Jacob M. Achée

Summary of Qualifications

Seasoned Linux System Administrator with a strong Networking foundation and DevOps sensibilities

Over 20 years of constantly-evolving experience with diverse technologies, including but not limited to:

Linux/UNIX Administration, Monitoring and Troubleshooting	Software Version Control with git
System Orchestration with Ansible and Chef	Automation with python/bash/awk
Production Amazon Web Services integrations	Project Managment Fundamentals
Web Development with HTML/CSS/PHP/JavaScript	MySQL Database Admin

Demonstrated ability to perform diverse troubleshooting and other problem-solving tasks, including zero– or limited–knowledge troubleshooting
Great teammate, adept independent worker, and effective team leader
Superb written and oral communication skills

Production builds and deployments with Bamboo. Also developed new ElasticBamboo configuration and server image.
Local development environments via Docker and Vagrant
Version control with git, github and CodeCommit.
API implementation troubleshooting for algolia and mailgun.
Managed and automated LetsEncrypt certificates.

Audited and optimized system configuration for RHEL5-7 using Ansible and VMWare, with emphasis on moving from traditional server maintenance toward DevOps and modernization.
Set up, advocated for, and trained team members in centralized code management using git via gogs to enable more efficient collaboration.
Deployed Munin system monitoring server and clients using Ansible
Managed and Implemented multiple SAP migrations.
Investigated feasibility of on-demand server creation/deletion using Microsoft Azure.
Designed and built an open-source python and Flask on-call app, Arocla, implemented using gunicorn.
Served as SME for these areas and as a continuing part of on-call rotation.

Administered 400+ mixed Unix/Linux (RHEL5-7, HP-UX, AIX) servers.
Performed VMWare vSphere cluster management and optimization.
Built and maintained infrastructure scripting in ksh, bash, python.
Tracked and consulted on projects such as fleet cleanup and hardware intake/decommissioning.
Assessed and mitigated risks associated with planned changes.
Performed on-call duties as part of a team rotation.

Became an integral part of a fresh team to pay off technical debt, helping to refine systems, practices and procedures, including development of internal tools.
Took over administration duties for a 200+ node, heterogeneous *nix environment, with OSes including RHEL4-7, Ubuntu, and Solaris.
Leveraged my years of Network Engineering experience to functionally "translate" between the Network team and the Systems team.
Successfully oversaw the completion of several expansion, consolidation, application-upgrade, and virtualization projects.
Participated in a rotating on-call schedule and handled issues with urgency and diligence.
Assisted as Third-tier technical support for customer issues, using judgment and skill to deduce appropriate actions, as well as helping develop tools to empower lower-tier support, where appropriate.

Supported, and developed the multi-site, Cisco-centric, switched wired LAN, including upgrades, maintenance and troubleshooting of a wide variety of equipment.
Redesigned, and reimplemented the campus-wide Wi-Fi network from the ground up.
Spearheaded development of centralized academic and staff software "builds".
Strategized and implemented a Virtual Desktop Initiative, to virtualize all public lab computers across campus, working closely with other staff to succeed.
Provided basic project management and mentoring for student assistants as well as one direct-report employee.
Worked closely with vendors on successful implementation and deployment of a Cisco VoIP system.

Provided Instructor-led and Mentored-classroom instruction of several diverse technical areas, including: Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+, A+, Security+, and Linux+, SuSE Linux Administration, HTML, and various Microsoft applications.
Exercised Domain Administrator level maintenance of the Windows 2003 network.
Migrated internet connectivity from 2 separate ISPs onto a single improved connection.
Oversaw the upgrades and maintenance of classroom and office computers.
Implemented network security considerations.

Supported and maintained this statewide ISP's extensive Cisco-centric, multi-homed TCP/IP network.
Provided root-level support in a variety UNIX/Linux environments, including Solaris 7-9, RedHat Enterprise Linux 4 and FreeBSD 5 and 6.
Designed and implemented solutions for various customer and internal needs.
Analyzed and prioritized upgrades and modifications to the LAN/WAN infrastructure.
Implemented network security considerations and best practices as needed.

2005, 2010	Cisco Certified Network Associate CSCO10799711
1999, 2010	A+ Certified PC Hardware Technician
1998	Certified Netware 4.11 + Internet Administrator