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Darrin Kirby
Chief Information Officer
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DARRIN
A. KIRBY
4704
Peden Rd.
Fort
Worth, Texas 76179
(H) 817-232-3622 |
(W) 817-306-2445 |
EXPERIENCE:
March 1996 - |
Burlington Northern Sante Fe |
Present |
Contract Network Analyst -
Centrally Manage Wide Area Network with 350 plus Bay Network Routers
spanning across the United States. Use NetView/6000 to monitor Hubs,
Routers, and Communication Lines. Interface with Telecom to resolve lease
line problems. Utilize Network General Distributed Sniffer Servers to
diagnose network problems. Implement Optivity tools to baseline and
analyze network performance. Configure, upgrade, and maintain Bay
Network's entire line of Hubs and Routers. |
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January 1994 - |
TRIDARR Computer Networking |
Present |
Owner - Officially formed a
network consulting business after working full time as a successful
consultant for ISYS. Focus on smaller Local Area Network installations for
a few select clients. Purchase and resell hardware and software. Make
recommendations and implement solutions based on customer's needs and
financial abilities. Provide training for end users and acting LAN
administrators. |
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June 1995 - |
TeleService Resources |
March 1996 |
Senior Network Engineer -
Managed Wide Area Network serving six TeleService Resources facilities
across the nation with connectivity to several external customer sites.
Troubleshot LAN and WAN with LANalyzer and Sniffer protocol analyzer. Used
Cisco Routers as primary platform for WAN infrastructure. Designed,
configured, and oversaw installation of new networks. Provided cost
estimates in response to RFPs from potential and existing customers.
Interfaced with vendors and acquired pricing for the purchase of software,
hardware, and services. Provided technical support and consulting to
external customers. Acted as Consultant to other groups, departments, and
subsidiaries. |
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September 1993 - |
The SABRE Group |
June 1995 |
Senior Network Analyst -
Maintained Local Area Network serving over 1000 DOS and Windows clients at
TeleService Resources facility in Dallas. Acted as Consultant to other
groups, departments, and subsidiaries. Provided support for first line
technicians. Provided support to end users when needed. Maintained and
monitored Novell's NetWare operating system using Token Ring, 100VG, and
Ethernet for connectivity to various mainframes, bridges, gateways, and
routers. Installed new software and upgraded existing software for both
network and PC applications. Evaluated and made recommendations on new
software. Installed and maintained hardware as needed. Assisted in the
design and configuration of new networks. |
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August 1992 - |
ISYS |
September 1993 |
Micro Computer / Network Consultant
- Provided every aspect of network and PC support for a wide variety of
clients having a broad diversity in networking environments. Installed and
supported most off the shelf applications on the market. Supplied cabling
solutions using industry standard and some proprietary types of
topologies. Designed and Implemented turnkey network solutions as well as
maintained existing networks. Resolved integration needs between networks
and mainframes through the use of gateways, routers and emulation software
packages. Serviced hardware as per maintenance contract agreements.
Devised printing, backup, e-mail and dial-up services for systems ranging
from 5 to 200 nodes in both LAN and WAN environments. Responsible for
seeking cost effective avenues to move clients to the forefront of
technology. |
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May 1991 - |
AMR Information Services |
August 1992 |
Network Technician - First
line technician to take hotline calls and provide help desk type support
for more than 300 users at TeleService Resources facility in Dallas.
