Richard Gorton
About Richard Gorton
Richard Gorton serves as a Senior Unix System Administrator at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where he specializes in Unix systems management and performance optimization. He has extensive experience in system administration, scripting, and high availability solutions.
Current Role at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Richard Gorton serves as a Senior Unix System Administrator at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. He has held this position since 2012, contributing over a decade of experience in Unix system management. His responsibilities include advanced troubleshooting, performance tuning, and ensuring high availability of server systems. Gorton employs various tools and technologies, such as Solaris Live Upgrade and Veritas Storage Foundation, to manage and optimize system performance.
Previous Experience at Pearle Vision
Prior to his current role, Richard Gorton worked at Pearle Vision as a Retail Support Analyst from 1987 to 1992 in Dallas, TX. During his five years at Pearle Vision, he developed numerous scripts and shell programs aimed at maximizing system resources and minimizing downtime. This experience laid the groundwork for his expertise in system administration and support.
Technical Expertise in Unix Systems
Richard Gorton possesses extensive expertise in managing and setting up LPAR/XPAR and Solaris Containers/Zones. He is proficient in RedHat satellite server and RedHat Virtual Server management. His skills also include SAN administration and NetBackup administration, which are critical for maintaining robust and efficient server environments. Gorton has a strong focus on system security and operating system patching, ensuring that systems remain secure and up-to-date.
Skills in High Availability and Performance Tuning
Gorton has a strong emphasis on high availability and maximizing server uptime in project-based efforts. He is experienced in using cluster software such as MC Service Guard, Sun Cluster, and Veritas Cluster. His ability to perform advanced troubleshooting and performance tuning of Unix systems contributes to the reliability and efficiency of the systems he manages.