James Tibbs has over 20 years of experience in IT with expertise in storage technology, operating systems, networking, security and project management. He has worked in roles such as system administrator, network manager and project manager for companies including EMC Corporation and the Department of the Navy. Currently he is focusing on virtualization, Linux, cloud technologies and obtaining VMware and PMP certifications.

1. Presentation of Qualifications
James H. Tibbs, IT Professional
3435 Stratford Road
Richmond, VA 23225
Email: JHTibbs@verizon.net
Web: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jtibbs
Personal Profile: http://tinyurl.com/JimTibbsProfile (Google Docs)
Cell: 804-837-6856
Home: 804-272-0350
Highlights I have over 20 years of experience supporting IT infrastructure, applications, and
users. During my career I have developed and maintained a strong balance of
technical and project management skills. I bring to the work place a professional
attitude, initiative, and history of excellence with high customer satisfaction.
Work Overview Roles I have held include System Administrator, Network Manger, Solutions
Architect, Professional Services Delivery Manager, and Project Manager. My
work in IT has given me a broad perspective on technology in the workplace and
how it is used to meet business needs.
Related Experience My platform experience includes most modern operating systems, enterprise class
storage systems, and IP based networking technology. I have provided technology
support as both an employee and vendor providing professional services.
Knowledge & Storage Technology Operating Systems (UNIX/Windows)
Strengths IP Networking Complex Solution Integration
Enterprise Application Support Security
Disaster Recovery Backup
Data Replication Troubleshooting
Project Management Problem Resolution
User Support Relationship Development
Best Practices development Customer Satisfaction
Current Focus Virtualization (VMware) Linux (CentOS/Ubuntu)
& Study Oxygen Public/Private Cloud Windows Server 2008 R2
All focus platforms are installed in my home lab.

2. Positions
EMC2 Corporation – Richmond, VA., June 2000 to January 2012
During most of my time at EMC2 I worked in the Enterprise Professional Services group. Roles performed
include Software Consultant, Solutions Architect, Team Lead, Delivery Manager, and Project Manager.
Beginning in December of 2009 I served in the Project Management role. Duties included all aspects of
customer satisfaction, technical consulting, training, escalations, partner management, process improvement,
financial management, forecasting, and sales support.
County of Henrico – Richmond, VA, March 1997 to May 2000
Employed by Henrico County as a Systems and Network Administrator. Primary responsibilities included the
administration of modern HP-UX and AIX-based UNIX servers. I held the lead responsibility for these systems.
I also managed Henrico’s Network Management System (NMS). The NMS featured HP OpenView Network
Node Manager and CiscoWorks, including CWSI Campus. The NMS was used to monitor, isolate faults,
configure, and back up the configuration of Henrico’s LAN/WAN assets. Other duties at Henrico included
Cisco PIX firewall configuration and monitoring, and Windows Server/Workstation Support.
Department of the Navy – Dahlgren, VA, October 1992 to February 1997
Naval Surface Warfare Center, TOMAHAWK Program
Employed as a full time UNIX System Administrator and Group Leader supporting a distributed system of
HP/Sun workstations and servers. These computing assets provided the development environment for the
Advanced TOMAHAWK Weapon Control System (ATWCS). Duties ran the full gamut of UNIX System
Administration: programming, system/network integration, configuration management, security, short and long
term planning, procurement, and consultation services both within and outside of the TOMAHAWK
community. I held a Department of Defense security clearance.
Department of the Navy – Pt Hueneme, CA, November 1989 to September 1992
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Engineering Directorate
Employed as a full time System Administrator with responsibilities for a group of networked Sun workstations
and servers, as well as a classified network of VAX/VMS mini computers. Duties included regular scheduled
maintenance, system security, performance, system programming, configuration management, user education,
and technology evaluation. My duties required a Department of Defense security clearance.
Education Bachelor of Science – Management Information Systems – 1987
University of Arizona – Tucson, Arizona
Certificate – Applied Software Design – 1992 (28 Units)
University of California, Santa Barbara Extension
EMC Proven Professional, Storage Foundations (Renewed July 2011)
Current Pursuits: VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCP5)
Planned: PMP Certification