THOMAS H. REPASKY

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OBJECTIVE:

Seeking IT or Engineering position

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

· Front and back office skills and expertise

· Manager/Director

; Engineering, R&D, test, manufacturing, support, and consultants
; Staffing, budgeting, goals and objectives, performance measurements
; Project management, design, review, analysis, proposals, RFP

· Engineer/Scientist

; Hardware and software expertise
; Component level design, test, analysis, simulation, proto-typing, repair
; Microcode, assembly, device drivers, imbedded systems, C, Java, XML, Python
; Computer and network systems design, manufacturing, deployment, testing, performance tuning, benchmarking, operating system tuning, problem isolation, support, repair
; Application design, deployment, integration, tuning, and support

· Consultant/Technical Architect

; IT management consulting, roles and responsibilities, review and analysis
; Network and system infrastructure analysis, design, appraisal
; Application analysis, specification, implementation, integration, monitoring, tuning

 

MANAGEMENT SKILLS:

Supervisor, Manager, Director, CTO (Hardware & Software Manufacturing)

· R&D and Engineering groups
· Test and Operations staff
· IT Management Consulting
· Project Management
· Network and System Assessment (Performance, Security)
· ERP/Database/Application infrastructure design and planning

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Computers and Operating Systems

· Unix, AIX, Solaris, HPUX, Linux, Open Source, NT, Windows95/98/2000
· Device drivers, user and enterprise applications, proprietary tools
· DNS, SMTP, NTP, SSL, SNMP, SAMBA, LDAP
· Backups, disaster recovery, security, PKI, firewalls
· Load balancing, high availability, clusters, SAN
· File servers, printers, tape & CD devices

Networks

· 802.2/802.3/Ethernet/FDDI/10BT/100BT/1000BT/ATM/SONET/Frame Relay
· Cisco, Nortel, HP, IBM, Cabletron, 3com, F5, Arrow Point, New Bridge
· HP Openview, Tivoli, CA-Unicenter, Spectrum, Cisco Works
· TCP/IP, FTP, RIP, IGRP, EGP, IGP, BGP, Ethernet, Token Ring, UUCP, OSPF, Apple, IPX, SLIP, PPP, PPTP, Proxy, SOCKS, SNMP, IPSEC, VPN
· Internet, Intranet, Extranet, DMZ, intrusion detection, firewalls, CITRIX, X-Windows, routers, hubs, switches, bridges

Applications and Languages

· C, C++, Fortran, Pascal, Basic, Assembly, Microcode, Shell Script, Bourne, Korn, Perl, PHP, HTML, XML, Java, SQL, Python
· CAD, CAE, Openview, Cisco Works, Tivoli, CA-Unicenter, Spectrum, MS Office, Visio, 2D and 3D graphics, Excel, Word, Lotus Notes, various Databases (Oracle, Informix, Access, SQL Server, Sybase, and proprietary), ERP, CRM, Financial, Performance, Monitoring, Security, Network, and Systems applications including proprietary tools
· Accounting and financial, MRP/ERP, CRM, web/browser based, thin-client
· Apache, MySql, Webalizer, WebTrends, proprietary tools, qmail
· Security and monitoring: Cacti, MON, Mantis, ntop, snort, nmap. Intrusion Detection: aide

Tools and Equipment

· Logic analyzers, ATE, simulators, hardware modeling, TDR, oscilloscope, network sniffers, network analyzers, cable testers, proprietary designed test equipment,

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

KAVI CORPORATION

October 2001 - Jan 2003

Infrastructure/Data Center Manager/Engineer

Primary responsibilities included: design and implementation of data center monitoring and reporting applications, stabilization of infrastructure (T1, router, firewall), configuration and installation of redundant firewall and router.

SHARETHIS, INC.

April 2000 - May 2001

Hosting Architect/Tool Writer

Primary responsibilities included: design and implementation of application hosting services on AIX/Solaris/Linux platforms, development of tools to monitor and present usage and performance data.

Developed RFP and conducted the evaluation and selection process for co-location facilities. Developed benchmark tests to evaluate and select hosting platform from HP/SUN/IBM. Developed tools to benchmark and select network components including, routers/switches/hubs/firewalls/content load balancers/etc. Developed usage simulation tools to accurately represent costs based upon customer usage.

 

CLAREMONT TECHNOLOGY GROUP (CBSI/COVANSYS)

1997 - April 2000

Consultant/Technical Architect

Worked in various consulting engagements that range from IT organization assessments to computer and network infrastructure assessment and design and server sizing for ERP and MES systems. Performed in roles for businesses ranging from CTO to IT Manager/Director.

Technical Architect for Systems utilizing: UNIX, NT, Solaris, WIN95/3.11, Macintosh, thin-clients, embedded processors, Networks: WAN, LAN, MAN, NOS, Cisco, New Bridge, Stratcom, 3com, Nortel, FDDI, ATM and other protocols including SMTP, NTP, NNTP, SSL, HTTP.

SUN MICRO SYSTEMS

1994 - 1997

IS Manager/Unix Administrator/Engineer

Provided IS systems support and management for the Beaverton Site. Migrated business applications from SUN OS to Solaris servers. Consulted for analysts/engineers running benchmarks. Defined and supported NIS/NIS+ environment. Consulting support for Customer Service.

MENTOR GRAPHICS CORPORATION 1984 - 1994

Network Services Manager 1993 - 1994

Technology Development Engineer 1990 - 1993

Engineer/Manufacturing Manager 1987 - 1990

Systems Integration/Test Manager 1984 - 1987

Project manager for transition from MCI to AT&T for WAN and telecommunications needs. Project manager for feasibility evaluation of Frame Relay as WAN network alternative to point-to-point leased lines (T1, T1.5, 56K).

Responsible for Mentor Graphics (Wilsonville) LANs for engineering (UNIX, TCP/IP, Token Ring) and business (HP, IBM PC, NOVELL, APPLE, & WINDOWS NT). Network packet analysis, load balancing, isolate network broadcast storms, rogue IP addresses, wiring errors (hub rooms and wiring closets).

Implemented INTERNET access for company, and implemented anonymous ftp & email access for Mentor customers, vendors, and field offices. Implemented MGC open-subnet firewall machine for direct connection to the INTERNET. Developed and maintained email, news, and file/applications servers (sendmail configuration, cnews, INN, NIS, DNS). Developed and maintained department budget of $3,000,000.

 

EDUCATION:

BS candidate, Mathematics and Science, Kent State University
Tutoring and mentoring from several world class engineers and scientists
Numerous classes and courses in project management, technology and management

PERSONAL:

Artist, musician, author

Job Titles:

System Administrator, Network Administrator, System Engineer, Network Engineer, Benchmark Engineer, Research Engineer, Manager Test, Manager Systems Engineering, Manager Research and Development, IT Director, Benchmark Lab Manager, Tuning and Performance Engineer, Security Engineer, Security Manager, Data Center Manager, Performance and monitoring Application Engineer, Director of Engineering, Director of Enterprise Services

Major accomplishments include:

Network analysis methodology, System tuning and monitoring methodologies, Design, deployment, management of numerous computers, networks, test equipment, and software applications and tools for security, performance and monitoring.

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