Neil Schneider
14021 Frame Road
Poway, California 92064
(619) 857-1687
Objective:
Challenging opportunity using my well developed skill base, working with Linux as a permanent position or on a contract basis with more challenges, more responsibility and more rewards.
Skilled in:
- Installing maintaining, supporting and monitoring Linux systems health
- Troubleshooting complex hardware, software and network problems, diagnosing causes and resolving to a satisfactory conclusion
- DHCP, DNS/BIND, Apache, Postfix, PHP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Sendmail, Cyrus, IMAP, POP3, Squirrelmail, Spamassassin, LDAP, FTP/SFTP, SSH, Samba, NFS, NIS, Firewall and VPN
- Configuring backup software and auditing backups
- System Administration tools and techniques
- Designing and implementing Virtual Private Networks
- Management of server networks providing technical support and system administration
- Writing installation, configuration and management documentation
- Shell scripting
- Preparing and presenting technical talks on various Linux application and configuration topic
- Converting authentication systems to LDAP for single sign-on authentication
Work History:
Isensix Inc.
Independent Contractor
April 2008 September 2008
- Linux System Administration
- Backup Management
- Network documentation
- Intranet server installation and configuration
- Chose and implemented Content Management System for Intranet
- Created custom Linux installation DVD including automated installation and configuration of proprietary company software
Oceanview Capital LLC
Independent Contractor
June 2006 April 2009
- Network, Firewall design and management
- Linux System administration
Barcelo Enterprises
Independent Contractor
July 2000 September 2007
- Linux System Administration
- Backup design and management
- Network, Firewall and Virtual Private Network design, installation and configuration
Network Plus Technology Group
Independent Contractor
December 2001 October 2005
- Linux / Unix System Administration
- Converted authentication system to single sign-on LDAP authentication
Workstation 2000
Independent Contrator
August 1998 July 2001
- Linux Installation, Configuration and Troubleshooting
- Linux System Administration
Internet Link Corporation
Independent Contractor
November 1999 August 2003
- Project Management Web based Ballot Initiative Project
- Converted thirty-nine disparate county databases of 15 Million entries into a single format for web queries
- Designed interface for data input and management for team leaders and team members
- Provided daily reports for tracking data trends
Hobbies:
President Kernel-Panic Linux User Group
- Coordinate Monthly Meeting Schedule
- Co-manage club web site
- Coordinate and participate in monthly “Linux Lab”
- Presentation talks on various software and security issues
Bicycling
- Bicycling around San Diego for socializing, exercise and fitness
- Webmaster and hosting for club website http://www.sdrecyclers.org