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Last 6 mos.
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14 feedbacks
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Hours:
361
365
Assignments:
20
22
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Location:
Casselberry, United States (GMT-06:00)
English Skills:
(self-assessed)
5.0
Member Since:
February 27, 2009
Last Worked:
November 20, 2009
oDesk Ready:
Yes
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Jeffrey Spelman
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STATESIDE server admin - shell scripting - web development - security
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Freelance
System / Database Administrator
,
United States
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$24.00
/hr
Overview
Résumé
Work History & Feedback (22)
Tests (8)
Portfolio (0)
Your business is important. It is more than your livelihood, it is your identity in your community. Why would you trust that to third-world talent? I have worked exclusively in web hosting over the past 6 years, for a number of hosting operations on both windows and unix platforms. I am very client focused, and am adept at explaining complex issues to non-technical clients without "talking down" to them. Despite my non-linear abilities, I work very methodically ensuring consistent...
Your business is important. It is more than your livelihood, it is your identity in your community. Why would you trust that to third-world talent?
I have worked exclusively in web hosting over the past 6 years, for a number of hosting operations on both windows and unix platforms. I am very client focused, and am adept at explaining complex issues to non-technical clients without "talking down" to them.
Despite my non-linear abilities, I work very methodically ensuring consistent results.
I specialize in server management, development and deployment, maintenance, and disaster recovery.
I have extensive experience in all areas and levels of customer support, and have setup support departments from helpdesk software, chat, and voip servers for toll free support lines, to staffing, training, technical writing, and quality assurance.
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(22 items, with Feedback)
Recent Work History & Feedback
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
91789
07/2009 - Present
Fix centos server setup
$47 (2.00 hrs @ $23.33/hr)
Job in progress
116524
11/2009 - Present
Nerdy sysdmin wanted
$30 (2.67 hrs @ $11.11/hr)
Job in progress
85476
09/2009 - Present
Linux Admin/Shell scripting
$12 (0.50 hrs @ $24.00/hr)
Job in progress
12482
10/2009 - Present
cPanel / Server work
$28 (1.17 hrs @ $24.00/hr)
Job in progress
112599
08/2009 - Present
Customer Support Specialist
$4,109 (257 hrs @ $16.00/hr)
Job in progress
See All Tests Taken
(8 items)
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
Ecommerce Test
3.10
70%
03/15/2009
29 min
Help Desk Certification
3.10
64%
09/09/2009
18 min
Networking Concepts Test
3.60
60%
09/16/2009
28 min
Unix Test
3.60
56%
03/16/2009
18 min
U.S. English Basic Skills Test
4.00
54%
09/09/2009
19 min
Recent Candidacies
Job Opening Title
Initiated By
Date
Web Master
Provider
November 19, 2009
Configuration and migration to new server
Provider
November 15, 2009
ISP network / server admin
Provider
November 12, 2009
IIS SMTP Optimization
Buyer
November 10, 2009
Startup needs sysadmin
Provider
September 8, 2009
Job Category Interests
Software Development
Scripts & Utilities
VOIP
Networking & Information Systems
Network Administration
DBA - Database Administration
Server Administration
Other - Networking & Information Systems
Skills
Skill
Experience
Level
Last Used
Description
cPanel
3 yrs
5.0
2009
H-Sphere
2 yrs
3.0
2009
Linux Administration
10 yrs
5.0
2009
6 years experience:
Redhat and variants, including CentOS and fedora.
8 years experience:
Debian and variants, including ubuntu, linuxmint, and mepis.
Specialiazing in web hosting applications since 2003, including cPanel, Plesk, and H-Sphere hosting platforms.
Extensive experience with the following services/software:
Apache
BIND
djbdns
exim
mod_security
MySQL 4x-5.1
PHP 4-5
perl
postfix
qmail
PHP/MySQL applications
4 yrs
4.0
2009
Extensive experience deploying, troubleshooting, and maintaining:
Cacti
Gallery2
Joomla
Magento
Nagios
osCommerce
vBulletin
WHM AutoPilot
WHM Comlete Solution
WordPress
Zen Cart
plesk
5 yrs
4.0
2009
Web Hosting
6 yrs
5.0
2009
Windows Administration
6 yrs
4.0
2009
ActivePerl
ASP
ASP.NET
ColdFusion
FPSE
IIS
IIS SMTP
MailEnable
MS SQL
ODBC
PHP
Sharepoint
Smartermail
Certifications
Date Earned
Name
Score
Percentile
Organization
Description
No Certifications
Employment History
From
To
Company
Title/Role
Description
11/2008
Present
HostGator.com, LLC
Linux Administrator / Independent Contributor
Linux administrator for large cPanel hosting company specializing in shared, reseller, and dedicated server hosting.
Day to day tasks include:
- Monitor network of 3000 CentOS servers
- cPanel/WHM troubleshooting and maintenence
- Apache troubleshooting and maintenence
- PHP troubleshooting and maintenence
- Fantastico troubleshooting and maintainence
- MySQL troubleshooting and maintenence
- exim troubleshooting and queue monitoring
- BIND troubleshooting
- Internal support and training for technical support department
- Software updates and rebuilds
03/2007
09/2008
WebHostingBuzz
Support Manager / Manager
Support manager for a medium-sized cPanel hosting company.
