KEVIN D CARTER
Electrician at 20 St, Houston, TX

DevOps Engineer II at Rackspace, the Open Cloud Company, IT & Systems Administration Analyst at Conference Hound, Inc.

Information Technology and Services

Rackspace, the Open Cloud Company - San Antonio since Feb 2013 - DevOps Engineer II Conference Hound, Inc. since 2009 - IT & Systems Administration Analyst Rackspace Hosting Aug 2012 - Nov 2012 - Linux System Administrator II Rackspace Hosting - San Antonio, Texas Nov 2011 - Aug 2012 - Linux System Administrator I Hostgator.com - Houston TX Jun 2011 - Nov 2011 - Linux System Administrator BK Integration Sep 2007 - Jun 2011 - Owner Pace Supply Oct 2006 - Jun 2011 - Counter Sales Sprint LTD Jan 2001 - Jan 2004 - CSR II / IDT Developer

Debian, Linux, Server Administration, Wine, Ubuntu, Linux server administration, Desktop Support, Zimbra, Postfix, Mobile Devices, KVM, Virtualization, Servers, Windows, MySQL, Wordpress, HAProxy, Rsync, Android, Hyperic Monitoring, Acronis, Formal Presentations, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Python, Linux System Administration, System Monitoring, OpenStack, WordPress, Proxy, Apache, Bash

I am interested in technology, and people. I am a social geek, being high-tech when needed, but I'm also versatile enough to be able mingle in-between crowds. my technological interest are focused on Linux Server and networking. Personally, I am a passionate soccer fan and avid soccer player. My position of choice is Goal Keeper, but I will play any position. I also like adventure sports, the ocean, and microbrews. I am a technologist but I also love the outdoors.

I have been awarded high honors from college of Marin for maintaining a grade point of 3.89 over consecutive semesters. My high GPA has also garnered acceptance to the COM honors society. I have completed many courses on supervision and management. These courses consisted of multiple classes focusing on human management and best business practices. These classes have resulted in a certificate of achievement that illustrates proficiency in supervision and management. On the technological front, I have received many accommodations from both individuals and companies for past work completed. I have also received an award for HTML 1.0 Strict web design.

Business Administration, College of Marin
Red Hat Certified System Administrator, RedHat

District Manager at Kohl's Department Stores

Retail

Kohl's Department Stores - Houston, Texas Area since Jul 2013 - District Manager Sak's 5th Avenue / Off 5th - Mid West: Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Chicago, MN, MI, OH, VA, MD Aug 2012 - Jul 2013 - Regional Vice President Target - Philadelphia, PA Mar 2009 - Aug 2012 - District Team Leader Target - Kentucky / Indiana Aug 2007 - Mar 2009 - District Team Leader Target - Setauket, NY Nov 2005 - Aug 2007 - Store Team Leader Walmart - Centereach, NY Jul 2002 - Nov 2005 - Store Manager WalMart - New Milford, CT Jul 2001 - Jun 2002 - Store Manager Walmart - Northeast United States Jan 2000 - Jul 2001 - Field Training

Systems Consultant at ACS, a Xerox Company

Computer Software

ACS, a Xerox Company - Houston, Texas Area since Sep 2011 - Systems Consultant Global Healthcare Alliance Feb 2009 - Jul 2009 - Business Consultant- Revenue Cycle Management Cerner Corporation 2004 - 2009 - Sales Executive Northeast Feb 2004 - Feb 2005 - Project Lead University Medical Center Tucson May 2002 - Jan 2003 - Systems Analyst Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital Aug 1999 - Apr 2002 - Professional Nurse

West Texas A&M University 2005 - 2008
MBA, General Business Lamar University 1996 - 2001
Bachelor, Business Lamar University 1993 - 1995
ADN, Nursing

Sr IT Recruiter at Bravens Inc., Sr Staffing Specialist at Bravens Inc.

Information Technology and Services

Bravens Inc. since Jul 2010 - Sr IT Recruiter Bravens Inc. since Jul 2010 - Sr Staffing Specialist USM Business Systems Jan 2006 - Jul 2010 - Sr. IT Recruiter

Senior Security Technician at Fisk

Security and Investigations

TechSkills of Houston 2006 - 2007
Video Technical Institute 1988 - 1989
Associate of Science (A.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Statoil - Houston, TX
Mailroom Coordinator Firestone Complete Auto Care - Houston, TX
Car Care Sales Advisor Wells Fargo - Houston, TX
Personal Banker Washington Mutual - Houston, TX
Teller

University of Houston - Houston, TX
Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering High School for the Engineering Professions - Houston, TX

Sr IT Recruiter at USM Business Systems Inc

Staffing and Recruiting

Armadillo Air
Service Manager Senior Service Technician Dave Lane Air Conditioning Co - Houston, TX
Installer/Service D & E Mechanical Co - Houston, TX
Installer/ Helper

Staffing Specialist at USM Oil&Gas Inc

Staffing and Recruiting

Information Services