The document is a resume for James G. Joyner, a technologist and systems administrator with over 10 years of experience working with Windows and Linux operating systems and virtualization software like VMware. He has extensive skills in areas like virtualization, server administration, networking, automation/scripting. His work experience includes roles managing IT infrastructure and virtual environments for government and private organizations.

1. VMware Virtualization & Technical Specialist
James G. Joyner Background in Windows and Linux
Process Automation & Scripting Developer
Los Angeles / Inland Empire Area
TechGuyJames@gmail.com
949.485.8502
Technologist and network systems visionary in automating million dollar enterprises.
Specializes in creating successful IT architectures and infrastructures. Technological
strategic consultant to Management. Proven ability to demonstrate the benefits of cost
effective IT solutions to solve major business issues. Successfully organized and led
development of technology plans. Lead teams to facilitate successful project outcome.
Over ten years of experience in IT.
Technology Architecture & Integration
Leading Edge Server and Software Expert
Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
Achieved Major Cost Reductions
Strategic Analysis & Internal Consulting
Unique Solutions to Complex IT Problems
Proficient in Windows, Linux, and VMware
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
Efficient in accurately servicing data-sensitive workstations and network servers
Understanding of major corporate vendors; including Dell, Gateway, HP, and IBM
Highly proficient in planning and performing large CAT5/CAT6 cable projects
Developed company websites utilizing Content Management Systems
Working knowledge of ASP.Net, VBScript, xHTML, PHP, mySQL, and Javascript
Outstanding research skills and use of technical manuals
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Linux Kernel 2.4.x & 2.6.x (Debian, Ubuntu, Redhat, Fedora, SuSE, Slackware)
Windows Vista/7 Home / Business / Ultimate and Windows 2008 Server
Windows Server 2003 Standard / Enterprise / Datacenter
Windows XP Home/Professional and Windows 2000 Server/Professional
Windows ME/98SE/95 and Windows NT Server/Workstation
Microsoft Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups 3.11
Microsoft MS DOS 8, 7.x, & 6.x and DOS Based Applications & Scripting
Handheld Operating Systems, Blackberry, Windows Mobile 5/6, WinCE, & Palm
VIRTUALIZATION EXPERIENCE
VMware Certified Professional [v4] and CompTIA Linux+ Certified
VMware vSphere 4.x / VMware Infrastructure 3.x (ESX, ESXi, VC, VUM, VVC)
VMWare Server 2.x / 1.x (Linux and Windows Versions)
VMWare Workstation 7.x / 6.x / 5.x (Linux and Windows Versions)
P2V/V2V to & between all environments including VMware, Xen, & Microsoft
Microsoft Virtual Server 200x, Microsoft Hyper-V Server, and Virtual PC 200x
Lesser known virtualization such as Sun xVM/Xen, VirtualBox, and KVM
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2. WORK EXPERIENCE
Community Development Commission of LA County, Monterey Park, CA 2008-Present
Virtualization Engineer / Systems Administrator
Installed, configured, administered, and upgraded VMware ESX/ESXi 3.x and 4.x
Design current virtual and storage environment
Manage virtual environment consisting of a cluster of six Dell 6850s hosts, six
Dell R900s hosts, four Dell R910s, two VMware vCenter Servers on a Dell
R610s, Fibre attached centralized storage on two EMC² CLARiiON CX500s, and
iSCSI attached centralized storage on two EqualLogic 6000 and two Equallogic
6010 Series SAN devices
Seamlessly performed upgrades of VMware ESX, and associated Virtual
Center/vCenter Server, from 3.0.2 to 3.5, 3.5 to vSphere 4.0, vSphere 4.0 to 4.0
update 1, and vSphere 4.0 update 1 to vSphere 4.1 in a production environment.
Introduced virtualization design & concepts to better utilize existing environment
Deployed multiple VMware Server 2 builds on Ubuntu Linux Server 8.10
Implemented a test environment utilizing ESXi and compatible end of life servers
Deployed Linux NAS server for centralized ISO repository for virtual environment
Performed installations of Windows Server 2000 / 2003 / 2008 and Linux on Dell
2550, 2650, 2950, 6650, & 6800 server models
Supervised employees/Interns and conducted training for crews of three or more
Executed P2V & V2V migrations of Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 and Linux
Administered network of 600+ users/workstations and 80+ servers
Implemented Groundwork/Nagios server monitoring on a Linux Virtual Machine
Wrote VBScripts to dynamically update excel files for server utilization reporting
Extensive use of Active Directory in Windows 2003 Server, working with DNS,
DHCP, WINS, and Group Policy Objects for multiple sites and servers
Implemented many methods of server monitoring for maximum up-time and
constant build methods, including checklists and documentation techniques
Duties also included setting up user accounts, maintaining documentation,
performing routine maintenance, and updating server software, firmware, and
operating systems
PBC Companies, Brea, CA 2007-2008
Network Administrator / Systems Administrator
Admin for a wide area network comprised of 200+ workstations and 20+ servers
Responsible for Windows Server 2000/2003 and various distributions of Linux
Extensive use of Active Directory in Windows 2003 Server, working with DNS,
DHCP, WINS, and Group Policy Objects for multiple sites
Installed Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 server for testing purposes
Performed installations of Windows Server 2003 on Dell PowerEdge 2950s and
Windows Server 2003 and Linux on Virtual Machines in VMware Server 2
