Network Servers: Microsoft Server 2000 /Server 2003, Sun Solaris 9, Active
Directory, DHCP Server, DNS, WINS Server, FTP Server, Terminal Server, MS SQL 2000,
Microsoft NT 4.0 Server, MS Systems Management Server (SMS), Red Hat Linux Server,
PostgreSQL (PGSQL) Server, Remote Access Server (RAS), DHCP Server, Exchange Server,
(Veritas) Backup Exec, GraphOn GoGlobal Server, Internet Information Server (IIS), Apache
Web Server, and Print Server.
Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows: 3.1, 3.11, 95, 98, NT 4, 2000, XP, and XP
Professional, UNIX: Sun Solaris 9, SCO Open Server V. Linux: Red Hat 7, Red Hat 8, Fedora
Core 4. Macintosh: System 6, System 7, and System 7.55.
Security Software: Wireshark, Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA), Nmap,
Microsoft Network Monitor, Clam Antivirus, McAfee Antivirus, Symantec Norton Antivirus,
Trend Micro Internet Security, ZoneAlarm, Ethereal, ClamAV, Computer Associates (CA)
eTrust, Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert updates (IAVA), and Ad-Aware.
Database Software: PostgreSQL Server, Microsoft Access 2003, Microsoft SQL Server
2000,Microsoft SQL Server 2003. Navicat, PGaccess, PHPpgadmin, PCaccess, PGadmin 3, Open
Office Base, and EVA3 Database Converter.
EXPERIENCE:
Comtech LLC, Kansas City, MO (May 2010 – Present)
IT System Specialist for Government Services Administration (GSA) Contract at the
Bannister Federal Complex of Kansas City MO. Part of a 2 Billion Dollar American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act of 2009, (ARRA) which includes (major upgrade to Building Automation
Systems and also installing IP based advanced utility metering systems which interface to
Government BAS systems as well as a SQL server in Washington DC. Support the planning and
design review of how theses upgrades will be integrated into the existing backbone of the
GSA network at various sites. Supplement the support of existing GSA IT personnel and work
directly with the Design and Construction Division project managers for each building to
insure that we have a robust and secure design of the network infrastructure. BAS upgrades
and advanced metering (Region 6) includes Federal Buildings in North Platte NE, Grand
Island NE, Omaha NE, Sioux City IA, Des Moines IA, Davenport IA, Wichita KS, Topeka KS,
KCKS, KCMO, and St Louis MO.
Computer Science Corporation, Leavenworth, KS (January 2007 – October 2009)
Senior System Administrator at the US ARMY DLDC Army Battle Command System (ABCS) and the
FAA Flight Control Center. Administration of Sun Solaris ,MS Server 2003 Red Hat Linux
servers. Upgrades of system hardware and software as required. Installation of Windows XP,
Windows 2003 Server, Windows Vista, Solaris, Red Hat Linux operating systems. Installation
of system Adaptations and Security patches as necessary. Manage and documentation of
system events to ensure integrity of servers. NTFS system level commands. Set up of
network for Global War Games. Installation of Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert
updates (IAVA). Analyze logs, tracks, to resolve hardware/software issues pertaining to
networking, connectivity issues, printers, servers, and applications. Manage and
documentation of system events to ensure integrity of servers. Monitored remote computers
and servers using Real VNC, HP Openview, and Whats Up Gold. Maintenance and installation
of printers, servers, and workstations when required. Analyze logs, tracks, to resolve
hardware/software issues pertaining to networking, connectivity issues, printers, servers,
and applications.
Persuadable Research, Overland Park, KS (May 2006 – January 2007)
Director of Technology of network operations, systems, and processes. Cloud Computing
utilizing GO-Global application server to provide client-applications to remote users.
Installation / administration of Red Hat Linux, Apache, PostgreSQL, Samba and VNC servers.
Build and creation of a Microsoft Net Meeting Server for virtual presentations and
meetings . Administrating Sonic Wall VPN, Firewall, DHCP Server, Veritas Backup Exec, SQL
Server, Internet Information Server, Trend Micro Antivirus, and Print Server. Installation
of Windows XP, 2003 Server, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Macintosh Operating
Systems. Support of network and VOIP systems and processes. Network management systems,
infrastructure, workflow and other network applications. Installation and configuration of
PC hardware and software components. Determining requirements and developing plans to
ensure smooth installations of new software and hardware.
