Degree & Current Certifications
BS in Computer Science from Azusa Pacific University
VMWare Technical Sales Professional (VTSP)
Previous Certifications
Certified Sonicwall Security Administrator (CSSA)
AppleCare Certified
Windows
Core Operating System, Active Directory, Exchange, DNS, DHCP, Microsoft Office, SNMP, WMILinux
Core Operating System, Apache, (S)FTP, iptables, MySQL, DHCPD, Samba, VPN, rsync, DNS/BIND, SNMP, Sendmail, Postfix, CentOS, Red Hat, Debian, systemd, firewalld, Katello, The Foreman, PuppetNetworking
TCP/IP, IPv6, UDP, ARP, Cisco, SonicWALL, Switches (HP, Dell, Netgear, Cisco), HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, SIP, FTP, SNMP, SMTP, IMAP, POP3, MAPI, RIPv2 routing, IPSEC, DNS, DHCP, Multicast, LACP, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 802.1Q VLAN tagging, DSCP and 802.1p QOS, Kerberos, LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+Programming
C/C++, HTML, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, XML, node.js, SQL, Perl, NSIS, AutoIT, BASH Scripting, Batch ScriptingAvailable immediately |
Experience
NOC Systems Administrator II - 10 Years, 16 Months | Aug 2014 to Present |
- HA & Scalability analysis, planning and deployment
- Upgrading from Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 and migrating applications to CentOS 6.5 & 7 servers
- Deployment of Puppet, Katello and Foreman (Red Hat Satellite 6) infrastructure used for managing application and configuration of servers from a centralized console
- Authoring of Puppet modules (see portfolio for samples)
- Application bug fixes/upgrades and core file analysis in C++
- Manage storage and backups using our NetApp system
- Troubleshoot application issues for 700 Linux server environment
- Configure monitoring via Nimsoft and respond to alerts
- Deployment of new applications
- Experiment with AWS and explore fit for our environment
- SQL Database performance analysis (MySQL, MariaDB & database load balancing/HA)
Network Support Engineer II - 1 Year, 7 Months | Jan 2013 to Jul 2014 |
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues on F5's Linux based BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager
- Troubleshoot and resolve software issues in F5's Access Policy Manager module (APM) and Local Traffic Manager (LTM)
- Advanced networking & troubleshooting (Wireshark, 802.1Q issues, STP loops, LACP issues, asymmetric or n-path routing issues, etc)
- Provide F5 customers and partners with a consistently high-quality support experience
- Greater than 9 out of 10 customer satisfaction rate ever quarter
- Highest case closure rate on my team
- Support for Exchange, Lync, Sharepoint, Citrix and VMWare load balancing
- Reproduction of customer issues in VMWare lab
- Stack trace analysis, core file escalation and management of Product Development case escalations
- Product vulnerability assessments and escalation for identified vulnerabilities
NOC Engineer II - 4 Years, 6 Months | July 2008 to Dec 2012 |
- Network/Server health monitoring (SNMP and WMI) for hundreds of clients via N-Able and Kaseya management software
- Support for Windows, Linux and Mac servers
- SonicWALL subject matter expert, deployment and support
- Installation of all services for new clients
- Configuration and installation of backup appliance by Axcient
- E-Mail flow (Exchange) Troubleshooting for McAfeeSaas spam filtering solution
- Provisioning of Thrive s managed services for new clients
- Custom programming solutions (php and perl) such as web forms/programs and custom monitoring
- BASH scripting
Regional Support Technician . 1 Year, 5 Months | Jan 2007 to July 2008 |
- End User Support
- Client workstation diagnostics and repair
- Printer troubleshooting
- Workstation refreshes and imaging using Ghost
- Troubleshooting A/V systems and smart classrooms
- Provided full Independent and self-directed service at seven sites located 30 to 130 miles from main campus to clients ranging from directors to faculty and students
- Provided service for donor events and other important visitors such as accreditation board representatives and deans
Training & Documentation Manager - 1 Year, 5 Months | Aug 2005 to Dec 2006 |
- Trained all new hires
- Coached and guided career development of employees
- Enforced HR policies and procedures and related personnel related management tasks
- Deployed and maintained a centralized document management system and ensured the continuing quality and consistency of documentation
- Technical escalation point for employees struggling with PC troubleshooting and virus/adware removals
- Planning and execution of yearly summer training summit
- Budgeting
*Refrences available upon request |