Resume of Michael B. (Bruce) Dowdy

 

16405 Pottery Lane, Moundville, AL 35474 

Cell: (205) 382-7889 ~ Email: bruced3221@yahoo.com

 

OBJECTIVE

An opportunity in a team environment with a stable, yet growing business where my extensive hands-on technical experience and ability to lead and mentor others will be of value.  To be employed in work place to utilize my twenty-four years of experience in the data processing, field engineering and data communications fields.

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Education:

1979 – 1983: AS Computer Science (Gadsden community College, Gadsden, AL

1979 – 1984: Digital Electronics (Community College of the Air Force)

1999 – 2001: BS Computer Information Systems (PLA - Almeda College & University)

2010 – Present: BS Information Technology (Western Governors University)

 

CERTIFICATIONS:

CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Assoc.) Certified A+ Technician (2011)

CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Assoc.) Certified Network+ (2011)

CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Assoc.) Certified Server+ (Since 2002)

CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Assoc.) Certified Security+ (2011)

CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Assoc.) Certified Project+ (2011)

CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Assoc.) Certified Storage+ (2012)

Cisco Certified Enterprise Networking Technician (CCENT) [CCNA since 2004]

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS Windows 7, Windows Server 2008) (2011 - Present)

SUN/Oracle Certified Systems Engineer (SSE - both Workgroup and Enterprise levels) (2002 - Present)

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) (2002 - Present)

Novell Certified NetWare Engineer (most recent is CNE6) (2005)

VMware Certified Professional VCP (ESX versions3, 4, 5 - VCAP 5.0 Course Completed Fall 2012)

Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) (1998 – Present)

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

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Virtualization Architect/Engineer/Administrator:

As a VMware System Architect, provided technical oversight of hardware and software systems. Provided services on systems that affected a number of users. These systems included servers, switches, routers, and firewalls. This work required hands on experience concerning Virtual Software methodologies and philosophies. Very familiar with virtual software on the server side as well as the desktop.  Designed, installed, configured, and maintained the virtual computing environment, integration with storage area networks (SANs), and provided technical assistance with the requests for purchase of needed virtual software and related hardware to best support the customer’s operational requirements. Participated in physical to virtual migrations to include the planning, analysis, coordination, execution, and troubleshooting throughout the lifecycle of migration efforts. Duties included but were not limited to activities such as implementing and maintaining system security and data recovery processes, providing technical support, utilizing automation tools for delivering applications, managing assets, monitoring system performance, investigating event notifications and automating desktop support. In addition to the technical knowledge and skills obtained and commonly engaged, exhibited excellent communication skills. Often worked in a team environment with clients and other IT personnel, coordinated and communicated activities, status updates, outage notifications and schedule information to peers and upper management.

 

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Virtualization Customer Service:

Provide proactive customer-oriented service. Specifically, provided professional service within the parameters specified in the site’s service level agreement that met or exceeded the customer requirements. Responded to assigned task orders within the time allotted in the site’s service level agreement and/or that meet or exceed the customer requirements.

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Virtualization Systems Architecture and Administration Technology:

Main technology emphasis was to remain competent in all aspects of VMware System Administration.

• Knowledgeable and skilled in the architecture, design, installation, configuration, and maintenance of virtual computing environments, specifically VMware ESXi and VMware ESX

• Assisted in validating system resource requirements of new servers to be deployed as virtual machines.

• Knowledgeable of the features and limitations of the VMware software products, quickly developed an understanding of the operational requirements, and have the ability to deploy a highly optimized virtual computing environment

• Troubleshot application errors, operating system(s), server hardware, network communications and storage allocation issues within the VMware environment.

• Knowledgeable and skilled in the support of Microsoft Windows Server and Microsoft Active Directory.

• Maintained skill set required to do this type work

• Maintained an awareness of trends within the technology industry

• Installed, configured, administered and optimized servers (hardware and operating systems)

• Installed, configured and maintained LAN system hardware (switches, hubs, etc.)

