Joshua Mardis Senior Systems Engineer Tampa, FL United States [email protected] VisualCV: http://www.visualcv.com/moiiqgp

Summary Fourteen years experience in multiple facets of Information Technology. Enterpri se systems subject matter expert for full system lifecycle evolution. Leader of professionals to transform customer requirements into technical solutions utiliz ing innovative cloud environments. Prior experience includes end-to-end architec ture of network, and software; installation, configuration and integration of en terprise services, operating systems, network infrastructures, and system hardwa re. Specialist in systems design, gathering requirements, extensive research, ma tching customer needs to real system solutions. Objective To partner with a leading-edge organization that can embrace the culmination of my vast technical experience to engineer, harmonize, and revolutionize enterpris e IT systems. I desire to lead a team of technical professionals to forge novel and state-of-the-art results. My peak potential would be fulfilled in a Research and Development domain. Skills Operating Systems / Hypervisors Linux, Unix, IRIX, Ubuntu, Redhat, Fedora, RHEL, SUSE, DSL, Knoppix, BusyBox, Ge ntoo, SLAX, Fedora, Solaris, AIX, BSD, BeOS, Windows 3.11, Windows NT 3.5, Windo ws NT 4, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 2008, Wi ndows 7, VMware Server, ESX, ESXi Network Services TCP, IP, UDP, Trunking, Tagging, LAN, WAN, WLAN, SAN, DAS, Ethernet, Routers, Sw itches, VTL, TACLANE, Crypto, VPN, Firewall, DSLAM, Content Engine, DSL, ATM, Et herchannel, IEEE 802.1q, ISL, VTP, STP, DNS, DHCP, Radius, SNMP, SSH, Telnet, Up date Manager, Exchange, Proxy, SQL, IAS, DOCSIS, Cable Modem, Netgear, Linksys, Cisco Systems, Foundry, Juniper Enterprise Hardware Sun Microsystems, IBM, NetApp, HP EVA, C-class, Dell, Tyan, Supermicro, Verilink , Microsoft, Symantec, McAfee, Citrix, Fujitsu, NEC, DotHill, Brocade, Emulex, M cData, 2X, PostPath, Nortel, Intel, AMD, ATI, EMC, nVidia, LSI, Xenocode, Thin C lient, SAS, RAID, Cisco UCS Enterprise Software VMware VI3 (vCenter, VirtualCenter), Sun Secure Global Desktop (Tarantella), McA fee Antivirus Enterprise, Symantec Antivirus Enterprise, LeoStream Connection Br oker, Sun SunRay, ThinApp, Microsoft Office, Bakbone NetVault, FastScale Compose r Suite, Xenocode Application Studio, VDI, Provision Networks, Secure Global Des ktop (SGD), Tarantella, NAS, iSCSI, SMTP, MAPI, IMAP, POP, LDAP, Active Director y, Thin Client, Perl, Scripting, Jumpstart, Kickstart, NFS, FTP, TFTP, ETCH Concepts & Techniques Cloud Computing, Grid Computing, Clustering, High Availability, Dynamic Resourci ng, Distributed Computing Web Development SCRUM, Agile Development, Java, JavaScript, HTML, XML, Adobe Flex, GridGain, Gig aSpaces XAP, HTTP, Apache, ASP, .NET, PHP, CGI, Tomcat, JBoss, Glassfish, Atlass ian (Greenhopper, Fisheye, Bamboo, Jira, Crowd, Clover, Crucible, Confluence), S pring, Rapid Application Development (RAD), Rabbit MQ, Active MQ, JSON, DHTML, X HTML, CSS, Eclipse, Netbeans, IntelliJ IDEA, API, REST, WSDL, WADL, Webtop Certifications: CompTIA A+ (CompTIA) Jan 2011 CompTIA Network+ (CompTIA) Jan 2011 CompTIA Server+ (CompTIA) Jan 2011 CompTIA Security+ (CompTIA) Jan 2011 VMware Certified Professional (VMware) Oct 2007 VMware Sales Professional (VMware) Oct 2007 Sun Certified System Administrator (Oracle) Jul 2007 Work History: Senior Systems Engineer Thermopylae Sciences and Technology Miami, FL, United States May 2009 - Present Supported TST Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) by assisting the Web development team in the architecture of enterprise services for mission critical opertations. Ass isted in the design of cloud based applications utilizing SCRUM agile methodolog y process. Provided system support to the Technology Integration team. Created i nnovative system solutions to provide a foundation for customer software product s. Engineered business processes tailored to customer needs. Augmented the maint enance team in support of DGCS "Peso" system. Assisted the team in technical implementations and upgrades. Sole integrator and maintainer of team d evelopment network. Development environment consisted of Cisco UCS blade system, Cisco 6120XP Fabric Interconnects, HP EVA and MSA storage systems, Cisco MDS Fi bre channel switches, with VMware as the foundation platform. Accomplishments: 1. Architected, installed, and configured a full featured development environmen t. Features included: continuous integration (CI), Java documentation (JavaDocs) , JavaScript unit testing (JSUnit), Java Unit testing (JUnit), SCRUM agile develop ment process (Jira w/ Greenhopper), Web Application Testing (Watij), Functional testing (Selenium). 2. Deployed an enterprise virtualization solution on customer's classified netwo rks. 3. Assisted the lead database administrator in the architecture of a unified dat a access layer for production environments. 4. Assisted in the development of an end-to-end software lifecycle process. 