Resume

Rusty Myers

814-753-4522 • rustymyers@gmail.com

Objective

To obtain a full-time position in the field of information technology with an emphasis on Apple Systems; special interests include Systems Deployment, Client Management, Software Packaging, Scripting, and Application Development.

Knowledge & Skills

• Systems design, integration, support, and maintenance
• Creating software installer packages for macOS
• Remote administration and maintenance using Apple Remote Desktop, BigFix, and SSH
• Policy and service administration of Open and Active Directory
• AppleScript and BASH scripting
• Objective-C, Swift, C, and Python programming
• Delegating, prioritizing, and efficiently managing projects
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on customer service and teamwork
• Dedicated and driven to complete projects and help others

Accomplishments

• Co-Founder and Presenting Member of the PSU Mac Admin Conference 2010-2019
• National Conference attended by over 600 Mac Admins
• Presented sessions on DeployStudio, systems deployment, and packaging software with hands-on lab
• Co-Presented session on imaging and deploying OS X images and software
• Co-Presented full day workshops on Bash scripting
• Presenting Member of PSU MacAdmins Group
• Presented session on CLC Cooperative Lab Management for Macs Initiative
• Presented session on BigFix for Macintosh Admins
• Presenter for Macworld MacIT Conference 2011
• Co-Presenting session IT852 DeployStudio: Tips, Tricks, and Alternate Uses
• Developed TSM Backup Check.app to allow clients to check backup status
• Developed BackupRestore scripts for use with DeployStudio to backup users before imaging

Experience

Systems Administrator, Information Technology Services, Pennsylvania State University 2011-Present

• Administer of over 200 OS X and Windows software licenses via Sassafras KeyServer
• Maintain over 1000+ Penn State Public Lab Macs
• Managing 100+ software packages via remote installation
• Script processes for automation, updates, and security using Shell Scripts and AppleScripts
• Manage Tivoli Endpoint Manager servers
• Gather software requests from IT Staff and Faculty for Cooperative Lab Management Macs
• Interface with software vendors, and handling large purchases
• Develop custom applications to support lab systems

Systems Administrator, College of Education, Pennsylvania State University 2010-2011

• Administration of 15+OS X and Ubuntu Servers and Services, including Open Directory
• Administration of 82 OS X and Windows software licenses via Sassafras KeyServer
• Maintained application, security, and system updates for 400+ OS X clients
• Maintained Tivoli Storage Manager backups for servers and client machines
• Created and installed 100+ software packages via remote installation
• Scripted processes for automation, updates, and security using Shell Scripts and AppleScripts

Information Technology Support Specialist, College of Education, Pennsylvania State University 2004-2010

• Troubleshooting 700+ Macintosh, Windows, and Linux computers, printers, and servers
• Technical lead for One to One distribution of 180+ Macbooks
• Developed and maintained course management, blog, wiki, and help desk websites
• Composing documentation on systems and services for the Unit, College, and University
• Managing customer work requests using an online ticket system
• Assisting in the systems analysis and design of new technology initiatives for the college
• Developed and trained staff on OS X system and applications

Education

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA - 2019

B. S. in Information Sciences and Technology

Emphasis: Applications and Integration

South Hills School of Business and Technology, State College, PA - 2004

A.S. in Specialized Technology Computer Information Systems

Emphasis: Network Administration

Professional Development

PSU TechPros Conference      2013-2016

PSU Project Management Conference 2016
ITIL Foundational Certification 01/2015
MacTech Conference 11/2011, 10/2012

Macworld Conference 01/2010, 01/2011

Mastering Supervision Course 09/2009

Leadership Conference 03/2007

PSU Web Conference 01/2008

Apple WWDC 04/2007, 04/2008, 04/2009

PSU One to One Conference 06/2006, 06/2007, 06/2008

PSU User Services Conference 07/2005, 07/2006