BRANDON CHECKETTS

Summary of Qualifications

• Able to learn, apply, and adjust to new technologies quickly because of a broad understanding of how the Internet works
• Expert in administering Linux based servers and services including Apache, Sendmail, Postfix, Bind, and MySQL
• Skilled with scripting languages including Perl, PHP, and Bash to automate tasks, create useful applications, and develop dynamic websites
• Wide range of experience with all types of networking components, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Passionate about customer service and doing things “The Right Way” instead of the easiest way

Professional Experience

• Responsible for all technical aspects of CampusBooks.com website and several other websites
• Lead PHP Developer and Application Architect
• Daily work with PHP and MySQL development and performance issues
• Maintain several Linux-based servers and internal applications

• Assist customers in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting their virtual and dedicated servers
• Work with a variety of Linux distributions and hundreds of different applications
• Excellent experience with Postfix, Apache, MySQL, PHP, and Ruby/Rails
• Provide excellent customer service by addressing customer emails quickly and professionally
• Worked on thousands of different customer servers - able to find my way around a new server quickly.

• Developed tools to automate tasks and assist other employees in performing day-to-day tasks
• Administered Webpipe’s web, E-mail, DNS, and other servers
• Maintained Cisco- and Nortel-based routers and switches
• Maintained metropolitan area point-to-multipoint fixed wireless network
• Programmed many PHP and AJAX based dynamic websites

• Maintained over 400 Unix-based servers, 20 Windows-Based servers, 400 Windows PC’s, 1000+ Point-of-Sale terminals, and various peripheral devices throughout the country
• Primary technician responsible for configuring and deploying over 400 wireless handheld devices
• Responsible for overhauling system-wide security and backup processes
• Created automated scripts for repetitive tasks by using Perl, shell, or Windows scripts

• Part of team that replaced over 3,000 computers as part of their “Technology Refresh”
• Wrote automated scripts to save employee’s data to a central server before removing their old computer, and then pull it back to the new computer

• Fixed all computer hardware and software problems for business and home clients in a timely manner
• Communicated with customers in person and via telephone to explain and resolve problems
• Managed three other technicians and set new records in productivity

Software Experience

I have extensive experience installing, configuring, and using the following software, applications, and tools:

• Programming / Scripting Languages: Perl (including modules), PHP (including PEAR), Bash, Javascript, DOS Batch Files
• System Monitoring: Nagios, Cacti, MRTG, SNMP
• Database Systems: MySQL, MSSQL, Informix, Oracle
• System Tools/Commands: iptables, tc, cron, vi, scp, rsync, rdist, tcpdump, sudo, quota
• E-Mail Software: Sendmail, Postfix, Qmail, MailScanner, SpamAssasin
• Server Software: Apache (including many mod’s), BIND, IIS, Linux Vserver, Radius, vsftpd, ProFTP
• Web-based applications: phpMyAdmin, osCommerce, eGroupware, vCalendar, Joomla, phpNuke, postNuke, phpBB,SquirrelMail, WebMin, Plesk, many more

Education

• Bachelors degree in Telecommunications Administration
• Relevant courses include Data Network Design, Voice Network Design, LAN Management, Cisco Certification Classes, Business Communications, Business Management
• Served as President of Phi Beta Lambda (Professional Business Leaders) and was member of other campus organizations

Certifications

• Technican Class Amateur Radio Operator (Call Sign KG4NZV)