Brian Mortimore's Resume (Last updated November 5th 2008)

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Brian Mortimore

Leander, TX 78641 usa


http://bmortimore.com

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SUMMARY

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Solutions Architect with strengths in technical product definition, virtualization, storage, hosting, networking, databases, and enterprise application integration. High level of technical skill and knowledge, yet an effective communicator and leader.

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SKILLS

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Power Shell, Linux, Citrix, IIS, MS Exchange, clustering, Apache, Tomcat, Windows, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows 2008, Active Directory, GPO's, PERL, CGI, Intrusion Detection, Fibre Channel, SAN, iSCSI, Cisco IOS, Load Balancing, IIS, Syslog, Virtual Appliances, ISL, BGP, OSPF, SNORT, VPN, PGP, PPP, PPTP, TCP/IP, IPX, layer 2 switching, layer 4 switching, SMTP, DNS, Bind, DHCP, ASP, ASPX, ATM, IMAP, SQL Server, LDAP, J2EE, IIS, .NET, DotNetNuke, MS SQL Server, Virtual Server, VMWare, ESX, Virtual Center.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

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6/2007 - 10/2008
IT Manager / Engineer / Architect / Founder

Hyper9

Austin, TX
Design and build enterprise applications for indexing, tracking, and managing elements in a virtualized enterprise.
  • Developed features and requirements for a new virtualization / hypervisor management application.
  • Managed organization's datacenter resources.
  • Acted as SME (subject matter expert) for VMware and virtualization technologies.
  • Responsible for all corporate IT infrastructure.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff members.
  • Performed QA functions in a highly dynamic and compressed development methodology.
  • Responsible for 4 VirtualCenter and 22 VMware ESX hosts.
  • Responsible for all network and storage infrastructure for the enterprise.

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5/2005 - 5/2007
Solutions Architect / Consultant

Surgient, Inc.

Austin, TX
Design and implement enterprise virtualized hosting environments to support software demonstration, technical training, and QA applications for Fortune 100 organizations.

Directly responsible for the success of projects with clients such as Microsoft, Computer Associates, Mercury, EMC, Business Objects, Information Builders, Hyperion and others.

  • Developed standards and methodologies for delivering virtualization as a service.
  • Designed and implemented large integration projects consisting of multiple application, virtualization, and networking layers.
  • Designed and implemented enterprise application monitoring and alerting system.
  • Designed, built, and implemented an enterprise wide deployment management portal to provide real-time access to information and administration of all hosted Surgient deployments.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff members.
  • Provided sales engineering support to bring in multi-million dollar deals.

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8/2003 - 5/2005
System Designer / Engineer / Founder

DyHot LLC

Leander, TX
Founder of internet application service company. (SaaS)
  • Built and managed MS SQL Server 2000 database cluster.
  • Built and managed Active Directory architecture with .NET applications.
  • Managed firewall and IDS systems.
  • Wrote SQL stored procedures.
  • Wrote scripts to report statistics and usage to automate billing applications.
  • Built organizational business processes.
  • Negotiated Contracts.

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11/2001 - 8/2003
Founding Partner/ Engineer

Chasm Solutions

Austin, TX
Founding partner in an education technology company.
  • Managed application development process.
  • Performed product definition and acceptance testing.
  • Wrote custom web based applications in ASP and VB Script.
  • Trained school district staff on the use of web technology.
  • Built and managed SQL Server database environment.

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5/2000 - 8/2001
Director of Texas / Architect

Education Networks of America

Nashville, TN
P & L responsibility for one of 3 national markets

  • Built managed security service as a newly defined product offering.
  • Responsible for service delivery platform consisting of Microsoft, Sun, Novell, and Cisco elements. Responsible for disaster recovery of these systems.
  • Managed sales, administrative, and service delivery staff.
  • Responsible for overall data security of the National organization.
  • Designed intrusion detection architecture and matching business practices.

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2/1999 - 5/2000
Architect

Yesmail.com

Chicago, IL
Overall responsibility for the security and efficient network operation of a high profile, high throughput .com organization.

