Timothy Limes

Responsible for installing and integrating new versions of Transact System Enterprise in many different colleges and universities around the United States and Canada. Tasks include everything from checking network connectivity and coordinating with onsite networking team, migrating Oracle databases to new servers, analyzing custom scripts to replicate on newer servers. Ensuring Oracle Linux/RHEL systems are to spec. Also ensuring proprietary hardware devices are functional with the new server(s). Also responsible for creating and maintaining Ansible scripts for hosted system upgrades, creating documentation and workflow/checklists for other members of IE team.

• Developed Ruby on Rails Ticketing/CRM application for internal team that saved countless hours performing project mangement related tasks. Included administration of full-stack Rails platform, version control via Git, database administration and backups via PostgreSQL
• Developed Ansible scripts and processes to upgrade hosted environment consisting of 60+ machines, saving hundreds of hours of team member’s time quarterly
• Installed and upgraded Transact System Enterprise identity management system on universities and colleges around the United States and Canada
• Provided technical support for existing integrations, analysing client’s current insfrasture and configurations
• Performed Oracle database migrations utilizing datapump, Oracle database installations, and configured backup schedules for RMAN
• Managed projects internal and client teams by establishing expectations and timelines, as well as aligning resources for university projects
• Documented technical processes and workflows for the rest of the integration engineer team, including creating and maintaing a knowledge base in Confluence

• Trained team members and other department members on Linux usage and techniques applicable to their positions

  Skills Applied: Ansible, BASH, Confluence / JIRA, Docker, Git, Jetbrains RubyMine, Linux Administration, Oracle Database, Postgres, Project management, PSQL,Ruby, Ruby on Rails, SQLDeveloper, Techinical Writing / Documentation, Training, Windows / Server Active Directory Administration

Worked with Transact Campus, Inc as a contractor/IT specialist contract-to-hire. Hired full time with Transact Campus, November 2019.

• Documented build procedure and upgrade processes for Transact System Enterprise identity management system
• Managed projects with outside university / college / educational institution teams, and executed update and installation procedures for the Transact System Enterprise
• Created a document versioning system utilizing Git as the backend

• Hired full time in November 2019

  Skills Applied: Git, Powershell Scripting, Project Management, Technical Writing / Documentation, VS Code, VueJS, Windows / Server Active Directory Administration

Responsible for overseeing network, hardware, software, user end points as well as budgetary allocation for IT related items, as well as end user training and support. Also responsible for security and internal auditing for US insurance regulations, including WISP reporting and tracking.

• Built and maintained local XCP-NG server and utilized Docker for deploying applications to rest of office
• Analyze costs of IT related equipment, control of IT related supplies and purchasing
• Developed comprehensive disaster recovery plans to ensure data security and availability during times of crisis.
• Optimized existing systems through continuous improvement initiatives for enhanced performance and usability.
• Designed and implemented physical LAN, including building of servers, configuring of Ubiquiti switches and routers, installing layer 1 CAT 5 cabling
• Trained staff on new technologies and provided technical guidance when needed.
• Documented and implemented standardized WISP security policies
• Led the implementation of new technologies to support business objectives in a timely manner.
• Provided users with technical support for computer problems.

• Maintained and upgraded Windows workstations as needed

  Skills Applied: Active Directory RSAT, Docker, End User Training, Internal Auditing, Linux, Network Administration, Software License Tracking, Technical Writing / Documentation, Windows Desktop Support, XCP-NG, Zentyal /Samba 4

Responsible for day to day IT duties as well as server deployments, network updates, software licensing and tracking.

• Created Ruby on Rails application to track prices of computer and computer related equipment, saving 40% of purchasing costs
• Managed and maintained in-house Debian servers, including monthly / patch cycles.
• Created and utilized update workflow with PDQDeploy to install monthly package updates, saving many hours of manual updating.
• Deployed networking equipment, including rack mounted servers, routers, switches, patch panels, etc. including cable runs and enclosure assembly.
• Windows Server Active Directory deployments and migrations from Server 2003 to Server 2008.
• Utilized Opscode Chef to deploy new Debian servers.
• Tracked IT inventories including hardware, software and related licensing.
• Responsible for Microsoft Licensing self-audits and updates.
• Active Directory management and OU policy changes.

• Updating of WSUS software and updates.

  Skills Applied: internal software audits, cable runs, OpsCode Chef, PDQDeploy, purchasing, rack mounting, Ruby on Rails, server builds, Windows Server / Active Directory, WSUS.