Matthew S.

## BIO Skills: * * * Over five years experience in the computer industry. I have administration experience, with all major Linux distributions, SunOS 2.6 through Solaris 8, MacOS 7.0 through OSX, Novel, and all Microsoft Windows distributions. I have a strong working knowledge of Python, Java, C# and Unix shell scripting. I also possess a limited but working knowledge of C, and C++. I have a strong background in network and computer security, as well as a working knowledge of Linux-based firewalls, Snort intrusion detection system, SSH, Port Sentry, system hardening, and secure logging. I am also experienced with Apache web server, Microsoft IIS, virtual hosting, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Cygwin, GCC, CVS, Open LDAP, BIND, NFS, AFS, PCNFS, Kerberos, Samba, Exim mail server, various POP3, IMAP,and FTP servers. Work Experience: * * * | Staff Software Engineer | University of Arizona, Computer Science Department DUTIES: Software research and development specializing in the .Net and Mono framework class libraries for the Windows, Linux, and the BSD operating systems. I am responsible for developing and researching software, development tools, and techniques for cross platform development. I also served as a consultant and technical resource for other universities and institutions interested in pursuing projects utilizing these technologies and tools. I am also responsible for server maintenance, including software development and build environments under Linux, Microsoft Windows Advanced Server beta products, and Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition. | January 2003 - Present | | Sr. Systems Administrator | USGS Southwest Field Office DUTIES: Network design, development, security, and maintenance. I was responsible for the integration of Linux, Solaris, and Windows-based operating systems using PCNFS, NFS, and Samba. I was also responsible for the complete redesign of the network topology and infrastructure, and the implementation of a complex Linux-based statefull firewall. I was responsible for the design, development, and ongoing maintenance of a web based trouble ticket system. I have also played a large roll in the design, and development of a web based multi-department collaboration suite. | June 2001 - January 2003 | | Systems Administrator | Open Source Education Foundation DUTIES: Network development and maintenance. I was part of a team that designed and deployed a large scale Linux-based network for educational institutions, consisting of over two hundred workstations, and integrating with existing MacOS, Novel, and Windows-based systems. This network eventually won the American Association of School Librarians' National School Library Media Program award. | May 2000 - Present | References: * * * Available upon request ## Area of Expertise System administration, network and system security, scripting and automation, network design and administration, component design, and cross-platform development.