5. Successfully migrated 3 networks of legacy services from static physical hard ware to high density Cisco UCS and HP C-3000 blade systems and VMware virtual platforms. Consultant VirtaCORE San Antonio, TX, United States Aug 2008 - May 2009 Self-employed Virtualization Consultant. Provided technical solutions for custom ers seeking the benefits of a scalable, tightly integrated, and finely tuned vir tual systems. Achitected end-to-end design services for customers integrating cl oud-based platforms into new or existing systems. Accomplishments: 1. Installed and configured Sun Secure Global desktop solution for UTSA customer . 2. Assisted in the troubleshooting of LDAP related authentication issues. 3. Provided customers with on-the-job training for technicians and administrator s. Senior Systems Engineer SecureTek Group San Antonio, TX, United States May 2007 - Aug 2008 Lead systems engineer in the architecture of solutions that utilized hypervisors (VMware VI3/vSphere, Citrix Xen, Microsoft Hyper-V, Redhat/Qumranet KVM), opera ting systems (Redhat Linux, Solaris Unix, Microsoft Windows), enterprise applica tions (vCenter, SunRay), networking (Ethernet, FC, Infiniband), and hardware (Bl ade Systems, SAN, NAS, VTL) technologies. Creator of innovative system designs t o increase ROI, reduce TCO, consolidate and virtualize hardware and software, ea se and simplify system management, while maximizing the efficiency of the datace nter environment. Provided administrative support for corporate and customer solution s. Interfaced with clients and assist customers in developing a deeper understan ding of the benefits of virtualization products. Instructed customers on the pro per procedures and best practices for more efficient datacenter. Architected vir tualization solutions for small, medium, and enterprise IT environments. Maintai ned awareness of current IT trends and have foresight of technologies leveraging virtualization technologies. Tightly integrated customer's core systems into a virtualized, cloud computing environment. Accomplishments: 1. Integrated virtualization services to Department of Defense and commercial customers nationwide. 2. Designed, built, and supported tier 2 class datacenter environments for corpo rate infrastructures. 3. Key provider of technical solutions for Tech Pak and DataCenter Pak products.

4. Innovated new solutions and expanded business opportunities with the research done in desktop and server virtualization technologies. Level III System Adminstrator Perot Systems Government Services San Antonio, TX, United States Dec 2005 - May 2007 Defined business specific build components and automation to support client buil ds for Redhat Enterprise Linux (v3+), Sun Solaris OS (v2.6+), and Microsoft Wind ows Server (v2000+) environments. Provided support for junior L2 administrators with hardware, storage and network problems as necessary and perform root cause analysis. Assisted clients in debugging application problems and issues. Assiste d with escalations from Level 1 Ops and Level 2 Junior SA staff. Participated in engineering and technical reviews of new hardware and architecture. Communicate d with global technology and business partners. Rotated on call coverage includi ng off hours support. Provided testing and evaluation of new builds, hardware an d technical solutions provided by engineering. Reviewed metrics on tickets close d, escalated and incidents to identify opportunities for improved automation of alerts and or documentation for L1/L2 technicians. Accomplishments: 1. Utilized networking experience to provide advanced network solutions in regar ds to server side system configuration to create a more efficient, redundant server / network topology and streamline data processing. 2. Created a tightly integrated cross-platform, clouding computing system that boosted server utilization and efficiency while saving on costly system upgrades and system refresh costs. United States Air Force Network Infrastructure Technician San Antonio, TX, United States Dec 2004 - Dec 2005 Installed networking and telecommunication equipment for classified customers wo rldwide. Assisted in monitoring efficiency of the network infrastructure. Organi zed and maintained cabling of networks for customers. Maintained inventory of el ectronic equipment in telecommunication closets. Maintained inventory of uninsta lled electronic equipment. Assisted in configuration and maintaining district's network electronics. Documented customers network configurations for data and/or telephony infrastructures. Assisted with troubleshooting data and/or VoIP telep hony problems. Provided support for video conferencing projects and related equi pment. Provided support for wireless network infrastructure. Accomplishments: 1. Lead Installer of several high priority projects in secure, multi-classificat ion environments. 2. Key innovator of integrating new technologies to increase the efficiency and security of customers infrastructures. 