Joseph (Jody) R. Worthen

4018 Ascot Downs Drive
South Jordan, Utah 84095
801.661-5639 (cell) 801.280.6628 (H)
jodyw@softweyr.com

Objective: To work in a challenging environment with new technologies, solving business problems and advancing the position of the company through technology.

Summary of qualifications

HP Certified IT Professional - HP-UX System Administrator (5/00)

Computer Associates CA-Unicenter Certified Unicenter Administrator

Brainbench Certified Master UNIX Administrator

 
Relera Inc – Internet Data Center - Salt Lake City, Utah

4/2001 – present

 

Supervisor of installation and Special Projects/Sr. System Administrator

Supervised Senior and Junior level technicians performing installations, configuration, and management of Internet hardware and software. Systems include Web servers, Database servers, Routers, Switches, and Firewalls. Installed and configured Managed Services including Network Backup, Network Attached Storage, and Storage on Demand. Installed Fiber and CAT5/CAT6 cabling to meet requirements. Managed all aspects of the Data Center including Power and Cooling systems, Fire Detection and Security systems, as well as day to day operations. Utilized Monitoring and Management tools including DataTrax, Siebel, NetCracker, and Netcool.
 
Platforms supported include Sun, HP9000, Intel based systems (Compaq, Dell)
O/S support includes Solaris 2.6, Solaris 8, HP-UX 11, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows ME, Windows 98/95
 

Center7 - Lindon, Utah

7/2000 – 3/2001

 

Sr. System Administrator

Installed, configured, managed and supported Sun enterprise servers providing World Wide Web services for e-commerce applications in a multi-tier environment. Supported systems in a local and Co-Location environment.  Installed and configured Netscape Enterprise Web servers, Iplanet Application Server, Vignette Application Server. Supported application development and testing for both internal and external clients. Utilized Veritas volume management products. Performed O/S hardening and Network support. Installed CA Unicenter agents. Configured systems for Oracle 8. Provided Third tier support for the Network Operations Center.

Platforms supported include Sun E4500, E450, 420R, 220R, Netra T1. O/S  Solaris 2.6


Convergys Corporation - Salt Lake City, Utah

(Formerly Matrixx Marketing)
1996 – 7/2000

 

Sr. Systems Analyst/UNIX System Administrator

Installed, configured, and administered 19 HP-UX enterprise servers running Oracle and Sybase database applications. Implemented Logical Volume Manager, MC/ServiceGuard, Mirrordisk/UX, Omniback, and CA Unicenter. Installed and supported Sun Enterprise Servers. Supported systems in Utah, Ohio, and Paris, France. Experience in shell programming, HTTPd, FTP, TCP/IP, sendmail, X, CA Unicenter. Experience with HP Logical Volume Manager and HP AutoRAID technology.

Platforms supported include HP9000 (D, K, T, N class), HP3000, Sun, HP-UX, MPE/IX, Solaris

Completed training courses in Oracle SQL, Oracle Backup and Recovery, HP-UX System Security, HP-UX Performance and Tuning, HP MC/Serviceguard, HP-UX System and Network Administration, Solaris 7 System Administration.

Century Software  - Salt Lake City, Utah

1992 – 1995

 

Product Manager - Technical Support Team Leader

Technical Product Manager for TERM and TinyTERM, PC to UNIX terminal emulation and communication software. Responsible for quality control, testing, bug eradication and support. Worked with all departments within the company as the technical liaison. Participated in product development, trade shows, and technical seminars through out the United States, Europe, New Zealand, and Australia.

 

Idaho State University - Pocatello, Idaho

Computer Operator

Supported HP3000, HP9000, IBM 370

Arvey Paper and Office Supplies - Chicago, Ill.

Systems Support Specialist, telecommunications coordinator

Installed and supported HP3000 computer systems in 42 Paper and office supply stores across the U.S. Provided hardware and software installation and training. Supported all telecommunications between stores and the data support center in Chicago.


Education

University of Phoenix - Salt Lake City, Utah

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1995

Idaho State University - Pocatello, Idaho

Courses in Computer technology

 Harper College - Palatine, Ill.

Courses in Computer programming and technology

CCI - Salt Lake City, Utah

Certificate in Computer maintenance and repair, 1988

Interests and activities

Golf, Music, Woodworking, Hunting, Fishing

Languages

Spanish