Assisted in user support at remote sites in Oklahoma City, San Antonio,
and Austin. Installed new software and upgraded existing software for both
network and PC applications in a Novell NetWare environment. Evaluated and
made recommendations on new software. Installed and maintained hardware as
needed. |
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June 1990 - |
American Airlines Sabre Computer Services |
May 1991 |
Computer Console Technician -
Supported AADMC facilities in VAX Operations. Performed operational duties
of tape loads and electronic transmissions. Implemented routines for
mission critical applications. |
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May 1989 - |
American Airlines Sabre Computer Services |
June 1991 |
Computer Equipment Operator -
Supported American Airlines administrative offices in SCS Computer
Operations. Managed print queues and run priorities. Member of team to
install department’s first LAN. |
PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATION:
Novell
NetWare 4.0 CNE Intensive Training, Novell NetWare v3.11 System Manager,
Microsoft Windows Technical Workshop, Windows on NetWare, Novell NetWare
Management, Cisco Router Installation, BrainShare 1995, NCC Basic LANAlyzer, NCC
Advanced Token-Ring LANAlyzer, IBM AIX/6000 for Users, Bay Networks Optivity 6.x
for UNIX , Bay Networks Router Configuration & Management, Advanced Paradox,
ISPF/PDF, RMDS, HP Desk
Novell
Certified NetWare Engineer, June 1993
SOFTWARE:
Network
Operating Systems:
Novell
NetWare 2.x, 3.x, 4.x, MS Windows NT, MS Windows 95, MS Windows for Workgroups,
DEC Pathworks, IBM OS/2 LAN Server, Artisoft LANtastic, NetWare for Macintosh,
NetWare for VMS/Leverage
Operating
Systems:
MS-DOS/Windows
3.x, DR-DOS, MS Windows NT, MS Windows 95, IBM OS/2, VAX VMS, HP MPE, IBM AIX,
Various UNIX
Protocols:
TCP/IP,
IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, DECnet, LAT, NetBEUI/NetBIOS, SNA, DLS
Network
Management:
NetView/6000,
Network General Sniffer, NCC LANAlyzer, Bay Networks Optivity, SNMP
Programming:
DCL,
Basic, PAL, HTML, UNIX Shell
PC
Applications:
Spreadsheets |
MS Excel, MS Works, Lotus, Quattro Pro |
Word Processors |
MS Word, MS Works, WordPerfect, Aldus/Adobe Page Maker,
Professional Write, Word for Word, Display Write, AMI Pro |
Graphics |
MS Powerpoint, Harvard Graphics, Calendar Creator Plus,
Flow Charting, Org Plus, Visio, Micrografx Designer, Adobe, CorelDRAW,
Painter, FrameMaker, Freelance |
Databases |
Paradox, MS Works, dBase, MS Access, Foxpro, Alpha Four,
Approach |
E-Mail |
MS Mail, WordPerfect Office, Notework, DaVinci, Network
Scheduler, HP Desk, Futuris, First Mail, Eudora, cc:Mail |
Communication |
Procomm Plus, Crosstalk, Reachout, pcAnywhere, Relay
Gold, TinyTerm, Carbon Copy, Close-Up, NetWare Onlan, Complete
Communicator, Winfax, Faxit, FaxWorks |
Contact Mgmnt |
ACT, Goldmine, Time & Chaos, Select Phone, PhoneDisc |
Internet |
Netscape Navigator, Spry Mosaic, NCSA Mosaic, Live
Markup, Uucode, Lview, Image View, ftp, tftp, telnet, SNMP, nslookup |
TCP/IP |
Novell LAN Workgroup/Workplace, FTP OnNet, NetManage
Chameleon, Hummingbird Exceed X-Windows, Supertcp, Trumpet |
Online Services |
CompuServe, America Online, Prodigy |