  • Built high availability network architecture to support vital business functions.
  • Performed network planning functions to manage application bandwidth usage.
  • Built and managed network environment architecture sending over 4 million personalized email messages and receiving over 10 million database recorded web hits a day.
  • Managed web server farm consisting of 20 IIS servers, SQL Servers, and EMC SAN / NAS.
  • Designed and built systems to protect against email virus vulnerabilities.
  • Utilized intrusion detection systems to identify and react to intrusion attempts.
  • Managed a complex environment consisting of multiple checkpoint firewalls in high availability configurations.
  • Communicated security policies and procedures to investors and customers as a means of increasing company value.

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5/1997 - 3/1999
Chief Technologist / Architect

Comdisco, Inc.

Rosemont, IL
The highest level technology reference for a Fortune 500 organization dedicated to technology services.

  • Developed E-commerce applications and programs to make Comdisco's products and services more accessible to the internet community.
  • Evaluated new and emerging technologies for potential use in the organization, and market fit for corporate strategy.
  • Developed, tested, and implemented company wide network design standards impacting 42 offices in 23 different countries.
  • Responsible for the mission critical data center network, managing over $5 billion in leased assets.
  • Built disaster recovery plans and kept plans up-to-date through changing business and technology.
  • Acted as the liaison between technology and venture capital groups within the organization.
  • Built ROI models and calculated potential returns on venture as well as internal investments. (due diligence reports)
  • Merged systems and IT business practices from acquired organizations into Comdisco's corporate structure.
  • Built and managed Citrix server cluster to support 1,000 corporate users around the globe reducing distributed IT costs.
  • Responsible for all data security and firewall infrastructure for a Fortune 500 organization.
  • Designed complex ISP (DSL) provisioning, billing, and E-commerce system launched in the New York City market. (Prism Communications)
  • Provide technology confidence and leadership for the organization

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4/1996 - 5/1997
LAN Group Team Leader

William M. Mercer, Inc.

Deerfield, IL
  • Designed and maintained local area network infrastructure and file servers.
  • Responsible for all Windows NT servers and applications. For 1,500 users.
  • Managed the team responsible for 47 Novell Netware servers, ensuring availability.
  • Performed disaster recovery planning and testing.
  • Developed CGI scripts to connect legacy data to the web.

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5/1995 - 4/1996
Programmer Analyst

Marion Salem Data Center

Salem, OR
  • Managed existing network of Novell file servers and workstations. Built new IP network including public internet access to government data.
  • Managed 25 Novell 4.x servers in an IPX/IP environment.
  • Responsible for four Windows NT application servers.
  • Established the city/county web hosting service on HPUX and Apache.
  • Trained government employees as well as the public on the use of new internet technology.
  • Designed business process for provisioning public dial-up internet accounts.

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5/1994 - 5/1995
Product Specialist

RMS Technology

Molalla, OR
  • Develop new remote communications and navigation applications involving GIS and ARC and TIGR data for use by the military and air traffic control functions.
  • Assist customers with technical questions and requests regarding aviation and moving map software.
  • Responsible for product beta testing and QA.

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4/1992 - 8/1993
Production Associate

Arthur Andersen

St. Charles, IL
  • Wrote technical materials for corporate training; including tax law and procedure manuals as well as software manuals in both CBT and hard copy form.
  • Developed prototype computer based training modules using the Lotus Notes Environment.
  • Functioned as the liaison between technology groups, production groups, education groups, and distribution groups.
  • Managed a complex schedule of corporate training sessions.
  • Negotiated with outside vendors for equipment and services including copyright negotiations for text materials and software license agreements.
  • Maintained computer training systems and networks.
  • Tested new products for compatibility with existing systems.

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EDUCATION

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8/1987 - 5/1990

Wheaton College

Wheaton, IL

BA

  • Communications

  • 3.4 Grade Point Average

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8/1990 - 5/1991

Regent College

Vancouver, BC

DipCS

  • Theology

  • 3.6 Grade Point Average

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INTERESTS

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  • Oceanography
  • PADI SCUBA instructor (#179009)
  • Marine Biology
  • Arduino Hacking

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