Paul M. Lambert
1243 Torrance Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
(408) 730-9226
plambert@plambert.net
A position in Storage and Systems Architecture
that leverages my in-depth knowledge of UNIX kernel internals,
networking, and application design, along with my breadth of
experience in architecting applications across platforms.
- May, 2007 to Present
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Senior Technical Yahoo, Yahoo! Incorporated, Sunnyvale, California
Member of Media Operations team, supporting high-availability,
high-traffic properties including Movies, TV, and OMG. Worked
closely with developers to identify application, database, and
caching issues. Architected caching strategy for new Entertainment
Hub site to decouple backend data source performance from user
experience. Worked closely with new acquisition's developers to
integrate them into Yahoo's data centers and technology stacks.
Launched several small sites on existing hardware, to reduce capital
costs. Improved end-to-end monitoring and caching for multiple
properties.
- December, 2006 to May, 2007
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Site Reliability Engineer, Google, Mountain View, California
Supported internal human resources applications for 10,000+
employee company experiencing exponential growth.
- August, 2003 to November, 2006
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Mac OS X Architect, Apple Computer, Cupertino, CA
Systems Architect for more than 700 Mac OS X Server
installations in five locations. Responsibilities included
architectural reviews of business applications, design and
architecture of server infrastructure, and technical
leadership for Systems Engineering and Network Operations
teams. Oversaw data center growth of over 100%. Architected
application deployments to sustain transaction growth of
over 30% monthly, and seasonal peaks approaching 1,500%.
Decided which business application components can and
should move to Mac OS X, resulting in large-scale hardware
and capital savings. In one case, moving an application
from over $4 million in IBM hardware to less than $400,000
of Xserve G5 hardware. Achievements include the development
of an internal web-based asset and software management
platform, Xcentral; the development of an automated,
sustainable systems installation procedure usable without
a network; a leading role in Apple's adoption of Oracle
Database 10g, and a close working relationship with both
management and engineers in Core OS, Server Software,
Hardware Engineering, and other Apple teams. Presented at
WWDC 2005 and Oracle World 2005.
- September, 2001 to June, 2003
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Principal Unix Administrator, Symantec, Cupertino, CA
Responsibilities included specification, configuration, and
management of more than 200 Solaris systems providing
high-availability web interfaces to our customer base, and
internal financial, human resources, and other services within
one of the largest software companies in the world. Directly
responsible for LiveSubscribe high-availability support,
maintenance, and troubleshooting. Received recognition for
solution which increased order processing responsiveness and
efficiency by 40%, and resulted in an immediate 15% increase in
revenue from the LiveSubscribe servers.
- June, 2001 to August, 2001
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Senior Unix Systems Administrator, Mediaplex, San Jose,
CA
Responsibilities included configuration and management of more
than 200 Solaris systems, F5 BigIP and 3DNS load balancing
solutions, and Apache and thttpd web servers. Led team to
install HP OpenView VantagePoint Operations software and
configure for sitewide monitoring and integration into 24/7
notifications.
- August, 1999 to May, 2001
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Unix Systems Administrator, Digital Island, San Francisco,
CA
Administered internal and customer systems for fast-growing
global business hosting company. Developed methods and
techniques for change control among 300 customer and internal
Solaris systems. Assisted in development of jumpstart platform
for new customer systems. Performed remote installations via
cd-rom and via jumpstart servers. Performed security audit of
systems installed before jumpstart and newer security
procedures. Responsible for interviewing and training new
staff. Installed and configured apache, iPlanet Enterprise,
oracle, mysql, and other software to customer specifications.
Redesigned log rotation mechanisms to meet both internal and
customer needs. Developed tools for the automation of internal
and customer processes and monitoring, with a focus on account
management.
- April, 1999 to August, 1999
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Web Server Administrator, Sterling Software, Numerical
Aerospace Simulations, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett
Field, CA
Administered three SGI systems running Apache, as well as
another SGI system for web development. Provided technical and
security guidance for content development and redesign.
Developed mailing-list archiving solutions, feedback solutions,
and other typically perl-based software to meet customer needs
in an exceptionally security-aware environment.
- December, 1997 to April, 1999
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Operations Supervisor, Sterling Software, Numerical
Aerospace Simulations, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett
Field, CA
Managed team of 15 analysts in a 24/7 operations center at a
national supercomputing center. Set goals and evaluated
performance for staff. Assisted staff in technical and career
growth. Developed perl-based software solutions for
high-reliability paging and integration of paging with our
trouble-ticket tracking system, and coordinated a working-
group to revamp paging policies for system points of
contact.
- May, 1997 to December, 1997
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Lead Control Room Analyst, Sterling Software, Numerical
Aerospace Simulations, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett
Field, CA
Responsible for team of six analysts at a national
supercomputing center. Began development of training programs,
assisted in the monitoring of goal acheivement and performance,
and organized projects among available analysts. Also developed
software and tools for 24/7 operations center. Assisted in the
implementation of a site-wide support request ticket tracking
system, including the coding of "glue" routines to tie the
system with user-generated email and legacy monitoring
tools.
- June, 1996 to May, 1997
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Control Room Analyst, Sterling Software, Numerical
Aerospace Simulations, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett
Field, CA
Responsible for administration and monitoring of a national
supercomputing center. Developed software and tools for 24/7
operations center. Provided support for commercial and
educational users. Maintained site-wide account management
system, and ported tools to various new architectures and
operating systems.