• Installed, configured and maintained network applications and application distribution systems

• Maintained an understanding of, implemented and properly maintained network directory services

• Ensured system security in compliance with customer policy including virus protection

• Implemented and maintained network standards and guidelines

• Monitored system utilization including data storage management, performance metrics and service levels

• Ensured reliable backup and recovery of necessary data

• Developed and maintained an automated environment including reporting, event notifications and actions, software updates and service packs

• Integrated enterprise tools sets such as Cisco Works, Remedy, CA Unicenter Network and Systems Management, Active Directory, etc.

• Performed other hardware and software tasks as assigned

• Adhered to all safety policies

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Virtualization Systems Administration Leadership/Direction:

As a VMware Systems Administrator, recognized needed activities, worked with customer to plan, schedule and define requirements. On projects, lead a multidisciplinary team, provided mentoring and directed and advised all levels of administrators.

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Virtualization Systems Administration Activities:

Continuously endeavoring to master the required skill set and functions of a VMware Administrator at an expert level. Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and handle crisis situations in a methodical manner. Highly organized, process oriented and recognized as a disciplined leader. Performed all activities in a responsible and professional manner while exhibiting integrity. Maintained a record for accomplishing tasks on schedule and with superior quality. Dealt with complex network issues and was responsible for maintaining the stability and security of the global network and its directory services. Maintained a constant vision the enterprise tools/groups, and their relationships to one another, in order to design and implement integration/automation strategies and processes.

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Virtualization Architecture Projects:

I have been heavily involved in virtualization projects of all types, server virtualization, desktop virtualization, complete datacenter virtualization and combined server/desktop virtualization.  Have worked with multiple players in this market including VMware Virtual Infrastructure/vSphere/View, XenServer/XenDesktop/Citrix Provisioning Server and other virtualization offerings. Architected, designed, developed and deployed virtual systems-based cloud computing infrastructures.

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Storage Systems Implementation/Management:

Very strong background in structured data storage systems:  Engineered, Implemented and tuned Storage Area Networks (SUN Storage Arrays, Winchester Flash Disk, IBM Fast-T, HP/Compaq/DEC Storage Works, EMC V-Max, EMC VNX/Avamar/Data Domain, EMC Clarion/Celera, EMC Symmetrix).  Worked with EMC Software products such as: Symmetrix Management Console 7.0, Symmetrix Performance Analyzer, EMC Control Center and EzSM – EMC z/OS Storage Manager along with reporting and management tools such as EMC ECC SAN and SERP – Storage Enterprise Resource Planner and EMC Networker (for data backup).  Also worked with Veritas Products such as Data Replicator and SAN Point Storage Manager.  Worked with McData and Brocade Fiber Channel Switches.  Implemented data protection (data backup, data migration, disk journaling, various disk RAID levels) and disaster recovery programs using such tools as Veritas disk suite, UFS, JFS, Tivoli Storage Manager, HP Data Protector, SUN SAM-FS.  Worked with hardware products from IBM, DEC, HP, StorageTek, ADIC and SUN.  Extensive experience designing data protection systems and facilities for 24x7 mission-critical operations.

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Computer Operating Systems Knowledge:

Expertise with computer operating systems including UNIX/Linux (Sun Solaris, IBM AIX, DEC/Compaq True 64 Unix, HP-UX, SCO Open Server, Red Hat (5.x, 6.x, 7.x 8.x, 9.x, Enterprise and Advanced), OS/2, Novell Netware (3.x, 4.x, 5.x, 6.x) Novell SUSE Linux (SLES 10, 11) and Microsoft Windows (9.x, NT, 2000, 2003, 2008, XP, Vista) and Virtual Systems Hypervisors

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Expertise with networked services such as email servers, application servers, database servers, content caching servers, anti-virus servers and file servers

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High Availability and Load Balancing:

Expertise in load-balancing and fault-tolerant technologies for servers: These include, but are not limited to: virtualization of servers, server clustering, high availability and parallel servers.  Implemented and supported such products as Legato Standby and Co-Standby Server, Legato Octopus, Novell Clustering Services, Veritas (now Symantec) Cluster Server, IBM HACMP (High Availability Cluster Multi-Processing), SUN Enterprise servers and SUN Cluster Server, DEC True 64 Production Server, and HP MC Service Guard.

