Work History: Career

Positions


  • December 2015 - Current

    Costco Wholesale (Corporate)

    Unix Systems Administrator

    • RedHat Enterprise Linux 5-7: Installation, Configuration, Troubleshooting, and Support
    • AIX 6 Troubleshooting and Support
    • Enterprise Configuration Management using Puppet (open source and enterprise), ansible, git, cluster SSH
    • OS Administration for platforms running SAP, Websphere, Oracle, Apache/Tomcat, ERP, Commvault, Postfix, Kerberized services, Samba, Docker, Teamforge, Splunk
    • RSA Token Authentication Integration with SSH
    • Change Management Representation for Team and Liaison for Policy/Workflow Optimization
    • Lead Audit Contact for SOX, PCI, and HIPAA Standards
    • Interview, Onboard, and Train New Team Members
    • Maintain Documentation and Procedures using Google Docs and DokuWiki
    • Additional Technologoes Leveraged: VMWare, Redhat Satellite, Foreman, hiera, Infoblox, Service-Now, audit.d

  • April 2015 - Current

    Bellevue College

    Adjunct Teaching Staff - Institute of Business and Information Technology

    • Using & Supporting Linux
      Understanding the Linux operating system will grant you additional versatility in the technical workforce, expand your options for special technology projects, and open up vast communities of knowledge. Through hands-on training, we cover the fundamentals of vendor independent Linux operating systems by installing, configuring, using, and administering Linux in practical demonstrations. The content of this course and the level at which that content is taught is based on the objectives of LPIC-1 certification.

      Sessions Instructed: Spring 2015, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Winter 2017

    • Administering a Linux Server
      This course covers the essentials of Linux server administration. Students install, configure, use, secure and administer a Linux enterprise server. Topics include user access and security, process and service control, server monitoring, networks and networking services, interoperability, package management, backup and recovery and essential BASH commands. The course covers the fundamentals of the vendor independent Linux operating system. Students install, configure, use, and administer Linux. The content of this course and the level at which that content is taught is based on the objectives of the CompTIA Linux+ exam.

      Sessions Instructed: Fall 2015, Fall 2016

    • Classes ranging from 8 to 24 students during 10 through 12 week courses
    • Hybrid and Twice Weekly In-Person 2-3 Hour Mixed Lecture/Demonstration Sessions
    • Build and Design Lesson Plans, Lectures, and Assignemnts
    • Managed Course Information, Content, and Grades Using Canvas LMS
    • Additionl Technologies: VirtualBox, Virtual Private Servers

  • June 2006 - November 2014

    Sno Falls Credit Union

    IT Administrator and Marketing Specialist

    • Domain Administration, Tier I-III Help Desk, Production Website Administration, Telephony System Administration, Patch Management
    • Regularly create and maintain marketing materials for web and digital signage mediums.
    • Assisted in development and roll-out of a new office branch located inside a supermarket grocery store.
    • Redesigned organization website to clearly organize information with a polished end-user experience.
    • Implemented a centrally managed digital display marketing solution across multiple locations.
    • Installed and Configured Asterisk Telephony system for multiple locations with automated menu, agent queues, voice mail, and faxing.
    • Physical-to-VMware conversion vendor selection, system design, deployment, support, and maintenance.
    • Regularly represent IT Department to board of directors and management on issues including technology selection, policies, and department status.
    • Intranet development, deployment, and documentation.
    • Disaster recovery testing and recovery procedure documentation.
    • Technical assistance with multiple ATM deployments.
    • Multi-location security-camera system product/vendor selection, design, deployment, support, and maintenance.
    • Directly support members with internet banking issues and solutions via phone and e-mail.
    • Marketing Lead: Art Design (Web, Print, Digital Displays), Publication Design, Campaign Management, Event Coordination, etc.
    • Interactive Marketing Specialist focused on direct-to-community relations.

  • August 2005 - June 2006

    Excell Data Corp.

    Resume Processor

    • Data entry using Microsoft Outlook and proprietary database systems
    • General Facilities Duties
    • Customer Service including Front Desk, Email, and Phones

Education / Certifications


  • CompTIA Linux+ Certification 2016
  • LPIC-1 Linux Certification 2016
  • SUSE Certified Administrator 2016
  • AA Technical Support, Bellevue College 2009
  • AA Networking Services, Bellevue College 2009
  • CompTIA A+ Certified Professional, 2006


Technical Skills


  • Linux Server Operating Systems - Ubuntu, CentOS, RedHat
  • Intermediate Apache PHP & MySQL Server Systems Configuration and Maintenance
  • Intermediate HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, MySQL Development
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office Use including Offering Basic Staff Training
  • Windows Workstation and Server Operating Systems - Windows: XP through Windows 8; Server: 2000, 2003, 2008
  • Basic to Intermediate Adobe Creative Cloud Suite Media Authoring
  • Basic to Intermediate Paint.net, Gimp, and Inkscape Media Authoring
  • Advanced Asterisk Telephony VoIP Platform
  • VMWare Business Virtualization Technology