SI International, Lees Summit, MO (July 2001 – May 2006)
Supervisor of Information Technology (IT) Department and Data Center supporting over 300
personnel at the DHS (Department of Homeland Security) National Records Center (NRC).
Created and maintained network user accounts: Novell, MS Network, NFTS (National File
Tracking System), and CCMAIL. Setup of new user workstations utilizing Norton Ghost.
Maintained Network Administrator Rights on the INS's network. Created new email accounts
with Lotus CCMAIL. Resolved complex network and computer issues through direct action.
Provided technical expertise in resolving network and computer user issues by acting as a
liaison between SI International and the INS Administration, creation, and programming of
SQL databases. Database conversions from MS Access to PostgreSQL Server. Maintain SQL
database models on both Windows on Linux operating platforms. Creation of databases from
customer supplied documentation. Develop customized data base front ends to meet the needs
of individual department requirements. Test newly created databases and optimize before
releasing to production floor. Update and validate data tables pertaining to changes in
personnel, contract requirements, and production statistics. Generate Statistical Analysis
reports, charts, and spreadsheets in support of production and Project Management.
Computer Task Group, Overland Park, KS (April 2001 - June 2001)
Software Engineer,
Researched and recommended methods of reducing the file size of the client's PDFs, wrote
technical guidelines for ensuring optimization (Fast Web Viewing) and maximum reduction of
PDF database files, and conducted extensive testing of third party software for the
purpose of splitting up PDF documents by batch as opposed to splitting them up one-by-one.
Trained the client's personnel in the procedures for splitting and optimizing their PDF
documents.
Best Tool and Manufacturing, Kansas City, MO (February 1996 - March 2001)
Network Administrator in charge of network operations, systems, and processes. Network
migration from XENIX (Unix System V) to Windows NT4 Server platform. Administrating MS
Systems Management Server (SMS), Remote Access Server (RAS), DHCP Server, Exchange Server,
Seagate (Veritas) Backup Exec, SQL Server, Internet Information Server, and Print Server.
Installation of Windows NT 4.0,Windows NT 4.0 Server, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows
2000, and Macintosh Operating Systems. Support of network operating systems and processes;
network management systems, infrastructure, workflow and other network applications.
Installation and configuration of PC hardware and software components. Identified,
analyzed, and resolved simple to moderately complex network problems. Installing and
troubleshooting user’s software and hardware problems. Determining requirements and
developing plans to ensure smooth installations of new software and hardware.
Certifications & Training:
CompTIA – Security+ - Certification # COMP001007872641
MS – MCP 2.0 Certified Professional Certification # 6637024
Brainbench – MS Windows Server 2003 Administration – Certification
Brainbench – MS SQL Server 2008 Administration – Certification
Brainbench – RDBMS Concepts -Certification
Brainbench – UNIX Administration (General) Certification
Brainbench – Web Design Concepts Certification
NCSA CS-332 - Windows 2000 Server - Certification # 1960857
NCSA CS-312 - Windows 2000 Professional – Certification # 1962909
NCSA CS-313 - Windows XP Professional – Certification # 1961028
NCSA CD-295 - Microsoft Office XP – Certification # 1963251
NCSA CS-235 - MS Access 2002 – Certification # 1961199
NCSA CS-255 - MS Word 2002 – Certification # 1964961
NCSA CH-111 - Computer Hardware Technician – Certification # 1962225
DOD 8570.01 Certification Technical I and II
US Army – CIO/G-6 NETCOM Information Assurance Technical Level 1 Certification
10/23/2008
US Army – CIO/G-6 NETCOM Information Assurance Security Plus 09/04/2008
US Army - G3 Computer Security 07/22/2008
US Army – Information Assurance Security Officer Certification Course 07/23/2008
US Army Communications Security 08/05/2008
US Army Infrastructure Security 08/29/2008
Professional Membership:
IEEE Computer Society Member
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
EDUCATION:
Webster University,
St. Louis, Missouri
Bachelor of Arts, Management
Business Administration
May 1992
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