Kirk Rogers

1140 Highland Ave, #214 | Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 | kirk (at) icapsolutions.com | 310.798.9770

Qualifications Profile

High-performance Senior IT Professional with 20+ years of professional experience in software development, database development and administration, Linux and NT server administration, network systems implementation and administration, web application development and maintenance, and E-mail distribution systems.

• Strong background in developing, implementing and administering LAMP applications and processes (Linux, Apache/mod_perl, MySql, Perl), with HTML template strategies (i.e., Template::Toolkit, etc.).
• Linux administrator with network design experience and support, customized tools development and knowledgeable in all major internet protocols.
• Experienced with design and development of MTA e-mail distribution servers and processes
• Proficient in planning and executing object-oriented systems and building stand-alone PERL programs/scripts in Linux and NT environments.
• Thorough understanding and advocate of object-oriented programming.

Core Competencies

Linux/NT Server Admin	Project Management	Database Devel/Admin
OO Programming	System Architecture	Specialized Tool Design
Web Applications/Servers	Network Design	End User Training

Technical Background

Platforms:	RH Linux, UNIX, Windows NT Workstation & Server
Applications:	Apache, IIS, QMAIL, PowerMTA, DNS, NFS, SSH, SAMBA, CVS, FTP, HTTP, SNMP, Remote Access Servers, RADIUS
Databases:	MySql, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle
Web Applications:	FrontPage, Dreamweaver, WebSphere, Web Editors
Languages:	Perl, JavaScript, VBScript, ASP, Java and C++

Professional Experience

INDEPENDENT SYSTEMS ENGINEER - Manhattan Beach, CA (2003 - Present)

Successfully negotiating and acquiring contracts to develop from the ground up. Designed, developed and implemented complete system architectures including multi-node cluster applications requiring networking and system monitoring and maintenance. Solely designed, developed and implemented a large scale e-mail distribution system comprised of a cluster of Linux nodes and under the management of a central data base and management interface. Hosted complete systems, providing development and staging platforms for virtual web hosting, custom Perl/CGI/DBI programming, DNS services, QMAIL and MTA implementations, database design/warehouse, and customized service tools. Manager of code control utilizing CVS application and practices.

Key Achievements:

• Spearheaded long-term projects including design of on-line web site and web "wizard" for automated marketing and campaign engine.
• Development and maintenance of complex Apache/mod_perl/Mysql systems for legal (Lawyer) services
• Design and deployment of complex multi node MTA e-mail distribution system, complete with front end web admin tool and back end management access.
• Facilitated numerous short-term projects, coordinating hosting companies, customizing program implementations, creating databases, and providing consulting services.

SE, S/W DEVELOPER - FAIRISAAC, IRVINE CA (2002)

Charged with designing and administering proprietary EDI application (Claimport), providing on-line web interface for the insurance industry. Directly accountable for entire functionality of application including all development, management, and maintenance of Linux, and version control (CVS). Analyze, define and execute new customer requirements. Coordinate QA procedures and schedules for production code rollout.

Key Achievement:

• Ensure optimal performance of EDI application, consisting of hundreds of Perl modules and hosted by RH Linux with Apache, by utilizing Informix database backend and client-server application plug-in.

SE, S/W Developer - Nebula Software, Pasadena, CA 2001

Developed, configured, and installed automated registration process in a large Apache/Mod_Perl, Oracle, and MYSQL database. Worked in a Linux environment utilizing, standard Perl packages and custom Perl object-oriented modules. Integrated HTML templates as well as designed new Perl packages and object modules to fit into existing Apache/Mod_Perl architecture.

Key Achievement:

• Built several large script/program files and packages to extract, manipulate, and insert data into a large RDBMS model from flat text, dbf, and standard formats.

SE, S/W Developer - Rotor Inc., Hollywood, CA 2000

Directed, guided and coordinated activities of developers and QA technicians, leading several projects in Linux and NT environments. Rendered DBA backup and support services including complete implementation of data restructure in Oracle. Assisted developers with troubleshooting and fine-tuning, engaging in data extraction, manipulation, and storage of live real-time log files.

Key Achievements:

• Planned and executed several Perl software solutions for distributed interactive systems.
• Created backend applications including Perl, Java scripting, Oracle, and web front-end interfaces.
• Developed a platform for system testing which included a web interface, interactive system control, client server port communication, and historical data mapping.

System Engineer - TRW, Redondo Beach, CA 1985 – 1999

Fully responsible for all hardware and software design, testing, troubleshooting and user support for private remote access system. Configured and installed hardware, including multiple network access servers, routers and all LAN-related equipment. Developed software solutions for customized front-end/back-office web interface. Facilitated custom web interface providing tools for customers and administration. Analyzed and reviewed network activities including various protocol for distributed and point-to-point technologies. Provided support to nearly 4,000 clients.

Key Achievement:

• Demonstrated expertise in management of software systems including Microsoft’s NT architecture, IIS, FrontPage, ODBC, SQL, Oracle, RADIUS, ASP, Perl, CGI, SNMP, and 3rd party vendor products.

Education / Training

B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering - California State University Long Beach, California

Certifications:

• MCSEMicrosoft Certified Systems Engineer
• Oracle RDBMS
• Java
  

Additional: Security Clearance and EBI Secret Clearance (Issued Nov. 1995)