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Networks and Network Security:

Extensive Internetworking design and configuration experience including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting experience with switched and routed networks, gateways, etc. Extensive experience implementing and maintaining system and network security and firewalls including Check Point firewalls and security services (on Linux, Windows NT/Windows 200x and Sun Solaris), IP Chains/IP Tables, Cisco Catalyst switches, routers, PIX and ASA, SSL, access lists (ACL), data encryption, C2/C3 level security requirements/controls inspections audits. (studying for CISSP certification and currently hold Security+ certification). Expertise with networked services such as DNS servers, DHCP servers, directory servers/services, file servers, application servers, database servers, email servers, content caching servers and anti-virus servers.

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Apache/Tomcat Web Server Management:

As a CIW Certified Web Professional, managed extensive Web server environments based on the Apache Web Server platform and integrated the Tomcat Web applications environment to is fullest utilization capabilities.  Employed Apache to support web based (intranet and extranet) email and collaboration systems such as Novell GroupWise, Red Hat Post Fix, Qmail, Squirrel Mail and other web-based open email systems.  Assisted developers in integrating their web-based application using the Tomcat web application system. 

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Systems Documentation and Technical Writing:

I have experience in technical writing and systems documentation. This expertise includes design, implementation, systems management, change management and lifecycle management documents. These skills/abilities were used in documenting proposed, existing or near-end of lifecycle computing and communications systems using the Concept of Operations methodologies. This aspect of my skill-set (developed while working as a/an technician/analyst/engineer in the US Government) is/was used in virtually every job I have held in my MIS/IS/IT career.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Systems Engineer/Technical Project Manager                                                                      

June 2013 – Present

Mercedes-Benz, Vance Alabama (Contract through December 2013)

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Employed as a consultant to engineer, design, manage and implement a Cisco-based infrastructure for the Mercedes Logistics Center that will serve as the supply and storage facility for Mercedes Benz United States, International (MBUSI). This infrastructure will integrate into the international enterprise data network of Mercedes-Benz automobile manufacturing, world-wide. Selected, recommended for purchase, received, configured, implemented, documented and supported Cisco components, based on the Catalyst and Aironet product lines to support a single mode fiber based, virtual switching system (VSS) switching, wireless mesh and quality of service (QoS) voice over IP (VOIP) integrated data and voice infrastructure.

Equipment selected for this project includes: Catalyst 6500, 4500, 3750X, 3560 and 2960, Aironet Wireless Mesh AP controllers (5500 series) and multiple access point models (1260, 2600 and 3600e series), Mediatrix analog gateway and Seimens VOIP Telephony system.

Documentation of this project employed products such as: Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Command (cabled infrastructure documentation facility), QIP (IP network infrastructure documentation facility), Spectrum (maintenance and monitoring facility), and Remedy Business System Management (ticketing and change management facility).

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Systems Design Engineer (Virtualization) and Private Cloud Architect                    

June 2012 – June 2013

Department of Defense/Department of Homeland Security (Contract through June 2013)

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As a subject matter expert for the Computing Technologies Industry Association (CompTIA), was employed by the U.S. Government to assist with the federal initiative for the Federal Cloud Computing Project, integrating cloud computing designs and methodologies into Federal computing centers. Performed Virtual Computing Infrastructure and Cloud Computing Systems design and implementation. Enabled the customer to make the most of available computing resources while repurposing the datacenter to support the collaborative computing transition to cloud computing. Implemented VMware ESX/ESXi to facilitate virtual server platforms, server farms, server clustering and VMware View and to establish and manage virtual desktop computing infrastructures using virtualization technology on high performance physical servers (both blade and conventional). Established high performance compute clusters of virtual machines to perform the function of physical servers and desktop computing workstations in a highly available, fault-tolerant and disaster recovery operating environment.