3. Established a new service during installations that eliminated costly outsour cing for DoD customers. Removed the need to hire 3rd-party vendors to configure insta lled Cisco routering and switching equipment. Senior Network Administrator Osan Air Force Base, Korea, Republic of Dec 2003 - Dec 2004 Installed, configured, and maintained nationwide support of all networking equip ment for Air Force installations in South Korea. Provided on-call support for Os an network ensuring availability of Local Area Network computer services to Air Component Command, Seventh Air Force, 51st Fighter Wing, and tenant units of Sou th Korea. Collected and analyzed performance data to identify adverse trends and shortfalls in the overall network infrastructure. Recommended changes in networ k configurations, equipment, and engineers technical solutions for customer requ irements. Prepared and updated network maps, access point diagrams, and facility equipment listings. Accomplishments: 1. Designed and installed communication infrastructures and equipment for high security environments. 2. Created unique network solution for local OSI unit, and greatly improving rem ote access performance for mission critical intelligence services. 3. Lead technician of a $42M network infrastructure refresh project to expand an d upgraded core services of Pacific Air Force network. 4. Configured CiscoWorks server and created detailed network map to actively tra ck network outages nationwide in real time. 5. Keystone in an upgrade project to replace obsolete Motorola Network Encryptio n System with KG-175 TACLANE encryption devices. Improving network efficiency fo r more than 3,500 users. Unix Systems Administrator San Antonio, TX, United States Aug 1999 - Dec 2003 Installed, configured, and maintained more than 3,000 servers and workstations u tilizing Sun Solaris (v2.6+) operating system. Perform all phases of maintenance on combat intelligence, analysis, and office information processing systems in support of the combined Joint Operations facility. Installed, assembled, connect ed, and integrated components of data transmission, processing, and display equi pment onto fiber optic networks. Inspected and tested equipment for compliance w ith technical orders. Repaired, modified, adjusted, aligned, and calibrated equi pment and components to obtain maximum efficiency. Isolated malfunctions by usin g operation troubleshooting and testing techniques, voltage and waveform measure ments, and interpreting related test equipment indications. Accomplishments: 1. Assisted in a upgrade project of major intelligence information network and s ervers; deployed 380 Solaris terminals, three equipment cabinets, four power hub s, 100 fiber terminations, 1,200 feet of fiber optic cabling, and 12 servers in 2 weeks. 2. Deployed $100,000 solution to install state-of-the-art network servers, satel lite modems, communications switching/routing equipment, and interconnected six state of the art mission systems. Web Designer United States Air Forces in Europe Ramstein Air Force Base, Other, Germany Jul 1999 - Aug 1999 Designed HTML prototypes, visual interfaces and interaction of web-based applica tions. Designed and evaluated visual human interfaces utilizing user-centered de sign principles. Provided SME on web design methodologies in accordance with web enabled online strategic objectives. Provided support for strategy, requirement s and development in modeling web presentation techniques. Accomplishments: 1. Updated and refreshed functionality of USAFE customers web interface. 2. Provided new feature that allowed customers to upload and download meeting minutes. Assistant System Administrator / Web Designer Ramstein High School Ramstein Air Force Base, Other, Germany Aug 1998 - Jun 1999 Assisted in the administration of Windows NT 4 and Novell Netware Networks v4 en vironment. Lead web designer and maintainer for schools website. Troubleshot har dware issues that occurred during school operations. Gathered technical informat ion on any Terms of Service violations for students and faculty. Accomplishments: 1. Redesigned customer's website to a new, theme-able, inviting web interface. 2. Recoded HTML source files to be more efficient by removing unnecessary tags, statements, and erroneous code. Web Designer United States Air Force of Europe Ramstein Air Force Base, Other, Germany Jun 1998 - Aug 1998 Designed HTML prototypes, visual interfaces and interaction of web-based applica tions. Designed and evaluated visual human interfaces utilizing user-centered de sign principles. Provided SME on web design methodologies in accordance with web enabled online strategic objectives. Provided support for strategy, requirement s and development in modeling web presentation techniques. Accomplishments: 1. Designed, created, and deployed professional interactive website for USAFE cu stomers in accordance with DoD policy. Assistant System Administrator / Web Designer Vicenza American High School Vicenza Army Base, Other, Italy Aug 1996 - Jun 1998 Assisted in the administration of Windows NT 3.5 and Novell Netware Networks v3. 4.2 environment. Assistant web designer and maintainer of customer's website. Tr oubleshot hardware issues that occurred during school operations. Accomplishments: 1. Upgraded customer's core network infrastructure from a slow coax 10Base2 netw ork backbone to a high-speed fiber (FDDI) network. 2. Utilized superb technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills to minimized d owntime from a campus network outage. Determined outage was caused by faulty 10B ase2 cable end terminator. Security Clearances: Top Secret/SCI (Current Clearance Updated Jun 2010) Top Secret - Full Scope/Lifecycle Polygraph Issued