GEOFF HATCH

Linux Administrator

Professional profile

Skilled Linux Systems Administrator with 3+ years of progressive experience in both Linux and Windows related technologies. Demonstrated talent for identifying, creating, and executing innovative solutions to complex issues on a day to day basis. Seeking a position that will utilize previous knowledge and grow future knowledge in the technology field.

  • Critical thinker – Strong analytical skills; accurate and probing.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills – Works well with others while motivating, encouraging and sharing knowledge.
  • Self-driven, Self-Starting – Can quickly identify and execute tasks that need to be done.
  • High integrity and diligence – Reliable and dependable, willing to go the extra mile.

Work experience

May 2011 - Present Limelight Networks

Operations Technician

  • Coming soon.
October 2010 - May 2011 Jawa/Cylon LLC

Linux Systems Analyst Lead

  • Responsible for tasks that require a higher degree of expertise in Linux systems.
  • Responsible for training new hires and worked with existing employees on issued tasks.
  • Created scripts to automate tasks for multiple divisions to speed up day-to-day tasks.
  • Participated, planned and executed disaster recovery projects.
  • Created knowledge base documentation to assist agents in various Linux tasks.
November 2008 - October 2010 Network Technology Services / CrystalTech

Associate Vice President of Server Operations and Support

  • Responsible for receiving calls, chats and tickets that require a higher degree of expertise.
  • Fully supported MySQL 4 & 5, MSSQL 2000,2005,2008, IIS6 & 7, Windows DNS, SmarterTools Bundle, ColdFusion 7/8/9, ASP.Net 2.0/3.5/4.0, and Classic ASP.
  • Cross-trained new support leads, trained new hires and worked with existing employees to improve knowledge in the vast hosting technologies.
  • Created knowledge base articles to assist customers and support team members to quickly find a resolution in a specific subject.
February 2008 - November 2008 Creative Communications

2-Way Radio Rentals Assistant

  • Responsible for programming frequencies into 2-way radios for clients.
  • Processed and fulfilled orders and requests from clients.

Technical Skill

Program Languages

  • HTML/XHTML
  • CSS
  • Bash
  • C
  • Perl
  • PHP
  • Python

Operating Systems

  • Windows Server 03/08
  • Linux RHEL 4 & 5
  • CentOS 4 & 5

Education

2008-Present

DeVry University, Mesa, AZ

Currently attending to achieve a Bachelors in Computer Information Systems

2000-2002

East Valley Institute of Technology

2 year program; Associates Level course completion of Digital Imaging/Graphic Design