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Brian S. Nelson<br> | Brian S. Nelson<br> | ||
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===EXPERIENCE=== | ===EXPERIENCE=== | ||
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| − | <big>Nexcess .NET LLC</big><br> | + | <u><big>Nexcess .NET LLC/Liquid Web LLC</big></u><br> |
| − | ''' | + | '''Support System Administrator II'''<br> |
| − | + | Oct 2012- Present<br> | |
* Provided advanced troubleshooting for server issues | * Provided advanced troubleshooting for server issues | ||
| − | * Optimizing server environments for web applications | + | *Optimizing server environments for web applications in a high availability cluster environment utilizing haproxy/apache/mysql |
| − | * Diagnosing and resolving IP email blacklisting issues | + | *Diagnosing and resolving IP email blacklisting issues |
| − | * Audited hacked accounts to prevent the hack from recurring | + | *Audited hacked accounts to prevent the hack from recurring |
| − | * | + | *Identified issues with varnish/haproxy/apache/php |
| − | * Advanced troubleshooting on CMS platforms (Magento,Wordpress | + | *Advanced troubleshooting on CMS platforms (Magento,Wordpress,Joomla and Expression Engine) |
| − | * Stress test web sites for high availability(siege/ab testing) | + | *Stress test web sites for high availability(siege/ab testing/k6.io) |
| − | * Working with clients to resolve issues via phone and ticket system | + | *Working with clients to resolve issues via phone and ticket system |
| − | * Write and maintain internal documentation for training purposes | + | *Write and maintain internal documentation for training purposes |
| − | * Assisting with training | + | *Assisting with training of new technicians. |
| + | *Diagnosing mysql errors and performance issues (locks,deadlocks) | ||
| + | *Addressing PCI compliance Issues | ||
| + | *Configured and managed firewalls to protect the network from malicious threats and ensure compliance with security policies | ||
| + | *Reviewed and resolved complex technical issues to restore service to customers quickly | ||
| + | *Performed Website Backups and Restores from Backup Server to Live Server | ||
| + | *Installed and upgraded system services to keep up to date (mysql/haproxy/varnish/elasticsearch/php-fpm) | ||
| + | *Identified and escalated major technical issues to system operations for resolution | ||
| + | *Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve customer issues | ||
| + | *Developed scripts to capture data to help identify the cause of system issues | ||
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| − | <big>Triple Crown Ventures LLC</big> <br> | + | |
'''System Administrator / PHP Web Developer / Database Administrator'''<br> | '''System Administrator / PHP Web Developer / Database Administrator'''<br> | ||
Feb 2006 - Oct 2012<br> | Feb 2006 - Oct 2012<br> | ||
| − | * Provided daily server maintenance on various applications | + | * Provided daily server maintenance on various applications Qmail Server, MySQL Server, LAMP Server / Varnish Caching Server, LNMP Servers, TinyDNS Server |
| − | + | *Configured Barracuda Load Balancer / Application Firewall application | |
| − | * Configured Barracuda Load Balancer / Application Firewall | + | *Established Wordpress Blogs / Developed Plugins |
| − | * | + | *Developed Email Templates that resulted in a 10-15% increase in click through rate |
| − | * | + | *Integrated critical nightly backup system for website,email, and databases |
| − | * | + | *Optimized MySQL/Apache/Nginx services to provide peak performance that handled spikes in traffic |
| − | * Optimized MySQL/Apache/Nginx services to provide peak performance | + | *Created an automated system for system patching and updates that improved system reliability and security |
| + | *Monitored database performance and identified and addressed any performance bottlenecks | ||
| − | <big>Peak Positions LLC</big> | + | |
| + | <u><big>Peak Positions LLC</big></u><br> | ||
'''SEO Project Engineer'''<br> | '''SEO Project Engineer'''<br> | ||
May 2005 - Nov 2005<br> | May 2005 - Nov 2005<br> | ||
* Provided Customers with monthly keyword rankings reports | * Provided Customers with monthly keyword rankings reports | ||
| − | + | *Developed content pages for various keywords to improve the overall rank on that keyword | |
| − | * Developed content pages for various keywords to improve the overall rank on that keyword | + | *Designed Templates in FrontPage to be used for Content Pages |
| − | * Designed Templates in FrontPage to be used for Content Pages | + | *Identified and resolved project issues quickly and efficiently, minimizing their impact on project progress |
| − | * | + | *Initiated project plans and guidelines that provided a roadmap for successful completion of the project |
| + | *Implemented an effective SEO strategy that increased organic search engine rankings and doubled website visits | ||
| + | *Conducted keyword research, to compose SEO-friendly content titles and meta descriptions to maximize content visibility | ||
