Objective

To obtain a challenging position where I can better use my problem solving abilities and further improve myself.

Technical Expertise

Novell Netware 3.12 – 6.5

MySQL

Groupwise 5.5,6,7,8

Windows 3.1 – 2008

MS-SQL 2000, 2005

Sendmail

Redhat 7 – 9

Fedora 1 - 10

IIS

Postfix

Suse 10

Apache 1.x, 2.x

Exchange 2000, 2003, 2007

Bind 8,9

Microsoft Office 97, 2000,2003,2007

Xen, Vmware 1,2

OpenVPN

Centurion Guard

Deep Freeze


Work Experience


08/96 – 03/09 Integrated Computer Solutions Murray, KY
Systems Architect

 

Originally hired to do general computer repair and transitioned into network administration and engineering.  Successfully designed and installed networks for 17 school systems in the Southeast Missouri and West Tennessee areas.  Each started with single server LAN setups that are now multi-school WAN installations either through VPN or some form of direct connection (i.e. long range fiber or wireless).

 

  • Combined six businesses with independent networks into a single system with a common point of administration.
  • Implemented an IP based phone system across all locations with QoS.
  • Installed squid with dansguardian and squidguard to act as a transparent proxy to report internet usage as well as filter content. MRTG was included to visually report the bandwidth usage.
  • Converted existing servers to virtual machines using XEN to lower costs and simplify server environments in schools.
  • Designed and implemented a repeatable firewall solution with usage monitoring and intrusion detection that can be deployed with no interruption of service.
  • Implemented a pass-through email filter to cut down on spam without paying for an external service. (Feb 2009 88% reduction)
  • Migrated 500 users from a non-heirarchical implementation to a tiered structure using common LDAP administration tools.
  • Advised schools on best practices to be CIPA compliant while maintaining open internet for faculty and staff.
  • Configured web based library system that combines circulation, cataloging, searching, reporting and management.

 

  • Installed a PC with a VGA balun to act as an electronic bulletin board. Powerpoint, video and web pages were all easily displayed on demand.

1999 – 2002   Network Technician

1996 –19 99   Bench Technician

 

Education

1997 - 2001

Murray State University (AACSB) Murray, KY

Bachelor of Science

Computer Information Systems

 

 

Certification

2003

Certified Novell Engineer (CNE6)

Certified Novell Administrator (CNA6)

2001

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

2000

Certified Novell Engineer (CNE5)
Certified Novell Administrator (CNA5)
Comptia A+

 

 

References

Available upon request