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Brent Anderson

San Ramon,CA

Summary

Resourceful System Administrator known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in network infrastructure, server management, and security protocols. Excel in problem-solving, adaptability, and communication, ensuring smooth system operations and user support.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

System Administrator

LinkedIn Corporation
Sunnyvale, CA
03.2008 - 12.2023
  • Analyzed system logs to detect and troubleshoot potential issues before they impact operations
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation for system configurations and procedures
  • Monitored system performance to ensure optimal operations and identified potential issues
  • Provided effective resolutions to issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service
  • Planned, tested and supported high-availability infrastructures
  • Deployed operating systems upgrades and security patching in accordance with IT policies
  • Managed and maintained servers across multiple platforms, ensuring high availability and performance
  • Collaborated with other teams to develop solutions for various projects
  • Automated routine administrative tasks using Bash and CFEngine, increasing operational efficiency.
  • Diagnosed, troubleshot and resolved hardware and system problems
  • Administered user accounts, permissions, and access controls, enhancing security and compliance
  • Configured and maintained system hardware, software and network components

Administrator

Taos Mountain
Santa Clara, CA
10.2005 - 04.2008
  • Linux servers for a solar power startup: Oracle Database, Sendmail and Postfix with ClamAV
  • Solaris support for large chipmaker, including server builds, NIS+, LDAP, and desktop support of Sun workstations
  • For an Incentive Compensation provider. buit web app stack to run their Java on Tomcat over Apache, backed by, MYSQL with some custom trigger scripting on VCS commit

QA Engineer

Edgenet Communications
Burlingame, CA
05.1999 - 10.2001
  • Developed and implemented quality control policy and procedures to ensure product compliance with industry standards
  • Developed test plans and strategies for QA testing.
  • Scripted a Telco billing system emulator with Perl, for a more realistic test environment
  • Completed unit, integration and regression testing of releases
  • Created detailed defect reports in Bugzilla, tracked trends
  • Teamed up with QA members and Dev leadership to monitor conformance to quality standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Music Performance

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • System/Network/App Troubleshooting: MAC, TCP/IP, DNS,
  • System Integration
  • System Imaging and Provisioning: Kickstart, Jumpstart, Yum, CFEngine, Rpmbuild,
  • Operating Systems: RHEL, Solaris, CentOS
  • Languages:
  • Version control:
  • Git
  • Bash
  • Python
  • Rpmbuild
  • Squid, Nginx
  • Oracle
  • IPv6
  • Cisco
  • Ethernet
  • SAN
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Incident Response
  • Change Management
  • System Monitoring
  • Collaboration skills
  • Operating system deployment
  • Documentation management
  • System monitoring
  • User account management
  • Automated scripting
  • Process improvement
  • Software change management
  • Hardware expertise
  • Version control systems
  • Hardware troubleshooting
  • Patch management
  • Hardware and software installation
  • Attention to detail
  • Permissions and Access control
  • Technical writing
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • LAN and WAN control
  • Scripting languages
  • Automation management
  • Nagios monitoring software
  • File system administration

Accomplishments

  • Piloted RHEL8 enterprise adoption, streamlining processes through cross-team collaboration and custom scripting for Yum repositories.
  • Led high-availability Squid/Nginx proxy project in DMZ, implementing DNS load-balancing to enhance reporting efficiency and prevent access issues.
  • Maintained Oracle database on Solaris, guiding migration from version 10 to 11, while building IPS packages for first-boot provisioning and IPv6 transition.
  • Provided on-call support, swiftly identifying issues, mobilizing teams for root cause analysis, and driving process improvements to mitigate future incidents.
  • Configured Cisco Ethernet and SAN switches, installed line and administrator cards during data center expansions, ensuring seamless network infrastructure.

Phone

mobile, 650-450-7680

Affiliations

Music, Classical and Jazz, Bass Trombone

BBQ and smoking meats

Auto restoration and maintenance

Timeline

System Administrator

LinkedIn Corporation
03.2008 - 12.2023

Administrator

Taos Mountain
10.2005 - 04.2008

QA Engineer

Edgenet Communications
05.1999 - 10.2001

Bachelor's Degree - Music Performance

University of Southern California

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