Russ D.

Gordon
815-508-5311
Russ.D.Gordon@gmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/russgordon

Certifications:
MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional, DCSE - Dell Certified Systems Engineer, LCA - Legato Certified
Administrator RHCT –RedHat Certified Technician, BCFP – Brocade Certified Professional, VCP4 – VMware
Certified Professional, EMCIEE – EMC Certified Implementation Expert

Server Software:
Solaris 10, OpenSolaris 10, HP Client Automation, VMware Vsphere Suite, RHEL 5.0, Windows 2008 Hyper V
Technology, Distributed Resource Scheduler, Citrix Xenserver 5.5, Veeam Suite, VMware Infrastructure 3, Site
Recovery Manager, VMware Infrastructure Client, VMware Consolidated Backup, VMware Converter, Platform Open
Cluster Stack 4.41, HP Openview, vRanger Pro, Solaris 10, Platform LSF, NetIQ AppManager 6.0, Navisphere
Manager, NetIQ Analysis Center 2.0, SQL Server 2000/2005/2008, Windows 2008 Suite, Windows 2003
Server/Advanced Server, Multiple flavors of Linux, EMC Powerpath, Wireshark, Tcpdump. Windump, Nessus, Packet
analysis programs.
Hardware:
Entire Dell Poweredge Server Series, HP DL Series Servers, APC In-row Cooling Devices, Cisco SFS 7000/7008
Series, Cisco 4849/6506/6509 Series, Data Direct Networks, Entire EMC CX Product Series Storage, Entire Dell
Powervault Series, McData Fibre Spherion 3016 – 4700 Switches, Silkworm 3200 – 4100 Series Switches, NetApp
Store Vault, IBM Blade Center, Sunfire 4170, and Sunfire 7110 Unified Storage System.

Professional Experience:
United Airlines, - World Headquarters, Elk Grove Village, Illinois
HP Client Automation Architect/Principal Engineer
March 2009 – Present
Accomplishments:
• Deployed, managed and designed VMware VSphere 4 Implementations for United reservation
locations in Buenos Aires, Singapore and London. The environments includes building a W2k8
DC, (3) Vsphere nodes,(3) Solaris nodes as brokers for VDI, and one vCenter node for each of
the three locations.
• Responsible for designing and implementation of a new cloud architecture for United using a Sun
product called VeriScale (which utilizes the ZFS file system, Sun’s service delivery network
architecture, and OpenSolaris Dynamic Service Containers.)
• Responsible for design and deployment of HP Client Automation software for UAL terminals
worldwide.
• Proficient in Active Directory, VMware and Windows 2003\2008 Enterprise environment
configurations. Such as DNS, Exchange 2007, WINS, TCPIP.
• Responsible for design, implementation and management of the suite of applications for HP
Client Automation.
• Proficient in security technology such as SEP, Vulnerability scanning tools, forensics analysis
tools. Specializing in systems hardening and network monitoring.
• Proficient in network scanning tools, such as Nessus, Nmap, Zenmap, Retina Scan, Tcpdump,
Wireshark

Kerry – Americas, - ICT Group, Beloit, Wisconsin

Solutions Architect October 2008 – March 2009
Accomplishments:
• Responsible for the design and management of the VMware Infrastructure as well as centralized
management and reporting schemes within Kerry - Americas.
• Responsible for deployment and management of Ecora (Change Management software for
advanced auditing of servers.)
• Design and Deployment of Site Recovery Manager and DR Plan Documentation
• Deployed and managed EMC CX4 Series storage solution with Brocade Director Class fibre
switching.

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 • Responsible for datacenter migration and implementation of APC InRow Cooling network devices
and monitoring through the Infrastructure Central Management software.
• Creating global standards and best practices for the organization in VMware and EMC Storage
Solutions.
• Responsible for consolidating physical hardware via network assessments and moving to
virtualization target of 75%.
• Systems hardening, DMZ Virtualization, Systems Management Specialties.

