RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Ford City, PA

Chief Information Officer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning, development, procurement and implementation of Servers and Workstations Installed and configured Ethernet Network switches and wireless Routers Installed and configured Microsoft Office suite products (MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Visual Studio for Visual Basic manipulation) Migrated Mailboxes to new Exchange Server to increase consistency and reliability
• Upgraded Workstation clients to Windows XP Professional
• Utilized Virtual Basic with Virtual Studio for customized applications.
• Established all Backup and Recovery procedures Documented all phases of installation, backup, repair, emergency and security procedures
• Reconfigured and updated existing Network and Kiosks Hardware for compatibility
• Recommended procurement, and modifications to network components Negotiated all Network and System Component Pricing
• Conducted Maintenance and Support for Operating System, Web software, Point of Sale Software
• Conducted Training and Documentation Support to all personnel Planned and assisted Installation and Troubleshooting Responsible for troubleshooting Network routers, WIFI, cabling and associated hardware Installs, troubleshoots and maintains Point of Sale Software and Hardware for the Server and Workstations to include Remote locations.
• Assisted the Video Surveillance Contractors with Cabling, Setup and Placement of Cameras and Recording Equipment of the Company location and Stock Has developed a solid background with auditing IT Security Controls and processes
• Experienced in presenting to Senior/Executive Management and Staff
• Excellent documentation (Report Writing), and Verbal Communication skills
• Recommended, Installed and Configured Antivirus and Intrusion Detection Software and Appliances.
• Designed, Developed, and installed the Security protocols Implemented a three (3) Tier approach to Network/Database Security Performed Penetration testing and Analysis

Confidential, Pittsburgh, PA

Network Architect/Developer

Responsibilities:

• Designed, Developed and installed LAN as well as peripherals associated in the office environment
• Installed and configured the Confidential Proliant Server for MS Server 2008 with patches and updates.
• Developed and customized formulas for MS Access Databases and MS Excel spreadsheets
• Developed, wrote, scripted and installed specific Visual Basic operations for the Office Practice Negotiated all Network and System Hardware and Software Pricing
• Installed and configured the NETGEAR Gigabit Ethernet Network switch Installed CAT 5/5e Punch down block patch panels
• Installed RJ 45 Keystone Surface Wall Jacks Installed Cat 5e Ethernet Cables at 200 Feet each for printer and authorized workstation ports
• Planned and assisted Installation and Troubleshooting of all Software and Hardware
• Recommended procurement, removal and modifications to Network components
• Responsible for troubleshooting and instruction of Network routers cabling and associated hardware
• Conducted research to develop and revised training materials Installed and Configured Antivirus and Malicious Code Detection Software.
• Documented all phases of installation, backup, repair, and software update procedures and standards Performed Hands - on IT Network Administration with Firewall Appliances and Software

Confidential, Pittsburgh, PA

Senior Technician/Architect

Responsibilities:

• Installed and configured Windows 2008 Server Installed and configured Confidential ProCurve Network Switch Lotus Notes Upgrade from 6.5 to 8.5
• Installed and customized MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Installed and configured 16 Desktop and Mobile workstations with Windows 7 and MS Office 2010 Developed and performed Lotus Notes Upgrade from 6.5 to 8.5
• Responsible for planning, development, implementation to execute the Lotus Migration to version 8.5
• Migrated Mailboxes to new system over a four stage process to reduce downtime
• Upgraded Admin Client to 8.5
• Recommended procurement and modifications to Network and Server/Workstation components
• Responsible for troubleshooting and instruction of Network routers cabling and associated hardware
• Reconfigured and updated existing Network and workstations for compatibility
• Conducted maintenance and support for Lotus upgrade
• Configured and updated Network/WorkStation Firewalls Installed and Configured Antivirus and Intrusion Detection Software Documented all phases of installation, backup, repair, and software update procedures
• Developed Critical Signature files for Virus, Trojan, and Malicious code identification and removal Was asked to assist with their IT personnel in Implementing the transfer to the Algosec Server and Software

Confidential, Augusta, Georgia

Training /Telecommunications Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Conducts research to develop and revise training courses and prepare appropriate training materials Provided Systems
• Training, Management, Support and Documentation for Confidential Openview in a Combat environment Expert Trainer in using SNPMc, Confidential Openview, Confidential IOS, Confidential Call Manager, and other Software products in conjunction with Confidential Server/Workstation Products in order to provide best in class Network support in critical areas of Secured Government Networks Prepares, Writes, Teaches, Presents, Documents, and modifies training materials Trains personnel through formal classroom courses, workshops and seminars Develops computer based training materials and courses Analyzes network characteristics (traffic, connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes, and throughput, etc.
• Wrote and Developed and Performed Training, Management, Support and Documentation materials for the Confidential ASA Firewall Written and Presented to the Commanding General and Staff, the Overview and Summary of the Joint Operations Network Node
• Taught Networking Basics and Proctored Network Examinations at Confidential In Iraq during Combat Operations for the Confidential and the Confidential
• Trained Soldiers and Colleagues in the use and troubleshooting of Active Directory issues with regard to the Unified Call Managers in use in Combat Theaters of Operations around the Globe Recommends procurement, removals and modifications to network components
• Responsible for troubleshooting and instruction of Network routers cabling and associated hardware
• Responsible for troubleshooting and instruction of Network phone cabling and associated hardware Installs, troubleshoots and maintains the JNN shelters and associated Battalion Node cases
• Designs, documents and optimizes network topologies and site configurations
• Plans and assists installations, transitions, cutovers of network components and capabilities
• Documented all phases of installation, backup, repair, and software installation and update procedures
• Provided live-hands on support during New fielding Validex

Confidential

Staff Sergeant

Responsibilities:

• Developed Win XP Network for the soldiers at Camp Trojan Horse, Iraq Designed, tested, implemented, provided “bug” fixes, workarounds, virus identification and removal, upgrades, documentation, and installed PC-based Network LAN and WAN Used and developed critical SQL, and PERL scripts for the Unix "Backbone" Servers that provided all Network services to include video teleconference, System Backups, E mail, Mission Timestamps, etc.....
• Was the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) OF 3RD Squad and the Sergeant of the Guard Called upon for on-call “up-to-the-minute” service, support and expertise of Windows XP, Server 2000/2003 and Windows 95/98/2000 Called upon for on-call “up-to-the-minute” service, support and expertise of MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Anti-Intrusion Software. Responsible for troubleshooting Network routers, cabling and associated hardware
• Responsible for troubleshooting Network phone cabling and associated hardware Extensive and varied experience over twenty year period, with excellent hardware, software, training and communications skills
• Designed, delivered, installed, maintained, repaired and upgraded Confidential Compatible PCs Networking, TCP/IP, Ethernet Ring, Client Server Recommended backup, repair, Hardware and Software installation and update procedures
• Developed and Configured Network Risk Assessment