Simon Ferrett
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Daniel Baird
The Musicmatch system was very complex and daunting, yet Simon made it seem easy to navigate. His ability to keep control of such a complex system is unmatched in my opinion and our uptime was a testament to that. Simon and his team were absolutely critical to the success of Musicmatch.
Ted Dunning
As I said in recommending Simon's work at Musicmatch, I would definitely hire Simon again. And, in fact, I did hire him again while I was at Veoh. The results were even better than with Musicmatch. Simply put, when Simon watches the kettle, it just doesn't boil over or run dry. You simply can't have a better guy on your team.
Daniel Baird
The Musicmatch system was very complex and daunting, yet Simon made it seem easy to navigate. His ability to keep control of such a complex system is unmatched in my opinion and our uptime was a testament to that. Simon and his team were absolutely critical to the success of Musicmatch.
Ted Dunning
As I said in recommending Simon's work at Musicmatch, I would definitely hire Simon again. And, in fact, I did hire him again while I was at Veoh. The results were even better than with Musicmatch. Simply put, when Simon watches the kettle, it just doesn't boil over or run dry. You simply can't have a better guy on your team.
Daniel Baird
The Musicmatch system was very complex and daunting, yet Simon made it seem easy to navigate. His ability to keep control of such a complex system is unmatched in my opinion and our uptime was a testament to that. Simon and his team were absolutely critical to the success of Musicmatch.
Ted Dunning
As I said in recommending Simon's work at Musicmatch, I would definitely hire Simon again. And, in fact, I did hire him again while I was at Veoh. The results were even better than with Musicmatch. Simply put, when Simon watches the kettle, it just doesn't boil over or run dry. You simply can't have a better guy on your team.
Daniel Baird
The Musicmatch system was very complex and daunting, yet Simon made it seem easy to navigate. His ability to keep control of such a complex system is unmatched in my opinion and our uptime was a testament to that. Simon and his team were absolutely critical to the success of Musicmatch.
Ted Dunning
As I said in recommending Simon's work at Musicmatch, I would definitely hire Simon again. And, in fact, I did hire him again while I was at Veoh. The results were even better than with Musicmatch. Simply put, when Simon watches the kettle, it just doesn't boil over or run dry. You simply can't have a better guy on your team.
Experience
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Slacker
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United Kingdom
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Sr. Systems Administrator
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Nov 2011 - Present
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The Active Network
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Plate spinner - Level IV
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Mar 2010 - Nov 2011
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Technical Operations
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Aug 2007 - Feb 2010
Technical operations and network architecture. System monitoring, scalability and availability. Server-side code development (mainly mod-perl) and system administration and scripting to automate common tasks. Management and configuration of loadbalancers (F5, NetScaler, Zeus ZXTM), routing/switching (Juniper, Cisco; BGP, OSPF, ...) and storage (NetApp, EMC, and over 1PB on MogileFS). Supplied support and advice to other groups in the company on server/client coding practice with heed to running applications in a high-volume/high-availability Internet service capability, to help ensure smooth technical operations once deployed (Java/tomcat, apache/perl/php, mysql). Performed on-call duties as needed to keep site operations running smoothly. Worked with management to ensure that upcoming requirements and concepts could gel with existing operational infrastructure and best practices. Show less
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IT/Networking Consultant
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Oct 2006 - Jul 2007
Providing support for network configuration, system monitoring, capacity planning and system administration. Working remote from Australia.
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Yahoo!
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Information Technology and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Yahoo! Music Plate Spinner - Level III-V
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Oct 2004 - May 2006
Managing technical operations for Yahoo! Music, following Yahoo! purchasing Musicmatch. Managing technical operations for Yahoo! Music, following Yahoo! purchasing Musicmatch.
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Musicmatch
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United Kingdom
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Real Estate
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IT Manager
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Jul 2000 - Oct 2004
Contributed in and managed the growing IT team at Musicmatch, reporting to the VP of Engineering. Handled the spectrum from site operations, performance, monitoring, scalability and availability, system administration and back-end scripting/coding to dealing with datacenter negotiation and setup, CDN selection and configuration to office internal systems and build-out of staging and development systems. Musicmatch grew to be one of the first truly successful online streaming radio services and online mp3 music-download sales sites and was purchased by Yahoo! in 2004 to become part of Yahoo! Music. Show less
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Sr. Network Administrator
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Mar 1999 - Jul 2000
One of three initial IT/network/website tech guys at the startup of Musicmatch in San Diego. Set up servers in collocation to run the website, coded back end scripts for site functions and handled all facets of production and office IT components, from office cabling to website availability and database administration.
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Sr. Network Engineer
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Jul 1997 - Mar 1999
Responsible for all aspects of network operation for AusNet Inc. which was purchased by another regional ISP - E-Z.net inc in 1998. Mainly providing high-speed dedicated access to business clietns. Responsible for all aspects of network operation for AusNet Inc. which was purchased by another regional ISP - E-Z.net inc in 1998. Mainly providing high-speed dedicated access to business clietns.
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AusNet , Pty, Ltd
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Australia
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Network Engineer
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Jan 1995 - Jul 1997
Startup ISP, I was the first technical hire for the organization. Startup ISP, I was the first technical hire for the organization.
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