| + | *Evaluated keyword research to identify topics with high search volume and low competition for SEO optimization | ||
| + | *Cultivated a search engine optimization (SEO) strategy that increased organic search engine rankings and increased visibility on search engines. | ||
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===SKILLS=== | ===SKILLS=== | ||
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| + | *Website/ Database Design | ||
| + | *Linux Server Administrator | ||
| + | *System Administration | ||
| + | *Search Engine Optimization | ||
| + | *Customer Service | ||
| + | *Leadership and Teamwork | ||
| + | *Critical Thinking and problem solving | ||
| + | *Effective Time Management | ||
| + | *Ability to Multitask | ||
| + | *Ability to work Under Pressure | ||
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| + | ===EDUCATION=== | ||
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| + | Northwood University – Midland, MI<br> | ||
| + | Bachelor of Business Administration<br> | ||
| + | Dual Major: Management Information Systems and Management<br> | ||
| + | Graduated May 2003<br> | ||
Latest revision as of 03:15, 10 June 2023
Contents
Resume
Brian S. Nelson
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: Ask via Email
EXPERIENCE
Nexcess .NET LLC/Liquid Web LLC
Support System Administrator II
Oct 2012- Present
- Provided advanced troubleshooting for server issues
- Optimizing server environments for web applications in a high availability cluster environment utilizing haproxy/apache/mysql
- Diagnosing and resolving IP email blacklisting issues
- Audited hacked accounts to prevent the hack from recurring
- Identified issues with varnish/haproxy/apache/php
- Advanced troubleshooting on CMS platforms (Magento,Wordpress,Joomla and Expression Engine)
- Stress test web sites for high availability(siege/ab testing/k6.io)
- Working with clients to resolve issues via phone and ticket system
- Write and maintain internal documentation for training purposes
- Assisting with training of new technicians.
- Diagnosing mysql errors and performance issues (locks,deadlocks)
- Addressing PCI compliance Issues
- Configured and managed firewalls to protect the network from malicious threats and ensure compliance with security policies
- Reviewed and resolved complex technical issues to restore service to customers quickly
- Performed Website Backups and Restores from Backup Server to Live Server
- Installed and upgraded system services to keep up to date (mysql/haproxy/varnish/elasticsearch/php-fpm)
- Identified and escalated major technical issues to system operations for resolution
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve customer issues
- Developed scripts to capture data to help identify the cause of system issues
Triple Crown Ventures LLC
System Administrator / PHP Web Developer / Database Administrator
Feb 2006 - Oct 2012
- Provided daily server maintenance on various applications Qmail Server, MySQL Server, LAMP Server / Varnish Caching Server, LNMP Servers, TinyDNS Server
- Configured Barracuda Load Balancer / Application Firewall application
- Established Wordpress Blogs / Developed Plugins
- Developed Email Templates that resulted in a 10-15% increase in click through rate
- Integrated critical nightly backup system for website,email, and databases
- Optimized MySQL/Apache/Nginx services to provide peak performance that handled spikes in traffic
- Created an automated system for system patching and updates that improved system reliability and security
- Monitored database performance and identified and addressed any performance bottlenecks
Peak Positions LLC
SEO Project Engineer
May 2005 - Nov 2005
- Provided Customers with monthly keyword rankings reports
- Developed content pages for various keywords to improve the overall rank on that keyword
- Designed Templates in FrontPage to be used for Content Pages
- Identified and resolved project issues quickly and efficiently, minimizing their impact on project progress
- Initiated project plans and guidelines that provided a roadmap for successful completion of the project
- Implemented an effective SEO strategy that increased organic search engine rankings and doubled website visits
- Conducted keyword research, to compose SEO-friendly content titles and meta descriptions to maximize content visibility
- Evaluated keyword research to identify topics with high search volume and low competition for SEO optimization
- Cultivated a search engine optimization (SEO) strategy that increased organic search engine rankings and increased visibility on search engines.
SKILLS
- Website/ Database Design
- Linux Server Administrator
- System Administration
- Search Engine Optimization
- Customer Service
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Critical Thinking and problem solving
- Effective Time Management
- Ability to Multitask
- Ability to work Under Pressure
EDUCATION
Northwood University – Midland, MI
Bachelor of Business Administration
Dual Major: Management Information Systems and Management
Graduated May 2003
