Michael Ruggiero

Certifications: Linux Administration, Server Administration, Windows Server 2008 Administration, Windows XP Desktop Administration, Microsoft Excel

System Infrastructure & Administration:

• Designed, Built & Implemented Server Architecture currently serving over 5 Million Unique Visitors/Mo
• Implemented Virtualization Technologies including VMWare ESXi
• Deployed Zimbra CE Mail Server
• Worked with Oracle, inc. to purchase & implement MySQL Enterprise Server software
• Developed MySQL Replication setup including hot backup
• Deployed Multiple Firewall configurations (software and hardware)
• Hardware Load Balancing
• Deployed Microsoft SQL Server
• XMPP (Messaging) server to allow for secure internal communication
• Custom Built NAS (Network Accessable Storage) servers based on FreeBSD & Linux (Software Raid5) including scheduled backups

PHP / Development Projects:

• Designed & Implemented Custom PDF Vouchers used on WagJag.com
• Created REST API for Mobile Platform Applications allowing seemless integration of features
• On-Line Warranty Claims filing system allowing customers to file claims online, while analysts organize & process claims through admin
• Classified Ads System for internal customers to move inventory amongst themselves
• Custom Knowledge Base
• CRM-Style Call Capture Tool with Full Reporting (including export to excel, PDF)
• Parts Library (searchable part listing) with managable Categories & Subcategories, Part# Reverse Lookup
• Manual Library with options to email, download or view PDFs
• Dynamic Reporting Structure - allows "Vacation Requests" to lead to appropriate management staff (including multi-level requests)
• Custom Shopping Carts
• Online Gift-Cards (able to be purchased, and downloaded online) - including usage tracking

Specialties: - Linux Administration & Continuous Integration (Deployment)

• Electronic Commerce
• Data Validation & SQL Injection, XSRF Protection
• PHP Development
• Website Development Process & Architecture