Adam Bohlander
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Areas of Expertise:
* Systems Administration
* Backup Solutions Development
* Migration Planning & Implementation
* Systems Strategy
* Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution
* User Training & Support
* HPC Cluster Planning & Implementation
* SAN Storage
* High Availability
Experience:
Systems Administrator 2006 - Present
- Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago, Chicago, IL
Support and maintain all aspects of technical infrastructure for
a small computer science doctoral college.
- Key Achievements:
* Design & Implement HPC Cluster consisting of 64 CPU's.
* Migrate legacy Windows servers to Linux solutions.
* Create Student and Faculty Applicant web applications.
* Implement backup system which provided simple and efficient
backup and recovery.
* Redesign & Implement standards compliant website.
Network Administrator 2002 - 2006
- Banta Direct Marketing, Elk Grove Village, IL
Provide excellence in technical support for 240 users in multiple
locations. Perform system maintenance of 20 servers, including
email, database, Web, and file server clusters. Ensure high
availability through implementation of security patches and virus
scan updates. Analyze and resolve complex issues. Maintain
meticulous records on all purchases, warranties, and licenses.
Trained newly hired Network Administrator.
- Key Achievements:
* Designed and installed file server cluster, ensuring high
availability and performance.
* Reduced company expenses by reducing need for consultants.
* Spearheaded migration from Backup Exec to Commvault and
Novell to Windows.
* Handled migration from Groupwise to Microsoft Exchange and
Windows NT to 2003.
Technical Proficiencies:
- Platforms:
* Linux (Debian & Red Hat)
* Mac OSX
* Windows 2003, 2000, NT
- Programming:
* Python
* PHP
* Bash
- Services:
* MySQL
* Apache
* Sun Grid Engine
* All Windows 2003 Services: DHCP, DNS, WINS, Active Directory
- Applications:
* Microsoft Office
* Commvault
* Backup Exec
* Visio
* Project
- Hardware:
* SAN & RAID
* x86 & x86_64 Servers
* Tape Devices
* Network Switches
* Fiber Channel Switches