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Kenneth Cooper
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Kenneth Cooper has over 10 years of experience in networking, information security, and systems administration. He has expertise in Cisco, Juniper, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and more. He currently works as an adjunct professor and senior consultant. Previously he worked for the US Air Force as a network engineer and manager. He has a Doctorate in Computer Science from Colorado Technical University.

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KENNETH W. COOPER, CCNA, CISSP 12570 Toscana Heights #1312, Colorado Springs, CO. 80921 Cell Phone: 719-660-2949 | Home Phone: 719-799-6586 drkwcooper@gmail.com or kenneth.chessmaster@gmail.com Skills Summary More than 10 years management experience, networking, network & information systems security, system development, boundary protection, personnel, network engineering, architecture design and administration, infrastructuredesign,engineering,development and administration.Interacting With Computers: Usingcomputers and computer systems (includinghardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. Updatingand UsingRelevantKnowledge: Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to the job. Getting Information: Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Analyzinginformation and evaluatingresultsto choosethe best solution and solveproblems. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events: Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. Thinking Creatively: Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including arti stic contributions. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work. Analyzing Data or Information: Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. Documenting/Recording Information: Entering, transcribing, recording,storing,or maintaininginformation in written or electronic/magnetic form. Technical Expertise Systems/Equipment · Computer servers — Domain name servers DNS; Fileservers; Mailtransport servers; Network-attached storage NAS equipment; Proxy Servers · Network analyzers — Asynchronous transfer mode ATManalyzers; Network connectivity testers; Synchronous optical network SONETanalyzers; Wide area network WAN analyzers · Network channelor data service units — Channel banks; Network channelservice units CSU or data serviceunits DSU; Promina/IDNX; Satellite TSSR; TDC-ICAP; ICE; Sat-Phones · Network switches — Computer network switches; Local area network LAN switches; Voiceswitches; Widearea networkWAN switches · Juniper; CISCO; Timeplex · Routing Protocols; Multicast; Tunneling; VPN · Server load balancer — Loadbalancers; Network server load balancers · Security: IDS,NDS, Firewalls, ACLs; TACLANES; Bulk/Link/Circuit Encryption Devices · Additional Network Services: Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), QoS, VoIP, Circuit-to-Packet (CTP), IP, Frame Relay, ATM, FDDI (Fiber), Ethernet, etc. · IPv6, NAT64, Tunneling protocols 6to4, 6in4, Toredo, Wireless and mobile WAN/LAN Technologies, 3G, 4G, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, Cloud andCyber Security, etc.
Systems/Languages · Database:Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Access;Oracleand Excel · Platforms: Microsoft Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows 7; Windows 8; Windows Server (various); Windows 10; Linux(Kali, Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.); MAC IOS and UNIX. · Visio; Visual Studio; C++; Visual Basic; VisualC#; Visual J#; ADA; PASCAL; MASM; JAVA, HASKEL SoftwareSuites/Systems/Certifications · SolarWinds (Monitoring, Security Tools (SIEM), Packet Analysis etc.); Cisco Call Manager; Cisco Network Manager; Fluke Network Performance Monitoring, HP OpenView; WhatsUp Gold; Cisco Circuit to Packet Monitoring; Tripwire Security Tools; AWS; IBMzPlatform, Xygate Tool Suite, Various security systems monitoring,application, administration and analysis tool suites, CiscoUnified Communications,Cisco CallManager&Cisco Call Centersuiteand tools. · CompTIASecurity+ (03/2009); CompTIANet+SubjectMatter Expert (SME) (02/2014); CCNA (12/2015); CASP; CISSP (11/2015); TS/SCI –Currentas of Jan 2015. Employment History 04/2016-Present Adjunct Faculty College Of Onlineand ContinuingEducation (COCE), Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Responsiblefor providing education, training, andexpert instructionto both undergraduateand graduatestudents enrolled in thedegreeseeking programs oftheuniversities onlinecontinuing educationprogram. Responsible for Network andNetworkSecurity TheoryandInformationTechnology andSystems Security Theory. Responsible for Computer Science andComputerInformation Systems andComputerSecurity Theory. Requiredto provide practical assessmentand development ofskills, knowledge and understanding inall fields related to thedepartment of Information Technology and Computer Science. Primary instructor for foundational, intermediateand advanced graduateand undergraduatecourses. 08/2015-Present 06/2015-08/2015 Computer & Systems Security, Senior Consultant – CGI  Consult withCompanywide clients from State,Federalor CivilianAgencies andcorporations on allmatters related to Network Security, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, and Data Protectionand Privacy.  