PROFILE

• Highly motivated and very enthusiastic Information Technology Project Manager/Systems Engineer/Network Engineer with over 27 years of information technology IT experience. Well rounded IT professional with extensive experience in network architecture, telecommunications, project management, systems engineering, and software development processes. Industry expert with well-refined and undoubtedly proven troubleshooting and management techniques in all aspects of data communications.
• Top notch leader and exceptional team player. Able to manage assigned tasks from beginning to end without supervision. Extremely flexible and thrives under pressure.
• Inventive and resourceful, thinks outside of the box and finds ways to accomplish what all others say can't be done. Utmost dedication and relentless drive to go above and beyond to ensure a successful mission each and every time.
• Keen organizational skills with exceptional documentation and communication abilities to ensure work flow continuity at all times. Consistently follows up and stays at least one step ahead on all projects to continually deliver quality results prior to suspense.
• Maintains high standards with unwavering moral and core values at all times.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Cisco Networking Devices Network/Circuit Testing and Analysis
• Infrastructure Maintenance Design Telecommunications Analog/Digital
• Microsoft Operating Systems and Applications Remedy Ticket Tracking
• Microsoft Active Directory Hard Drive RAID Configurations
• Internet Information Services IIS Project Management
• Domain Name Services DNS Virtual Machine Management
• Microsoft Clustering Technology VLAN VPN Technology
• Methodical Troubleshooting Techniques Backup and Recovery Planning
• Network Monitoring Applications Remote Administration
• Oracle Database Management Streaming Applications
• SQL/SQL Plus Windows Software scripting
• Cable Fabrication Hardware Installation
• Virtualization Design Implementation Program Budgeting and Acquisition
• MAC OSX Software Integration Apple Application Scripting
• Program/Project Management Team Leader/Manager
• Oracle SUN Solaris UNIX Operating System Oracle Secure Global Desktop

EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Senior Integration Engineer

• Conducted extensive network and systems analysis to identify three primary causes for performance degradation in Global Command and Control System GCCS Strategic Server Enclave SSE systems. Recommended modifications to system configurations were implemented and overall performance was increased on both operational and test networks.
• On-site technical representative on behalf of Program Management Office during final developmental test of GCCS SSE v4.2.1. Provided real time high level technical support throughout test event scenarios.
• One of two fielding leads assigned to deploy GCCS SSE v4.2.1 word wide. Traveled to on-site locations and successfully completed expected 4 month fielding of updated software stack in under 2 months.

Confidential

Senior Systems/Network Engineer

• Lead engineer in designing and building new computer lab facility supporting over 60 racks of server and network equipment.
• Lead engineer responsible for the integration and word-wide deployment of Information Assurance product, Host Based Security System HBSS , within the Theater Battle Management Core Systems Force Level TBMCS-FL system.

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Assistant Project Manager/ Technical Team Lead

• Ported a Windows only based Unisys Stealth Secure Virtual Terminal SSVT solution to function independently upon Apple Mac hardware. Provided detailed demonstrations to various potential Mac user customers. Solution now capable of providing high level data communications security on Max OSX based hardware.
• Performed project management duties on a routine basis throughout a very fast paced and highly demanding DOD contract, utilizing all facets and standards of the Project Management Institute PMI . Received company's silver recognition awards for excellence and chosen employee of the month in Feb 2011 over 23,000 other employees.
• Supervised team of technical experts throughout project lifecycle of research and development fixed price contract with US Special Operations Command USSOCOM in support of Tactical Local Area Network TACLAN system. Day to day leadership was instrumental to the successful requirements analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation of a Stealth-based TACLAN prototype system.
• Orchestrated all planning, coordination, and events leading up to successful proof-of-concept demonstrations at the Coalition Warfare Interoperability Demonstrations CWID 2010 in Virginia as well as at Joint Communications Support Element JCSE at MacDill AFB, FL.

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Senior Systems/Network Engineer