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Implemented various types of SAN (Storage Area Network) systems to support the high performance Virtual Computing Environment and disk-to-disk backup technologies such as: EMC VNX, EMC Clariion, EMC Celerra, NetApp, VMware VSA Storage Area Networks and storage appliances. Implemented tiered storage methodologies utilizing intelligent caching and storage techniques employing solid state and spinning storage devices for the highest input/output operations and functionality for virtual computing environments and cloud computing throughput performance.

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Developed transition plans, SOPs, IOPs and infrastructure redesign plans for transitioning traditional datacenter services and process to a private cloud environment based on top-driven Federal Cloud Computing initiatives. Worked within such datacenters as the Trotter Data Center “Virtualization Center of Excellence” (VCE - Red Stone Arsenal and Schriever Air Force Base) and the National Center for Critical Information Processing and Storage (NCCIPS – Stennis Space Center).

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Information Systems Services Coordinator (SpineCare Center)

January 2011 - May 2012

DCH Health Systems – Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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Supported networks and computing systems for the DCH Health System, covering eleven (11) facilities including four (4) hospitals.  Designed and implemented solutions and upgrades to computing and information systems.  Implemented and supported server technologies using various operating systems such as Microsoft Server, Novell Netware and SUSE/Redhat Linux, and  SUN Solaris. Provided assistance in supporting or replacing server systems, desktop computing systems, and network computing and security systems.  Implemented data integrity and disaster prevention systems.

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Researched and recommended electronic medical records systems.  Designed and managed  implementation projects and wrote request for proposal documents,  Conducted vendor interviews, hosted briefings and conducted presentations on the subject of computer systems, electronic medical records and related systems.  Supported clerical staff, medical staff, clinicians, nurses, and physicians in the use of computers, networks, data security, electronic medical records systems and patient management systems.

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Network Systems Engineer/Consultant for K-12 School Systems in Mississippi and Alabama, Jan 2000 – Nov 2010

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(Note: This was a continuous employment period supporting k-12 schools.  Worked for various contractors and consulting groups for the same school systems as contractors changed but my clients didn’t.  As contracts and projects ended/expired, I was picked up as an employee of the next contractor – so my clients remained the same. Contractors/consulting groups and times of employment with each are listed below)

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Senior Network, Systems and Virtualization Engineer Millennium Consulting

May 2009 – November 2010

Meridian, Mississippi 

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Supported IT networks and systems for school systems and small to medium sized business.  Designed and implemented solutions and upgrades to computing and information systems.  Implemented and supported server technologies using various operating systems such as Microsoft Server, Novell Netware and SUSE/Redhat Linux,  SUN Solaris, and SCO UNIX. Provided assistance in supporting or replacing server systems, desktop computing systems, and network computing and security systems.  Implemented and managed WWW (World Wide Web) server environments based on the Apache Web Server platform and integrated the Tomcat Web Applications Environment for local Intranet, local staff remote access, public access and extranet use. Implemented data integrity and disaster prevention systems, including UNIX, Linux, Windows and NetWare server system backup technologies (Novastor and Tivoli Storage Manager - TSM) and anti-virus server systems (Kaspersky LAB AV and Symantec EndPoint Security).

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Performed VMware design and implementation, helping customers to make the most of available computing resources. Implemented VMware View to create virtual desktop computers using virtualization technology on physical servers.  Implemented various types of  SAN (Storage Area Network) systems to support the VMware environment and disk-to-disk backup technologies such as: Equallogic, Cybernetics, Winchester Systems, D-Link X-Stack Storage Systems, Microsoft Storage Server, CAEN Engineering and free/open software-based Storage Area Networks and storage appliances.

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Supported network infrastructure systems including Cisco ASA firewalls, Barracuda Web Filtering, Barracuda Spam filtering, Lightspeed (Web/Spam/and Internet Security) Systems, layer 4, layer 3 and layer 2 switches, and routers.  Worked with local and wide area network technologies.

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Provided remote support for many school districts using virtual private network (VPN) technologies.  Implemented and supported firewall-based VPN facilities for remote access to computer networks.