Provide documentation, training,andSubject Matter Expertiseon a widearrayor Projects relating to Strategic, Operational, Functional, and Production and Tacticalaspects ofSoftwareApplication employment, application andtesting.  Provide Penetration testing and vulnerability assessments for allCGI servicedand operatedsystems. Information AssuranceOfficer, E&M Technologies – Lockheed Martin - CMAFS  Senior Security Systems Officer/Technical Lead responsiblefor 3 personteamofsecurity professionals.  Provisions mission systems account for the CICC2S, ITW/AAand SBIRS DoDoperationaland backup systems at three primary military baselocations including multipleremotesitelocations.  Ensure DIACAP Package updates, complianceand approval as wellas STIG updates and compliance  Applies hardening to Security Servers,ActiveDirectory Servers as wellas PersonalDesktops for mission systems operations using Virtual Machines, vSphere, Symantec Enterpriseand EndPoint Manager, HBSS, Solaris, and Windows Server 2008platforms.  Completes weekly and daily audits ofsecurityupdates to viruses, malware, patches, Access and Authorizationfor groupand individual accounts,as wellas systemmonitoring andconfiguration changes.
06/2014-Present Adjunct Professor CS & IT, Colorado Technical University Principle Instructor for Graduateand UndergraduateFoundationandAdvancedClasses inNetworking, Network Security, Information Systems andInformation systems Security. Ensuring thehighestlevel oftechnical,practical, and academic learning andinstruction for today’s commonknowledgebased criteria as well as many leading edge and growing technologies andtools. · Teach currenttechnologies as well as industry standards to include, JUNOS, Cisco IOS, IPv4, IPv6, CISSP,CEH etc. · Teach practicalapplication techniques using both commercialand opensourcesoftware tools such as Boson,GNS3, Juniper,and Linuxsimulationand emulation programs. 10/2014-01/2015 Information AssuranceEngineer, Oxford Global Resource, Inc. –Lockheed Martin- A CAMMO InformationAssurance Engineer w/expertlevel understanding ofboth the AF guidanceand policy on Information AssuranceandCyber Security andthecurrentstateoftechnology and techniques for cyber security. Lead information assurance engineer for a team responsible for ensuring compliancewith AF regulations from installing IApatches within a defined timelinetosupplying inputs to CertificationandAccreditation (C&A) packages. · Works closely withthesoftwareand systems engineers toensure IArequirements are consideredin thedesign and implementationofsoftware andsystemchanges to protect theAFSCN fromcyber threats. · Responsiblefor advising onIAimpacts within the AFSCN test laband during modifications Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) preparation. · Key role as manager/supervisor responsible for thedirect account management, the internal data interchange and systemadministrationfor CAMMO accounts ensuring appropriate user access is maintained. 01/1998-06/2014 Supervisor/Manager-Telecommunications EngineeringSpecialist, USAF Integrates, operates, monitors, secures,andcontrols thephysical (wired,optical or wireless), data link,network, and transport layers of garrison and tactical Communications-Computer Systems (C-CS) encompassing local and wide area networks, end-to-end telecommunications and circuit switching systems, long-haul circuits, and the Global Information Grid (GIG). Performs, coordinates, and supervises their design, configuration, operation, restoration, and improvements. Analyzes their capabilities and performance, identifies problems, and takes corrective action. Operates cryptographic equipment. Fabricates cableassemblies. Performs C-CS quality control and trend analysis. · CreatedMulticastconfigurations for themultiplePredator/Droneunits at CreechAFB, NV, whileutilizing a network tunnel configuration. o Remote Piloted DroneUnits were thenableto communicate securely alldigital intelligence and ISR surveillancedata between the US andoverseas military/gov. locations. · ConvertedSchriever AFB, legacy Timeplex CTPsystems toJunipersystems network configuration for the Space Command Digital Integrated Network (SDIN). · Subject Matter Experton team responsiblefor converting oldTDC/ICAPand ICEequipment for Theater Deployableand SpecialOperations Communications Command Units tocurrent configurationincluding DICE equipment. · Configured MultipleOSPF,EIGRP andBGP routing configurations for military bases both stateside andoverseas to includeAfghanistanand Kuwaitas wellas for corporatenetworks suchas ATT/Lucentand IBM. · Designed, maintained, configuredand administered multipleVoice andVideo over IPimplementations for multipleAF andDeployed units worldwidefor both classified and non-classified communications using CiscoCall Manager and call center softwaresuiteandtools. 07/2006-07/2009 InfrastructureDesign/Systems Engineer/Developer, Hickam AFB, HI. Duties includeddesign, configuration,installationand testofITnetwork systems primarily consisting ofCisco and MS Windows based LAN/WANs. Primary responsibilityfor deriving system-level requirements from architectural guidelines and project objectives. Responsible for developing detailed designs with supporting implementation, test and transition plans. Primary responsibility for ushering proposed systemchanges throughthe Configuration Managementprocess tosuccessfulimplementation fortransitiontotheO&MRBAteams.Responsiblefor sourcing, budgeting,and procuring equipment as wellas configuration management and implementation ofsystems prior to operationalcapability. · Procured EBN and ITN Cisco equipment for new ActivecomponentandReservecomponentintegration center. Designed, sourced,configured, and installed allGig Backbone, LAN/WAN as wellas cableruns and complete enterprise system installationfor thenewunits and integrated them into existing AFNETsystemfor theWing and HQ.
