Kelly Black
Summary and Skills:
Strong understanding of Unix, and "Unix clone" operating systems,
Windows operating systems and programming the following languages and software:
Bourne Shell / Script / Wrapper
Prime in all versions of HTML 1.0 - present
DHTML
DNS installation and troubleshooting
CGI
PERL
C and C derivatives
MYSQL
Apache (all versions including current 2.x)
IP Tables Firewall, NAT and Proxy server programming
PHP (including authoring the EZ Publishing programming manual)
Types of Unix:
Linux Mandrake, Gentoo, Slackware, and Redhat
FreeBSD
OpenBSD
SCO
Solaris
Some AIX
Skills:
Masters Certification in Linux (provided as attachment)
CNE {#OEM 11197-00021533-19186 }
MSSQL database management
MYSQL database management
PHP / DHTML / CSS / HTML / PERL / CGI
Apache Server (configuration, troubleshooting and support)
Router and NAT / IOS (gateway programming)
Support Tactics
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
SMB (Samba)
Knowledge of all hardware types from super-scalar PC, to RISC, as well as network appliances. Construction (and programming) of online server systems. Strong background in hardware troubleshooting, software diagnosis, and system recovery.
Equipment Knowledge:
PC and Super-scalar PC based computers
LAN / WAN
Cisco (also can construct routers)
Remote Access Concentrators
Data types, porting and framing
NIU (Network Interface)
Knowledge of high-speed data circuits
Channel Banks (High Capacity Switching)
CSU / FPU / DSU programming
IOS and other intelligent network switching
ATM and Data Packet networks
Fiber Optic Networks
Microwave network equipment(including super high speed RF framing).
Communications specifications, applications and data line encoding.
Experience:
Directory of Information Technology
Entrepreneur Media Inc., (Entrepreneur Magazine)
Present
Managing all information technologies for a very fast paced and FUN company (not to mention an important one too!)
I've learned a LOT more about:
MSSQL - Clustering
CMS - Code Management Systems (Ektron and CMS400)
DFS - and other distributed filesystems
Squid (Accelerator and reverse proxy modes)
Apache
CSS | Javascript | PHP | DHTML
Plus I get to use all the wonderful other skills previously mentioned!
Sr. Systems and Networks Administrator / Security Analyst
GTC Telecom / Perfexa Solutions
July 2004 November 2006
Responsible for all aspects of Server Ops, Net Ops, External Cages, leased communications lines, internal programming. Responsible for IDS,
network penetration testing, server software upgrades, troubleshooting
P2P tunnels running over SSL, diagnosis of authentication problems,
network traffic shaping, firewalls, NAT/PAT, OpenBSD routers, Cisco
routers, and AD domain controllers.
Systems Administrator | RF Engineer West
Sprint PCS
May 2000 July 2004
RF Engineer working in Performance Engineering for the nationwide
wireless network.
Authoring Perl programs, and other programming language types, which
create, combine, and analyze the Sprint PCS all digital network
performance. This includes handling peg count data, data base programming, and web server automation.
Ongoing systems administration of Linux servers as well
as Sun Solaris systems, and interaction with high capacity
network switching.
Often operating alone in compiling new functions into servers, set
up of Network File-systems, Server Management Block controls, as well
as server clustering. Compiling new functions into the online servers
such as XML, Perl, Apache server and modules, as well as SSH and
IPTables Firewalls. Responsible for network security and Unix systems
administration for the entire service measurements group.
Network Administrator
EZ Publishing Inc.
Dec. 1996 - Feb 2001
Administrator on over 3000 dedicated servers
Handled online (interactive) instruction of customers in every topic of
network administration; from troubleshooting websites to teaching Real
Audio, Unix (basic and advanced courses), and CGI trouble-shooting. All done via website chat interface and desktop capture.
Logged almost 1,000 online instructor hours in the last 6 months alone.
Handle customer service representation for EZ Publishing Inc., and also
have many internal programming tasks - such as server diagnosis, load
balancing, and Apache troubleshooting.
Extensive knowledge of CPAN, and Apache module installations.
