Lennox S. Hinds

3020-I Prosperity Church Road, # 268, Charlotte NC, 28269

H: (704) 248-7944      E: lennoxhinds@garunte.com

Skills:

Computer Hardware: Sun Ultra Enterprise servers/workstations, SunFire servers, Sun 15K platforms, IBM Regatta, HP K N L M V Class Servers, Compaq Proliant servers.

Operating Systems: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003, UNIX (Solaris 2.5 - 10, HP-UX 10-11b, SunOS 4.1.x) with X Windows, Linux, MS-DOS, Mac OS, OpenBSD

Network Technologies: Cisco (switches and routers), Bay Networks (switches), 3Com (switches), Nokia Firewalls, Checkpoint Firewal1-1 v4-NG, TCP/IP, Ethernet, DNS, LDAP, HTTP, Netware, Frame Relay, T and DS circuits, FC-IP, SIP, VoIP, DHCP, VPN, SSH, SMTP, POP, Microsoft PTPN, SLIP, PPP, WLAN 802.11a/b/g

Storage Technologies: SATA, SCSI, iSCSI, NFS, CIFS/SaMBa, SAN, EMC Symmetrix, EMC Connectrix, Brocade, JNI, Emulex, Qlogic, EMC Control Center 5, VERITAS Volume Manager, VERITAS Enterprise Administrator, Sun DiskSuite/Volume Manager, Windows Logical Disk Manager.

Backup Software: Legato Networker 5-7, VERITAS NetBackup, VERITAS Backup Exec 8-9.x

Languages: shell scripting (ksh & csh), Perl, HTML.

Applications: Extensive experience with various PC and UNIX based software.  Symantec pcAnywhere, Cygwin, Hummingbird Exceed, iPlanet Enterprise Suite v4.x, Sun ONE, Oracle 7 – 9i, BEA WebLogic 8.1, VMware Workstation/GSX/ESX, BladeLogic 6.2, Informatica Power Center 6 WorkFlow Monitor, Microsoft DHCP and DNS servers, Solaris JumpStart, Openwave Email MX.

 

Professional Experience:

Senior UNIX Administrator, Tek Systems, Charlotte NC November 2004 – Current Main task was to augment operational support and handle miscellaneous to-do list items. • Debug and maintain 310 node NetBackup 5.1 deployment • Provide On-Call support for E-Biz center running PeopleSoft, Oracle RAC and DB/2 applications. • Support L-pars and domains on large IBM and Sun equipment. This includes firmware updates and new system installs. • Created and used BladeLogic packages to deploy and manage hosts and software installs. • Installed and managed multiple Red Hat AS 3 servers running Packaged Media Gateway software. • Installed and managed Red Hat ES 3 and Solaris 10 hosts running various Juniper Networks utilities and provided UNIX support for the LAN/WAN team. • Supported database administrators and internal application developers. • Coordinated outages with application owners, developers and hardware vendors for hardware replacement and upgrades. • Work closely with the SAN team to manage and install SAN storage and expansions as needed. Installed and managed SAN based storage on Linux hosts. • Installed and configured AppIQ CIM Extension 4.1 for entire environment 310 Nodes. • Worked with purchasing department to properly identify and acquire new hardware or updates to current hardware. • Did work as needed as assigned via Remedy ARS.

E-Commerce Design & Support Engineer, Signature Consultants, Boston MA/Charlotte NC April 2004 - Current.

·      Designed, Tested & supported E-biz Application Environments for use in the financial industry. (JPMorgan Chase & Wachovia)

·      Provided second and third level support for WebLogic 8, SunONE, WAS 5.1, and Teros APS systems.

·      Provided third level on-call support for all EBiz apps in the DMZ (internet facing)

·      Participated in SuSE Enterprise Linux 9 proof of concept trial.

·      Participated in VMware proof of concept trial.

·      Participated in Infiniband proof of concept trial.

·      Principal member of the Server Virtualizing/Cluster Technology Working group.

 

VMware Training for ESX Server 2.x Boston, MA                                            February 2004 - April 2004

 

Infrastructure Engineer, Z-Tel Communications, Atlanta GA                        September 2002 – January 2004

·      Designed and implemented Solaris JumpStart process for enterprise hardware deployments.