· Designed, approved,and configured equipmentand allcable as well as routing and switching requirements for new contractor andgovernment AFNETandPACIFIC Commandbuildings · Allowed for configuration and designimplementationofnew F22 Fighter squadronbuilding, thatincluded all network and ITrequirements for LAN/WAN and telecommunications stand up. · Designed, implementedandmanaged VoIP, and VOIPusing CiscoUC platform suiteoftools for AF Guard Units as well as PACAF headquarters and F-22squadrons using Cisco CallManagerandcallcenter softwaresuiteand tools. 05/2002-07/2006 Lead Systems Engineer/Network Architect, USAF Theater Deployable Communications - Special Operations Command Communicate with staffor clients to understandspecific systemrequirements. Provideadviceon project costs, design concepts, or design changes. Documentdesignspecifications, installation instructions, and other system- related information. Verify stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability of system architecture. Collaborate with engineers or software developers to select appropriate design solutions to ensure the compatibility ofsystem components. Evaluatecurrent or emerging technologies to consider factors suchas cost, portability, compatibility, or usability. Provide technical guidance and/or support for the development or troubleshooting ofsystems. Identify system data, hardware, orsoftware components requiredtomeet user needs. Provide guidelines for implementing securesystems to customers or installationteams. Monitor system operation to detect potential problems. Plannedand executed creation and build ofnew customized designs ofcomputer systems for bothhomeandbusiness customers. Improved performanceand reliability by 40% in stateside fixed, overseas fixed and mobile, special operations tactical covert environments. · Completed site surveys ofnew infrastructurearchitecture andrelated communications. · Designed, implemented, troubleshot, administered/maintained, and networking backboneand architecture solutions for barebases, existing bases, as well as commercial enterpriseand private networks. · Configured MPLS backbonefor layer 2 switching improvements tobetter utilizenetwork bandwidthand traffic flow for multi-pointnodes for locations that include military bases inNevada,Florida,S. Korea, Texas and Kentucky. · Cisco VoIP andVOIP implementationand design for NIPR and SIPR systems in Kuwait, Afghanistan,Nevada, Florida and Kentucky tonamea few places using CiscoCallManager and callcenter software suiteand tools. 05/1994-08/1997 AssistantSupervisor/Systems Administrator, ATTBaerd/Lucent Technologies Maintain and administer enterprise and corporate computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware,systems software,applications software, andall configuration changes and updates. Perform data backups and disasterrecovery operations. Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, andreplace defectivecomponents when necessary. Plan, coordinate, and implementnetwork securitymeasures toprotectdata, software, and hardware. Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protectionsoftware. Operatemaster consoles to monitor theperformanceofcomputer systems and networks,andto coordinate computer networkaccess and use. Load computer tapes anddisks, and install softwareand printer paper or forms.Design, configure,and test computer hardware,networking software and operating system software. Monitor network performanceto determine whether adjustments needto be made, and todeterminewherechanges willneedto bemadein the future. Confer withnetwork users abouthow to solve existing system problems. Successfully ledkeyprojects which resultedin corporate network upgradefrom ONNETnetworking with windows 3.11toWindows 95 and TCP/IP basednetworking ofover 500corporatesystems. Provided onsite training. Ensured 100% network uptimeand increased performance levels by25%. · One of3 Network Systems Administrators responsiblefor theupdate,conversion and overhaulofthe entireATT Baerd ShreveportLouisiana facility in order to facilitatesmoothtransition totheLucent technologies Global infrastructure. · Coordinated directly withbothcompany customers on site,as wellas offsiteusers andcontractors; provided Tier II technicalsupport. 05/1997-01/1998 System Designer/Architect, Compaq Computer Corp. Communicate with staffor clients to understandspecific systemrequirements. Provideadviceon project costs, design concepts, or design changes. Documentdesignspecifications, installation instructions, and other system- related information. Verify stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability ofsystem architecture. Collaborate with engineers or software developers to select appropriate design solutions to ensure the compatibility ofsystem components. Evaluatecurrent or emerging technologies to consider factors suchas cost, portability, compatibility, or usability. Provide technical guidance and/or support for the development or troubleshooting ofsystems. Identify system data, hardware, orsoftware components requiredtomeet user needs. Provide guidelines for implementing securesystems to customers or installationteams. Monitor system operation