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Senior Systems Engineer (Level 4)

June 2007 – June 2009

Venture Technologies  – Birmingham, Alabama

Trained for and became the top level engineer for VMware design and implementation, helping customers to make the most of available computing resources. Implemented Citrix Provisioning Server software streaming solutions to deliver the operating system and applications to the physical and virtual desktop computers and servers.  Implemented a VMware View as a replacement for Microsoft terminal services and engineered a fault-tolerant, non-stop computing environment using clustering, resource managing and load-balancing technologies. 

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Supported IT networks and systems for school systems and small to medium sized business.  Designed and implemented solutions and upgrades to computing and information systems.  Worked with various operating systems such as Microsoft, Novell, Sun Solaris and Red Hat Linux. Setup Server systems and disk subsystems.  Implemented software products such as (but not limited to) Microsoft Office, Microsoft Exchange Server, Novell GroupWise, Veritas Cluster Server, Microsoft SQL server, Oracle SQL server, Veritas Disk Suite and Microsoft Visio. Implemented data integrity and disaster prevention systems, including UNIX, Linux, Windows and NetWare server system backup technologies (Novastor and Tivoli Storage Manager - TSM) and anti-virus server systems (Kaspersky LAB AV and Symantec EndPoint Security).  Implemented and managed WWW (World Wide Web) server environments based on the Apache Web Server platform and integrated the Tomcat Web Applications Environment for local Intranet, local staff remote access, public access and extranet use. Provided assistance in supporting or replacing server systems, desktop computing systems, and network computing and security systems.

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Implement Equallogic, Cybernetics, Winchester Systems, CAEN Engineering and free/open software-based Storage Area Networks and storage appliances.  Implemented Unitrends appliances and Acronis software based tape less backup/disaster recovery architectures and devices.

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Assisted in the implementation of  Asterisk, Cisco and ShoreTel IP-based telephone systems and Cisco and LinkSys wireless infrastructures.

 

 

Enterprise Computing Systems Consultant

June 2006 – June 2007

Crabtree Computer Services – Birmingham, Alabama

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Continued in development of a system called Encompass that used Virtual Machines (VMWare) to make the most of available computing resources, software streaming solutions to deliver the operating system and applications to the desktop computers and to servers.  Implemented a Citrix-like environment using Java based software for terminals services and engineered a fault-tolerant, non-stop computing environment using clustering and load-balancing technologies.  This system is still currently in development.

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Supported IT infrastructures for K-12 school systems and small to medium sized business.  Designed and implemented solutions and upgrades to computing and information systems.  Provided assistance in supporting or replacing server systems, desktop computing systems, and network computing and security systems. Worked with various operating systems such as Microsoft, Novell, Sun Solaris and Red Hat Linux. Setup server systems and disk subsystems.  Implemented software products such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Exchange Server, Novell GroupWise, Symantec Anti-Virus, Veritas Cluster Server, Veritas Foundation Suite, Veritas Disk Suite, Microsoft SQL server and Oracle SQL server. Implemented and managed WWW (World Wide Web) server environments based on the Apache Web Server platform and integrated the Tomcat Web Applications Environment for local Intranet, local staff remote access, public access and extranet use.

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Implemented storage area networks and appliances.  Implemented tape less backup architectures and devices. Demonstrated and implemented software streaming solutions for desktop computing environments. Assisted in the implementation of IP-based telephone systems.

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Systems/Network Engineer

June 2004 – June 2006 

Intec – Birmingham Alabama

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Worked with Various Operating Systems such as Sun Solaris, Red Hat Linux, Novell Netware, Microsoft Windows Server (NT, 2000, 2003) and Microsoft Workstation (NT, 2000, XP).  Worked with various software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Visio, Student Database Systems, Workstation Monitoring Systems, Anti-Virus systems, Terminal Services, Web Servers, Network Monitoring Systems, and Accounting Systems.

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Developed a system called Axis that used software streaming solutions to deliver the operating system and applications to the desktop computers and to servers.  Implemented a Citrix-like environment using Java based software for terminal services and engineered a fault-tolerant, non-stop computing environment using clustering and load-balancing technologies.  Implemented the prototype at Intec and Moore City Schools in Oklahoma, and production systems at Linden City Schools and at Elmore County School District in Alabama.

