Keith Barrett

Current

Middleware Development & Support at The Walt Disney Company

Past

Guest Services Host at Walt Disney World
Linux Developer (contracted) at IBM, Research Triangle Park NC
High Availabiliy Team Leader and Linux Developer at Red Hat Inc.

IT Project Manager at Bayer Pharmaceuticals, NC USA
Sr. Software Engineer at Digital Equipment Corporation, CT
Sr. Software Engineer at Times Fiber Communications, Wallingford CT

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Keith Barrett’s Summary

Technologist, Early Adopter, Project Manager, Open Source Advocate, Linux Developer, Internet and Social Media Active

I enjoy opportunities to creatively apply technology solutions to business, especially when combined with my backgrounds in programming, security, or personal interests in social media, production and broadcasting.

- Nominated for Disney "Partners in Excellence"; their highest lifetime achievement award. (2007)

- Recipient of multiple "Disney Great Service Recognition" awards from other departments. (2004-2008)

- Special Commendation from the Director of Disney World Information Technology for "being the best example of an IT Cast Member" (2004)

- Trophy and Merit Award at Bayer Pharmaceuticals for taking control of a failing Corporate IT project and making it a success. (1999)

Keith Barrett’s Specialties:

Linux, Unix, Open Source, LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), C, Java, Eclipse, CVS, SQL, Project Management, Infrastructure Design & Support, Social Media, Security, High Availability, TCP/IP

Keith Barrett’s Experience

Middleware Development & Support

The Walt Disney Company

(Public Company; DIS; Entertainment industry)

2004 — Present (5 years )

Software Development and Support of Middleware Services for financial and ticketing transactions:

- Credit Card Payment & Settlement Processing
- Secure File Transfers
- Walt Disney World Gift Card Team
- Corporate PCI Compliance Team
- Ticketing Certification Architect
- Beta Tester New Products & Services

Media Representative for Press Events (2005-2009)

Epcot Candlelight Processional Cast Choir (2005-2009)

Qualified for Interview in Disney World Ambassador program (2008)

Nominated for "Partners in Excellence" - the company's highest lifetime achievement award. (2007)

Recipient of multiple "Great Service Recognition" awards from other departments. (2004-2008)

Special commendation from the Director of WDW IT for "being the best example of an IT Cast Member" (2004)
Guest Services Host

Walt Disney World

(Public Company; Entertainment industry)

June 2004 — August 2004 (3 months)

Helped guests plan their vacation, make dining reservations, purchase park and event tickets, arrange transportation, provide information, resolve disputes, etc.
Linux Developer (contracted)

IBM, Research Triangle Park NC

(Public Company; IBM; Information Technology and Services industry)

May 2004 — August 2004 (4 months)

Linux developer on migration of POS services to Suse' Linux
High Availabiliy Team Leader and Linux Developer

Red Hat Inc.

(Public Company; RHT; Computer Software industry)

1999 — 2001 (2 years )

Developer of High Availability Linux product and piranha software package. Team leader and project manager for High Availability services. QA engineer on Linux releases 6.1 to 7.0. Trade show presenter.
IT Project Manager

Bayer Pharmaceuticals, NC USA

(Public Company; BAY; Pharmaceuticals industry)

1994 — 1999 (5 years )

Architect and manager of entire LAN/WAN and Server infrastructure at 5 manufacturing and test facilities in the Raleigh/RTP area of NC. IT Project Manager and middle manager with personal staff of 8 and an annual operating budget of $1.2mil.
Sr. Software Engineer

Digital Equipment Corporation, CT

(Public Company; DEC; Computer Hardware industry)

1988 — 1993 (5 years )

Software Engineer for VAX/VMS communication products. Co-author and Release Engineer on DECmessageQ product, author of DmQ Adapter product and documentation. Manager of VAX/VMS development systems.
Sr. Software Engineer

Times Fiber Communications, Wallingford CT

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Telecommunications industry)

1983 — 1986 (3 years )

Software architect and developer for 1-way and 2-way intelligent cable television products, communications, and services. Patent author for several 2-way services.