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24 <h2><a href="http://penwin.net">Ron Van Scherpe</a></h2>
25 <p style="text-align:center">Email: <a href="mailto:rvanscherpe@gmail.com">rvanscherpe@gmail.com</a>
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33 <p>To obtain a Systems/Network Administration position, in a mixed
34 operating system environment.</p>
36 <h2>Summary of Qualifications</h2>
39 <li>9 Years of System Administration in a mixed computing
40 environment: Unix & 2000</li>
42 <li>12+ years of work experience in Silicon Valley in a variety of
43 different positions.</li>
45 <li>Excellent working knowledge of the following Microsoft Windows
46 operating systems: Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000 and XP.</li>
48 <li>Hands on work experience with the following Linux
49 distributions: Red Hat, Mandrake and SuSE.</li>
51 <li>Ability to compile Linux sources and kernel.</li>
53 <li>Working knowledge of Solaris 6 and 7.</li>
55 <li>Hands on experience with the following Linux/Unix desktops:
58 <li>Practical knowledge of Microsoft Windows technologies such as:
59 Active Directory, Domain Controllers, Global Catalog and
60 Bridge-head Servers.</li>
62 <li>Understanding knowledge of networking protocols and
63 applications: WINS, TCP/IP, 802.11b wireless, DHCP, DNS, SAMBA,
66 <li>Familiar with Cisco 2500 routers, Intel & Dell layer 3,
67 Packeteers, Sonicwall and Netscreen firewalls and Juniper
68 Network's SA-1000 VPN.</li>
70 <li>Experience with HTML and various UNIX shells.</li>
72 <li>Familiar with the following internet applications: Apache and
75 <li>Familiar with the following open source CMS: Mambo, Drupal,
78 <li>Working knowledge of network monitoring tools: Nagios &
81 <li>Hands on experience with the following Windows tools: Veritas
82 Backup Exec, Norton Anti-virus Enterprise Edition, Cygwin,
83 Lanware's NMS Console, Terminal Services, Remote Desktop and
86 <li>Familiar with PC (IBM e335 servers, Dell 1850s, 2650s, 2850s)
87 and Sun (Ultra 5, Utlra 10, Ultra 80 & Ultra 450 Sunfire210)
88 hardware as well as Network Appliance and EMC filers.</li>
90 <li>Familiar with Inter-Tel PBX systems.</li>
92 <li>Understanding knowledge of T-1's voice T-1's, Frame-Relay and
95 <li>Excellent communication skills, working with all levels of
96 upper management including VP's and CEO</li>
98 <li>Experience in working in start-up environments.</li>
103 <h3>Penwin Solutions, Sunnyvale, CA President & CEO</h3>
108 <li>Formed a consulting business in 04 which specialized in
109 Windows and Linux environments.</li>
111 <li>Contracted with Salira Optical Networks to maintain their
112 network, server and desktop infrastructure. Also installed an
113 Exchange 2003 server and migrated users mailbox from Exchange 2000
114 to the new 2003 server./li>
116 <li>Worked with a variety of home users and small business.</li>
118 <li>Was a member of the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce.</li>
123 <h3>Silicon Optix, San Jose, CA, Network Administrator</h3>
128 <li>One of 5 Network Administrators which spanned across multiple
129 sites, San Jose, Orlando, Toronto and Hannover.</li>
131 <li>Main support for headquarters in San Jose supporting 25
132 end-users which were mostly Execs including the CEO.</li>
134 <li>Supported remote users, sales and executives along with
135 individuals in our Shanghai and Taiwan offices.</li>
137 <li>Responsible for purchasing all new hardware and software for
138 site. Worked with a variety of vendors to get the best deal.</li>
140 <li>Planned and implemented a Exchange 2003 upgrade which
141 consisted of upgrading Active Directory and removing Active
142 Directory Connectors prior to the upgrade due to previous Exchange
143 5.5 servers. Was the first of 3 sites to perform the
146 <li>Installed and configured a server to run ClearCase.</li>
148 <li>Installed and configured a second Domain Controller for
151 <li>Cleaned up and organized server room by purchasing a server
152 cabinet and installing all servers in it.</li>
154 <li>Installed a EMC2 SAN solution to replace a Dell PowerVault NAS
157 <li>Was responsible for facilities, by making sure a card access
