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==Resume==
 
==Resume==
 
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Brian S. Nelson<br>
 
Brian S. Nelson<br>
Clinton Township, MI 48035<br>
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Email: briansnelson@gmail.com
Email: brian@briansnelson.com<br>
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Telephone: Ask via Email
Telephone: 586-207-7701<br>
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===QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY===
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A highly creative, goal oriented with solid server /web development experience.  Demonstrated experience in HTML, DHTML, CSS, PHP, MySql, Apache, DNS and other Internet technologies.  Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.  A strong work ethic combined with a commitment to excellence in all projects undertaken.  A team player and works effectively with others.
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===AREAS OF STRENGTH===
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Website Design – Website Administration - Linux Server Administrator - System Administration – Search Engine Optimization - Customer Service
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===EDUCATION===
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Northwood University – Midland, MI<br>
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Bachelor of Business Administration<br>
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Dual Major: Management Information Systems and Management<br>
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Graduated May 2003<br>
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===EXPERIENCE===
 
===EXPERIENCE===
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<u><big>Nexcess .NET LLC/Liquid Web LLC</big></u><br>         
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'''Support System Administrator II'''<br>
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Oct 2012- Present<br>
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* Provided advanced troubleshooting for server issues
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*Optimizing server environments for web applications in a high availability cluster environment utilizing haproxy/apache/mysql
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*Diagnosing and resolving IP email blacklisting issues
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*Audited hacked accounts to prevent the hack from recurring
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*Identified issues with varnish/haproxy/apache/php
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*Advanced troubleshooting on CMS platforms (Magento,Wordpress,Joomla and Expression Engine)
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*Stress test web sites for high availability(siege/ab testing/k6.io)
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*Working with clients to resolve issues via phone and ticket system
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*Write and maintain internal documentation for training purposes
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*Assisting with training of new technicians.
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*Diagnosing mysql errors and performance issues (locks,deadlocks)
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*Addressing PCI compliance Issues
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*Configured and managed firewalls to protect the network from malicious threats and ensure compliance with security policies
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*Reviewed  and resolved complex technical issues to restore service to customers quickly
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*Performed Website Backups and Restores from Backup Server to Live Server
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*Installed and upgraded system services to keep up to date (mysql/haproxy/varnish/elasticsearch/php-fpm)
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*Identified and escalated major technical issues to system operations for resolution
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*Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve customer issues
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*Developed scripts to capture data to help identify the cause of system issues
  
<big>Nexess .NET LLC</big>  <br>               
 
'''Level 2 Linux Support'''<br>
 
July 2013 - Present <br>
 
Provided advanced troubleshooting for server issues<br>
 
Worked with Email Service Providers  to remove clients from RBL’S<br>
 
Cleaned/Identified hacked accounts<br>
 
Resolved issues/installed  redis, memcached, sphinx and varnish<br>
 
Advanced troubleshooting on CMS platforms (Magento,Wordpress and Joomla)<br>
 
   
 
'''Level 1 Linux Support'''<br>
 
Oct 2012 - July 2013<br>
 
Provided daily support to over 10,000+ clients via phone and ticket system<br>
 
Performed Website Backups and Restores from Backup Server to Live Server<br>
 
Monitored thousands of Centos web servers utilizing Apache/MySQL/PHP<br>
 
Familiarity with Linux Web hosting software (Apache httpd, FTP, SSH, MySQL, DNS)<br>
 
Experience with qmail and other parts of the djb suite (daemontools, djbdns, tcpserver, etc).<br>
 
Installing/upgrading web software <br>
 
  
<big>Triple Crown Ventures LLC</big><br>                
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<u><big>Triple Crown Ventures LLC</big></u> <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 maintained on various applications<br>
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* Provided daily server maintenance on various applications Qmail Server, MySQL Server, LAMP Server / Varnish Caching Server, LNMP Servers, TinyDNS Server  
Qmail Server, MySQL Server, LAMP Server / Varnish Caching Server, LNMP Servers, TinyDNS Server<br>
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*Configured Barracuda Load Balancer / Application Firewall application
Centos / Debian<br>
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*Established  Wordpress Blogs / Developed Plugins
Configured Barracuda Load Balancer / Application Firewall<br>
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*Developed Email Templates that resulted in a 10-15% increase in click through rate
Designed and Setup Wordpress Blogs / Plugins<br>
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*Integrated critical nightly backup system for website,email, and databases
Designed and Developed Email Templates that resulted in a 10-15% increase in click through rate<br>
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*Optimized MySQL/Apache/Nginx services to provide peak performance that handled spikes in traffic
Designed critical nightly backup system for website,email, and databases<br>
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*Created an automated system for system patching and updates that improved system reliability and security
Optimized MySQL/Apache/Nginx services to provide peak performance<br>
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*Monitored database performance and identified and addressed any performance bottlenecks
  
<big>Peak Positions LLC</big> <br>      
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<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<br>
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* Provided Customers with monthly keyword rankings reports
Gained expert knowledge of Organic SEO<br>
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*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<br>
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*Designed Templates in FrontPage to be used for Content Pages
Designed Templates in FrontPage to be used for Content Pages<br>
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*Identified and resolved project issues quickly and efficiently, minimizing their impact on project progress
Used HTML, DHTML, CSS, FrontPage, Photoshop daily<br>
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*Initiated  project plans and guidelines that provided a roadmap for successful completion of the project
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*Implemented  an effective SEO strategy that increased organic search engine rankings and doubled website visits
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*Conducted keyword research, to compose SEO-friendly content titles and meta descriptions to maximize content visibility
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*Evaluated  keyword research to identify topics with high search volume and low competition for SEO optimization
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*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===
HTML, DHTML, Database Design, Knowledge of PHP, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Photoshop, Problem Solving, DNS/rDNS,SPF Records, FTP, SSH, Centos/Debian Administrator, Microsoft Office, Web Design/Development, Apache 2/MySQL, Search Engine Optimization, HTML Validation, Web Server Administration, Nginx, Varnish, Memcached, Postfix, Dovecot, Qmail
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*Website/ Database Design
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*Linux Server Administrator  
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*System Administration
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*Search Engine Optimization  
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*Customer Service
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*Leadership and Teamwork
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*Critical Thinking and problem solving
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*Effective Time Management
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*Ability to Multitask
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*Ability to work Under Pressure
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===EDUCATION===
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Northwood University – Midland, MI<br>
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Bachelor of Business Administration<br>
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Dual Major: Management Information Systems and Management<br>
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Graduated May 2003<br>

Latest revision as of 03:15, 10 June 2023

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