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Worked in various school districts and supported/managed such projects as: Network Redesign, Hardware/Software Upgrades, Implementation and Change Management.  Installed and implemented network equipment such as Routers, Switches, CSU/DSU/TSU equipment, Servers, Workstations, and cable systems (including patch panels, raceway, wall boxes and jacks). 

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Assisted in new equipment and system planning, special projects management, data archiving and disaster recovery planning, and assisted in writing multi-year technology plans (including wireless implementations, district network implementations, infrastructure improvements, server upgrades, security systems implementations, telecommunications systems improvement, voice-over-IP initiatives and implementation, and digital data networking for distance learning/teleconferencing).  Provided information and decision assistance on products to purchase and technologies that would be beneficial to the school district based on their technology usage and teaching curriculums.

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Implemented, maintained, upgraded and administrated servers based on Novell Netware, Linux, and Microsoft Server operating systems.  Administered functions such as file and print services, database systems, email and web services, data backup, storage and recovery, anti-virus/anti-spam utilities, Internet caching, firewalls, intrusion detection, Directory Services (Novell Directory Services, Active Directory and LDAP) and enterprise management utilities (such as ManageWise, iManager, Synchronicity, Cisco Secure, Cisco Web Manager, Tivoli Enterprise Manager, and IP Sentry).

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Proposed the implementation of Storage Area Network (SAN) facilities and server clustering to improve data availability and accessibility. Implemented Veritas Cluster Server and Veritas Disk Suite to support Disk management and Fault Tolerance in the Storage Area Network Environment.

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Implemented services such as: DHCP, DNS, FTP Server, Enterprise Web Server, GroupWise and Net Mail email, Border Manager and IP Filter (IP Tables) firewall, Layer 3 Switching/Routing, Apache, MySQL Database, X-Tier functions (iFolder, iPrint, NetStorage), Distributed Print Services, Cisco Switch Clustering, IP Sub-netting and Super-netting, Enterprise Data Backup and Archiving, and Native File Access Protocols (CIFS and NFS).

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Systems/Network Engineer (Contracting direct with Mississippi Dept of Education)

June 2003 – August 2004

Mississippi Department of Education – Jackson, Mississippi

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Worked in various school districts and supported/managed such projects as: Network Redesign, Hardware/Software Upgrades, Implementation and Change Management.  Installed and implemented network equipment such as Routers, Switches, CSU/DSU/TSU equipment, Servers, Workstations, and cable systems (including patch panels, raceway, wall boxes and jacks). 

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Assisted in new equipment and system planning, special projects management, data archiving and disaster recovery planning, and assisted in writing multi-year technology plans (including wireless implementations, district network implementations, infrastructure improvements, server upgrades, security systems implementations, telecommunications systems improvement, voice-over-IP initiatives and implementation, and digital data networking for distance learning/teleconferencing).  Provided information and decision assistance on products to purchase and technologies that would be beneficial to the school district based on their technology usage and teaching curriculums.

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Implemented, maintained, upgraded and administrated servers based on Novell Netware, Linux, and Microsoft Server operating systems.  Administered functions such as file and print services, database systems, email and web services, data backup, storage and recovery, anti-virus/anti-spam utilities, Internet caching, firewalls, intrusion detection, Directory Services (Novell Directory Services, Active Directory and LDAP) and enterprise management utilities (such as ManageWise, iManager, Synchronicity, Cisco Secure, Cisco Web Manager, Tivoli Enterprise Manager, and IP Sentry). Proposed the implementation of Storage Area Network (SAN) facilities and server clustering to improve data availability and accessibility.

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Implemented services such as: DHCP, DNS, FTP Server, Enterprise Web Server, GroupWise and Net Mail email, Border Manager and IP Filter (IP Tables) firewall, Layer 3 Switching/Routing, Apache Database, X-Tier functions (iFolder, iPrint, NetStorage), Distributed Print Services, Cisco Switch Clustering, IP Sub-netting and Super-netting, Enterprise Data Backup and Archiving, and Native File Access Protocols (CIFS and NFS).