Projects and responsibilities:
- Developed and deployed PHP/MySQL based staff portal, written from scratch
- Deployed Asterisk-based VoIP system
- Developed support policies and procedures
- Documentation for clients and staff
Day to day tasks include:
- Executive level escalations
- Quality Assurance monitoring
- Moderated client forum
- Internal support and training
11/2005
03/2007
Disruptor Media
Co-Owner/CTO / Executive
Specialty web hosting firm marketed toward artists and musicians, providing "Myspace support" hosting, and shoutcast hosting services.
11/2003
08/2005
Interland - HostCentric
Linux Administrator / Independent Contributor
01/2001
01/2003
Freelance consulting
Consultant / Independent Contributor
Education
From
To
School
Degree
Area of Study
Description
01/1998
Present
Work Experience
Other
Work Experience
Since joining the technical workforce in 2000, I have been constantly expanding my skillset.
06/1996
06/1996
Gene Whiddon Adult Center
Diploma
High School Diploma
No items in portfolio
Hourly Assignment History
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
91789
07/2009 - Present
Fix centos server setup
$47 (2.00 hrs @ $23.33/hr)
Job in progress
116524
11/2009 - Present
Nerdy sysdmin wanted
$30 (2.67 hrs @ $11.11/hr)
Job in progress
85476
09/2009 - Present
Linux Admin/Shell scripting
$12 (0.50 hrs @ $24.00/hr)
Job in progress
12482
10/2009 - Present
cPanel / Server work
$28 (1.17 hrs @ $24.00/hr)
Job in progress
112599
08/2009 - Present
Customer Support Specialist
$4,109 (257 hrs @ $16.00/hr)
Job in progress
122461
09/2009 - 09/2009
Setup CentOS VPS with Nginx / PHP-FPM / XCache
$52 (2.17 hrs @ $24.00/hr)
4.1 Jeffrey was very communicative and highly skilled at server administration - unfortunately he had trouble meeting his self-set deadlines due ...
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
53990
09/2009 - 09/2009
Needed: Long Term SERVER ADMIN with *Pro Level* Skills
$38 (1.67 hrs @ $23.00/hr)
No feedback given
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
45491
08/2009 - 08/2009
Webmaster and Programmer
$64 (2.67 hrs @ $24.00/hr)
5.0 Great service and suggestions for hosting companies and software plugins.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
88832
07/2009 - 08/2009
Phone/Skype Based Enterprise Software Customer Support Engineer
$933 (58 hrs @ $16.00/hr)
5.0
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
23545
06/2009 - 07/2009
Linux Sys Admin
$145 (11 hrs @ $13.37/hr)
4.6
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
12482
07/2009 - 07/2009
cPanel/Web Host Manager Admin Guru needed
$63 (3.17 hrs @ $20.00/hr)
5.0 Jeff was great. I'd work with him again any day. I wish I had more work to use him for.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
107464
07/2009 - 07/2009
Coldfusion server configuration with multiple sites
$59 (2.67 hrs @ $22.22/hr)
5.0 Jeffrey was a perfect candidate for the job. Very friendly, willing and took initiative on all tasks. I would certainly hire him again.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
97160
06/2009 - 06/2009
System Administrator – Linux/Apache Admin, Database Support, PHP, CakePHP/ZEND, MySQL, SOAP,
$3 (0.17 hrs @ $20.00/hr)
No feedback given
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
98059
05/2009 - 06/2009
Secure User Registration Process
$210 (7.17 hrs @ $29.30/hr)
5.0 Excellent work!
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
81221
06/2009 - 06/2009
APACHE & CPANEL VPS administrator
$20 (1.33 hrs @ $15.00/hr)
5.0 Great provider, excellent communication, and very knowledgeable. I would certainly contact Jeffrey for future assignments.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
59753
05/2009 - 05/2009
Reseller Hosting Account Set-up & Custom Page From Template Needed
$80 (4.00 hrs @ $20.00/hr)
5.0 Excellent!
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
98059
05/2009 - 05/2009
System Administrator- Debian, Webmin, Virtualmin
$47 (2.33 hrs @ $20.00/hr)
5.0 My first use of Odesk. Jeff did everything as promised. He knows his way around Linux and Webmin and DNS. We will hire him again.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
Fixed-Price Assignment History
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
106830
09/2009 - 09/2009
Domain set up
$40
5.0 assignment finshed
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
102570
06/2009 - 07/2009
System Administrator needed
$100
5.0 Jeff has completed the task in a very competent and professional way. He meant all of my expectations
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
32513
06/2009 - 07/2009
Wordpress Developer Needed
$5
5.0
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
94667
06/2009 - 06/2009
**I need my server Optimised for MAGENTO Shopping Cart**
$85
5.0 Simply Amazing work! Went about and Beyond what we asked for! Jeff is one of the most competent people I have dealt with on odesk. ...
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
95365
05/2009 - 05/2009
Web site migration involving PHP Script Installations and MySQL Database Moves.
$93
5.0 Everything run smoothly with Jeffrey Spelman. Highly recommended for future assignments.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
Ecommerce Test
3.10
70%
03/15/2009
29 min
Help Desk Certification
3.10
64%
09/09/2009
18 min
Networking Concepts Test
3.60
60%
09/16/2009
28 min
Unix Test
3.60
56%
03/16/2009
18 min
U.S. English Basic Skills Test
4.00
54%
09/09/2009
19 min
Book keeping Test
2.50
35%
09/16/2009
20 min
Redhat Linux 9.0 General Test
4.00
27%
03/15/2009
14 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers
03/15/2009
27 min