Resume of Senior Systems Administrator

Title
Senior Systems Administrator

Primary Skills
Expert at designing, building, and administering systems, networks, and applications for the public and private sectors.

Location
US-CT-North Stonington

Posted
Feb-15-07

OBJECTIVE: Technically sophisticated professional with more than 17 years of application programming systems administration experience seeks position as Senior Systems Administrator.

Strategist accomplished at developing long-term infrastructure development plans. Expert at designing, building, and administering systems, networks, and applications for the public and private sectors. Consultant fully-versed in Department of Defense requirements. Troubleshooter talented at quickly resolving major production issues. Project manager with a well-earned reputation for on-time product delivery. Process and policy innovator experienced at creating and maintaining the technical body of knowledge. Solid experience developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) with accompanying user and technical documentation. Application developer knowledgeable in industry-dominant development tools and languages. Experienced staff trainer and mentor.


AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

* Systems Administration
* Business Consulting
* User Support
* Project Management
* Data Storage & Backup
* Policy Development
* Application Development
* Information & Data Security
* Technology Road Maps
* Relational Databases
* Technology Team Leadership
* DoD Contracting
* Best Practice Methodologies
* Enterprise Change Control
* Systems Auditing


TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

OS/Platforms: Linux, HP-UX UNIX, MS Windows CP/2003 Server & Workstation, PDP/VMS, Sun OS

Applications/Tools: Active Directory, ClearCase, CodeWarrior, DOORS, Embarcadero Describe, Erwin, JDeveloper, Macromedia UltraDev, MATLAB, MS FrontPage, MS Office Development Suite, MS Office Pro, MS Project, MS Visual Studio, Ultimus

Databases: MS Access, Informix, Oracle 8i/9i, SQL Server

Languages: ASP, BASIC, C++, C#, CORBA, FORTRAN, HTML, JAVA, JavaScript, JDBC, PERL, PL/SQL, VBA, VBScript, servlets, applets


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE IT WIZARD - North Stonington, CT * 2005 to Present

Small Business Technology Consultant: Provide IT business consulting services to small enterprises. Evaluate business needs in partnership with senior management and develop technology procurement and deployment plans to meet existing and future business needs.

Selected Achievements:

Architected networks using client/server topology.

Implemented MS Windows based solutions, including Active Directory, Exchange Server, and SQL Server.

Installed, configured, and administered hardware, software, and Web-enabled networks.



SONALYSTS, INC. - Waterford, CT * 1989 to 2005

Systems Administrator and Security Manager (1998 to 2005): Directed the administration, support, and enhancement of business-critical systems in a hybrid UNIX/Windows/Oracle RDBMS environment with the goals of maximizing uptime and performance. Conducted capacity planning, modeling, and performance tuning. Created policies, procedures, training programs, and technology assessments. Evaluated emerging technologies for suitability and compatibility with systems and corporate objectives. Developed and administered operating and project budgets. Oversaw operational activities for the data center, technical support, and application development business units.

Partnered with key cross-functional teams of stakeholders to plan, develop, and implement key infrastructure and process enhancements. Facilitated communications between functional units for interdisciplinary initiatives. Provided periodic status reporting to senior management. Hired, trained, mentored, and evaluated staff.

Established and enforced programming standards and documentation procedures based on industry best practices.

Served as a technical subject matter expert to the executive team during strategic planning. Guided development of the infrastructure and technology road maps.

Developed and documented system security procedures in compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) requirements. Conducted annual systems audits to ensure data integrity and policy compliance.

Managed multiple concurrent classified and unclassified projects with on-time delivery. Earned a reputation for efficiency, solid organizational planning, and proactive management.

Developed skills enhancement training for junior UNIX staff. Engaged in career pathing that improved morale and created an atmosphere of unity and cooperation.


Systems Analyst and Application Programmer (1989 to 2005): Designed and developed a variety of classified and unclassified customer applications, tools, databases, and systems for clients in the public and private sectors.

Developed the Navy's Non-Tactical Data Processing Subsystems Database Design Document (NTDPS/DDD) and assisted with software requirements specifications.

Designed the baseline database schema for the NTDPS using Oracle 9i.

Created designs and coded a Web-based training system for the State of Connecticut's school system in a Windows /Novell environment.

Established a C++ interface for the Navy's Close-In Ranging & Collision Avoidance System.



***** Honorably discharged from United States Navy after a distinguished career as a Senior Chief Electronics Technician *****



EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Master's Degree in Operations Management
RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, Troy, NY

Bachelor's Degree in Education
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Springfield, IL


Professional Development: Microsoft Small Business Specialist, JAVA Programming, CORBA Programming using JAVA, PL/SQL Programming

Certifications
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