Nick Accad

Unix/Linux/VMware Systems Administrator

Summary

I'm a Linux and Unix guy, basically I manage networks and servers.. My strong points are Linux and FreeBSD, others include Net/OpenBSD, IRIX, AIX, SCO, Solaris. I even dabble a bit in OpenVMS. And yes, I do Windows, just don't tell anyone :)

Experience

Technical Support Engineer II
VMware
June 2009 – Present (Burlington, Ontario)

VMware ESX/vSphere Storage/Fault Technical Support
SAN and NAS support, Fiber Channel, iSCSI and NFS
Technical Design advice and infrastructure troubleshooting.
Disaster Recovery design and implementation (Site Recovery Manager (SRM) and Data Protection (VDP)).
Experience: multiple SAN and NAS management and troubleshooting, ESX installation, configuration and management.

Unix/Linux Systems Administrator
Independant Consultant (Self-employed)
November 2003 – Present

Infrastructure Specialist
Nokia
October 2008 – May 2009 (Montreal, Quebec)

Design secured network topology for production environment;
Install, setup and configure server, network components (firewall, switch, load balancer);
Ensure proper monitoring of all servers and network components;
Perform system audit checks to ensure reliability and security;
Create monthly performance network stats;
Keep abreast of new technologies, industry trends and changes;
Purchasing of production hardware/software equipment;
Maintain software licenses;
Ensure accuracy of all documentation and diagrams;
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity problems.

Systems Administrator
Hexago
January 2008 – July 2008 (Montreal, Quebec)

IPv6 Research and Deployment
Freenet6.net project support
Systems and Networks administrator

Cross Platform Systems Administrator
Maximum Throughput Inc.
November 2006 – January 2008 (Montreal, Quebec)

Servers and Network Administrator
Mamma.com Inc.
April 2003 – November 2006 (Montreal, Quebec)

Systems Administrator
Primonics
November 2001 – April 2003 (Montreal, Quebec)