158 system was installed.</li>
160 <li>Researched, priced, and implemented a web based Enterprise
161 helpdesk and asset manager application, so that end users could
162 submit trouble tickets and keep track of progress.</li>
164 <li>Deployed Nagios and MRTG to monitor network and server
167 <li>Installed WSUS server which provided automatic Microsoft
168 updates to desktop and laptops.</li>
170 <li>Revamped backup strategy by moving from 3 separate backup
171 servers to one and installing clients on all other servers.</li>
176 <h3>LinkIT, Portland, OR, Contractor</h3>
181 <li>Hired on as a contractor to install and configure 8 Solaris
182 servers for training department for a client of LinkIT, Credence,
185 <li>Helped in the transitioning and cleanup of LDAP services</li>
187 <li>Participated, as a team member, in implementing new networking
188 hardware throughout the Corporate Enterprise.</li>
193 <h3>Salira Optical Networks, Santa Clara, CA, IT Manager</h3>
198 <li>IT Manager for a world-wide company residing in Santa Clara,
199 CA. and Shanghai, China, which consisted of a Windows 2000
200 infrastructure, 80 users, 2 sites (Santa Clara & Shanghai), 150
201 desktops running Windows NT 4.0, 2000, XP and 8 Windows 2000
204 <li>Primary duties included: phone system administration, network
205 administration, server administration and desktop administration,
206 building security administration, 24 Hour on call support and
207 facilities management.</li>
209 <li>Designed and implemented a Windows 2000 Active Directory
210 infrastructure which connected two sites(Santa Clara, CA and
211 Shanghai, China)</li>
213 <li>Traveled to Shanghai where I installed a Windows 2000
214 infrastructure, which consisted of a Domain Controller, Exchange
215 and ClearCase servers, Intel routers and switches as well as a
216 Sonicwall firewall, which connected the two sites together via a
217 secure VPN tunnel.</li>
219 <li>Managed and guided system administrator in Shanghai
222 <li>Installed and managed dual Exchange 2000 servers (Santa Clara
225 <li>Implemented Microsoft's RAS server so that remote users could
226 connect to the corporate network.</li>
228 <li>Designed and configured multiple LANS using layer 3 switches
229 which allowed for VLANs. </li>
231 <li>Recovered from a devastating network disaster by replacing the
232 core layer3 switch, which went bad, with a Linux box and 2 quad
235 <li>Responsible for purchasing all IT capital equipment and
236 Software and vendor relations.</li>
238 <li>Managed the planning and implementation of a company move,
239 twice, (phones, T-1s, network, servers, desktops, labs, etc.) to
240 new facilities, which consisted of managing outside consultants
241 and contractors.</li>
243 <li>Planned and managed the upgrade of corporate PBX, which also
244 consisted of the installation of a voice T-1 and DIDS.</li>
246 <li>Implemented a centralized corporate anti-virus software
247 solution to protect all desktops and servers from viruses.</li>
249 <li>Maintained and rolled out service paks across all desktops and
252 <li>Wrote a corporate IT Policy explaining various functions of IT
253 and how it works to protect and serve the company.</li>
255 <li>Proactively monitored a variety networking resources and
256 servers, using such tools as Lanware's NMS console, which provides
257 monitoring of Windows 2000 performance counters and application
260 <li>Worked with the Software Test Engineering team to help
261 troubleshoot network problems related to the company's
264 <li>Designed and built a Software lab and network, using Linux as
265 a router/firewall into the lab.</li>
267 <li>Designed and implemented a streaming video demo which ran
268 across the company's product, which was presented to future
269 Venture Capitalist firms.</li>
274 <h3>Copper Mountain Networks, Palo Alto, CA. Systems Administrator</h3>
279 <li>Senior Systems Administrator for a site that included a user
280 base of Executives, Marketing and Engineers: 150 desktops and 25
283 <li>Installed and configured various NT networking components in a
284 multiple NT domain environment: PDC, BDCs, WINS, and </li>
286 <li>Exchange 5.5 servers.</li>
