OBJECTIVE: Linux Security and Administration Consulting Contracts 


PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

Hardware Platforms: All Intel and AMD based PCs, various notebooks/laptops, Dell PowerEdge servers.

Operating Systems: Ubuntu Linux (all versions), Debian Linux (all
versions), Slackware Linux (all versions), RedHat Linux (including Fedora and CentOS releases),  FreeBSD/BSDi, Windows NT
4.0 Workstation, Windows 95 & 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, and Windows 7.

Networking: Unshielded Twisted Pair and Ethernet cabling. Cisco
routers (2501-2514 series), Local Network printer setups. TCP/IP,
IPX/SPX, Internetworking, Hubs, Switches, and 802.11 Wireless networking (WiFi).

Administration: Server Administration, Network and Server
Security (Hacking/Denial of Service), Network Administration (routing,
TCP/IP), custom network and server configurations, and general server maintenance.

Typing: average 120 w.p.m. 

Certifications: Certified in General Linux Administration (Brainbench), Licensed by the Virginia State Corporation Commission 

Web Development: Proficient in many languages including HTML, ASP, JAVA, CGI, PERL, PHP, and
mySQL. (see my portfolio at www.kire.org).

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsible for provisioning, installing, configuring and maintaining the organizations's
high powered Linux servers including Apache web servers (LAMP), monitor network availability
and perform kernel upgrades and hardware upgrades. Schedule
installations, upgrades and maintenance. Ensure data/media
recoverability by coordinating a schedule of system backups and
database archive operations. Monitor all activities and services of
the network. Ensure High Availability on the Network. Secure servers
and routers against DENIAL OF SERVICE attacks or hacking attempts.
Arrange for necessary corrective actions to ensure high quality
transmission on the network. Test and analyze elements of the network
facilities (software, lines, routers and terminals). Answer escalated
third Tier tickets and phone calls from clients.
Development of bash shell based applications, tools and APIs for increased productivity of lower tier staff.


EXPERIENCE:

InMotion Hosting, Inc - www.inmotionhosting.com - Tier III Systems Administrator - Virginia Beach, VA  - 2008 to Present

KIRE, L.L.C. - www.kire.net - Owner - (previously KIREnet Communications,
acquired company in 2005) - Virginia Beach, VA - May 1997 - Present

The Linux Laptop Company - www.thelinuxlaptop.com - Owner - (January 2007 – Present)
Responsible for provisioning, installation, configuration and quality assurance of new Dell
laptops being resold to clients worldwide.

REFERENCES:               Available upon request.