EXPERIENCE:

• Unix Systems Architect and Senior Unix Administrator
Virtualization of systems and applications
Automation of tasks and config management via "self-learning" scripts
High Availabilty via Clustering, Virtualization, and Domainable hardware
DR of systems: using automated config management, backups, and replication
• SAN Architect and Administrator
Spec, Design, and Implement new systems
Perform upgrade and migrations of existing systems
Analyze and classify data
• NAS Architect and Administrator
Spec, Design, and Implement new systems
Perform upgrade and migrations of existing systems
Analyze and classify data
Insure that NAS systems meet high availablity needs
• Backup Architect and Administrator
Spec, Design, and Implement new systems
Perform upgrade and migrations of existing systems
Classify backup types and manage appropriately
Insure backups meet DR requirements
Insure backups systems meet DR requirements
Use VTL and disk backups

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Skilled Areas : Systems administrator, systems architect, programmer, backup admin, SAN admin, NAS admin, web developer, hardware technician, and technical writer & trainer.
• OS Admin : UNIX Flavors: AIX, Digital Unix, HP/UX, IRIX, Linux (RedHat and Suse), Solaris/OpenSolaris, SunOS, Ultrix, and OpenVMS.
• Storage : EMC (Symmetrix & Celerra), IBM (8300 & SVC), Hitachi, NetApp, Brocade & Cisco switches.
• Languages : C/C++, Expect (Tcl), Java, Perl, and UNIX shells(Bourne, C, and Korn).
• Major Apps : Apache, BIND/DNS, DBMS support (Oracle and Sybase), Framemaker, Unix OS Performance Tuning, Sendmail, and Veritas suite (Netbackup, VxVM, VxFS, VCS, Database extensions)
• Hardware : DEC (Alpha, MIPS, VAX), HP, IBM (RS/6000), Intel, SGI, and SunOS/Solaris (x86 and sparc: desktops through SunFire 15K/25K).
• RF : Airborne platforms, Antennae, Receivers, and Transmitters.
• Security Clearance : TS/SCI/SBI (inactive and expired)

CUSTOMERS:

As Baker Computer and Data LLC

• Huf NA, Milwaukee, WI
• Kohls, Menomonee Falls, WI
• Sysmex, Mundelein, IL
• Eden Day Spa, Menomonee Falls, WI
• West Bend Mutual Ins. Co, West Bend, WI
• Penske Trucking, Cincinnati, OH
• Children's Hospital of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
• Regal Beloit, Wausau, WI
• Artisan Partners, Milwaukee, WI
• Staples Inc., Framingham, MA
• Manpower Int'l, Milwaukee, WI
• Snap-On, Kenosha, WI
• Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Milwaukee, WI
• Fidelity Information Systems, Chicago, IL
• USBank, Milwaukee, WI

  As an Employee

• Kohls, Menomonee Falls, WI
• GE Medical, Milwaukee, WI
• Strong Capital Management, Milwaukee, WI
• Ameritech, Milwaukee, WI
• Catalyst International, Brown Deer, WI
• Digital Equipment Corporation, Colorado Springs, CO
• OAO Corporation, Colorado Springs, CO
• United States Air Force: Minot AFB, ND & Hahn AB, West Germany

EDUCATION:

• 2003: Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. Graduated with honors from American College of Computer & Information Sciences, Birmingham, AL.

• 1992: Associate of Science degree in Computer Science. Graduated with highest honors from Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO.

• 1991: Associate of Science degree in Electronic Engineering Technology. Graduated with highest honors from Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO.

• 1987-Present: Various vendor schools from DEC, EMC, IBM, Netapp, Sun, and Veritas.

• 1982-87: Various military and contractor schools during my enlistment in the USAF. Topics were both analog and digital techniques relating to RF and computers.