to detect potential problems. Plannedand executed creation and build ofnew customized designs ofcomputer systems for both homeand business customers. Increased sales by 30% over 3 fiscalquarters. · Createdspecialsystemdesigns to include equipment andsoftware configuration for CompaqandHewlett Packardbusiness partners throughoutHoustonandDallas as wellas thestates ofLouisiana andMississippi. 01/1994-06/1994 PrincipleDatabaseAdministrator/Technician, Grand Casino Hotels Corporate Develop and document database architectures.Developdatabase architectural strategies at themodeling, design and implementation stages to address business or industry requirements. Collaborate with system architects, software architects, design analysts, and others to understand business or industry requirements. Create and enforce database development standards. Demonstratedatabase technical functionality, such as performance, security and reliability. Design database applications, such as interfaces, data transfer mechanisms, global temporary tables, data partitions,and function-basedindexes to enableefficientaccess ofthe generic database structure. Design databases to support business applications, ensuring system scalability, security, performance and reliability. Develop data models for applications, metadata tables, views or related database structures. Develop load-balancing processes to eliminate down timefor backup processes. Develop or maintain archived procedures, procedural codes, or queries for applications. · I worked for the corporateoffices for theHotel & Casino Industry inLouisiana, creating a databaseto helptrack employeepersonalinformation, payroll expenses and casino profit margins.Allowing anintegrated database system that solvedmanagementandHR personnel lack ofaccess tovitalrealtimeupdatedhighlevelemployee work data andCasinoprofitmargin information via a centralized system. Education 07/2012-03/2016 Doctorate in Computer Science, Colorado Technical University 07/2010-12/2012 Master of Science in Computer Engineering, Colorado Technical University 01/2007-05/2010 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Hawaii Pacific University

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  • 1. KENNETH W. COOPER, CCNA, CISSP 12570 Toscana Heights #1312, Colorado Springs, CO. 80921 Cell Phone: 719-660-2949 | Home Phone: 719-799-6586 drkwcooper@gmail.com or kenneth.chessmaster@gmail.com Skills Summary More than 10 years management experience, networking, network & information systems security, system development, boundary protection, personnel, network engineering, architecture design and administration, infrastructuredesign,engineering,development and administration.Interacting With Computers: Usingcomputers and computer systems (includinghardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. Updatingand UsingRelevantKnowledge: Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to the job. Getting Information: Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Analyzinginformation and evaluatingresultsto choosethe best solution and solveproblems. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events: Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. Thinking Creatively: Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including arti stic contributions. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work. Analyzing Data or Information: Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. Documenting/Recording Information: Entering, transcribing, recording,storing,or maintaininginformation in written or electronic/magnetic form. Technical Expertise Systems/Equipment · Computer servers — Domain name servers DNS; Fileservers; Mailtransport servers; Network-attached storage NAS equipment; Proxy Servers · Network analyzers — Asynchronous transfer mode ATManalyzers; Network connectivity testers; Synchronous optical network SONETanalyzers; Wide area network WAN analyzers · Network channelor data service units — Channel banks; Network channelservice units CSU or data serviceunits DSU; Promina/IDNX; Satellite TSSR; TDC-ICAP; ICE; Sat-Phones · Network switches — Computer network switches; Local area network LAN switches; Voiceswitches; Widearea networkWAN switches · Juniper; CISCO; Timeplex · Routing Protocols; Multicast; Tunneling; VPN · Server load balancer — Loadbalancers; Network server load balancers · Security: IDS,NDS, Firewalls, ACLs; TACLANES; Bulk/Link/Circuit Encryption Devices · Additional Network Services: Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), QoS, VoIP, Circuit-to-Packet (CTP), IP, Frame Relay, ATM, FDDI (Fiber), Ethernet, etc. · IPv6, NAT64, Tunneling protocols 6to4, 6in4, Toredo, Wireless and mobile WAN/LAN Technologies, 3G, 4G, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, Cloud andCyber Security, etc.
