SEAN D. ACKLEY PO BOX 398 · Brentwood, CA 94513 · Mobile: (510) 409-9908 · Fax/VM: (408) 273-6360 Email: sean@ackind.net Objective I am looking for an opportunity which includes a strong dedication from management/owners to be the best at what they do and wants strong talent to make those goals a reality. I can be a lead role in architecture and design for data centers, SaaS, cloud, and get down in the trenches to make things happen as well. I love making data perform its job, in whatever capacity that is required. Skills and Experience Overview Architect – Collaborate, design and integrate complex systems and data center strategies. Cloud, SaaS – Marketing, e-mail delivery, deliverability, delivery assurance, ISP and ESP management. Network Software – PowerMTA, Sendmail, postfix, Communigate, BIND, Windows DNS/AD, Webmin, RedHat tools (rpm, chkconfig, xinetd), raidtools, logrotate, extensive Nagios monitoring, Google mini search appliance, other admin tools. System Administration – VMware Server, VMware VirtualCenter, Linux (Redhat/CentOS), Solaris (2.6-2.9), Windows 2000/2003/2010 administration, Active Directory administration and troubleshooting, Exchange administration, Windows 2003 clustering (basic SAN deployment), shell scripting, troubleshooting, basic perl, LDAP (Windows and Linux with cross-platform compatibility requirements), Citrix Metaframe security and PS troubleshooting. Network Security – Firewalls (Netscreen, Checkpoint 3.x/4.x/NG/NGAI/SPLAT, PIX/ASA), VPN (Netscreen, Checkpoint, Cisco and PIX), Protocol Analyzers (tcpdump, Etherpeek, Iris, Sniffer), IDS/IPS (snort, ISS Real Secure, Sentinel, Netscreen IDP), tcp/ip troubleshooting, Intrusion Analysis, Intrusion prevention, Network scanning and reporting (ISS, Retina), Network monitoring, PKI (Windows, RSA, tokens-2 factor); Security In Depth practices. Networking – Design, moves/add/changes, routers (Cisco), switches (Cisco, 3com), IOS working knowledge, tcp/ip fundamentals including routing and subnets, troubleshooting. Storage – Adaptec RAID hardware, Network Appliance (R200 near-line storage system, 3050 higher end devices, and legacy 800 series models) including NFS, CIFS and SAN deployments. Communications – Network cabling, patch panels, wiring design, T1/T3/Fiber, Fiber and comm. plant, data room needs. Data Center – Server/cabinet placement, management of systems, remote operations, power and cooling. Testing – VMware modeling, test labs (full scale and virtual scale), scenario scripting. Web Sites – HTML coding, application support, MySQL, back-end scripts, Apache, IIS, Basic SQL, Oracle installation and administration (basic), J2EE support including Jetty/Tomcat/Apache plugins and concepts. Forensics – Software/hardware (write blocking), deep analysis and reporting; basic EnCase; Linux/Windows tools (STD, and Forensic tools); data recovery; Windows data mining (live and offline); Chain of custody preparation. Preferences – Macbook Pro desktop, Windows 2007 backup, Windows server remote access, Synology Interests I thought it important to list my interests, and not just professional experience. I have a deep love of data mining and data extraction. I have a personal (and somewhat professional) interest in digital forensics and reconstruction. I have been experimenting with book reconstruction and deep recovery of damaged parchments. I have a love of historical books and texts, and the associated library and cataloging/indexing requirements thereof. My love of data has also created a large archive of e-books and a vast personal library of texts, books, magazines and newspapers for archival storage. I also have a huge interest in how data travels, social media and e-mail formats, including marketing and e-mail lists. I also have a huge personal and family interest in politics and understanding of how the real world works, including economics and international foreign affairs. Magazines I subscribe to are: 2600, Foreign Affairs, Wired, Skeptics, Homeland Security, Intelligence Report, Janes Quarterly, Scouting Magazine, Infowars Magazine, International Business Times, Financial Times, Free Press, American Free Press, New Republic, The New American, Infowars RSS, Feedly RSS and more. Experience 2008-2014 Responsys, Inc. (recently purchased by Oracle) Senior Systems Administrator. Job includes strategy for SaaS e-mail delivery, Linux, PowerMTA, infrastructure and more. Skills used: PowerMTA, Postfix, Linux CentOS 4.x and CentOS 5.x, Windows 2008 Server, Windows 2010 Server, Netapp, EMC Storage (management only), Solaris 10.x (basic administration), F5 load balancer (includes training), Cisco appliances, switches and routers, DNS (bind), Open LDAP, MySQL, Apache, LAMP stack, PHP Zend (basic installation for web stack), JRE, Apache Tomcat (installation and memory troubleshooting, log analysis), jBOSS (installation and support), Nagios, Centreon, architecture and design for many SaaS and data center functions 2005-2008 Taos Consultant, working at multiple companies and supporting operations as needed. Skills used: Linux, Windows, System Adminstration, LDAP, Netapp, SaaS video delivery, content management 2003-2005 Eloan, Inc. Systems group engineer. Job duties include maintaining systems, VMware, Web servers, networking, firewalls, and security. I implemented and maintained the companies Checkpoint Firewall and VPN NGAI solution (multiple redundant gateways). I implemented and maintained the Netscreen IDS solution. I implemented the initial proof of concept for the VMware model being used and implemented the initial production scenario with documentation. Skills used: Checkpoint NGAI and SPLAT; Netscreen IDS appliances; network troubleshooting; Cisco routers (3600 series) and switches (3500 and 6500 series); Dell server hardware (1650/1750/2650/6650/2850/2950); basic Sun hardware, basic Solaris interaction; extensive Redhat/CentOS Linux interaction, shell scripting, and operational needs; Windows servers (2000 and 2003), software loads and maintenance; BIND; Sendmail; Postfix 2003 SBC Datacomm Global Security Skills used: Checkpoint NG FP3; Nokia IP appliances; Netscreen appliances; VPN; ISS Real Secure; network troubleshooting; customer interaction. 