Deployed Fedora Core Linux event log server for easy troubleshooting of printers
Built WIMP (Windows IIS MySQL PHP) and LAMP (Linux Apache MySQL PHP)
virtual servers in VMware Virtual Server 2 for dynamic intranet websites with
LDAP authentication
Implemented Microsoft Sharepoint for project updates and document sharing
Designed intranet web portal using Drupal for web front-end of company intranet
Installed and performed troubleshooting of Qwest Timberline and Digitizers
Utilized Symantec Backup Exec 9.0 for Backup
Wrote VBScripts to monitor and maintain servers; providing conditional e-mail
alerts and automated tasks
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3. WORK EXPERIENCE (continued)
Coast to Coast Marketing, LLC, Aliso Viejo, CA 2005-2007
Technical Specialist / Senior Network Administrator
Responsible for Windows Server 2003, Active Directory, and Debian Linux
Deployed Microsoft Active Directory for Centralized Linux and XP authentication
Managed team of 25 customer service/sales agents and two network technicians
Directed operational opening of new office & plan to increase business by 30%
Increased productivity of staff by 75% in less than one year
Created company unique Linux Live Boot CDs for use by Customer Service
Primary point of contact for new and major accounts
Implemented company’s change of direction to an e-Business focus
Administered the setup, installation, and integration of a Telstar Predictive Dialer,
managing the operation, of more than five databases, of dialing information
Home Depot Swap Install Project, Los Angeles, CA 2004-2005
General Technician
Assembled, configured, and labeled Cisco AP units and NEMA boxes
Performed CAT5 wire runs through unistrut following code guidelines
Operated scissor lift to reach ceiling heights of 20 to 35 feet
Performed terminations to MDF, IDFs, & modular jacks in T-568B standar
Tested all cable runs using Fluke Networks DSP-4000 Cable Analyzer Serie
Configured Microsoft Windows 2003 Server as a Provisioning PC
Built and configured wireless mobile cart units and wireless scanners
RE/MAX Metro Realty Corporation, Santa Ana, CA 2003-2004
Computer Service Technician
Responsible for Microsoft Server 2000/2003 and Windows 2000/XP
Performed required upgrades, repairs, and new builds/installations
Worked extensively in Active Directory with DNS, DHCP, and Group Policies
Ran and terminated CAT5 cables in the T568-B Wire standards
Integrated office systems and servers into the preexisting network domain
Deployed Symantec Anti-Virus Enterprise Server
Current Home Lab Environment (For Testing and Self Training)
Multiple OS installs including XP, 2003 Server, and various Linux distributions
one laptop running XP Professional, one desktop running Windows 7 Ultimate,
and one desktop running Windows XP / Linux Dual boot.
One desktop running Ubuntu Linux server/desktop 10
VMware Server running on Ubuntu 10 with 3 Virtual Machines
NAS file storage on Ubuntu Linux server 10 with NFS and Samba
Squid proxy running on a virtual machine of Ubuntu Linux Server 9
Active Directory, running on a Virtual Machine of Windows Server 2003, for
centralized authentication, DNS, and DHCP of both Linux and Windows with
roaming profiles of Microsoft Windows machines
Wireless router running DD-WRT (Linux) & 2 DD-WRT Receivers wired devices
Ability to test in a full lab environment that I utilize for self schooling and bettering
my knowledge and understanding of operating systems and technical devices
ESX vSphere 4.1 Lab running on Whitebox rack mount server
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4. TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTING SUMMARY
Certifications: VMware Certified Professional 4, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Linux+
Hardware: Dell PowerEdge Servers, HP/Compaq ProLiant & Integrity Servers, IBM
iSeries and BladeCenter, Avocent 100R, Dell ML6000, Dell Powervault,
EqualLogic Series SAN, EMC² CLARiiON CX500, SAN and NAS Storage
Devices utilizing Linux as a backend.
Software: SQL 2000 / 2005, Exchange 2000 / 2003, All VMware Products Lines,
xVM/Xen, VirtualBox, Microsoft Virtual Server 200x / Hyper-V 2008,
SharePoint 3.0/2003/2010, IIS, Active Directory 2000/2003/2008, DNS,
DHCP, SNMP, WMI, MS Visio, MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word,
Visual Studio, Apache, mySQL, Symantec Anti-virus Enterprise /
Endpoint, TrendMicro Neat Suite, Norton Ghost, Symantec Backup Exec,
VNC, Dameware NT Utilities, Navisphere 6, Symantec PC-Anywhere,
Squid Proxy, IPTables, BIND, OpenLDAP, Likewise, Tripwire, Snort,
Wireshark / Ethereal, CUPS, SWAT, Samba, Enlightenment, Gnome,
KDE, XFCE, Fluxbox, Groundwork / Nagios, Spiceworks, Dell
OpenManage/ITA, Remedy, Numara Track-it 6/8, Photoshop and
Elements 6, Blender, The GIMP, VMware vCenter Converter Stand-Alone
Languages: ASP(VB).Net, VBScript, HTML, xHTML, PHP, Batch Scripting, WMIC,
Javascript, Winbatch, PowerShell, PowerCLI, Shell Scripting, C++
EDUCATION
VMware Education Services, Online Campus 2011
VMware vSphere: Skills for Storage Administrators [V4.1]
Integrated Digital Technologies, Glendale, California 2010
6419: Configuring, Managing, and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers
VMware Education Services, Irvine, California 2009
VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V4]
Dell Global Infrastructure Consulting Services, Santa Fe Spring, California 2008
Introduction to VMware ESX Server, Infrastructure, and P2V
University of Phoenix, Costa Mesa, California 2005
Information Technology/Networking
North Orange County ROP, Anaheim, California 1999
Cisco Curriculum for CCNA
James G. Joyner
TechGuyJames@gmail.com
949.485.8502
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