• Provided expert advice to the Program Manager on all technical issues related to the design, development, integration, security, configuration management, testing and fielding of Theater Battle Management Core Systems Unit Level Operations TBMCS-UL Ops systems.
• Project lead to engineer, design, and manage a ground up solution to consolidate over 125 geographically scattered servers into a disaster recoverable regionalized solution utilizing a unique combination of the latest innovations to include Microsoft App-V streaming applications, VMWare virtualization and IBM Blade technology.
• Program lead to implement Host Based Security System HBSS upon critical system servers. Proactively pursued an immediate test and deployment plan while working side by side with the CITS program office to achieve the mutual goal of enhanced network security by implementing a solid Host Intrusion Detection System HIDS .
• Designed and supported network specific solutions for best performance, redundancy, and contingency planning worldwide. Designed and maintained a system that can survive any worst-case scenario.
• Integral part of Subject Matter Expert SME Technical Interchange Meetings TIMs as required for the evolution and design of the developmental process of program software and hardware.
• Lead engineer responsible for software integration of spiral development of the TBMCS-UL Ops program. Performed system analysis and designed techniques to incorporate new state of the art software technology.
• Made On The Spot quick thinking recommendations on behalf of the government during weekly Software Control Review Board SCRB to decide most logical approach to resolution of on-going issues.
• Primary point of contact for the SPO for patch management processes. Analyzed technical and security impacts to the TBMCS-UL Ops software baseline for incorporation of new embedded software versions and Time Compliance Network Orders TCNOs .
• Primary point of contact for the SPO for all software/network system test events. Provided hands on support to ensure continuity, integrity and coordination of all formal system wide test events. Further utilized 46th TS and 605th TES labs to design test futuristic solutions to evolve with most recent technology advancements.
• Performed technical and cost analysis solutions for the purchase and acquisition of computer hardware and network components in support of new designs as well as routine technical refresh.
• Provided on-site support for new system installations and maintains an added level of support for system and network administrators world-wide. Provided real time technical support for real world missions within Southwest Asia/Middle East.
• Provided every aspect of direct support for combat training exercise Red Flag at Nellis AFB, NV. Orchestrated network design, equipment installation, unique software installation, client deployment, application configurations, user training, and helpdesk support.
• Spearheaded major project to design, develop, and document a method to build an entire TBMCS-UL Ops system comprising of 3 servers and two RAID arrays onto a single desktop. This solution provided a means for system administrators sysads around the world to easily demonstrate and promote the program, provide user/system administrator training, use as an invaluable troubleshooting platform, and as a tool for testing data migration and integration of new software applications. Project was successfully completed within 2 weeks without any cost to the government compared to a contractor developer estimated cost of 80k over a 3 month period.

Confidential

Network Infrastructure Supervisor

• Task lead of 10 network infrastructure technicians responsible for the maintenance and configuration of over 50 remote networking devices and 15 major backbone circuits. Responsibilities included technical architecture, cost analysis, organizational management, performance appraisals, higher level reporting, and hands-on fault isolation. Provided managerial and technical oversight while ensuring continuous network connectivity to over 55,000 customers.
• Hand picked to lead the relocation of TBMCS-UL Ops help desk lab to new facility. Successfully cut over and relocated the organization's entire lab with absolutely no interruption to their core function as the Tier I help desk within a week.
• While being assigned to the PACAF Network Operations and Security Center, continuously provided technical support and advice to TBMCS technicians both throughout the world.
• Assisted TBMCS technicians with a solution to inter-network their four stand alone system simulations. The new design better simulated the most current network design being used throughout the Air Force.

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Network/Systems Engineer

• Initially designed the TBMCS-UL Ops system that the world still knows today from scratch. Due to Y2K issues with previous systems, led the way in new development and network architecture of the entire TBMCS baseline transitioning the design from UNIX servers to Microsoft Windows based systems.
• Worked directly with high level technicians from the Program Management Office to design and implement a network and hardware design that is 100 fault tolerant under practically all scenarios. Configured RAID arrays, SCSI hard drive mirroring, tape back up devices, and Double Take software to replicate and back up vital data across the network.
• Conducted security testing and analysis to identify possible system vulnerabilities. Applied software patches, hardware updates, implemented port security on system switches, and access control lists on routers, protecting the network from outside intruders.
• Developed and implemented a structured plan to properly test the effects of newly released Time Compliance Network Orders TCNOs in a timely manner. Released applicable TCNOs to the field to ensure systems continuously maintain a high level of security protection from all new threats.
• Chosen to lead and manage the entire TBMCS development facility. In charge of 15 technicians who provided network, hardware, software design solutions as well as high level world-wide technical support for large scale military command and control system.
• Provided hands on support during system testing, analysis and world-wide deployment of the TBMCS design. Ensured a smooth working, bug free system was delivered to our nation's war fighters throughout the world.
• Developed and implemented four complex networks simulating the exact configurations of all system designs throughout the world and used these mock ups to locally replicate requirements and provide immediate solutions to over 2,000 customers.
• Personally provided emergency on site assistance to three separate locations during unrelated instances of system failure. Troubleshot and performed immediate fix action to successfully restore service in a matter of days for all three locations.
• Implemented ground level help desk structure which soon evolved into both Tier I and Tier II help desks for the entire world. Configured Remedy Ticket Tracking System used to organize, document, and track all TBMCS trouble tickets for the field.
• Worked directly with the Program Management Office to ensure the smooth transition of all development functions and Tier II helpdesk support to Lockheed Martin Corporation. Continued to assist the new developers in providing worldwide support, long after they took over such functions.

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Telecommunications Controller

High level communications technician provided immediate fault isolation and resolution on various types of communications circuits and systems. Ensured no downtime for over 300 vital presidential communications systems.

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Project Manager

Project lead of 5 member team to physically relocate the primary communications systems control facility to new building. Ensured smooth cutover of over 1,000 data communications circuits as well as over 3,000 telephone lines to new facility with absolute minimal service interruption.

Confidential

Circuit Activations Manager

• Responsible for ensuring the timely installation of newly acquisitioned systems, circuits, and devices. Provided high level technical support to over 1,500 customers. Managed and coordinated the scheduling of quality control testing and performed trend analysis for over 1,000 circuits.
• Theater Battle Management Core Systems
• Cisco Interconnecting Networking Devices
• VMWare Certified Professional Training
• Project Management Professional PMP Certification Training
• Leadership Excellence Acceleration Program

CompTIA Security Certification Training May 2012