Who is Ricky Adams (BS/IT, PMP, ITIL, CISSP, CSQE, VCP, NCDA, MCSE)

I am a technical solutions architect and integrator with a Bachelors of Science degree in Information Technology, specializing in virtual compute and storage infrastructures.  I have in-depth experience in information technology, infrastructure virtualization, cloud technologies, software engineering, database engineering, content management systems, cyber security, education, project management and IT management.  I prefer hands-on work with the technology.  My certifications are directly related to my areas of focus.

Where is my blog?

This site is my tech resource library for my technical work in many areas of interest.  I do not necessarily agree with nor endorse all the links to articles/resources.

I am still fascinated how people have time to blog.  I find so many great articles and so much junk and even more out-of-date information.  I figured I would consolidate my favorites along with my own notes.  There are so many vendor supplied reference materials and I find myself re-referencing the same documents on a daily basis.

 

RESUME (April 2020)

SUMMARY

I have over 30 years of direct IT technical skills in software development, database administration, systems administration. My specialty is virtualization of data centers using VMware vSphere and Microsoft 2008/2012 Hyper-V hypervisor solutions. I am current on skills and maintain multiple related certifications/CPEs. My communication, documentation, presentation and writing skills are impeccable. I am very good at communicating IT concepts/technologies, share and cross train my co-workers and have been an IT educator in various capacities for over 30 years of my career. I enjoy technology and working with people.

 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

 

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science – Information Technology, University of Phoenix, Albuquerque, NM, GPA 3.87

Computer Science Program, University of Houston, Houston, TX

Technical Writing, St. Thomas University, Houston, TX

Data Processing Vocational Program (two years), L. P. Card Vocational Skill Center, Pasadena, TX

 

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Project Manager (PMP)

VMware Certified Professional 5 – Data Center Virtualization (VCP5-DCV)

NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA)

Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) with American Society for Quality (ASQ)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

ITIL Foundation and Service Design Certified in IT Service Management

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet (MCP)

 

TRAINING

VMware 5 Configuration and Implementation including many VMware 5.x lab training sessions

Microsoft System Center 2012 – Migration and Application Management

NetApp Storage Administration and Configuration

ITIL Foundation Practices for Service Management

Software Quality Engineering, American Society for Quality

Six-Sigma Yellow Belt Training, Los Alamos National Laboratory

Cyber Security, NNSA/DOE Requirements and NIST Standards, Los Alamos National Laboratory

Project Management Training, Jacobs Engineering

Management and Supervisory Skills, Cooper Industries and Los Alamos National Laboratory

Capability Maturated Model Integrated (CMMI-SW), Staged and Continuous Training

Manufacturing Resource Planning and Just-In-Time (JIT), Baker-Hughes and Laguna Industries

 

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Department of Energy/NNSA, Q Clearance – Active

Department of Interior/BIA Trust Clearance – 2009 through October 2015

 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Society for Quality (ASQ), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE), Project

Management Institute (PMI), International Information Systems Security Certifications Consortium (ISC2)

 

EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORY/DOE, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, Albuquerque, NM

Cloud Computing Engineer Principal, November 2015 – Present
Design, configure, implement and support virtual infrastructure using VMware vSphere/vCenter, as well as supporting NetApp and Tintri storage technologies. Provide systems administration, domain administration, and application support as needed. Provide database management skills on SQL Server and MySQL databases as needed. Maintain web sites as needed.  Support Linux Red Hat Enterprise as needed.

●Implement/manage VMware vSphere, vCenter, Orchestrator and ESXi 6.0 virtualization infrastructure

●NetApp storage administration for the virtual infrastructure, snapmirror/snapshot backup and recovery

●Tintri storage administration for the virtual infrastructure

●Windows Server and Active Directory, design, deployment and support

●Install and manage JIRA agile/Scrum/Kanban software as needed
●Implement and maintain DOI and NIST security standards within the infrastructure
●OpenStack virtualization technologies infrastructure implementation and support

●Developed upward domain transport application in Python

●GitLab support and development

 

BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS/DOI, CHENEGA FEDERAL SYSTEMS, Albuquerque, NM

Applications Support/Systems Administration/Virtualization Technical Lead February 2009 – Present Design, configure, implement and support virtual infrastructure using VMware vSphere/vCenter/vCAC and supporting NetApp storage technologies, as well as Microsoft 2008 R2 Hyper-V for remote sites. Provide systems administration, domain administration, and application support as needed. Provide database management skills on SQL Server 2000/2005/2008 and Oracle databases as needed. Maintain web sites as needed.

