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Areas Of Expertise:
LAMP / Oracle to Mysql Conversion / Apache/ASP to PHP Conversion / System Administration / Custom Application programming and Deployment


Resume:
Jason Kurtz

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR / DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR / PROGRAMMER
Solutions-oriented IT Professional with proven success designing, implementing and integrating cost-effective high performance technical solutions to meet challenging business needs. Over 15 years experience with Systems, Software, Security, Databases & troubleshooting for such companies as ADM, Rolls Royce, Siemans, Warner Brothers, & Xerox.

* Solid knowledge of LAN/WAN network administration and support under Linux and Windows environments.
* Proven expertise in supporting and troubleshooting hardware, database and networking issues.
* Demonstrated ability to satisfy users through analysis and problem resolution.
* Recognized as the go-to person for immediate resolution to technical issues.
* Organized, take-charge professional able to plan and oversee projects from conception to conclusion.
* Outstanding communication skills; interfaces effectively with management, vendors, staff, peers and users.
* Strong technical background with a solid history of delivering outstanding customer service.
* Genuine commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

CERTIFICATIONS

A+, CCNA, LPIC-1, LPIC-2, MCDBA, MCSA, MCSE
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Operating systems:

AIX, BSD, DOS, IRIX, Linux (Suse/Redhat AS/Debian), Microsoft Windows (3.1/95/98/ME/XP/2003), Novel OpenBSD, SCO Unix, Solaris, SunOS, Vax/VMS

Networking services, protocols, and topologies:

Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, DSL, Ethernet, Firewalls, Frame Relay, FTP, HTTP, IMAP, LDAP, NAS, NAT NetBEUI/NetBIOS, POP3, PPP, RAS, RDP, Samba, Squid, SSL, SMTP, T1, T3, TCP/IP, VPN, WIFI

Databases & Modeling/CASE Tools:

Oracle, Mysql, MS Access, MS SQL Server, Postgres, Sybase, Foxpro

Programming Languages & Tools:

ASP, HTML, Javascript, Java, Nullsoft Installer, Perl, PHP, Python, Shell Scripting, SQL

Software & Tools:

Apache, Checkpoint, Exchange, HP JetDirect, IIS, LVS, Norton AntiVirus for Exchange and for Firewalls, MS Exchange, Postfix, Qmail, Sendmail, Spamassassin, Tapeware, Terminal Services, WebSense



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2006 - 2007
* Contractor to the following companies Walmart / Compusa / Pepsi /U.S. Senator / Circuit City / Motorola
* Custom Programming of web based application and development
* Worked with DOD Contractors on RFID Deployments
* Training of Motorola Engineers on Embedded Linux and Programming


System Administrator / Programmer / General Manager

Noguska LLC. Fostoria, OH 2001-2005

* Administered over 2 dozen on site and off site Linux Apache/Mysql/PHP servers
* Administered Redhat AS Servers for financial industry customers
* Converted Qmail email servers to Postfix
* Maintained Customers Sendmail email servers
* Configured and maintained DNS Bind servers
* Implemented kerberos authentication for for client/server applications
* Troubleshooted T1/DSL/CABLE Internet connections for customers
* Provided Active Directory support and training for Seneca County Health Department servers, supporting 200+ users
* Created and implemented security procedures and best practices across multiple systems.
* Coordinated over 12 programmers working on PHP/Mysql SQL applications
* Created Nagios Voice alert system to monitor on site and off site servers
* Coordinated programmers to create a web based job tracking system for Xerox, Cleveland Clinic Facility and executed on budget and ahead of schedule.
* Designed and implemented security and firewalls for Xerox, Rolls Royce
* Designed and implemented then converted MS Exchange to Linux Postfix and Oracle to Mysql Conversion for Xerox, Nashville Facility
* Co-host “Call The Computer Guys” Radio Show


Senior Unix Administrator

Compute Ft Lauderdale, FL 1996-2000

* Administered over 14 IRIX/Linux/HP-UX Servers
* Converted Legacy Unix systems to Linux as part of a overall switch to Linux
* Coordinated with management and programmers on conversion of systems


Network Engineer

Abc Computers Ft Lauderdale, FL 1994-1996

* Troubleshooting and installations of networks for Siemans and Warner Brothers
* Installed over 100 Novel/NT servers at car dealerships for Siemans across FL
* Design and implemented network infrastructures for over 100 sites
* Troubleshooting network problems for Maroone Chevrolet


Network Engineer

Cybergate Ft Lauderdale, FL 1992-1994

* Installed frame relay points of presence across Florida for dialup customers
* Junior administrator of AIX servers
* Security auditing of Unix servers and cisco routers
* Configured and maintained DNS Bind servers
* Configured and maintained Sendmail servers
* Configured and maintained cisco routers for commercial customers

References available upon request.

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