Thomas L. Bodine
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THOMAS L. BODINE
engineer@tommythegeek.com
(808)-202-1702 - Cell
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/thomas-bodine/14/496/388
JOB OBJECTIVE
An Engineering Trouble Shooter position with a company where 28 years of installing and maintaining
computer networks and security systems, expertise in custom designing from simple to complex multidimensional systems, and experience with providing superior technical support to customers will be considered
an asset to them.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
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Customer-focused highly organized self-starter with effective critical thinking skills invaluable in fastpaced environments to make sound decisions, provide technical expertise and superior support in a
service oriented environment.
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Project managerial expertise and technically adept at identifying issues, assessing customer needs
and/or concerns, and designing “out of the box” customized systems resulting in effective security
solutions.
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Considered a team player who is sensitive to the needs of the on-site team members as well as being
proficient at resolving conflicts, uplifting morale and inspiring productivity.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Languages: Fortran, C/C++, Java Perl, PL/SQL, Sockets, SQL, Tcl/TK, Visual Basic, AutoIT, Ruby,
Networking: CSU/DSU, DNS, ICMP, Internet, Intranet, ISDN, LAN/WAN, SNMP, Frame Relay, Cisco
Operating Systems: HP/UX, Linux, Solaris, SCO, Unix, Cytrix, Vmware, Vindicator, Hadoop, RoR
Windows: NT, 2000, 95-98, XP, TSE, 2003 Server, Vindicator
Software: AutoCAD, Client/Server, MS-Access, MS-SQL, Oracle, Sendmail, Eudora, GPS, MS Office, JIRA,
Bugzilla
Standards: FIPS 201, DCID 6/9, DOD 5200.1-R, HSPD-12
EXPERIENCE
Cisco
2015-pres
Cloud Web Developer
 Bring applications into Cisco Market Place using Python, Bash, Powershell for Openstack and Cliqr
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Configured and installed Apprenda, Cloudberry, Riak-CS, Stackato
Tommy The Geek
Chief Software Engineer – Provided small business computer support
 Wrote python script to analyze soil movement for environmental scientist
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Installed Kunbuntu on lap tops
2014-2015
Thomas L. Bodine
Advanced Micro Devices.
Senior Software Engineer– Provided Infrastructure support for Silicon Design Verification
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2013-2014
Maintained legacy Perl scripts
Created database instance to enforce export control policy in MySQL
Created Perl scripts to update MySQL data base to enforce export controls
Modified Ruby On Rails server to enforce export controls
Modified Perl and C++ Applications Programmer Interface to enforce export controls
Added functionality to Ruby on Rails server to display revision history for projects verses cycle time
Created Perl script which utilized java and Google Charts to display Data base load data graphically
created new applications to support silicon design verification
Maintained Ruby On Rails Application to display Silicon Design Data
Thomas L. Bodine
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Dell Inc.
2013
Test Systems Engineer – Created test applications for Dell DR4000 storage appliance in Python and AutoIT,
Also tested Equal Logic storage arrays, used VMware
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Automated system software tests using Python
Developed Tests for the Dell DR4000 and DR4100 storage systems
Created tests for Equal Logic Network attached storage using Python and in-house test system
Advanced Micro Devices
2011-2012
Test Systems Engineer - Supported customers through email and by phone. Created documentation and
provided training to validation test technicians. Automated system tests using Auto-IT, Ruby, Perl and Bash.
Worked with Windows 7 and 8 , Suse 11.2, Red Hat 6.3, Red Flag 6.3, Ubuntu 12.04, VMware.
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Built a cluster for testing new hardware for enterprise systems,
Built a cloud testing framework utilizing HADOOP. Installed Drivers for Windows and Linux
Created application that modeled a user running multiple applications at the same time.
Created an application which discovered, then formatted all hard drives while ignoring thumb drives
Repaired applications that run multiple stress tests on computers running Linux
Ensured applications would run on multiple versions of Linux and Windows
Debugged systems with JTAG
Reviewed, evaluated, tested, integrated, and operationalized new applications into the testing process
Create guidelines, processes and procedures for Hardware and Software Testing
Applied expert knowledge of systems engineering processes to testing
identified and focused upon projects which decreased costs and increased profitability of testing
Used excellent communication, negotiation and customer service abilities to ensure smooth operation of testing
services
Hacked the Linux kernel to test the various modes of rebooting for AMD processors. This involves writing
assembly language and C++ as well as an awareness of kernel drivers.
Ran Knoppix, Slackware, Gentoo, and Puppy.
I have written installers for the High Performance Linpak Benchmark, HPCC Benchmark, GCC 4.7.0 , FORTRAN,
Passmark Burn In Benchmark,The Scalable HeterOgeneous Computing (SHOC) benchmark.
Overcame the lack of compatibility problems inherent in trying to run the same application on SUSE, Red Hat ,
Red Flag (Chinese red hat), and Ubuntu.
Honeywell, Austin, TX
2004 – 2010
Project Engineer – Worked face-to-face with customers. Performed operations, installation and maintenance
of military intrusion detection and access control systems including field device installation, video detection,
central station equipment and system design plans. Worked in the field using testing equipment and
troubleshooting alarm systems. Worked in Top Secret facilities. Secret clearance 2004-2010. Have
experience in high security systems such as Vindicator, Advantor and Hirsch. Designed communications
networks for system deployment. Provided training to customers.
-Designed $100,000 security system for Otis AFB
-Created Database and Network Troubleshooting applications for Windows, SQL-Server
-Designed system with 500 alarm points and fiber Ethernet for Duluth National Guard
-Designed area wide security system for 5 naval bases around Puget Sound for $100 million
San Diego Alarm Company, San Diego, CA
2002 – 2003
Alarm Maintenance Technician – Worked face-to-face with customers. Conducted alarm maintenance at
customer sites. Repaired all vintages of alarm systems. Installed access control
EDUCATION
San Diego State
BS – Computer Science