Wednesday, October 3, 2012


LARRY S. SINGLETON
Summary Of Accomplishments

n     Expert-level understanding of the AIX kernel, system tuning and monitoring utilities, and moderate exposure to korn shell scripting.
n     Tuned and perfected the nightly AIX backup scripts to achieve fastest processing times and lower system loads.
n     In 2005, replaced slower hard disks in our AIX system with a solid-state disk system, reducing ERP/MRP processing times by 100%.
n     Expertly familiar with networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS and configuration of routers, switches, and wireless access points.
n     Converted payroll system from ADP to an internally managed system on an AIX server, saving thousands of dollars in annual payroll costs.
n     Managed a large network infrastructure (200+ devices) for a furniture manufacturing company, solving problems quickly and efficiently.
n     Created and maintained help desk support database to reduce technical support response times and limit user downtime.
n     Supported upper level management with any special projects for which they needed extreme speed and accurate, error-free results.
n     Built original 1996 company website using hand-coded HTML.
n     Created a payroll checklist, eliminating human error from the payroll processes.
n     Acquired both 2-yr and 4-yr college degrees within 4 calendar years.

Experience

1996-current      Thornwood Furniture Mfg Inc.                 Phoenix, AZ
AIX System Administrator/Senior Systems Analyst
n     AIX system administrator 1992-current on several AIX servers, including managing all users, devices, and software packages.
n     Maintain all hardware and software in a mixed Unix and Windows environment of PCs, Windows servers, and IBM p-series AIX servers.
n     Install and maintain AIX mid-range p-Series servers alongside all required peripherals.
n     Install and manage large IBM SSA RAID5 arrays and Texas Memory Systems solid-state disk RAID flash-based systems on AIX systems.
n     Monitor memory and disk performance of AIX systems using tools such as monitor and iostat, and use vmtune as required.
n     Manage daily the tape-based backup procedures and Ghost images.
n     Maintain and replace internal server system hardware devices.
n     Lotus Notes/Domino administrator 1999-2012, managing   50 users.
n     SAMBA Administrator for AIX/Windows network drive connectivity.
n     Expertly familiar with all aspects of LAN cabling, terminal cabling, fiber-optic cabling and management of wire rack components.
n     Complete all network performance degradation troubleshooting, including tracking down and eliminating cable and network and switch hardware problems.
n     Use Windows Server to manage a domain of 50+ Active Directory users and computers.


1989–1996         ABCO Industries, Inc.                               Abilene, TX
IT System Administrator and Payroll Administrator
n     Installed Ethernet network and managed AIX servers and AutoCAD workstations, along with 30 PCs and serial-attached terminals.
n     Handled the totality of all payroll-related tasks for a workforce of 150 employees, including extensive use of 10-key by touch. 
n     Managed all system hardware and software installs and maintenance.

Education

1987–1989         University of Texas at Arlington             Arlington, TX
n     B.A., Journalism and Business Management
1985–1987         Texas State Technical Institute              Sweetwater, TX
n     A.S., Computer Programming

Technical Skills

Network Protocols:  TCP/IP, DNS, FTP, Telnet, SSH, SMTP, NFS.

Languages:  HTML, UniVerse Basic, AIX ksh scripting/cron.

Hardware supported:  IBM AIX p-Series servers, Windows PCs and laptops, Kronos handreaders, dot-matrix/laser/inkjet/thermal printers, plotters, solid-state/SSA/NAS/SCSI/FC RAID arrays, Antares 6400 handheld scanners, Windows terminals, wireless access points and routers, server-sized uninterruptible power supplies, Blackberry smartphones, MacBooks, iPhones, Merlin/AVAYA PBX system and phones, all manner of network cabling, switches, firewalls.
Operating Systems:  AIX 3.2/4.3/5.3/7.1, Windows/Windows Server, OS/2, MS-DOS.

Software:  Microsoft Office, Active Directory/Domains, PhotoShop, Norton Ghost, COGNOS BI, LabView, SAMBA, Lotus Notes/Domino, OpenOffice, LibreOffice, Kronos TKC payroll, FedEx/UPS Shipment software, VMware client, AIX Logical Volume Manager, AIX vi editor, X11, BRU, UniVerse/PICK, various Unix freeware utilities.

Miscellaneous:  Unique ability to analyze a process and improve that process.  Have been granted a key to the building at every employer.  Tech savvy and smart. A good learner who will pick up new concepts quickly. Proactive self-starter.

EXTRA

Single father of two teens who enjoys cooking, making home improvements, reading, and computers.  Avid hiker who enjoys fitness and eating healthy. Will deliver high energy, high motivation, extreme loyalty, and a solid and varied experience base. Trustworthy and reliable. Detail-oriented with a natural knack for problem solving. When something breaks or does not work correctly, I do my best to resolve it completely. United States Marine, 1981-1985.


Phone (602) 326-7370 • e-mail larrysing@gmail.com
4135 E. La Salle Street • Phoenix, az  85040