Career OverviewHighly capable, versatile, and accomplished IT professional with more than 20 years of experience in planning and implementing all aspects of a Linux UNIX-based network. Demonstrated ability in network design and configuration as well as user-oriented, security conscious history expertise in problem solving with outstanding research skills, able to work efficiently and deliver results regardless of previous experience. Possess well-honed leadership and interpersonal skills, experienced in supervising various IT professionals, engineers, and Ph.D. holders as well as experts in other technical fields. Reliable team player, capable of working independently and prioritizing tasks, utilizing flexible approaches. QualificationsLinux System Administration (RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu) UNIX (Dec, Sun, HP, and SGI variants) System Administration Cisco SAN Switch Configuration (MDS9000) Network Hardware Configuration (Bay Networks, Cisco, Linksys) iSCSI Legato Networker EMC Navisphere Platform LSF C and FORTRAN Programming Shell, Python and Perl scripting Linux Kernel Modification Security Software including Nmap, TCP Wrappers Email Software including SendMail and Postfix and Mailing List Software Configuration Monitoring Software such as Nagios LDAP NFS NIS Education and TrainingDuke UniversityDurham,NCExpected in Ph.D Elementary Particle Physics-GPA Elementary Particle PhysicsDuke UniversityDurham,NCExpected in A.M Physics-GPA PhysicsUniversity of North CarolinaChapel Hill,NCExpected in B.S Physics-GPA Physics Work ExperienceScientific Atlanta Cisco Systems ST Microelectronics-IT Systems Principle Engineer Senior Software Engineer Senior Staff Development Support SpecialistCity,STATE,01 1999-PresentEvaluate hardware and software needs, research options, recommend best fit and implement upgrades and changes to network and server hardware.Develop plan for growth of network hardware, including servers and other infrastructure.Serve as the sole administrator, providing oversight and direction in all aspects of a network.Recommend and facilitate the move from Solaris to Linux systems, implementing Linux test hosts and eventual move to Linux-based hosts.Automate steps in ASIC design process through creation of python and perl scripts.Manage all aspects of host security for network.Key Accomplishments Planned growth, completed installation, maintenance and configuration of both hardware and software as storage capacity grew from 60GB to 20TB.Investigated, planned, organized and executed upgrades to network infrastructure to move to gigabit Ethernet and transferred network information storage from NIS to LDAP.Achieved approximately 99.9 uptime, researching and implementing changes to ensure network availability, speed, and reliability Wrote Perl scripts to implement network changes as well as configured and maintained LSF workload management system.Handled the monitoring and correction of bottlenecks in NFS access speed of data assisted in the hiring of IT personnel.Provided helpdesk services for users of the Linux network Configured and maintained a Flexlm license server for ASIC tools that was used by engineers company-wide.CSC OAO Dyntel Corporation-EPA Contractor Team MemberCity,STATE,01 1995-01 1999Supervised system administrators accountable for all Unix systems (mix of Solaris, Irix, HP-UX, Ultrix, and Tru64 Unix), Windows servers, as well as the design and implementation of the campus network.Provided guidance to all Windows, UNIX, and Network personnel, directing and monitoring the proper maintenance, optimization, and troubleshooting on Windows domain controllers, file servers, and print servers as well as UNIX servers and workstations.Key Accomplishments Rendered supervision to the group that facilitated smooth e-mail transition, network infrastructure transition and server administration which received commendation from customers and the national office, leading companies with contract to consider Athens as one of their top sites.Successfully administered security measures for the site, becoming the first site to detect an outside attack among all EPA systems.Utilized low cost solutions (including freeware where appropriate), gathered through research to address network needs. SkillsASIC, Automate, Bay Networks, C, Cisco, hardware, Dec, directing, direction, e-mail, Email, Ethernet, file servers, FORTRAN, HP, hiring, HP-UX, Irix, LDAP, Legato, Linux, Mailing, access, office, Windows, NFS, network hardware, Network, NIS, optimization, Perl scripting, Perl, personnel, print servers, design process, Programming, Python, RedHat, researching, research, SAN, SendMail, servers, SGI, Shell, scripts, Solaris, Sun, supervision, Switch, System Administration, troubleshooting, Ultrix, UNIX, UNIX servers, upgrades  SEP  Calling all innovators find your future at Fiserv. Were Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, were involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv. What does a successful Software Engineering Manager do at Fiserv?Fiserv is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join our Core Acquiring Front End engineering group within Fiservs Global Business Solutions (Payment Acceptance) business.You will be joining an organization responsible for mission critical platforms that support our payments acquiring business. We process over 350 million payment transactions per day with a peak throughput of over 8,000 transactions per second all while maintaining millisecond fast response time. All this is done for some of the largest merchants in the US.This fast-paced online transaction processing environment requires a passionate critical problem solver who can balance platform stability and resiliency along with modern engineering practices and solutions. What you will do Manage cross-functional engineering teamsHands-on engineer pickup stories, code reviews, and support production End-to end platform owner and engineer design, build, and support resilient services solutionsPartner with business owners to define platform roadmaps and scope for initiatives featuresDrive prioritization of technical investment on in-scope platformsDesign performant, efficient, effective, and reusable technical solutions (partnering with architecture)Provide thought leadership across acquiring enginesPartner effectively with DevOps, Production Support, and peer platform teams What you will need to have 15 years of experience in software engineering roles using C and Java10 years of experience leading high-performing software engineering teams5 years of experience in financial services or payments processingAbility to clearly communicate with executive leadership What would be great to have Bachelor s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent work experienceExperience in AIXExperience building solutions in public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) Perks at work Were FiservProud of our commitment to your overall well-being with a growing offering of physical, mental, emotional, and financial benefits from day one.Maintain a healthy work-life balance with paid holidays, generous time off policies, including Unlimited Recharge Refuel for qualifying associates, and free counseling through our EAP.Plan for your future with competitive salaries, the Fiserv 401(k) Savings Plan, and our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Recognize and be recognized by colleagues with our Living Proof program where you can exchange points for a variety of rewards.Prioritize your health with a variety of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options and a range of well-being resources through our Fuel Your Life program.Advance your career with training, development, certification, and internal mobility opportunities.Join Employee Resource Groups that promote our diverse and inclusive culture where associates can share perspectives, exchange ideas, and elevate careers. What you should know about us Fiserv is a global fintech leader with 40,000-plus (and growing) associates proudly serving clients in more than 100 countries. As a FORTUNE 500 company, one of Fast Companys Most Innovative Companies, and a top scorer on Bloombergs Gender-Equality Index, we are committed to excellence and purposeful innovation. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Fiserv is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce that reflects our world. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. 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