Nick Accad

Unix/Linux Systems Administrator

Summary

I'm a Linux and Unix guy, basically I manage networks and servers.. My strong points are Linux and FreeBSD, others include Net/OpenBSD, IRIX, AIX, SCO, Solaris. I even dabble a bit in OpenVMS. And yes, I do Windows, just don't tell anyone :)

Experience

Technical Support Engineer
VMware
June 2009 – Present (Burlington, Ontario)

VMware ESX/vSphere Storage/Fault Technical Support
SAN and NAS support, Fiber Channel, iSCSI and NFS
Technical Design advice and infrastructure troubleshooting.
Experience: multiple SAN and NAS management and troubleshooting, ESX installation, configuration and management.

Unix/Linux Systems Administrator
Independant Consultant (Self-employed)
November 2003 – Present

Infrastructure Specialist
Nokia
October 2008 – May 2009 (8 months)

Design secured network topology for production environment;
Install, setup and configure server, network components (firewall, switch, load balancer);
Ensure proper monitoring of all servers and network components;
Perform system audit checks to ensure reliability and security;
Create monthly performance network stats;
Keep abreast of new technologies, industry trends and changes;
Purchasing of production hardware/software equipment;
Maintain software licenses;
Ensure accuracy of all documentation and diagrams;
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity problems.

Systems Administrator Hexago Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Networking industry January 2008 – July 2008 (7 months)

IPv6 Research and Deployment Freenet6.net project support Systems and Networks administrator Cross Platform Systems Administrator Maximum Throughput Inc. Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry November 2006 – January 2008 (1 year 3 months)

Nick has 1 recommendation (1 co-worker) including: 1st Simon Minshall, Support Engineer, Max-T Systems Servers and Network Administrator Mamma.com Inc. Privately Held; 11-50 employees; mama; Internet industry April 2003 – November 2006 (3 years 8 months)

Systems Administrator Primonics November 2001 – April 2003 (1 year 6 months)