Introduction

7915 Carol Elaine Circle • Bartlett, TN 38133 • w.paul.tate@gmail.com • 901-590-9381

Languages PHP, Ruby, JavaScript, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL, Bash, Perl, CSS

Systems UNIX, Linux (Red Hat, SUSE, Debian, Slackware), Windows (95/98/NT/2000/XP/Vista)

Servers Apache, IIS, DNS, DHCP, Mail, Database

Virtualization Zen Hypervisor, Elastic Cloud Computing(EC2), Simple Storage System(S3)

Networks Punchdown, Firewall, Gateway, Router, Switch/Hub, TCP/IP, SSH, Ethernet, LAN, VPN

Certifications CompTIA Linux+, SAIR Linux and GNU Certified Engineer (LCE)

ProgrammerDecember 2007 - Present
American Roamer, Memphis, TN

Manage migration of client data from FileMaker to PostgreSQL, including conversion from flat to a relational format
Convert existing data pulls from Filemaker to PostgreSQL for multiple clients and products
Maintain IIS servers for multiple hosted sites
Maintain corporate server hardware
Convert existing corporate website from table to CSS layout
Assemble and set up computer for demonstration use at conferences
Assist in establishing on-call support procedures
Migrated existing servers from co-location facility to the Amazon Cloud(EC2), drasticly reducing the costs and maintenance overhead.
Automated server initialization and startup due to the volatile nature of a cloud instance, while maintaining data integrity.

System AdministratorDecember 2006 - December 2007
Discreet Works Inc., Water Valley, MS

Setup automated backup system
Setup new websites utilizing proprietary Content Management System(CMS) including any custom code required by the clients
Setup spam and virus filtering for email server
Designed and developed checkout component for CMS
Researched viable options and setup web statistics component for CMS
Setup and maintained server to be Web, Database, Email, and DNS server for multiple hosts
Worked as intermediary between sales people and other developers/designers.

Programmer/System AdministratorJanuary 2004 - December 2006
US Networx (formerly D2 Interactive), Oxford, MS

Maintained multiple email, web, and database servers in Linux environment.
Evaluated and installed software updates, system upgrades, and patches on servers. Resolved software related problems. Performed system backups and recovery.
Designed, developed, implemented and debugged software packages for web sites using PHP, PostgreSQL, MySQL.
Utilized and expanded proprietary shopping cart software for multiple online storefronts.
Designed and developed CAN-SPAM compliant mass-emailing system. Later modified to utilize separate send processes instead of a queue, allowing mailings to go out unaffected by other client’s mailings.
Defined and achieved client needs through continuing one-on-one communication.
Worked with project team members to build and manage software and web sites.

Special Project ManagerJanuary 2000 - November 2001
SAIR Linux, Oxford, MS

Organized process for writing and editing of user manuals that reduced production time and increased efficiency.
Managed employees in technical writing and editing of user manuals. Updated existing manuals to keep up with current versions of Linux. Maintained contact with all contractors.
Organized and led two key committees focusing on internal employee training and company operating procedures.
Conducted multiple internal training sessions on the Linux operating system. Ensured staff efficiency was maintained.
Interviewed and hired more than 50 employees with broad skills in programming, database, web design, technical writing and grammatical editing.

BS Computer Science, Emphasis Telecommunications 1997-1999, 2002-2003
University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS

Studied computer programming languages including C/C++, Java, Pascal, Assembly design methodology and implementation.
Telecommunications emphasis focused on computer networking, LAN's, WAN's, wireless, cellular including planning and functional operations.

Paul Tate