  • 2. Systems/Languages · Database:Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Access;Oracleand Excel · Platforms: Microsoft Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows 7; Windows 8; Windows Server (various); Windows 10; Linux(Kali, Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.); MAC IOS and UNIX. · Visio; Visual Studio; C++; Visual Basic; VisualC#; Visual J#; ADA; PASCAL; MASM; JAVA, HASKEL SoftwareSuites/Systems/Certifications · SolarWinds (Monitoring, Security Tools (SIEM), Packet Analysis etc.); Cisco Call Manager; Cisco Network Manager; Fluke Network Performance Monitoring, HP OpenView; WhatsUp Gold; Cisco Circuit to Packet Monitoring; Tripwire Security Tools; AWS; IBMzPlatform, Xygate Tool Suite, Various security systems monitoring,application, administration and analysis tool suites, CiscoUnified Communications,Cisco CallManager&Cisco Call Centersuiteand tools. · CompTIASecurity+ (03/2009); CompTIANet+SubjectMatter Expert (SME) (02/2014); CCNA (12/2015); CASP; CISSP (11/2015); TS/SCI –Currentas of Jan 2015. Employment History 04/2016-Present Adjunct Faculty College Of Onlineand ContinuingEducation (COCE), Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Responsiblefor providing education, training, andexpert instructionto both undergraduateand graduatestudents enrolled in thedegreeseeking programs oftheuniversities onlinecontinuing educationprogram. Responsible for Network andNetworkSecurity TheoryandInformationTechnology andSystems Security Theory. Responsible for Computer Science andComputerInformation Systems andComputerSecurity Theory. Requiredto provide practical assessmentand development ofskills, knowledge and understanding inall fields related to thedepartment of Information Technology and Computer Science. Primary instructor for foundational, intermediateand advanced graduateand undergraduatecourses. 08/2015-Present 06/2015-08/2015 Computer & Systems Security, Senior Consultant – CGI ï‚· Consult withCompanywide clients from State,Federalor CivilianAgencies andcorporations on allmatters related to Network Security, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, and Data Protectionand Privacy. ï‚· Provide documentation, training,andSubject Matter Expertiseon a widearrayor Projects relating to Strategic, Operational, Functional, and Production and Tacticalaspects ofSoftwareApplication employment, application andtesting. ï‚· Provide Penetration testing and vulnerability assessments for allCGI servicedand operatedsystems. Information AssuranceOfficer, E&M Technologies – Lockheed Martin - CMAFS ï‚· Senior Security Systems Officer/Technical Lead responsiblefor 3 personteamofsecurity professionals. ï‚· Provisions mission systems account for the CICC2S, ITW/AAand SBIRS DoDoperationaland backup systems at three primary military baselocations including multipleremotesitelocations. ï‚· Ensure DIACAP Package updates, complianceand approval as wellas STIG updates and compliance ï‚· Applies hardening to Security Servers,ActiveDirectory Servers as wellas PersonalDesktops for mission systems operations using Virtual Machines, vSphere, Symantec Enterpriseand EndPoint Manager, HBSS, Solaris, and Windows Server 2008platforms. ï‚· Completes weekly and daily audits ofsecurityupdates to viruses, malware, patches, Access and Authorizationfor groupand individual accounts,as wellas systemmonitoring andconfiguration changes.
