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P O BOX Street Address AZ PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLEApplications and Systems EngineerPLEASE TRY ME I have a brain I learn I think I figure things out.Senior Systems Engineer Unix/Linux Administrator Technical Team LeadDevOps Collaboration System Integration Automation Solutions Performance TuningProactive Troubleshooter Resourceful Mentor Unix Shell Scripting Challenges EmbracedApplication Problem Solver System Problem Solver Mentor and TrainingWORK EXPERIENCENXP Semiconductor 03/2024Support unix (RHEL/Red Hat) on Advantest semiconductor test equipment, system and network configurationRTX systems; tucson, az 06/2023 02/24unix systems engineer supported computer systems that control missile test equipmentKelly Services; (Intel) Chandler, AZ 7/2022 6/2023Vmware Suse ManagerSet up Decision Engineering team's UNIX/Linux (SLES or Suse Linux Enterprise Server) Suse Manager operations. Suse Manager is used for patch management and client server updates. We used Docker containers, ansible and kubernetics to streamline application deployments and server configuration updates My team created VmWare guests. We also had our own lab consisting of HP servers, HPE storage as well as cables, routers and switches. Some monitoring was via (cloud based) NewRelic My team supported 3 different data centers as well as onsite and cloud storage.Wells Fargo; Chandler, Arizona 04/2007 06/2022Senior Unix Engineer (AVP,SR software & systems engineer)Managed and monitored Corporate technology and Info security Code Review Apache, Tomcat, JBOSS, Weblogic and Oracle systems.(servers, application, Encryption) Did System Hardware, Application and network troubleshooting.We used Python and UNIX shell BASH/KSH scripts for system management and monitoring..I Converted from Solaris-10, HP-UX-11, AIX-6 to Redhat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) I've Used OS tools or commands as well as monitoring tools for troubleshooting. Worked oin Hitachi/EMC and NETIAPP (Network Appliance) storage. I am experienced at configuring Weblogic, Apache, TOMCAT applications to application team specifications..I have used various SNMP tools including: OVPM, OVPI, OBR, nagios, Sitescope and unix scripts. I Wrote scripts to automate almost everythingand make the server serve us.I Produced monthly performance reports, and ordered more disk, CPU or memory as needed.I used and supported CMP, HP-Fortify tools, also Request Center software. Performed System and Software security remediation. Managed the BCP (Business Continuity planning) or DISASTER RECOVERY drills. (BCP certified) Managed application upgrades and system conversions from Solaris-10 to Red hat or RHEL. led a team who coordinated the disaster recovery activities Made fault tolerant Apache/weblogic cluster to make application always available. I became go-to person for other departments. Attended HP-Protect Fortify conference now MicroFocus. Configuration and troubleshooting of SMTP mail sendmail and postfixThough title was Vice president and Senior Software Engineer my job functions centered on systems networking applications and middleware support.Analon 06/1993 - presentUnix Consultant for systems networking and Storage ManagementUsed Unix scripts to automate administration, setup, and ongoing support for UNIX applications and servers (AIX, HPUX, Solaris, Linux, Unix Svr5, and X-11).Monitored Oracle, Informix, and Sybase jobs, SQL queries, and log status for errors.Provided over 15 years of UNIX system, networking and storage (EMC SAN, NETAPP) expertise to various companies as a consultant. I helped manage the procurement processes for hardware, software, network and storage equipment Assisted with application software software licensing. I Wrote shell scripts for monitoring job logs, sending email or pager alerts upon detecting potential issues unsed grep -B and grep -A to send developers a snapshot of what happened before and after the event.I worked with database, applications, networking, and facilities teams to troubleshoot and resolve systems issues. I built fault tolerant Apache, Oracle, and Weblogic clusters for high availability. I performed Oracle, Informix or Sybase database backups or dump, and load. Assisted DBA configuring systems for optimum database security and performance.I also Mentored and trained colleagues I searched for and fixed the root cause avoiding band-aid fixes whenever possible.At large Motorola WROC & MCG or Motorola Computer Group data center Supported hardware and OS. System, Application and hardware troubleshooting. Remote console server. Cisco Switches, and Routers, Sun/Solaris, Hp/HPUX and IBM/AIX Servers. Patching Autosys and cron scheduling If it broke overnight I tried to restore service before day shift came on also Power Broker admin..Prior Experience: Unisys, (CBP project 29) Trained team members, and UNIX admin, VERITAS, Systems & Support engineer Syntex Ophthalmics Polymer chemsitryARCO Petroleum Products, Revlon, P&G Syntex Steris laboratories: QC lab chemist prepared and processed research and quality control Samples .used GMP, FDA and ASTM procedures. Also set up LIMS (laboratory Information Management System database ) for sample and results tracking Syntex Ophthalmics: Polymer chemsitry for contact lenses Operated pilot plantsMotorola & Motorola Computer Group data center Supported hardware and OS. System, Application and hardware troubleshooting. Remote console server. Routers, Sun/Solaris, Hp/HPUX and IBM/AIX Servers. Patching Autosys and cron scheduling If it broke overnight I tried to restore service before day shift came on also Power Broker admin.If there is a problem I'm the one who should be there to help troubleshoot and restore service. Outages cost money. I am proactive and like to prevent outages. Keeping systems and applications up and working saves money and makes for happy managers and customers tooPrior Experience: Unisys, Trained team members, and UNIX admin, VERITAS, Systems & Support engineer, STERIS LABORATORIES, Technical Services Chemist, ARCO PETROLEUM (now BP), CHEMIST/and Lab Computer/LIMS ADMINISTRATOR, Revlon, LIMS and NIR specialistARCO Petroleum Products, Revlon, P&G Syntex Steris laboratories: QC lab chemist prepared and processed research and quality control Samples .used GMP, FDA and ASTM procedures. Also set up LIMS (laboratory Information Management System database ) for sample and results trackingCERTIFICATIONSCertifications: CISSP CMP Wells Fargo BCP US CITIZEN USO volunteer toocan also speak GermanIf there is a problem I'm the one who should be there to help troubleshoot and restore service. Outages cost money. I am proactive and like to prevent outages. Keeping systems and applications up and working saves money and makes for happy managers and customers tooI am able to figure out most issues or know who to call or where to find help.I have a farm in southeastern Arizona where I am also starting a winery. I wind up playing the role of Manager as well as engineer. I designed and rebuilt my greenhouse and shop. This included the concrete and brick work as well as the framing, plumbing, and electrical work (110 and 220v) I also have a compressed air system that provides air to the garage, Shop, and greenhouse.When I worked as a Chemist I designed processes, qualified ASTM procedures, configured and programmed PLC (programmable Logic Controllers) that managed the reactor temperatures in a pilot plant. I've worked both in a coke lab and a drug lab. Coke as in Calcined Petroleum coke and drug as in generic Pharmaceuticals. I did stability studies, quality control and validation studiesper FDA GMP or CGMP standards. I also configured and did instrument troubleshooting, and set up a LIMS or Laboratory Information Management database. I enjoy projects that are challenging and cause you to think and figure things out.would not mind doing something along the same lines as described above, also would welcome something completely different where there is opportunity to learn something newJOHN |
