with established development/production needs. Utilized multi-version AIX, pSeries hardware, and Regatta proficiencies.

Confidential, Arlington, Illinois · 2005-2006
Leading airline operating flights to both domestic and international locations.

Senior System Engineer
Operated as Primary Administrator for 350+ server installation, including system analysis, backup and verification, performance monitoring, and control. Communicated SAN needs to storage team. Served as company expert on KSH and PERL scripting, managing Service Guard and associated packages. Demonstrated expertise in timely issue resolution, as well as supporting Java and MQ Weblogic development staff. Supervised LVM creation and implementation for all HA and stand-alone packages on K-Series, L-Series and SuperDome. Developed abilities in HP XP256 and XP512 Storage Arrays, in addition to EMC Symmetrix and Hitachi 9900 expertise.

Operational Highlights:

• Devised custom backup scripts automating verification process.
• Delivered in-depth support for Linux application port (RedHat v3.0 and 4.0).

Confidential, San Diego, California · 2004
Major domestic defense contractor.

Senior System Engineer II
Supported and maintained UNIX technology for NMCI (Navy Marine Core Intranet) program. Strengthened Sun, HP-UX and AIX systems against intrusions through crafting UNIX shell scripts. Advised on and implemented SAN configurations for specific severs. Recognized for outstanding work in Sun Ultra Series Environment running Solaris v8 and 9.

Confidential, Tucson, Arizona · 2004
Global computer technology and consulting corporation.

UNIX Administrator
Delivered exemplary KSH shell scripting support enabling timely incorporation of Network Applied Storage (NAS) technology into System Management Interface Tool (SMIT). Supported hundreds of servers interconnected with SAN. Oversaw setup, build, upgrade, and installation of multiple AIX systems.

Confidential, Burlington, North Carolina · 2001-2004
Internationally recognized clinical lab.

Lead Project Analyst
Supervised all aspects of Veritas management on 20 AIX systems, including NetBackup, Cluster Server, File System, and Volume Manager. Managed all backups and restores from Legato systems for over 8 large servers interconnected to SAN. Installed and updated Tivoli Client and Server applications. Mentored staff on programming constructs, encompassing AIX, HP-UX, Linux, and EMC SAN. Created user-friendly PERL, SED, and AWK scripts with extensive error checking capabilities.

Operational Highlights:

• Designed, implemented, and supported all LVM devices and groups for approximately 300 systems.
• Devised system performance scripts measuring CPU load, client demand and application needs, reducing system impact from 24% to 4% while boosting client CPU capacity.
• Forged complex AIX RS/6000 backup system for 14,000 users utilizing sophisticated management data and system performance scripts.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

TECHNICAL PROFICENCIES

Operating Systems:
AIX 4.3.3, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3, P510, p550, p570, p590, AIX FasT, IBM Virtualization VIOS/VIOC
HP-UX 10.2, 11.0, 11i, Linux RedHat 3.0, 4.0

Programming:
PERL, KSH Scripts (Expert and certified), C, AWK, SED, HACMP, Service Guard

Databases:
DB2, Sybase, Cloverleaf, Oracle, Informix

Communications:
TCP/IP, telnet, FTP, PGP, NIS, NFS, DNS

Application System Support:
BEA MQ Weblogic, Java, Oracle, DB2, Tivoli, sudo, Cognos, TSM

Highly proficient in LVM Management.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Hewlett-Packard Certified System Administrator - CSA - HP-UX

SCO/UNIX Certified UNIX Systems Admin CUSA, ACE, Master ACE

KSH Scripting - Certified Expert