Financial |
Quicken, Quickbooks, MYOB, Peachtree, CA Accounting,
MAS90, Nations MYM |
Backup |
Palindrome Network Archivist, Arcada Backup Exec, Sytos
Plus, Maynard, LAN Shark |
Misc Business |
MS Project, Its Legal, Medical System Solutions, NS
Rater |
Utilities |
NETWORK - Frye LAN Directory, LAN Auditor, Appmeter,
SofTrack
MENU - Direct Access, Saber Menu, Novell Menu
ANTIVIRUS - Norton Antivirus, Central Point Antivirus,
McAfee Antivirus
DIAGNOSTIC - Norton Utilities, QAPlus, MSD, Checkit
FILE MGMNT - Fastlynx, LapLink, PK Zip, Xtree Gold
MISC - Power Chute, QEMM, Memmaker, After Dark, Stacker,
Task Swapper, Adobe Type Manager, Wildcat BBS |
Mainframe:
JES3,
TSO, VSMR, CMS, RMDS, TPX, ISPF/PDF
HARDWARE:
PC's
/ Laptops / Servers :
IBM,
Compaq, DELL, ALR, AT&T, AST, DEC, Hewlett Packard, Gateway, Toshiba,
Toshiba Docking Stations, Micron, Packard Bell, Epson, NEC, Acer, Laser, Tandy,
Telex, Wyse, KLH, Everex, DTK, CompuAdd, Compudyne, GRiD, Macintosh, Various
Clones
MAU’s
/ Hubs / Concentrators / Repeaters:
Synoptics,
Cabletron, 3Com, Thomas Conrad, D-Link, Madge, Proteon, Andrew, StarTek,
NetWorth, Allied Telesis, Bay Networks, HP
NIC’s:
Com,
IBM, Thomas Conrad, SMC, Xircom, D-Link, DEC, Proteon, OliCom, Intel, Asante,
Eagle, Dayna, Pure Data, Accton, HP
Routers:
Cisco,
Wellfleet, Eicon, Novell, Shiva, Micom, Ascend
Gateways:
Novell
SAA, Eicon SNA, DEC SNA, Rabbit, Lanyon, Attachmate, IBM Communication Manager,
Apertus
Topologies:
Token
Ring, Ethernet, Arcnet, TCNS, FDDI, 100VG, Frame Relay, T1, X.25, ISDN
Communications
Equipment:
Terminal Servers |
Datability, Emulex, DCA Equipment |
CSU/DSU - Modems |
AT&T Paradyne, UDS Motorola, TxPort, Racal-Milgo,
Hayes, US Robotics, Microcom, Intel, Megahertz, Boca, Multi-Tech,
Cardinal, Qblazer, Zoom, Best Data, Complete PC, Various other Modems |
Com Servers |
NetWare Access Server, NetWare Async Communication
Server, Telebit ACS, Castelle, Shiva LanRover, Digi, ComShare |
Printers
/ Plotters:
Desktops |
Hewlett Packard LaserJet Series, Hewlett Packard Rugged
Writer, Brother, Epson, Okidata, Panasonic, IBM, OTC, Apple Laser Writer,
Lexmark, Various others |
Industrial |
Mannesman Tally, CalComp, HP 2680 Laser, IBM 3827 Laser
Cut Sheet, IBM 6262 Impact, Microdata Impact, Sabre |
Print Servers |
HP Jet Direct, Castelle, Emulex, Novell Pserver,
Brightworks PS Print, LanSpool, NetWare Hostprint |
Tape
Drives:
Conner
DAT, Maynstream 1300 DAT, Palindrome DAT, Sytos, Emerald Systems, Colorado
Memory Systems, Mountain, Maynstream 150Q, HP 9144, Cipher, Digital TA78, Micro
Technology 3480, TTi CTS-800 8mm, SyQuest removable drive, Various other Tape,
Floppy, CD ROM, and, Optical drives
Mini/Mainframe:
IBM
RS/6000, IBM AS400, HP 3000 Systems, VAX-11/785, 8650, 6510, Digital HSC50,
HSC70, McDonnel Douglas Microdata 9250, Sequent/UNIX 581, Digital Voicelink
Systems Power Dialers
Terminals:
DEC,
Perkin Elmer, Wyse, Tektronics
Multimedia:
CD ROM’s |
Microtest DiskPort CD Server, Plextor, Chinon, Mitsumi,
Hitachi, NEC, Sony, Toshiba, Pinnacle, Teac |
Sound Blasters |
Creative Labs, Complete Communicator, Reveal |
Scanners |
Hewlett Packard, Microtek, Umax, Mustek |
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