1998-2003 Alpha Internet Systems Skills used: Linux administration; DNS, Sendmail/CommuniGate; SpamAssassin; Apache web server; Wusage stats analyzer; perl scripting; sh/csh/ksh shell scripting; Solaris; hardware troubleshooting; software troubleshooting; kernel deployment; tcp/ip troubleshooting; 3com switches; co-location design and related skills; windows 2000 server and iis related skills; html coding and design work; network security; IDS and other security concerns; MySQL SQL server and support. Formal and Technical Education 2008 F5 load balancer training 2005 Netapp hands-on training course Involvement with configuration, deployment and troubleshooting 2004 Citrix Metaframe security training Basic and mid-level technical education on Citrix and security practices 2001-2002 Netscreen Training Various forms of Netscreen training, including hands-on, and classroom instruction. Instruction on operation of Netscreen appliances, and Global Pro management software. 2001 RSA Security and certification Took course related studies and certification for PKI and RSA SecureID technology. This was the course prior to the release of Keon. 2000-2001 Cisco Courses Multiple Cisco courses ranging from routers, to PIX firewall. I took these courses as a part of my hands-on training during a 2-year period at SBC. 1998 MCSE Courses at Heald College (9 weeks) I took 3 MCSE courses, which included NT Core Technologies, Microsoft TCP/IP, Supporting NT in the Enterprise, and Exchange Server. 1997 Network Analysis Institute I took a 1-week course from the Pine Mountain Group on TCP/IP fundamentals and structure. 1997 MCSE Courses at IBM (4 weeks) I took several MCSE courses in 1-week classes, which included NT Enterprise, Microsoft TCP/IP, Exchange Server, and others. 1997 IBM AIX Courses (2 weeks) and certifications I took Mid Level and Advanced AIX 1-week courses from IBM. 1997 Checkpoint 3.x Course and certification Sun Solstice experience, and hands on training on Checkpoint 3.x software, and Solaris firewall solutions. 1989-1991 De Anza Community College Took related courses in Film and Television studies. Participated in the TV studio and multiple film projects. 1987-1989 Cal State University Hayward Took related courses for Computer Science and GE. 1984-1987 Redwood Christian High School Activities included Soccer, Basketball and Volleyball. Professional Associations FBI Citizens Academy (http://www.fbi.gov/hq/ood/opca/outreach/citizens.htm) My involvement: The San Francisco Division held its first academy, and I was honored to be a part of the select group. We learned many aspects of the FBI and how they really work. It was a great experience as I don’t believe many Americans realize what it takes to fight crime and the FBI’s role. FBI Infragard (http://www.sfbay-infragard.org/) My involvement: I am a part of the Infragard to keep current on local security matters which involve a wider range of issues other than basic network security. The networking potential and meeting others in the field is invaluable. Official: InfraGard is a Partnership between the private sector and the U.S. government represented by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The InfraGard initiative has been developed to encourage the exchange of information by the government and InfraGard members. Skills I consider my strongest ability to be that of quickly understanding and adapting to the network environment of the job. I can come up to speed and be expected to perform in harsh environments. My skills to properly work with clients, achieve my directives and complete objectives is second nature to me. SaaS e-mail delivery, deliverability, delivery assurance, ISP and ESP management TCP/IP networking, troubleshooting and administration. VPN design, engineering, and implementation with primarily the Netscreen appliances. Extensive Checkpoint/Nokia, and PIX. Cisco Concentrators are also among the other leading vendors I deal with and can support. Windows 2000-2010 server and administration, basic domain and AD infrastructure Including Exchange, Citrix, clustering, AD/DNS/WINS/DHCP and other applications Firewall design, engineering, and implementation up to an enterprise level. Firewall systems: Netscreen, Checkpoint 3.x/4.x/NG, Nokia IP, and PIX. Extensive Internet design, ISP, co-location, data center and implementation. Protocol Analyzers, including Etherpeek, Iris, tcpdump, ethereal Network Scanners, including ISS, Retina, nmap, Nessus Personnel management, project management, team leadership, and project focus. Unix: Linux (Red Hat/CentOS), Solaris 2.6-2.9,basic Solaris 10 skills, basic AIX, basic BSD T1 and fractional T1 lines, installation and troubleshooting. Data mining, Internet research, and information quality control. Telephone networks, switching equipment, and wiring. Unix system administration and related skills + shell scripting. MySQL, Postgres and Oracle SQL server installation, and support. IBM personal computers, clones and software. Microsoft Windows, Windows95, WindowsNT/2000 and related software. Extensive Microsoft Operating system diagnostics and troubleshooting. Web server design and implementation. Novell NetWare OS 3.x, 4.x, and limited 5.x Several router skills, setup and implementation including CSU/DSU. Skills related to ISP preparation, maintenance, and engineering. Information systems and computer/networking research. POTS, and PBX phone wiring and engineering. Data cabling, punch downs, engineering, and prem wiring design. Project Management, juggling multiple tasks at a time.   Extensive troubleshooting, encompassing all of the above technologies and skills.   References and historical resume available on request. Last Modified on Thursday, January 30, 2014