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Here's some information about your violentacrez guy: Michael Brutsch Arlington, TX • +1 989 278 8724 michael@mbrutsch.com • www.mbrutsch.com Summary Over twenty-five years of programming, design and systems maintenance experience with a focus on the UNIX/Linux environment and systems software. Extensive experience in the development, implementation and maintenance of user interface systems. Note to Recruiters: I no longer use MUMPS, and do not know of anyone who does. Thank you. Current Skills Scripting Languages: Perl, Bash, PHP Integration: ACH, Leads Online, Business Watch International Databases: SQL Server Packaging/Code Control: Git Misc: Regular Expressions Past Skills Visual Languages: Visual Studio Scripting Languages: MUMPS Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, Apache Server, XML, SOAP, JavaScript E-Commerce: PayPal, PaySystems Integration Databases: SQL Server Networking: Bind/DNS, iptables, iproute Packaging/Code Control: APT, RPM, CVS, BitKeeper Misc: LDAP Experience First Cash Financial Services - Arlington, Texas August 2004 - October 2012 Application Developer Write point-of-sale and back-end accounting applications for financial services company using Perl and MS-SQL Experience with police/FBI reporting for pawn stores, ATF regulations for gun sales, and ACH integration Photo Digital Imaging - Irving, Texas April 2004 - August 2004 PHP Programmer / Linux Systems administratorContracted to redesign, rewrite and deploy portions of golf-related website Developed threaded socket server to communicate with Verifone POS terminals Implemented server-side message handlers based on predefined protocols Introduced CVS for source code control Compiled and installed MySQL/Apache/PHP on Debian and RedHat servers Implemented wikiweb (TWiki), used extensively for online documentation Typical sysadmin duties, including tape backups, server installs, user mail, Windows integration, etc. Global Cyber Strategies - Dallas, Texas August 2003 - March 2004 Perl Programmer / Linux Systems administratorMaintained DNS for several hundred domains using Perl scripts Wrote Perl scripts to generate custom Apache configuration for several hundred domains running on remote webservers Wrote front-end scripts in Perl and PHP for database data-entry, server-side scripts in Perl to generate websites from templates and data Compiled/installed Linux kernels, Apache, PHP, etc. Replaced SonicWall firewall with Linux/iptables Installed LDAP; migrated existing users Typical sysadmin duties, including tape backups, server installs, user mail, Windows integration, etc. Netmark, International - Anchorage, AK. (telecommute) August 2001 - October 2003 Perl DeveloperMigrated existing Perl CGI scripts to OO-compliant modules in support of mod_perl conversion Led migration of Perl codebase from CVS to BitKeeper Acted as primary support programmer, for existing 400,000-line Perl codebase Led migration of support tracking to Bugzilla Interfaced payment systems with PayPal and Revecom (Paysystems), using Perl Developed cost-based ROI tracking Intrusion.com - Dallas, Texas January 2001 - August 2001 Perl/CGI DeveloperDeveloped a secure, SOAP-based API for remote system administration in Perl using SSL over HTTP on a hardened Redhat Linux Developed a modular GUI framework and subsequent web-based client in Perl based upon the SOAP API Served as buildmaster; led migration of codebase from CVS to BitKeeper Built RPMs for Perl Modules from in-house and third-party code for public release Managed development process from requirements to 'gold' manufacturing release TIAS.com - Houston, Texas (telecommute) January 2000 - January 2001 Systems EngineerResponsible for developing, operating and maintaining all email services for a registered user base of 100,000 individuals, using Perl Managed bulletin boards, written in Perl Performed sysadmin tasks and systems support for five high-end servers Modified GPL C code as required for improving systems functionality Dynacare Labs, Inc. - Addison, Texas 1999 - 2000 PHP Developer (Contract)Developed interactive corporate Internet/intranet web site using PHP with MySQL and Apache running under Red Hat Linux Created forms to allow employees to update web site information without editing HTML Made modifications to 3rd-party website hosted by Dynacare Developed forms and templates using PHP and custom graphics using the GIMP Electronic Data Systems (EDS) - Plano, Texas 1998 - 1999 Systems Engineer, Advanced [*]Linux system administrator for departmental Apache web server [*]Authored and maintained intranet site using PHP and MySQL on Slackware and Red Hat distributions [*]Installed and upgraded Apache, Perl, Samba, MySQL, and PHP [*]Familiar with standard GNU utilities, X11, networking, firewalls [*]Managed local and national development teams developing desktop and distributed applications using Delphi and HL7 [*]Provided support to Y2K / IV&V group Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp) - Dallas, Texas 1997 - 1998 Senior Systems Analyst [*]System administrator for Linux and Windows NT servers [*]Designed NT-based intranet [*]Trained users in web design and maintenance using FrontPage and related technologies [*]Adapted laboratory instrument interface specs for use on intranet [*]Maintained existing laboratory systems [*]Developed instrument interfaces [*]Trained users in device troubleshooting techniques [*]Developed system utilities [*]Designed and implemented device management system VA Medical Center - Charleston, SC 1989 - 1996 Senior Software Developer (GS-11) [*]Technical Lead for Delphi development project to replace and augment legacy MUMPS-based HIS systems with client/server Primary Care application [*]Experienced with Borland Delphi V 1.0 - 4.0, MUMPS, HTML, Windows API VMS Systems Manager (GS-7 - GS-9) [*]Responsible for 24x7 hospital data center including VMS and DSM systems, VMS clusters, DSM installation and configuration, application and IDE upgrades, VMS upgrades and performance tuning, and PathWORKS LAN [*]Developed numerous time-saving automated systems for multiple environments [*]Gained proficiency in VMS, DCL, MUMPS. POSIX, Clustering, DECnet, PathWORKS, TCP/IP (UCX) Digital Computer Mechanic (GS-5) [*]Software Developer - Developed integrated software interface to automated pharmaceutical equipment [*]Distributed and supported software nationally [*]Computer Mechanic - Responsible for rewiring datacenter, PC hardware installation, troubleshooting and maintenance Miscellaneous Positions 1983 - 1989 Office Manager, Warehouse Manager, Machine Operator and Computer Operator U.S. Air Force - HQ AFSC, Andrews AFB, MD / HQ SAC, Offutt AFB, Omaha, NE 1981 - 1983 MAJCOM Programming Specialist [*]Assigned to Command Headquarters [*]Developed software to monitor mainframe system performance [*]Created graphics display systems for reporting to senior command staff [*]Interfaced mainframe and PC networks in support of ARPANET using Z80 and TOPS-20 assembler [*]Trained users and technical staff AWARDS Superior Performance Awards - VA - 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994 EDUCATION Technical and programming training initially obtained during scholarship programs and military service; additional education subsequently gained through in-house training, independent study and industry seminars.