Information Technology and Services Consultant and Contractor
Lyon Area, France
Information Technology and Services Consultant and Contractor
Lyon Area, France
Network/Systems Administrator with a wide set of skills with particular interest in Free Open Source Software. Covered many roles in previous jobs from both the Project Management & Client Implementation side down to the physical setup and planning of network/telephony as well as procurement and system management. Always looking for the best implementation for ease of use while saving money. Keen interest in helping companies get away from vendor lock-in with the use of Open Systems & Software.
Linux (CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu, Gentoo, SuSE, Vyatta), Asterisk, Windows Server/Desktop/NT4 & AD Domains, Cisco Routers/CallManager, Nagios, Cacti, Python, BASH, SNMP, SMTP, Mail Servers (Exchange & Postfix, Zimbra), ADSL/ISDN30e, WANs, VPNs
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
June 2007 — Present (2 years 6 months)
Open Source/Linux Developer. Python, Nagios and Cacti Integration Project for Apple OS X Server Systems.
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Information Technology and Services industry)
June 2007 — Present (2 years 6 months)
Currently working on a Linux based monitoring solution for approx. 5000 Systems using Nagios and custom developed code using Python/BASH.
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
May 2004 — April 2007 (3 years )
- Overall management of European Network/Telephony Infrastructure
- Cost savings with implementation of GNU/Linux systems throughout the company
- Project Management for both EU & US Operations
- FAST Software Compliance Silver Standard
- Transition from Analogue PBX to Cisco VoIP & CRM Upgrade
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Networking industry)
February 2003 — May 2004 (1 year 4 months)
- Developement of first Linux Systems for increase in functionality and productivity
- Increased security using network management utilities
- Overall maintenance of Desktop/Network & Telephony Infrastructure
- Move of location to new facilities for greater space & expansion possibilities
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Food & Beverages industry)
January 2002 — September 2002 (9 months)
Implement a new Online Wine Guide and assist with the EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) Rollout.
BSc , Computer Science , 1997 — 2001
GNU Linux, FOSS, Aerospace, Spaceflight
LUGRadio, Ubuntu
FAST Approved Software Manager (Part of FSSC-1:2004 Standard)
FAST Approved Software Auditor (Part of FSSC-1:2004 Standard)