Luke M. Fowler
1921 208th St E Lot #43
Spanaway, WA 98387
lfowler68@yahoo.com

SUMMARY

Software Experience
Provide installation support for Compaq StorageWorks Software on multiple OS Platforms, Including Tru64 Unix, IBM AIX, SUN, and Windows2000/NT. 
Performed Windows 2000 system upgrade testing from Windows 95/98 and NT4, including application and hardware support migration.
Utilized operating systems including Linux, Windows 2000, Windows 95/98, Windows NT4, Microsoft WFW 3.11, and others.
Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Exchange, Netscape Navigator, including various system management utilities.
Installed customized Boeing Windows '95 Images for multiple configurations.
Used Compaq StorageWorks Command Console to configure HSZ70 and HSG80 Raid Array controllers.
 
Hardware Experience
Hardware configuration of Digital 4100, DS20, ES40 and GS140 Alpha Servers.
Racked, cabled, and tested Compaq Modular Array and Raid Array Storage Subsystems. 
Three + years experience as computer hardware technician.
Complete assembly and 'burn-in' testing of PC's and peripherals.
Installation of IBM RS6000 workstations.
Performed hardware BIOS upgrades.
Patching Fiber Optic, UTP, and Type 1 network connections.
Installation and configuration of network interface cards.
Installation and setup of various off line storage media solutions.
Network Media conversion from Type 1 and Fiber Optic to UTP.
Installation and configuration of network printers.
Held responisibility for maintenance of data closet consisting of 1200 fiber-optic patches into 30+ Catalyst 5000 hubs.
 
General Experience
Responsible for resolving hardware and software conflicts in various system upgrade situations.
Software and hardware troubleshooting skills refined in a complex computing environment on a variety of platforms. 
Strong ability to configure software to provide the user with a friendly computing environment.

 



 

CERTIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
 

Computer courses at Bellevue Community College
Mathematics courses at Olympic Community College
Microsoft Windows 2000® MCP in the four Core Competencies

 

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
 

March 2001 to Present
Compaq Computer Corp.
Support Services Engineer
 

Designed and Implemented Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks for storage clients.
Integrated and assisted in Proliant® server deployments.
Documented Troubleshooting and Implementation Procedures for StorageWorks Storage Area Network Clients.
Installed and Supported Storage Virtualization and Multi-pathing software on multiple OS's.

 

June 1999 to March 2001
Information Technology Force
Field Services Engineer
(Assigned to Compaq Field Service)
 

Performed corrective and preventive maintinance on Alpha Processor based server platforms.
Participated in configuration and upgrade projects involving servers being taken down, refitted, and returned to service.
On a rotating basis, held responsibility for 24 hour field service incident response.
Built out and tested Compaq StorageWorks storage solutions.

September 1998 to April 1999
Volt Computer Services
Software Testing Engineer
(Assigned to Microsoft)
 

Performed testing on migration scenarios of various system configurations and settings from current Microsoft operating systems to Windows 2000.
Participated in testing the hardware migration of current Microsoft operating systems to Windows 2000 and installed application compatibility. 
Responsible for entering written bug reports on any issues into a tracking database and working with software developers to resolve. 
Responsible for verifying submitted bugs and regression testing.

April 1997 to September 1998
Superior Design
Computer Support Technician
(Assigned to Boeing Everett Site)
 

Supported Renton DSIM/WITT team in S3 Rel6/DCAC implementation.
Supported Boeing Everett 747/767 factory computing, including installation and configuration of new PC's and software support for existing systems.
Assisted Payloads and Interiors Group in upgrading approximately 2,200 PC's from WFW 3.11 to Windows '95 and installing and configuring legacy applications.
Contributed to a network printer deployment project involving the removal of DOS print servers, and performing configuration and installation of Hewlett Packard 5M and 5Si network printers.

June 1995 to April 1997
Professional Computing Solutions
Computer technician
 

Responsible for assembly and upgrades of IBM compatible Personal Computers, hardware and software, including LAN adapters, CD-ROM drives, sound cards and other types of hardware devices.

March 1992 to April 1997
Schuck's Auto Supply
Parts Technician
 

Responsible for assisting customers in troubleshooting automotive systems, telephone support, testing suspect components, and providing replacement parts through a variety of local and national sources.