Philip Pokorny
4226 Ridgeway Ave.
Columbus, IN 47203-1147
812-378-0802 (H)
ppokorny@mindspring.com

 

O B J E C T I V E

To obtain a productive engineering position with leadership responsibility working with networks of diverse computing equipment

 

S U M M A R Y

An experienced UNIX System Administrator and Software Engineer with twelve years experience in large networks used for software development, electronic and mechanical CAD. Extensive experience with networking protocols and client/server computing and wide area networks. A forward thinking individual who believes in pro-active planning and looks to the future when considering solutions to problems. An independent, confident employee who can work with minimal management.

 

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S
Languages: C/C++, Perl 5, Assembler (80196, 68k, HC11, HC05), UNIX Shell (sh/ksh, csh), awk/nawk, (others too numerous to mention)
Operating systems: UNIX (including SunOS 4.1, Solaris 2.4, 2.5.1, 2.6, 7, Compaq Tru64, Digital UNIX, Apollo Domain/OS), DOS/Windows 3.1/95/98/NT, Cisco IOS 9.1 to 11.1, Sun HA 1.3, 2.1
Computer Networks: Routers, Bridges, Switches, Hubs, Firewalls, Ethernet (10BaseT, 100BaseTX, 100BaseFX), FDDI, ISDN, FrameRelay, T1, TCP/IP, SNA, NIS, NFS, Windows NT Server, Pathworks, DCE, ATA J1587, J1939, 1408 
Hardware: Sun Ultra 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60, Enterprise 3000, 4000; HP/Apollo DN3000, DN2500, HP9000/425t & 433s; AlphaStation 400 & 600; Cisco AGS+, 25xx, 4000, 4500, 7000; Catalyst 5000, 5500; Cabletron MMAC8-FNB, FDM, FDC, ESX, TPR, EMME, SEHI; HP Ethertwist; APC SmartUPS, Matrix 5000; HP LaserJet 4Si/MX, 5Si/MX, 1200CM, 1600CM, 650C; Calcomp 68436, 5536; 
Software: PTC Pro/E & PDM, Mentor Graphics BoardStation, Microtech C/C++ for 68k, SDSI C for 68k, Introl C for HC11, Borland C++, Sun SparcWorks, Intel C/Assembler for 80196; Chyenne Teamwork, Rational ClearCASE, Apollo DSEE; Framemaker, Word, WordPerfect, Excel; Netscape; X11 (OpenWindows, Motif MWM, CDE) 
Installation & Support: PTC Pro/E, PDM, Mentor Graphics BoardStation, Rational ClearCASE, Syntax LMServer/TAS, Microtech C/C++, HP64700 In-circuit Emulators 

 

W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
Cummins Engine Co. - METC 
Columbus, IN 		 1998 - Present
    Technical Advisor, MIS -- Senior UNIX Administrator. Maintain existing network of UNIX and Windows machines. Responsible for making all Solaris servers and clients Y2k compliant by 12/31/1998. Monitored servers scheduled for retirement to insure minimal customer impact. Install 17 new Ultra 60 workstations. Work with other support organizations in Cummins to provide services to 100 Pro/E Designers and Drafters. 
Cummins Engine Co. - CIS LAN Ops. 
Columbus, IN 		 1997 - 1998
    Technical Advisor, MIS -- Team Lead/Proactive Support. Lead a team of engineers to provide support tools for an MIS organization supporting 2000 user desktops and 200 Unix workstations & servers. The Proactive Team is responsible for making the support organization more effective by any means possible. Projects completed include: Web site for customer suggestions, account management system for Unix and NT, Scripts to automate conversion of NT users from one domain to another, Lotus Notes database for tracking PC purchase requests.
Cummins Electronics Co. & Cummins Engine Co. 
Columbus, IN 		 1994 - 1997
    Principle Engineer, IP&T -- UNIX System Administrator/Support Engineer. Worked with team of people with variety of skills to support network of 60 Sun workstations, 100 X-terminals and 300 PC's used by software development organization. Responsible for daily administration of workstations, disk space, backup, and account management. Lead engineer for resolution of network problems and networking issues. Responsible for network planning and implementation. 
Cummins Electronics Company 
Columbus, IN 		 1993
    Principle Engineer -- Test System Developer. Designed and delivered a computer controlled system for simulating vehicle and engine for use in control module development. Wrote specifications, designed hardware, purchased components, wrote software, managed team to manufacture complete systems. Systems used PC with National Instruments data acquisition cards, LabVIEW development environment, and some customized hardware. 
Cummins Electronics Company 
Columbus, IN 		 1992
    Engineer -- Software Engineer. Worked with team of engineers in C and 80196 Assembler on software algorithms for electronic control modules. Developed new digital filter routines with enhanced range and performance. Implemented control algorithms. Enhanced development tools. 
Cummins Electronics Company 
Columbus, IN 		 1990 - 1991
    Engineer -- System Administrator. Provided support to users of Apollo network. Developed new system functionality, installed software, trained users, answered questions, assisted in trouble- shooting network problems. 
Cummins Electronics Company 
Columbus, IN 		 1987 - 1989
    Engineer -- Software/Hardware Engineer. Worked with another engineer to design hardware and software to control intake manifold heater for Dodge/Cummins Diesel. Wrote software in Assembler for PIC 1654. Used Mentor Graphics schematic capture and board layout software. Followed project through to production. 

 

E D U C A T I O N
Purdue University 
West Lafayette, IN 		 1987 - Present
    Graduate courses of interest and applicability to current work. Taken via IHETS distance learning system. 
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 
Terre Haute, IN 		 1984 - 1987
    BS Electrical Engineering with major in Computer Science, BS Mathematics, Graduated Magna Cum Laude (3.6/4.0 GPA) 

 

C O M M U N I T Y A C T I V I T I E S

Church Treasurer, Elder; Delta Sigma Phi Alumni Corporation Board President, Treasurer and Member at Large; Role-playing enthusiast.

 

R E F E R E N C E S
Available upon request.