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Objective
To work with Linux and other Open Source software in a key IT architecture, service, and support role in a Chicago-area business that recognizes and values my talents and abilities.
Education
M.S., Computer Science, Brigham Young University, April 2004.
Thesis work dealing with computer control of electronic hardware. Additional research working with computer architecture and hardware performance issues.
B.S., Computer Science, Brigham Young University, December 1997.
Certification
ITIL Foundations for IT Service Management, June 2007.
Red Hat Certified Engineer, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, August 2005 (#804005373116542).
Red Hat Certified Engineer, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3, October 2004 (#803004427312428).
Previous certifications include Microsoft Certified Professional and Certified Netware Administrator.
Employment History
February 2006 – Present
Associate Director
Linux Engineer, DSS Engineering
UBS
February 2006 – February 2007 as TuxRocks, Inc. contractor, assigned to UBS
- Develop, mainitain, and enhance products, tools, and solutions for the global Linux environment.
- Focus on server operating system, hardware certification, and virtualization at an enterprise level.
- Provide technical documentation and interface with partners and customers.
August 1999 – March 2006
Systems Manager
Brigham Young University
Computer Science Department
- Service support and delivery for Departmental problem and incident management, configuration, release, change, and capacity management. Evaluated, recommended, purchased, configured, and maintained hardware and software.
- Management skills including direct supervision (hire/fire) of student employees staffing Service Desk and maintaining department network, servers, datacenter, and student open laboratories. Served as a technical resource for employees, department of 30 faculty, students, research labs, and other University Systems Managers.
- Linux/Unix system design, security, and administration including management and 24x7 support for over 400 Linux servers, compute clusters, and open lab machines running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 and 4, and Fedora (Red Hat development/beta systems).
- Linux kernel configuration, compilation, and tuning, as well as direct participation in Linux kernel development, working with i386 and User-Mode Linux (UML) architectures.
- Architected, managed, and maintained the IP network infrastructure (including Gigabit and wireless networks), approximately 50 switches, routers, and firewalls. Delivered service for thousands of users on hundreds of Linux servers providing email, web, ssh, DNS, NFS and Samba services, SQL servers, ad-hoc database programming, and authentication services.
August 1998 – March 2006
Laboratory Systems Manager
Performance Evaluation Laboratory (PEL)
Computer Science Department
Brigham Young Unversity
- System configuration and management of all aspects of servers and clients in a research laboratory evironment, including web, email, NFS, and SQL servers, as well as laboratory network.
- Performed research in computer architecture and hardware performance.
- Recommended, purchased, configured, and maintained laboratory servers, web site, clients, and other hardware, software, and research equipment. Linux kernel configuration, tuning, and customization for laboratory needs.
January 1998 – October 1998
Independent Consultant
Portland Oregon area
- Secondary system support, troubleshooting, configuration, maintenance, and management for computers, networks, and servers (email, NFS, etc.) at various companies. Recommended and configured hardware and software.
- Instructed students at Pioneer Pacific College, teaching entry-level Linux/Unix class, Networking and Internet (IP and ethernet concepts), and Windows classes. Tested and graded student performance.
January 1996 – December 1997
Research and Teacher's Assistant
Performance Evaluation Laboratory
Brigham Young University.
- Supported lab machines.
- Performed research in computer architecture and hardware performance.
- Answered student questions and improved and maintained class web pages in undergraduate Computer Architecture course.
- Trained and directed other Teacher’s Assistants.
April 1989 – August 1996
Computer Operations Assistant
Computer Operations Department
McDonald's Claim Center.
- Assisted with network and system administration for Novell Netware, Windows NT server, and IBM AS/400.
- Documented and updated existing production programs.
- Implemented consistent login process and maintenance schedule.
- Investigated and recommended network, hardware, and software packages.
Papers and Publications (please see the Research section for additional information)
Modeling IrDA Performance: The effect of IrLAP Negotiation Parameters on Throughput, 10th International Conference on Computer Communications and Networks (ICCCN)
A System-Assisted Disk I/O Simulation Technique, 7th International Symposium on Modeling, Analysis and Simulation of Computer and Telecommunication Systems
Client-Based Web Prefetch Management, The Eighth International World Wide Web Conference
A National Trace Collection and Distribution Resource, 1999 SPEC Workshop
A Tall Tale About ELF, Groklaw, July 22, 2004, by Frank Sorenson, Dr Stupid and PJ
Groklaw Takes A Closer Look at the ABI Files, Groklaw, January 30, 2004, by Frank Sorenson, Dr. Stupid, Harlan Wilkerson, Rand McNatt, Roland Buresund, and Pamela Jones
The SCO Group's List of "Infringing" Files -- How Might They Have Come Up With This List?, Groklaw, November 20, 2003, by Frank Sorenson [ local copy ]
Personal
Eagle Scout, Member of the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA).
Amateur Radio operator, call sign KD7TZK.