●Implement VMware vSphere, vCenter, vCAC, Orchestrator and ESXi 4.1/5.1/5.5 virtualization infrastructure

●NetApp storage administration for the virtual infrastructure, snapmirror/snapshot backup and recovery

●Windows Server 2008 R2 and Active Directory, design, deployment and support for over 12,000 systems

●Database management for SQL Server 2000/2005/2008 servers using T-SQL, job scheduling

●Manage ArcServe, CommVault and Microsoft Data Protection Manager (DPM) backup systems

●Manage Progeny Probate Tribal Rolls software application and SQL Server databases

●Contingency planning/testing for mission critical applications between multiple datacenters

●Implement and maintain DOI and NIST security standards within the infrastructure

●Implement Systems Management Server (SMS) infrastructure

●Implement System Configuration Operations Manager (SCOM) for monitoring infrastructure health

●Maintain data collection application monitoring security patches and status for over 12,000 clients

●Manage Symantec Endpoint Antivirus and Network Threat Protection servers/configuration

 

LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY, Los Alamos, NM

Environmental Programs Directorate IT/Cyber Security March 1997 – December 2008 Provide Information Technology and Cyber Security technical support to environmental restoration compliance and nuclear waste program/facility data systems. Provide systems analysis, software development and database engineering services for internal customers. Serve as database administrator, provide network administration support and maintain software quality. Develop web applications and provide records management systems support. Coordinate IT support and development activities, managing a $4.5 million annual budget.

●Windows 2003 servers, desktops and network infrastructure design, deployment and support

●Database management for SQL Server 2000/2005 servers using T-SQL, job scheduling, DTS/SSIS ETL

●Oracle 9i data migration, integration and data exchange using PL-SQL and ETL packages

●Database engineering, support and configuration management using Visual Studio 2005, ERWIN, TOAD

●Consultant for systems infrastructure, integration and strategic direction

●Maintain Windows 2003 Active Directory

●Systems Management Server (SMS) implementation, support, maintenance and package distribution

●Design, configuration, implementation and support of 300 user building network

●Requirements analysis, design, programming and deployment of dynamic database web-based applications using Visual Studio/VB, Java, Active-X

●Software quality program design, implementation, audits and documentation (IEEE Standards/CMMI)

●Train technical staff in database, cyber security, Lotus Domino and specialized applications

 

JACOBS ENGINEEERING, Albuquerque, NM

IT Systems Manger/Senior Systems Analyst/Computer Site Security Officer (CSSO) 1994 – 1997 Coordinate MIS department plans, projects, budgets and team activities. Conduct specialized training sessions. Design, develop, implement and support internal Visual Basic/Access software systems. Provide high level of internal systems consulting at multiple company locations for diverse programs.

●Perform software and database engineering for Uranium Mill Tailings Remediation (UMTRA) project

●Develop Transuranic Inventory database application for Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP)

●Manage environmental databases and software for OTIS Air Force Base and Pantex

●Software development on Primavera project management and control systems for LANL ER

●Develop and administer the Los Alamos National Laboratory ER web site

●Install and administer Microsoft Windows, Novell and UNIX servers at multiple locations

●Serve as a Computer Security Representative for the UMTRA Project (DOE/AL O-LAN)

 

LAGUNA INDUSTRIES, Laguna NM

MIS Manager/Network Engineer/Software Developer 1991 – 1994

Developed professional information systems department, reporting to the President CEO. Designed, developed, implemented and supported various internal software and hardware systems. Provided high level internal systems consulting. Leveraged technical expertise to develop IT team. Prepared Laguna board reports and information management strategic plan.

●Designed and implemented in-house computer training program for staff

●Assisted Systems Analysts and End-User Support Specialists with development and support

●Implemented new Novell network environment with a Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) System and manufacturing work order barcode tracking system

 

COOPER INDUSTRIES, Houston, TX Network/Desktop Support/Software Engineer 1985 – 1991

Led user training program, Help Desk implementation and support, and hardware and software installations.

Supported Director with developing and implementing information system strategies, purchasing, and office

automation group projects. Teamed with department managers as an internal consultant to solve business problems.

●Implemented end-user computing environment with over 300 microcomputers/users and 9 networks

●Developed an information systems training program for all employees

 

RAYMOND INTERNATIONAL, Houston, TX

Senior Programmer/Systems Analyst 1983 – 1985

Designed new Corporate Consolidating Systems and improved Accounting Systems maintenance. Served as end-user liaison for Accounting, Consolidation and Operations departments.

●Translated applications from RPG to COBOL

●Mainframe development environment including IBM 4341, DOS VSE, CICS, COBOL, RPG

●Supported computing environment consisting of microcomputers and Novell Netware

●Provided project support involving microcomputer and mainframe connectivity

 

BAKER/HUGHES OIL TOOLS, Houston, TX

Programmer/Analyst 1980 – 1983

Provided application design, programming and maintenance technical support for Manufacturing, Distribution, and Forecasting departments. Met customer user interface and training needs.

●Cross platform consultant for micros, mainframe (IBM 3090/OS/MVS/IMSDB) and System 36’s

●Programmed in RPG, COBOL, PL/1

 

SAN JACINTO COLLEGE, Pasadena, TX

Computer Science Department Instructor 1981 – 1985

Instructed classes in Introduction to Data Processing (100 level) through Advanced System Design and Programming on both mainframe and microcomputer platforms (300 level). Developed curriculum and test content. Utilized effective communications, organization and planning skills.

 

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