
Independant Contractor
Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Independant Contractor
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Systems
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Active Directory
Exchange Server (5.5, 2000, 2003)
MSSQL (2000, 2005)
Windows Software Update Services (WSUS)
Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 (MOM)
System Center Operations Manager 2007 (SCOM)
Systems Management Server 2003 (SMS)
Internet Information Services (IIS)
Internet Authentication Services (IAS)
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS)
Distributed File System (DFS)
Windows Network Load Balancing (WNLB)
Citrix Metaframe 3.0
Omniback, Veritas Backup Exec, Amanda, more
Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES)
ADP Payroll Software
OpenLDAP
BIND DNS, PowerDNS
VSFTPD, ProFTPD, PureFTPD
Postfix, XMail, Qmail
MySQL (4, 5), Postgres, SQLite
Heartbeat 1,2, ldirectord, pacemaker
Iptables
Apache (1.x, 2.x)
Tomcat 5
Glassfish v2
JBoss Enterprise Application Server
Web Development
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HTML, XHTML
CSS (1,2,3)
Java (SE & EE)
ASP, ASP.NET
SQL, T-SQL
VBScript, VB 6.0, VB.NET C#
ADSI, WMI, WQL
Lasso (6,7,8)
PHP (3,4,5)
JavaScript
XML, XSLT
JSON, AJAX
JBoss Seam
Hibernate ORM
Enterprise Java Beans 3 (EJB3)
Virtualization
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VMware Server
Microsoft Virtual Server/Hyper-V
Xen
Kernel Virtual Machine (KVM)
OpenVZ
Grid/Elastic/Cloud computing
Networking
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Routers (Cisco, Vyatta, SOHO)
Switches (L2 & L3)
Cabling
Security
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Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
Cryptography (PKI, custom, etc)
Virtual Private Networking
VISA PCI
Sarbanes-Oxley
Open Source Contributions
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jBilling – Enterprise Billing (http://jbilling.com/?q=node/448)
Virtual Host Framework – Enterprise Hosting Infrastructure (http://sourceforge.net/projects/openvhf)
autoPosixIds – (http://sourceforge.net/projects/autoposixids)
Certifications
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• Comptia A+
• Microsoft 70-215 Windows Server
• Microsoft 70-217 Active Directory
• Microsoft 70-220 Security
• Cisco 640-802 CCNA
Platform interoperability and integration
Business and system automation
Application development
Web/Internet (systems/software)
Distributed Grid and Cloud Computing
Security
(Information Technology and Services industry)
2008 — Present (1 year)
Develop web applications that range from simple HTML to complex dynamic data driven websites.
Assisted in the successful launch of the windows and linux dedicated hosting platforms at Navisite. I was responsible for inventing provisioning processes both manual and automated (scripting) of installations as well as supporting the platform after deployment. I worked primarily with Windows Server 2003 & 2008 using SuperMicro SuperBlade servers and assisted with the linux platform (CentOS) when possible. Worked directly with the Director of Product Management and VP of Global Strategy, as well as many other facets within the enterprise.
Launching new enterprise hosting platform at HelloStartup, committed to empowering new startups. Creating Java EE powered (ICEfaces and JBoss Seam) appliccation which integrates several search engines, social networking platforms, and introduces new data processing algorithms which optimize and empower client marketing efforts.
Launched new open source application store built upon Java EE technologies ICEfaces and JBoss seam. Features a web service API as well as an AJAX web GUI to manage platforms, applications, app types, categories, currencies, users and roles.
Developing jHosting (formerly Virtual Host Framework), an enterprise web application hosting and deployment platform that allows for real-time billing and provisioning of hardware, services, and support. Aimed specifically at high performance computing and on demand processing. Quickly deploy new IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS service offerings. Create plugins in multiple languages like Java, PHP, RoR, and Python. jHosting is an extensible polymorphic platform built using enterprise grade open source software which can be used to support any internet based business requirements.
Created AgilePHP framework which encourages best practice MVC and component based development in PHP5. Integrates with the eclipse IDE.
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
November 2008 — January 2009 (3 months)
Manage accounts and integrate custom automation into Netsuite client accounts.
Manage VMWare virtual infrastructure, Active Directory, Exchange, GPO's, OpenVPN, routing and switching within corporate network.
Work with vendors e.g. WAN provider and hardware suppliers to get gear installed and running in a timely fashion.
Support internal users as well as external clients in fulfilling promises.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; TCS; Information Technology and Services industry)
January 2008 — March 2008 (3 months)
Stationed at BB&T bank as systems engineer for MOM 2005 and SCOM '07 to monitor Enterprise Management Systems assets. Build custom rules, computer groups, VBScript custom monitor/response triggers, build custom WMI providers, etc. Built custom HIDS management pack for Sarbanes-Oxley and VISA CISP compliance.
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Internet industry)
July 2005 — January 2008 (2 years 7 months)
Design global corporate infrastructure across 13 countries.
Migrate existing corporate Affinity systems to Hostway.
Maintain existing systems.
Assist and mentor desktop technicians in supporting the user base.
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Computer Networking industry)
July 2005 — January 2008 (2 years 7 months)
Assist in architectural design, engineering, and administration of windows 2000 & 2003 server AD environment; AD, 2003, 2000, XP, Vista, Exchange, MOM, SMS, IIS, RADIUS, Citrix metaframe, Omniback, RightFAX, Blackberry Enterprise Services, ADP Payroll Software, patch deployments, IronPort anti-spam firewall, VISA CISP, Linux LVS, develop/test/debug software and scripts (Development languages include VB6, VB.NET, VBScript, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, CSS, C#, ADSI, and WMI), manage VPN accounts, mentor other administrators in administration and scripting areas. Maintain customer sign up and provisioning servers. Secure corporate core network against both internal or external exploits and/or attacks. Forensics on machines which have been suspected as compromised. Assist other teams in writing scripts to automate tasks or monitor systems. Project planning and deadline forecasting. Technology product research and purchasing. Design and implement new policies and procedures.
(Privately Held; Computer Networking industry)
2001 — November 2007 (6 years)
Design, implementation, and support for new and existing web based solutions. Web solutions range from simple HTML web sites to complex data driven e-commerce sites. Also responsible for client relations and product management. Manage IIS, apache, MSSQL, and MySQL servers. Production code pushes.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Networking industry)
July 2004 — June 2005 (1 year)
Technical support manager, software developer, product specialist, quality assurance specialist, and some fill in for sales when understaffed. I was responsible for our technical support team as well as one of the lead developers on Quickweb Pro (a content management system w/ integrated marketing) written in a server-side language called Lasso. Responsible for meeting deadlines and milestones on development work. Mentor support staff in development and systems. Design and implement new policies and procedures.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Networking industry)
July 2004 — June 2005 (1 year)
see above
(Computer Networking industry)
2001 — 2003 (2 years)
Network design, implementation and support for *nix and windows platforms, as well as designing web based applications / solutions for clients. Implement and manage servers and workstations, performed platform migrations and disaster recovery. Some of the technologies which I supported here were MS Windows, MS exchange server, IIS, IAS, linux, mysql, bind dns, and sendmail as well as some proprietary systems and applications.
Interpersonal Leadership 2004 — 2007
Computer Science , 2001 — 2003
Jbilling Integration Guide :: http://jbilling.com/?q=node/448