 

As the Network Services Coordinator for the Meridian Public School District, assisted and mentored junior technicians and engineers, managed network services, planned and implemented improvements and was responsible for network security.

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Senior Enterprise Systems Engineer

March 2002 – June 2003

Pomeroy Computer Resources  Birmingham, Alabama

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Supported IT networks and systems for school systems and small to medium sized business.  Designed and implemented solutions and upgrades to computing and information systems.  Worked with various operating systems such as Microsoft, Novell, Sun Solaris and Red Hat Linux. Setup Server systems and disk subsystems.  Implemented software products such as (but not limited to) Microsoft Office, Microsoft Exchange Server, Novell GroupWise, Veritas Cluster Server, Microsoft SQL server, Oracle SQL server, Veritas Disk Suite and Microsoft Visio. Implemented and managed WWW (World Wide Web) server environments based on the Apache Web Server platform and integrated the Tomcat Web Applications Environment for local Intranet, local staff remote access, public access and extranet use. Implemented data integrity and disaster prevention systems, including UNIX, Linux, Windows and NetWare server system backup technologies (Novastor and Tivoli Storage Manager - TSM) and anti-virus server systems (Kaspersky LAB AV and Symantec EndPoint Security).  Provided assistance in supporting or replacing server systems, desktop computing systems, and network computing and security systems.

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Implement Equallogic, Cybernetics, Winchester Systems, CAEN Engineering and free/open software-based Storage Area Networks and storage appliances.  Implemented Unitrends appliances and Acronis software based tape less backup/disaster recovery architectures and devices.

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Served as a Senior Consultant in many facets of marketing and support including: Intel-Based Servers, RISC-Based Servers, Database Management Systems, Anti-Virus Systems, Network Management Applications, Operating Systems (both Intel and RISC based), Data Archiving and Disaster Recovery Products, and Storage Area Networks.  Was assigned as one of five architects of the branch local area network and served as the chief local area network administrator.  Used Connect Direct, VPN Tunnels and Remote Control Software for remote system administration tasks. Performed pre-sales visits and designs in support of the sales force. Provided Specialized Systems Documentation for various companies.

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Worked with various corporate and local clients in support of their local and wide are networks, recommending improvements and upgrades, implementing improvements and upgrades, installing new equipment, troubleshooting and repairing existing equipment, and performing daily maintenance, shell scripting, batch programming and advisory tasks as needed. Served as the technical point of contact for many company partners such as: Cisco, Sun Microsystems, Veritas, Microsoft, Novell, EMC, Stratus and Winchester Storage Systems.

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Senior Technology Consultant

Feb 2002 – March 2002

Digital Connections, Inc.  Nashville, TN (Contract Work)

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Supported IT networks and systems for school systems and small to medium sized business.  Designed and implemented solutions and upgrades to computing and information systems.  Worked with various operating systems such as Microsoft, Novell, Sun Solaris and Red Hat Linux. Setup Server systems and disk subsystems.  Implemented software products such as (but not limited to) Microsoft Office, Microsoft Exchange Server, Novell GroupWise, Veritas Cluster Server, Microsoft SQL server, Oracle SQL server, Veritas Disk Suite and Microsoft Visio. Implemented data integrity and disaster prevention systems, including UNIX, Linux, Windows and NetWare server system backup technologies (Novastor and Tivoli Storage Manager - TSM) and anti-virus server systems (Kaspersky LAB AV and Symantec EndPoint Security).  Provided assistance in supporting or replacing server systems, desktop computing systems, and network computing and security systems.

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Implement Equallogic, Cybernetics, Winchester Systems, CAEN Engineering and free/open software-based Storage Area Networks and storage appliances.  Implemented Unitrends appliances and Acronis software based tape less backup/disaster recovery architectures and devices.