(Occasionally called upon to program scripts of numerous types,
automate tasks on the servers, or to program new functions into
server configurations.)
Trouble-shoot the bulk of the service calls or technical questions from the user-base, as indicated by my performance records.
Routinely modify, upgrade, or compile new functions into the online
servers, such as XML, Front Page, etc.
Accomplishments/Duties:
Implemented a quick response program, which increased customer
satisfaction by 50% for three consecutive quarters.
Responded to over 1,400 database email requests in the last 6 months with 87% accuracy.
Maintained online company knowledge base, used in training new technicians and administrators.
In supervisor's absence, took lead in assisting other associates with
questions, or problems, as well as managing the entire server set.
Implemented a workflow management protocol to accurately track the
completion of team projects.
Logged over 900 hours as an online instructor for Unix networks
administration.
Networks Administrator - East New Mexico Online
(Resident contractor for Arizona Tech. LLC)
May 1998 - July 2000
(This position was served concurrently with Southwest Computer
Corporation.)
Design and setup of remote access dial up server set.
Assisted in design and handled ongoing administration of supporting
services. (i.e. Sendmail, Radius database management, authentication, etc.)
Apache administration, and web-master for the server website. This
included the entire site design, concept, and graphics.
Security administration.
Customer support. Troubleshooting connections, establishing customer
settings, etc.
Constructed RF Communication Uplink so that East New Mexico Online was
able to broadcast to a 17 mile microwave "frame cloud". This precipitated New Mexicos first 3 Mbps microwave Internet connection. East NM had a variety of broadband customers.
Senior Technician / Network Technician
Southwest Computer Corporation
May 1997 - Jan 1999
Troubleshooting and repair on all forms of Personal Computer equipment.
Construction of new PC systems as ordered by the client base. Determine what new components should be ordered in order to support the technical shop.
Troubleshooting packet, voice, and RF Microwave network connections. This included routing, gateway servers, internal office network, etc.
Sr. Networks Administrator
Six Guns Communications LLC
Sierra Vista, AZ
1994 - 1998
Design and construction of Sierra Vista / Ft Huachuca 's first real 56k
dial up access Internet service. Mr. Don Judd managed the Unix concepts of setting up the provider, and I handled all the communications, including the dial up remote access servers (Portmaster 3), routers, as well as the leased data lines that supported the service.
Ongoing co-administration, and customer support for the service, including being on 24 hour call.
Responsible for all order of operations within the service, appointed Director of Communications (which encompassed more than just dial up and DSL/Microwave access, it also included overall company presence).
Career Highlights:
August 2006 Master Certification in the Linux operating system.
September 2003 Won the Mercury award for the largest network re-home in Los Angeles history.
September 2001 Completed RF 100 Engineering Degree (UCI Dupont)
December 2000 - EZ Publishing named number one by online survey at
webhostdir.com Online web hosting consortium.
November 2000 - EZ Publishing named number one in customer support.
July 2000 - Invited by Frontier Global NOC supervisors to train Prime Net employees from Phoenix Arizona in the mechanics of networks administration of high-speed RF Microwave Data networks. Construction of RF network interchanges, tropospherical link projections, etc.
November 1999 - Named as designated resident contractor for Arizona Tech. LLC, and given charge of several large Internet Access networks including ADSL, dial-up and microwave access. (East New Mexico Online)
October 1999 - Named senior networks technician (and senior hardware
technician) of Southwest Computer Corporation for construction of the first RF Microwave LAN in the Pecos Valley New Mexico area.
July 1998 - Mediated a high speed P2P fiber optic T-3 to the largest
virtual host network on the west coast, colossus.net
Education and Training:
Masters Certification Linux
EE (Experts Exchange)
Costa Mesa, Ca.
Sept. 2006
Lucent Certified CDMA 3G1X
Irvine, Ca.
Feb. 2002
Certified RF Engineer / CDMA RF100
Sprint PCS NTAC
Sept. 2001
Attended UNR (UNLV Reno) (Co-operative)
Associate in Computer Science (J.O.I.N.)
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