Senior Network Administrator

• Background encompasses more than 25 years of experience in the Information Technology industry.
• A successful track record of increasing user capability and system/network performance through system analysis, comprehensive technical support and proper system configuration.
• Independent malware researcher and activist in the anti malware community providing technical information to Military Intelligence, country Computer Emergency Response Teams, Internet Service Providers and Internet Hosting Registrars effecting the shutdown of malicious websites, cancellation of malicious accounts and providing evidentiary information for law enforcement agencies. Employed as a Malware Researcher.
• Able to utilize logical, rational judgment with an aptitude for evaluating many aspects of a problem and focusing on key issues a talent for maintaining composure in highly demanding situations.
• Expertise in designing and supporting LANs employing Intel-based CISC computing platforms, Skilled in the creation of state-of-the-art management information systems for municipalities, private industry, Fortune 1000 companies, and the DoD community. Proficient in a broad range of hardware and software applications.

Professional Experience

Confidential

Adjunct Information Technology Implementer

Under the conditions of a temporary borough employee, providing Information Technology services which include upgrading and migrating Windows XP systems to new Windows 7/64 Professional systems, installing two Windows Server 2008 systems implementing Active Directory for the municipality's Borough Hall and their Code Enforcement and Construction group. Implemented the Edmunds' Municipal Computer Solutions, Java MCSJ application and the Intranet and Internet versions of MC System's Municipal Permitting Application System MPAS .

Confidential

Senior Network Administrator

Served as an on-site Automated Data Processing Network Supervisor and Information Management Officer for subordinate organizations of the US Army, Program Executive Office Command Control and Communications Tactical which resided at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. Including Project Manager Tactical Radio Communication Systems, Project Manager Command Posts, Product Director Secure Border Initiative and Project Manager Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below. These organizations have subsequently relocated to Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland, under Base Realignment and Closures. Administered all server and workstation related services for all the supported communities. Provided quality end-user help desk support while resolving server and workstation malfunctions and software glitches. Proctored video-teleconferences and maintained PolyCom and Tandberg video-teleconferencing equipment.

• Created, edited, and maintained Organizational Unit Login scripts using the KiXtart Script interpreter for mapping drives to SharePoint data and for configuration management purposes.
• Support Program Executive Office Command Control and Communications Tactical database administrators by creating, editing and maintaining KiXtart scripted front-ends to numerous Program Executive Office Command Control and Communications Tactical subordinate organizational databases.
• Instituted Army's Public Key Infrastructure for cryptographic logins, email non-repudiation and encryption of data and email, resulting in full compliance with Army requirements for logging into the Army's North Area East Active Directory.
• Created and managed all laboratory platform related Symantec Ghost images.
• Maintained all Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network and Secure Internet Protocol Router Network platforms and periphery and was instrumental in their migration from Windows 2000 to Windows XP and then to Windows Vista.
• Designated as the Program Executive Office Command Control and Communications Tactical subordinate organizational Information Management Officer.
• Instituted the Information Technology related logistics of Base Realignment and Closures by reducing organizational assets and by moving personnel, equipment and Active Directory accounts from Fort Monmouth to Aberdeen Proving Grounds.
• Provided system and account support services for the US Army Product Director Secure Border Initiative office.
• Dispense end user Help Desk support and problem resolution.
• System Administrator for the Karrar Systems Corporation, Shrewsbury NJ.

Confidential

Malware Researcher

Harvested computer malware from various Internet sources and created signatures for the company's anti malware solution Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware. Provided technical support on the Malwarebytes' community forum.

Confidential

Senior Engineer

• Provided network planning and coordinated upgrades. Proctored video-teleconferences and maintained PolyCom and PictureTel video-teleconferencing equipment. Instituted server backup regimen and managed data restoration using Computer Associates ARCserve software. Instituted McAfee antivirus protection monitoring and logging. Planned and executed preventive maintenance programs.
• Served as an on-site Automated Data Processing Network Supervisor for Program Manager Joint Computer-aided Acquisition and Logistics Support, a Joint Department of Defense program residing at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. Administered all server-related services for a user community of 160. Maintained and administered Metropolitan Area Network and Local Are Network links, provided end-user help desk support, and resolved server and workstation malfunctions. Interfaced and configured hardware/software and coordinated the resolution of warranty and non-warranty repair and maintenance.
• Served as System Administrator and acting Information Assurance Security Officer for the Windows NT network.
• Orchestrated three large-scale network upgrades originally contracted to manage an upgrade from 3Com 3 Open to Novell Netware then performed the second upgrade to Windows NT 4.0 then performed the latest upgrade to Windows 2003 Server as a part of the Army North Area East Active Directory Domain as the Organizational Unit Administrator.
• Managed the setup and maintenance of all Automated Data Processing equipment and software in all locations.
• Planned, coordinated, and managed a large-scale IT initiative involving the installation of all hardware and software for a 20-person temporary satellite office served as sole technical support expert for the facility earned letter of commendation for providing exceptional levels of technical support.
• Maintained and implemented platform-related Symantec Ghost images to replicate model configured systems achieved overall uniformity, reduced down-time, reduced labor costs, and increased productivity.
• Created, edited, and maintained the NT Login scripts, using KiXtart Script interpreter, to update workstations for antivirus signatures, required operating system patches, and configuration management workstation changes increased technical capabilities and overall efficiency by mitigating/eliminating system vulnerabilities.
• Instituted Army's Public Key Infrastructure, resulting in full compliance with Army requirements for Public Key Enablement.

Confidential

Network Technician

• Installed Turn-key CDROM Servers for research institutes and libraries.
• Designed and installed Novell networks using a variety of platforms for a diverse clientele installed equipment and wiring provided training and developed user documentation clients included educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, and Fortune 100 companies.
• Performed depot, on-site warranty, and contract maintenance services for a certified reseller of AST computers. Selected to provide technical support services to Allied Signal Corporation and Exxon Corporation. Performed configuration management to ensure that the client's Information Technology objectives were achieved. Served as lead networking technician and provided value added installations of complete networked systems. Implemented a wide variety of network operating systems with a specialization in Novell Netware.
• AST platform certified computer technician
• Contributed to company's reputation as a premier service facility instrumental in EverTech's earning AST's Regional Service Center of the Year award in 1990.