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Tasked with Pre-Sales Engineering and Solutions Development for current and prospective clients of DCI. Responsible for Project Management and assistance with accounts management.  Was responsible for providing expert assistance in ongoing projects managed by other Technology Consultants.  Was assigned to the Digital Connections Birmingham, Alabama office. Designed, installed, maintained and repaired switched and routed networks, installed and configured routers, gateways, firewalls and content filtering systems, implemented and tuned reverse Internet cache engines and installed and maintained internetworking services and related facilities.

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Network and Systems Engineer (Contract/Consultant)

Jan 2000 – Feb 2002

SCB Computer Technologies  Jackson, MS

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Supported IT networks and systems for school systems and small to medium sized business.  Designed and implemented solutions and upgrades to computing and information systems.  Employed to support the Mississippi Department of Education Kindergarten through 12th Grade Network Initiative.  This network consisted of Several Novell, NT and Unix/Linux based networks connected via Cisco routers and leased T1 circuits to a statewide switched ATM backbone network. Supported various school networks and assisted Technology Coordinators and LAN administrators to repair and enhance their various infrastructures and operating system environments with standardization, updates and equipment enhancements, centralization and server consolidation. Implemented network management facilities, modern administration techniques and systems fault tolerance.  Implemented and managed WWW (World Wide Web) server environments based on the Apache Web Server platform and integrated the Tomcat Web Applications Environment for local Intranet, local staff remote access, public access and extranet use.  Assisted in developing backup scenarios and disaster recovery plans.  Wrote several initiatives on Server Consolidation, Fault Tolerance, implementation of Storage Area Networks, Backup and Archive Techniques as well as  Disaster Recovery Measures.

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Assisted with Sun Microsystems, Linux and other UNIX based servers, administration and management for various school districts in such areas as Web Server implementation, Email Server Implementation, Database Server installation, administration and tuning.  Implemented DNS, FTP and LDAP services where required/requested.  Performed server assessment and consolidation services.  Provided specialized training on Unix/Linux based systems administration (including data protection, shell scripting  Bourne, korn, cshell) and engineering.

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Systems Programmer/Midrange Systems Manager

Sept 1997 – Dec 1999

West Virginia University Hospital,  Morgantown, WV

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Employed to develop an advanced mini computer environment and structure for the purpose of enhancing healthcare facilities and data management. Designed a collaborative computing environment based on mixed vendor platforms such as IBM RS/6000, Hewlett Packard PA/RISC 9000, Sun Microsystems Ultra-SPARC, Digital Equipment Corporation ALPHA, Hewlett Packard Intel PENTIUM  UNIX based systems and Digital Equipment Corporation VAX and ALPHA  VMS based systems.

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Worked closely with System Programmers of the IBM S/390 mainframe system to develop a data flow environment conducive to database record sharing between applications, employing an Open Hub/HL7 messaging environment for record passing.  Developed an IBM PSSP Super Computer environment for the purpose of establishing an Electronic Data Repository/Warehouse/Data Mart to integrate various database systems records into a single decision database/centralized record management system. Designed, implemented and managed two very large scale Oracle version 8 databases,

 

Managed such projects/services as year 2000 compliance for the midrange systems, Internet Firewall, Domain Name Services, High Availability and Clustering, and Enterprise Systems Management facilities (Tivoli TME, CA UniCenter, HP OpenView and Platinum).

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Other Employers Include:

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Network Systems Engineer (Contract/Consultant)

Jan 1995 – Sept 1997 US Connect/Networks, Inc.  Chattanooga, TN

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Manager of Information Management

Jan 1994 – Jan 1995 Dixie Tool and Die Company, Gadsden, AL

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Chief, Information Systems Engineering Division

Oct 1991 – Jan 1994 US Government - Civil Service,  Armed Forces Institute of Pathology  Washington, D.C

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Computer Specialist/Somputer Programmer Analyst

March 1986 – Oct 1991 US Government – Anniston Army Depot and Mainz, Germany

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Electronics Integrated Systems Mechanic (Missile Systems Electronics Division)

April 1981 – March 1986 US Government – Anniston Army Depot and Mainz, Germany

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References Provided Upon Request

 

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