1. Wade Buchanan
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719)629-7284 (H) 719-367-2117(C)
email: Wade.Buchanan@gmail.com
Linkedin:
www.linkedin.com/in/WadeBuchanan
Systems Experience
Digital Unix/Tru64 MS SQL Server
Solaris 6/7/8/10 Oracle SQL Developer
Linux(Redhat, Ubuntu, Debian) Bash shell scripting
Windows PC and Workstations Netbackup/Tivoli Storage
Manager(TSM)
Windows Server Apache Application Support
MAC OS X BSM and HP Openview Monitoring
solutions
Jboss Application Support Cacti Reporting and monitoring
Education
COMPTIA Security+ certified
Currently working on Cisco CCNA certification.
Training
Solaris for Systems Administrators Solaris Fault Analysis
Veritas Cluster Windows Server
Windows Work Microsoft TCP/IP Networking Essentials
Administering SQL Server Microsoft Office
Microsoft Access Administering IIS
Oracle PL/SQL COMPTIA Security +
Security Clearances Previously Held
Top Secret SCI/SBI

2. Work Experience
October 2006 – February 2015 - Virgin Mobile USA/Sprint/Boost Mobile(IBM
Global Services)
Solaris/Linux Systems Administrator and Application support engineer for Virgin
Mobile USA. Systems application support in the mobile phone 3G application
infrastructure, text messaging platforms, web and application servers software and
application support. Manages project engineering, design, implementation,
coordinates with vendors, systems support teams. Works with customer on business
requirements, plans, schedules, and coordinates changes in support of customer
requirements and software release cycles. Application design review, support,
security analysis for PCI compliance, firewall, and NAS considerations for application
support and deployment. Application, server, and network troubleshooting. Works
closely with developers on application issues, testing, providing feedback, and
working with external teams in coordinating the application connectivity and cloud
resources.
· Solaris systems administration
· Red Hat Linux Application support
· Openwave Mobile Access Gateway, Openwave Integra Mobile Access
Gateway proxy, Openwave MMSC picture messaging systems engineering
and support
· Syniverse UEG text messaging application engineering and support
· Logs analysis an scripting
· PCI security compliance remediation
· XML Soap API analysis and troubleshooting
· Network analysis
· Red Hat Jboss application support
· Apache Application support
March 2004 – October 2006 – Trawick and Associates
Systems Administrator, network support, Oracle database support, and application
support for mission critical systems, and applications in Cheyenne Mountain AFS in
support of NORAD air, missile, and space systems operations.
· Solaris Systems administration, Sun Cluster management, and fiber channel
support/management.
· Network VLAN configuration, port assignment, and network configuration
management with HP Openview, and Ciscoworks.
· Weblogic web server application support for high availability applications
· Oracle database application support, and management
· Windows Server and workstation systems administration, domain
management, user management, and Windows client and application
support
· Disaster recovery support and planning using Veritas Netbackup.
August 1997 – March 2004 – MCI/Worldcom/EDS
- Unix Systems Administrator/Team Lead

3. Designs, implements, installs, and supports midrange systems solutions for 7x24 production
support customers. Primary role as SA for development, test, and production systems in a variety
of environments. Acts as the technical interface coordinating customer requirements for
midrange systems architecture, design, implementation, and system support. Manages
contracts, schedules, implementation planning, and vendor interfaces. Day to day activities vary
from stand alone small midrange solutions to up to and including large scale high availability
clustered systems in SAN environments. Experience with design and implementation of fiber
channel attached storage as well as SAN implementation with Compaq(HP) Storageworks, and
Sun Storedgeworks solutions.
- SQL Server DBA:
Microsoft SQL Server DBA, provided datamart's and custom reporting solutions for MCI executive
teams. Performed database replication and customer database environments for developers and
reporting teams. Responsible for backup, disaster recovery planning.
- Windows Systems Administrator/Release Manager:
Systems administrato for Developmen and QA teams for Call Center Services. Coordinated with
Development teams wit software releases, schedules, coordination with QA teams. Performs
server builds, software installations, training, and assists remote call center production staff with
software releases, deployments, installation, and troubleshooting.
Other duties included:
· Supports, Administers, and Coordinates with Development, Test, and
Production Teams for product releases, installs, configures, troubleshoots,
and tests software releases in support of Call Center Applications and
midrange systems software to include Web Applications.
· Release Management for Two Software Test Teams and multiple
Development Teams. Provides Windows and Unix systems administrative
support for 3 different customer support departments.
· Performs LAN Administration on Microsoft Windows NT Networks in support
of Development and Test Environments.
October 1995 - August 1997 - System Technology Associates (STA)
Network Systems Engineer
Engineered, designed and installed computer and network systems for the US Air Force, US
Army, and NASA. Performed site surveys, systems analysis, network systems engineering,
design, and deployment. Involved with both inside and outside cable plant design and
implementation. Experience with both copper and fiber environments. Designed, recommended,
and implemented Microsoft server and Microsoft database systems that manage document
imaging solutions.
Other duties included:
· Reviewed, evaluated ATM hardware and software management solutions for
the US Air Force and NASA. Performed site surveys, customer interviews,
and technology research to develop a systems evaluation and selection
criteria matrix for equipment, vendors, and implementation solutions. Carried
out customer design review, provided recommendations, and delivered high
level customer presentations.
· Designed and implemented Cisco LAN systems architecture for Army Space
command. This entailed design of the MDF, IDF, and cross platform
capabilities with phone and network systems. Coordinated customer
requirements and needs with vendor solutions. Translated network design
and requirements with STA team to ensure that delivered network solution
matched customer requirements. Enabled the installation teams by ensuring
they were provided with needed materials, equipment, and vendor training.
Coordinated team activities to ensure smooth implementation of network
solution.
· Performed reviews of customer requirements, RFP’s, and statement of work
to provide detailed analysis, reply to customer requests, conducted customer

4. and vendor meetings, training, and coordination equipment, materials, and
information between sites and teams.
May 1995 - October 1995
Microsoft Windows 95 Support Engineer - Digital Equipment Corp.
Senior Software Support Engineer for the Windows 95 launch. Primary team
involved with the ramp up of the Windows 95 Help Desk for both BETA and
production retail product launch. Setup LAN environment for Help Desk, lab, and
provided training to the Phone Handler Trainees. Worked both network systems
support, and multimedia systems support.
September 1984 - May 1995 - U.S. Air Force
Duties Included the Following:
· Midrange, workstation, and desktop systems administration
· Computer systems security management/project management
· Computer systems operations supervisor for regional datacenters
· Communications systems operations for worldwide secure data networks.
· Systems and personnel trainer for technical engineering and operations
support