Dell Computers, Inc. - Professional Services, Boynton Beach, FL

Dell Sr. Consultant April 2004 – October 2008
Accomplishments:
• Deployed numerous Storage Area Network Solutions utilizing the majority of the EMC Clariion
product line. All of the CX Series from the CX3’s and the new CX4’s.
• Deployed and configured numerous Brocade and McData Switches during deployment of storage
solutions.
• Deployed numerous VMware infrastructures with focus on design and capacity planning.
• Project managed and implemented 6 of the 8 clusters for the Louisiana Optical Network Initiative
(LONI) Project. This project is currently ongoing and the clusters will be used to monitor
hurricanes for pattern analysis.
• Implemented, project managed and benchmarked Top 100 fastest computer in the world for LSU
-360 node Cluster operating at 10.6 Tflops.
• Implemented and benchmarked Top 25 fastest computer in the world for Louisiana Board of
Regents - 680 Cluster operating at 34.8 TFlops.
• Implemented a Top 30 fastest computer in the world for University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
– 520 node cluster operating at 28.9 Tflops.
• Project managed and implemented 15th fastest computer in the world for University of Hawaii-
Maui High Performance Supercomputing Center (1400 node cluster). Thus generating $20 million
in revenue for Dell Computers, Inc. for successful completion of HPCC engagement.
• Member of the Dell Communities of Practice for Systems Management and Linux Practice.
• Implemented classified level HPCC solutions for numerous client base.
• Implemented and project managed (4) HPCC solutions for Georgia Tech.
• Designed and implemented HPCC solution for TRW-Detroit Division, to assist in developing
improved brake designs for automobiles.
• Designed and implemented NetIQ monitoring for 200+ servers in a National Security environment
• Designed and implemented enterprise wide reporting for the Centers for Disease Control using
various applications, such as NetIQ Analysis Center for Trend Analysis, Nimbus for SLA
reporting, Dell IT Assistant for hardware error reporting and asset management, Ecora for
Configuration Management reporting, and Event Log Manager for reporting of event log activities.
• Implemented and maintained NetIQ AppManager for 200+ servers, creating web-based reporting
and alerting via email and AppManager Console.
• Implemented and maintained Event Log Manager (ELM) for centralized security management of
all Datacenter servers.
Awards:
• Recipient of the Gold Award August 2007 – Exceptional Customer Experience.
• Recipient of the Gold Award April 2007 – Exceptional Customer Experience.
• Recipient of the Leadership Service Star Award December 2006 – highest award honor in Dell
Services.
• Recipient of the Exceptional Customer Service Award – University of North Carolina Project.
• Recipient of the Sales and Leadership Award – award given by Dell Sales Organization for
exceptional performance.

WorldCom Atlanta, GA
Systems Administrator September 1996 – March 2004
Accomplishments:
• Designed and implemented NetIQ AppManager for NT server monitoring and management in all remote
location for WorldCom
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 • Network Engineer independently supporting 600+ users in Georgia and Alabama.
• Designed and managed Windows 2000 and 2003 Server enterprise level infrastructure.
• Award received for Enterprise and Data Management Services Star Performer.
• Planned, monitored, and managed the migration of all WorldCom switch nodes, in Georgia and
Alabama, to Windows 2000.
• Planned, managed and then successfully implemented Y2K Project.
• Implemented new Push Technology Tool (CCM), for all Atlanta based employees.
• Successfully met all deadlines for project implementation and demonstrated integrity and
determination.
Awards:
• Award received for both Employee of the month and excellent Teamwork in November 1998.
• Southeast Regional Award received for Exceptional Service in June 1999.
• Southeast Regional Star Award for Exceptional Service in April 2001.

Education:
Microsoft Headquarters, Redmond, WA
NetIQ Headquarters, Herndon, VA
Dell Computers, Inc. Round Rock, TX
Veritas Headquarters Boston, MASS
New Horizons Training Facility Atlanta, GA 2000 - 2002
Knowledge Alliance Training Facility Tucker, GA 1999
TechnoVersity Marietta, GA 1998
University of Maryland College Park, MD 1990 - 1993
Morris College Sumter, SC 1988 - 1990

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