Alan R. Russell
283 Highland Heights Dr. 
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
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Objectives
Systems Engineer for an organization involved in the development of new and
complex hardware/software systems, where team expertise and creativity are
utilized for the benefit of the project and the company as a whole.

Hardware 
SCSI hard disk array subsystems, IBM PC-XT/AT, Hard disk drives and tape
systems. Various printers, synchronous and asynchronous modems and other serial
devices, and Network interface cards. 

Operating Systems 
DG UNIX, HPUX (UNIX System 5), UNIX (BSD version 4.3), SCO UNIX, XENIX, AIX,
OSF, Linux, Solaris version 2.3 (UNIX System 5), MS-DOS, Windows
95/NT/2000/XP/2000/2003/2008 Advanced Server, Flex-OS, and NCR Unix (MPRAS System
5.4 Release 2).

Languages
“C” on IBM PC’s and UNIX Workstations, Assembly (Intel 8086/8088), Basic, Quick
Basic, Java (JDK 1.1) on IBM PC’s, Pascal and ForTran-77 on the HP-3000, UNIX
Shell Scripting (ksh) and “C” on UNIX Systems and SQL.

Network Protocols 
TCP/IP, UDP, PPP, SLIP, X.25, SNA, HDLC, SDLC, TCP/IP over Radio, AX25 

Education
Bachelor of Science degree from Stetson University, DeLand Fl. in December of
1991 for Computer Science and February 1992 for Mathematics.  I have received the
Successful Participant award for the Mathematical Contest in Modeling from The
Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications in March 1991.  Awarded IBM
Certified Specialist – AIX System Administration in August 2001.    













Work History


Feb 2008 to Current:
IBM, Applications on Demand Phoenix AZ.  Title: Sr. AIX Administrator (remote
support). Primary Languages “C” and Shell Scripting on AIX Duties include:
Staying abreast with current computer technologies, Software Development, shell
scripting (ksh), System Administration, Systems design and planning, Disaster
planning and recovery, Systems Integration and Systems support of over 2000 AIX
servers across the US and the UK.  I have working experience with NIM,
HACMP,DLPAR/Lpar, TSM and HMC’s.

Sep 2007 to Feb 2008: Independent Contractor for AIX and DGUX systems

Apr 2006 to Sep 2007:
Hospital Corporation of America, Nashville TN. Title: Sr. Systems Administrator.
 Duties include: Staying abreast with current computer technologies, Software
Development, System Administration, Systems design and planning, Systems
Integration and Systems support of over 300 AIX and Sun servers.

Sep 1999 to Mar 2006:
GEAC Public Safety Support Services Tampa FL. Title: Systems Engineer.  Primary
Languages “C” and Shell Scripting on AIX, HPUX, SCO, MPRAS (NCR UNIX) and DGUX
UNIX. Duties include: Staying abreast with current computer technologies,
Software Development, System Administration, Systems design and planning, Systems
Integration and Systems support for Emergency Services companies running UniData
(UniData is a flexible multi-value database).

Sep 1997 to June 1999: 
IBM Global Services Quality Assurance Department (Eckerd Account). Title: I/T
Specialist – QC Programmer. Primary Languages “C” and Shell Scripting on AIX and
SCO UNIX. Duties included: Software Development, System Administration, Systems
Integration, and CCHarvest Programming and Support.   Developed several utility
programs for the integration of SCO UNIX to AIX in support of the CCHarvest
project.  CCHarvest is an Application lifecycle, software change and
configuration management solution for client/server development environments. 
Developed a process for software distribution from within CCHarvest to selected
retail Eckerd stores that maintains a 99.75% success rate and a turn around time
of only 5 minuets. The original product, written on the MVS system, required 24
hours for such a distribution.

Feb 1997 to Aug 1997:
Computer Task Group, Tampa Fl.  Assignment: IBM Global Services, Pharmacy
Solutions Department. Title: Systems Programmer.  Primary Language “C” on SCO
UNIX systems.  Duties: Systems Configuration, Software Development, System
Administration, Systems Integration, and Data Communications. Developed several
utility programs for Pharmacy Support team. Seven Month Contract Assignment.

Aug 1996 to Jan 1997:
Computer Plus Staffing Solutions. Clearwater FL. Assignment: Trader Publishing
Co. Title: National Systems Administrator.  
March 1996 to Aug 1996:
BancTec (BPS) Inc. St. Petersburg FL. Title: Software Engineer
	
Sept. 1994 to Feb. 1996:
Southern DataComm Inc.  Clearwater, Fl. Title: Software Developer.  

Aug 1994 to Sep 1994
Computer Plus Staffing Solutions. Assignment: City of Pinellas Park, City Hall:
Pinellas Park, Fl. Position Title: Senior Technician for the M. I. S. Department.
Contracting Assignment.

Feb. 1992 to Aug. 1994:
Vela Research Inc. St. Petersburg, Fl.  Position Title: Software Engineer

Jan. 1989 to Feb 1992:
Stetson University, DeLand Fl. Title: Student. Major: Computer Science and
Mathematics. 

Sept. 1988 to Dec. 1988:
Telnet, Mt. Laurel, N. J. Position Title: Systems Programmer I.  Primary
Language “C”' and Assembly (Intel 80x86) on the IBM PC. Duties included: Software
Development, System Administration, Systems Integration, and Systems Testing.

Sept. 1984 to Aug. 1988 U. S. Army

Other Items

I am an experienced Public Speaker and Technical Writer. I have the unique
ability to convey complex technical material in a simplistic way with a minimal
use of technical jargon. I enjoy the benefits of excellent health and a strong
body. 

Hobbies: Saltwater Aquarium Fish, Bowling, Billiards, Target shooting,
Woodworking, and Gardening.