288 <li>Implemented various networking services using both Linux and
289 NT: DNS, NIS, DHCP and Samba.</li>
291 <li>Managed T-1s and administered the routers, which connected the
292 company to the other corporate sites, Fremont and San </li>
294 <li>Diego as well as the internet.</li>
296 <li>Installed and maintained inter-departmental websites using
297 Apache and Linux</li>
299 <li>Configured Linux boxes as routers and firewalls for test
300 purposes in a lab environment.</li>
302 <li>Created Audio/Video streaming servers, both on demand and
303 Multi-cast streams, using both Linux and Microsoft's Windows </li>
305 <li>Streaming Media Server, to generate 'real world' traffic, for
306 use with in house test networks.</li>
308 <li>Designed and built a 1,400 square foot Engineering lab which
309 consisted of centralized patch panels, telco racks, descending
312 <li>cable trays, benches, power and storage areas. </li>
314 <li>Installed, configured and administered a network of Sun
315 workstations and servers, Linux, NT and Win2K workstations in the
316 Software Engineering Lab.</li>
318 <li>Hosted DNS and NIS for machines in the Software Engineering
321 <li>Created a simulated network of SNMP agents (6000), using
322 multi-homed Linux work-stations (16) and JAVA, for internal
323 testing of Network Management Software.</li>
328 <h3>Ipsilon Networks/Nokia, Sunnyvale, CA. Systems Administrator</h3>
333 <li>Provided help desk support for a user base of 150 users that
334 included a worldwide sales team.</li>
336 <li>Supported a variety of operating systems (10+) in a complex IP
339 <li>Performed daily Systems Administrator tasks: creating new user
340 accounts, setting up machines, Corporate backups and </li>
342 <li>updating DNS and NIS records.</li>
344 <li>Administered Firewall, CheckPoint and installed client
345 software, Secure Remote.</li>
350 <h3>N.E.T., Redwood City, CA. Systems Administrator</h3>
355 <li>Established a network of SGI workstations for the mechanical
356 engineering team.</li>
358 <li>Provided SGI training to the internal IT department.</li>
360 <li>Provided help desk support, in an Enterprise environment,
361 which consisted of an engineering team (200+ users) with Solaris
362 workstations on the desktop.</li>
364 <li>Participated as a team player, in the redesign of the
365 engineering network infrastructure, by planning the new lab layout
366 and consolidation of equipment into a smaller location.</li>
371 <h3>Adaptive, Redwood City, CA, Software Test Engineer</h3>
376 <li>Developed, automated and implemented test cases, to test
377 complex broadband networking switch software, in a Unix
380 <li>Managed and improved the software build process, by automating
381 the process with scripts, thus decreasing the build time by
384 <li>Designed, moved, and managed Software Engineering Test Labs
385 and received an award.</li>
390 <h3>Adaptive, Redwood City, CA ManufacturingTest Technician</h3>
395 <li>Built, tested, debugged and configured Sonet Broadband
396 Switches to support customer shipment schedules</li>
398 <li>Documented test procedures.</li>
400 <li>Trained manufacturing personnel on all system test
403 <li>Assisted in the layout of both the system test and mechanical
406 <li>Completed training required for ISO 9002 certification</li>
411 <h3>Network Equipment Technologies, Redwood City, CA Manufacturing
417 <li>Effectively tested modules at a system level in a temperature
418 controlled environment meeting all production schedules.</li>
420 <li>Assisted Advanced Manufacturing in troubleshooting test
426 <h3>Electronic Arts, San Mateo, CA, Customer Support</h3>
431 <li>Assisted in resolving product related problems to meet
432 production schedule.</li>
434 <li>Provided technical phone support to customers.</li>
436 <li>Participated in beta testing of various software
444 <p>Unix Systems Administration Certificate - U.C. Santa Cruz Extension<br>
445 Sun Networking Certificate - Sun Micro Systems<br>
446 Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 Training - Mastering Computers</p>
448 <h3>Computer Skills</h3>
450 <p>Solaris, Linux, Windows 2000</p>
454 <p>Available upon request</p>
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