·      Designed and implemented new controlled development area for enterprise UNIX and web developers.

·      Managed all hardware and OS deployments in the UNIX environment using both Solaris and Linux.

·      Managed internal enterprise DNS/DHCP using Microsoft products.  Responsible for IP allocations of all new UNIX and server appliances used in the enterprise.

·      Responsible for UNIX enterprise backup management using Legato 6.3 and 7.0

·      Responsible for Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 backups using VERITAS Backup Exec 8.5 and 9.x

·      Installed and configured WebLogic 8.1 application server in a B2B environment.

·      Managed Windows NT/2000/2003 servers used by UNIX and web developers interfacing with UNIX servers using Cygwin and Exceed tools.

·      Supported B2B and enterprise firewalls running Checkpoint Firewall version 4.x and NG.

·      Responsible for designing and maintaining remote office connectivity and VPN access using Microsoft PPTN and various IPsec/VPN clients.

·      Worked with wide variety of network debugging tools to monitor and manage network traffic for both B2B networks and VPN networks.  This includes but is not limited to snoop, tcpdump, Network General packet sniffers and Cisco Works products.

·      Managed EMC Connectrix, Qlogic SANbox2 based fabrics using EMC Control Center 5.

·      Provide support for back end database infrastructure using VERITAS Cluster Server.

 

Senior Systems Administrator, Sapphire Technologies, Nationwide                           October 1998 – September 2002

3/02 – 8/02 Assigned to Cox Communications Inc. Atlanta GA. Email Administrator

·      Manage InterMail MX 5.1.2 system with 1.9 million users running on Solaris 8

·      Managed over 110 Sun Ultra 2 and 3 boxes ranging from 280R to 420R.

·      Provided third level support for email subscribers.  Interfaced with hardware vendor to resolve issues.

·      Install and configure new hardware including enterprise storage solutions from Sun and EMC.

·      Create LDIF files and performed other LDAP related tasks for email user management.

·      Worked with on site Openwave personnel to optimize and configure Email MX installation.

·      Documented customized procedures used to maintain Email system.

·      Worked with DNS and networking teams doing domain email management and network expansion.

 

7/01 – 12/01 Assigned to Lockheed Martin. Marietta GA, Senior Unix Administrator

·      Designed, implemented and managed multiple 64 node Linux Beowulf Clusters used in a Fluidics design center.

·      Managed Beowulf work queue using internally developed and freeware utilities.

·      Managed HP-UX 11 servers used for software development and testing in military contractor design center.

·      Managed 100+ Linux desktops implementing common desktop and file space between multiple UNIX variants.

·      Did hardware design and procurement for project expansion.

·      Was responsible for all aspects consolidating assets. Which included having equipment moved from data centers nationwide to one central location.

·      Redesigned infrastructure to match consolidation efforts. Includes working on network and storage topologies.

 

7/99 — 2/01 Assigned to Verizon Communications. Philadelphia, PA. E-commerce Solutions Design Engineer

·      Design and configure Sun, IBM, and HP systems for use as E-Business solutions focusing on high availability and system interoperability.

·      Designed high availability infrastructure using VERITAS Cluster Software.

·      Designed, implemented and managed a Fibre Optic Storage Area Network utilizing EMC2 Connectrix and Symmetrix solutions and VERITAS Enterprise Storage products.

·      Have designed and maintained a Legato backup infrastructure using copper and Fibre based SCSI technologies.

·      Configured and implemented large database servers running Oracle 8i and third party Java products such as Sapphire Web and BEA WebLogics.

·      Worked in an ISO9000 based production environment testing and evaluating all procedures used to maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade the environment. Includes building and managing a Standard Test Environment.

·      Trained operation support personnel on new web technologies, including Netscape LDAP, Proxy, Applications and Enterprise offerings.

·      Have done enterprise wide capacity evaluation and planing.

·      Hardware installs, upgrades and troubleshooting on entire range of Sun Enterprise hardware solutions ranging for E250 and E420r to E10k.

