Résumé
Summary of Qualifications
Motivated, multi-faceted, results-oriented information technology professional with a track record of success in a variety of positions and organizations. Substantial experience in systems administration, software development, and end-user support. Proficiency in a variety of operating systems, software products, and programming languages. Problem-solving and analytical skills acquired from years of full-time and part-time work in the industry. Proven ability to streamline business processes through the development of technical solutions. Excellent command of written and spoken English.
Technical Skills
- Windows Server 2000/2003, Active Directory (AD), Remote Installation Service (RIS), Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Distributed File System (DFS), File Replication Service (FRS), Terminal Services, McAfee ProtectionPilot, Marimba, BigFix, Symantec Ghost, scripting (JScript, VBScript, batch files)
- UNIX-like operating systems (Red Hat, CentOS, and Debian GNU/Linux; OpenBSD; Solaris), Apache, MySQL, Postfix, OpenSSH, BIND, Subversion, packaging systems (apt, rpm), cron, syslog, iptables, Mongrel, Capistrano, scripting (Ruby, Perl, shell)
- Windows 2000/XP and Mac OS X desktop operating systems
- Ruby on Rails, HTML, JavaScript, SQL, XML, PHP, JScript/VBScript/ASP, C#/ASP.NET, C, C++, Java
- Networks, TCP/IP, firewalls, virtual private networks, application-level services (HTTP, FTP, SSH, DNS, POP, IMAP, SMTP, etc.)
Professional Achievements
Writewith/Unimedia Corp., Palo Alto, CA (Aug. 2006-Present)
Co-founder, Software Engineer & Systems Administrator
Co-founder, Software Engineer & Systems Administrator
- Co-founded start-up company providing web-based collaborative writing software used by individuals, businesses, and schools
- Designed and implemented product using Ruby on Rails and related technologies as member of two-person engineering team
- Administered Linux servers powering development and production environments
- Participated in Y Combinator Winter 2007 Founders Program; company mentioned in Newsweek, 5/07
Goldman Sachs & Co., New York, NY (June 2005-Jan. 2007)
Systems Analyst, Banking Divisional Systems (Market Data Infrastructure)
Systems Analyst, Banking Divisional Systems (Market Data Infrastructure)
- Designed and implemented strategies for software deployment, integration, and access provisioning for dozens of market data applications in accordance with requirements of end users, vendors, and firm infrastructure and security/legal policies
- Overhauled process used to deploy bimonthly software updates to Investment Banking’s 500 Bloomberg terminals, saving hundreds of man-hours per upgrade cycle
- Spearheaded architectural redesign of market data web portal used to provide thousands of users with access to hundreds of products, significantly expediting product deployment and access provisioning
- Led division-wide, 3,000-seat deployment of the Standard & Poors Capital IQ platform
- Oversaw first-level end-user support and performed second-level support for dozens of market data applications
- Directed 10-member global support team for Bloomberg, Investment Banking’s most critical third-party market data application with over 1,000 users globally
- Prepared exhaustive technical infrastructure and support documentation for numerous market data applications
- Administered Windows Server 2003-based market data application backend servers
Independent Consultant, Plainview, NY (Sept. 2006-Dec. 2006)
- Planned and implemented IT infrastructure based on Windows XP/Server 2003 for small, two-facility company consisting of:
- Site-to-site virtual private network
- Centralized management of users, desktop applications/builds, printers, desktop security, patching, and virus protection
- Centralized storage, cross-site replication, and backups of user data/profiles and accounting data
Binghamton University Pipe Dream (student newspaper), Binghamton, NY (Jan. 2003-May 2005)
Associate Editor, Newsroom Technology Director & Copy Desk Chief
Associate Editor, Newsroom Technology Director & Copy Desk Chief
- Proposed, designed, and implemented PHP-based web application to manage the newspaper production process, greatly improving newsroom efficiency and publication quality
- Sponsored by university to speak on newsroom workflow management at Associated Collegiate Press national conference, 2/05
- Established and supervised newsroom IT team responsible for software development, systems administration, and technical support
- Led team of 10 copy editors responsible for editing newspaper copy for grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation, and factual accuracy
Internships & Educational Experience
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | Summer Systems Analyst (Mobile Operations) | 6/04-8/04 |
| Online Worlds | Development Intern (LAMP) | 9/03-12/03 |
| Binghamton University Computer Science Dept. | Course Assistant (Data Structures/C++) | 9/03-12/03 |
| Binghamton University Disabilities Office | Tutor (Data Structures/Algorithms/C++) | 1/03-5/03 |
| Dynamic Computer Solutions | Systems Administrator (Linux Servers) | 6/02-8/02 |
| Plainview-Old Bethpage School District | Systems Intern (Desktop Support) | 5/98-8/01 |
Formal Education
Binghamton University, State University of New York, Binghamton, NY (Sept. 2001-May 2005)
BS in Computer Science/BA in Music, 5/05 (magma cum laude, 3.72/4.0 GPA)
BS in Computer Science/BA in Music, 5/05 (magma cum laude, 3.72/4.0 GPA)