Kevin J. DeGraaf

Email: kevin-resume-web (at) kdegraaf (dot) net

OBJECTIVE

To secure a position performing computer systems administration, network
administration, or software engineering.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Computer Science, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI, 2003.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
  - Excellent ability to learn and adapt.
  - Excellent ability to diagnose, isolate, and correct problems.
  - Excellent ability to communicate clearly and precisely.
  - Strong motivation for interesting and challenging projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

  - Extensive knowledge of and experience with GNU/Linux operating
    systems: installation, configuration, optimization, security, 
    server configuration, emergency repair, cloning, etc.

  - Extensive experience installing, configuring, and supporting
    Open Source / Free software (e.g. Linux, KDE, Apache, OpenSSH,
    qmail, PostgreSQL, MySQL, djbdns, daemontools, Asterisk,
    Courier, iptables, Samba, CUPS, ISC DHCP, OpenVPN, FreeS/WAN,
    and many more).

  - Thorough knowledge of many network-based protocols and services,
    as well as various Linux/UNIX implementations thereof (e.g.
    HTTP, SMTP, POP, IMAP, DNS, DHCP, TCP/UDP/IP, IPsec).

  - Thorough knowledge of local area network design and implementation,
    including physical-layer devices, routing, firewalls, distributed
    authentication, name service, etc.

  - Thorough knowledge of computer hardware, repair, upgrades,
    operating system troubleshooting, etc.

  - Good knowledge of Perl and shell (Bash) scripting, Web programming
    (CGI/PHP), open-source SQL database management systems.

  - Reasonable competence in the following areas: C/C++ programming,
    FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, Solaris, Windows 2000/2003.

  - Reasonable ability to support Microsoft Windows users.

CAREER EXPERIENCE

** Sr. Systems Administrator **
InterClean Equipment (July 2006 - present)
  - Administration of Linux and Windows servers.
  - Migration of core infrastructure from Windows to Linux.
  - Management of a first-level support technician.

** Systems Administrator & Support Engineer **
CD-adapco (September 2004 - July 2006)
  - Administration of Linux and Windows machines, network, print
    servers, supercomputing clusters.
  - Support for clients using company's software.

** Systems Administrator, Programmer **
Solidus Design, Inc. (June 2001 - April 2005)
  - Administration of Linux web, mail, database, DHCP, and DNS servers.
  - Network engineering: infrastructure, management, security.
  - CGI/Perl/PHP/database programming for administration and e-commerce.
  - Leadership and mentoring of other programmers and interns.
  - Design and implementation of various technical solutions to address
    client needs.

** Supercomputer Administrator **
Calvin College (January 2002 - January 2003)
  - Beowulf cluster supercomputer administration.
  - Network topology research, parallel programming.

** Volunteer - Sound Technician **
Fairway Christian Reformed Church
  - Worship service sound tech operation, and operator training.
  - Fine-tuning of equipment.
  - Media mastering and duplication.

References available upon request