·      Installed and configured E10k domains on 4 platforms using running Solaris 2.5 to Solaris 8.

·      Managed and supported a total for 200+ UNIX servers of various sizes, brands and functions in an E-commerce environment.

·      Installed and managed and supported Netscape Suite of Products on business to business web servers.

·      Installed and supported Sun Cluster 2.2 and VERITAS Cluster Services on a wide range for Sun hardware including E10k.

·      Work as part of a team to design and implement a web based user authentication systems. Both digital certificates and authenticated proxies serviced by a LDAP server were used to facilitate this.

·      Have experience with a large selection of security tools. Including SSH, Nortel Extranet Access clients and third party software solutions such as Firewall One and Stormix.

·      Co-managed NT based back end solutions for E commerce applications.

 

4/99 – 7/99 Assigned to Lucent Technologies. Allentown, PA. UNIX System Administrator.

·      Tested and developed Y2K compliance software and patches for Solaris 2.5 and newer.

·      Developed extensive SunOS Y2K test and upgrade procedure.

·      Installed and updated new Sun based solutions to replace end of life equipment.

·      Configured and installed Network Appliance file server.

 

8/98 – 4/99 Assigned to the Philadelphia Stock Exchange as Developer Support Staff.

·      Worked in high paced mission critical computing environment supporting stockbrokers and traders at the Philadelphia Stock Exchange.

·      System Administrator for Solaris development servers used by in house financial software developers.

·      Worked in tandem with database administrators to facilitate an enterprise wide Solaris 2.6 upgrade and system maintenance.

·      Integrated E4500 and E3500 with Tandem and IBM mainframe for trading floor upgrade.

·      Managed NT4 server used for domain authentication.

 

Technical Analyst, Sprint Paranet. Houston, Texas                                                                         1996 - 1998

·      Responsibilities included, but was not limited to, evaluating, designing and implementing enterprise wide computing solutions.

·      Designed and implemented plan for expansion and enhancement of enterprise network.

·      Configured and installed Cisco and 3Com routers for various clients.

·      Purchased and maintained Motorola CSU/DSU’s.

·      Maintained Teledyne and 3Com hubs on local area network.

·      Responsible for UNIX workstation connectivity and NFS reliability.

·      Installed remote console solution for new test and development laboratory for oil exploration company using Shiva and Bay Networks products.

·      Worked with local telecoms and first tier ISP on configuring frame relay circuits.

·      Managed Primary Domain Controllers and login servers for Enterprise Network at software test lab. Responsible for 5 NT-4 servers acting as primary file and print server for lab staff. Also responsible for setting up remote access with NT servers.

·      Supported Solaris and SGI boxes used by Geophysicist and Paleontologist in a geo dynamics laboratory.

·      Supported Sybase DB A's and Power Builder developers working on Solaris 2.5.1 machines.

·      Supported Smalltalk developers on Sun OS 4.1.3 and IBM RS6000 machines

·      Experience supporting Landmark Graphics and Geoquest software on both Sun and SGI hardware.

·      Work at US Space Alliance in mechanical design lab provided OS and hardware support for Sun OS workstations and servers used as part of ISS CAD/CAM effort.

 

Saconia Incorporated, Chicago IL. UNIX Support Staff.                                                                 1994 - 1996

Worked at client site providing UNIX and network support for internal network and corporate web site.

·      Designed and installed web servers and Internet connectivity solutions for Saconia Client’s.

·      Managed SGI Indigo workstations and Power Challenger web servers.

·      Handled all web site updated worked directly with marketing and HTML design crew during all phases of web site deployment.

·      Responsible for network stability including small Cisco routers, frame relay circuits and local LAN operations.

·      Developed best practices procedures for future expansion.

·      Documented and trained clients internal staff on web site management and maintenance.

·      Worked as part of an OS/2 and AS/400 expansion team supporting AS/400 Cobol and Forth GL developers.

 

Certifications:

Openwave Email MX 5.12 certified.

Microsoft Exchange 4.0 certified.

Solaris 8 Certified System Administrator.

 

Education: Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice, University of Nebraska, 1994

Personal: US Citizen. Interests include flying, cycling movies and music.

References: Available upon request.