  • 3. 06/2014-Present Adjunct Professor CS & IT, Colorado Technical University Principle Instructor for Graduateand UndergraduateFoundationandAdvancedClasses inNetworking, Network Security, Information Systems andInformation systems Security. Ensuring thehighestlevel oftechnical,practical, and academic learning andinstruction for today’s commonknowledgebased criteria as well as many leading edge and growing technologies andtools. · Teach currenttechnologies as well as industry standards to include, JUNOS, Cisco IOS, IPv4, IPv6, CISSP,CEH etc. · Teach practicalapplication techniques using both commercialand opensourcesoftware tools such as Boson,GNS3, Juniper,and Linuxsimulationand emulation programs. 10/2014-01/2015 Information AssuranceEngineer, Oxford Global Resource, Inc. –Lockheed Martin- A CAMMO InformationAssurance Engineer w/expertlevel understanding ofboth the AF guidanceand policy on Information AssuranceandCyber Security andthecurrentstateoftechnology and techniques for cyber security. Lead information assurance engineer for a team responsible for ensuring compliancewith AF regulations from installing IApatches within a defined timelinetosupplying inputs to CertificationandAccreditation (C&A) packages. · Works closely withthesoftwareand systems engineers toensure IArequirements are consideredin thedesign and implementationofsoftware andsystemchanges to protect theAFSCN fromcyber threats. · Responsiblefor advising onIAimpacts within the AFSCN test laband during modifications Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) preparation. · Key role as manager/supervisor responsible for thedirect account management, the internal data interchange and systemadministrationfor CAMMO accounts ensuring appropriate user access is maintained. 01/1998-06/2014 Supervisor/Manager-Telecommunications EngineeringSpecialist, USAF Integrates, operates, monitors, secures,andcontrols thephysical (wired,optical or wireless), data link,network, and transport layers of garrison and tactical Communications-Computer Systems (C-CS) encompassing local and wide area networks, end-to-end telecommunications and circuit switching systems, long-haul circuits, and the Global Information Grid (GIG). Performs, coordinates, and supervises their design, configuration, operation, restoration, and improvements. Analyzes their capabilities and performance, identifies problems, and takes corrective action. Operates cryptographic equipment. Fabricates cableassemblies. Performs C-CS quality control and trend analysis. · CreatedMulticastconfigurations for themultiplePredator/Droneunits at CreechAFB, NV, whileutilizing a network tunnel configuration. o Remote Piloted DroneUnits were thenableto communicate securely alldigital intelligence and ISR surveillancedata between the US andoverseas military/gov. locations. · ConvertedSchriever AFB, legacy Timeplex CTPsystems toJunipersystems network configuration for the Space Command Digital Integrated Network (SDIN). · Subject Matter Experton team responsiblefor converting oldTDC/ICAPand ICEequipment for Theater Deployableand SpecialOperations Communications Command Units tocurrent configurationincluding DICE equipment. · Configured MultipleOSPF,EIGRP andBGP routing configurations for military bases both stateside andoverseas to includeAfghanistanand Kuwaitas wellas for corporatenetworks suchas ATT/Lucentand IBM. · Designed, maintained, configuredand administered multipleVoice andVideo over IPimplementations for multipleAF andDeployed units worldwidefor both classified and non-classified communications using CiscoCall Manager and call center softwaresuiteandtools. 07/2006-07/2009 InfrastructureDesign/Systems Engineer/Developer, Hickam AFB, HI. Duties includeddesign, configuration,installationand testofITnetwork systems primarily consisting ofCisco and MS Windows based LAN/WANs. Primary responsibilityfor deriving system-level requirements from architectural guidelines and project objectives. Responsible for developing detailed designs with supporting implementation, test and transition plans. Primary responsibility for ushering proposed systemchanges throughthe Configuration Managementprocess tosuccessfulimplementation fortransitiontotheO&MRBAteams.Responsiblefor sourcing, budgeting,and procuring equipment as wellas configuration management and implementation ofsystems prior to operationalcapability. · Procured EBN and ITN Cisco equipment for new ActivecomponentandReservecomponentintegration center. Designed, sourced,configured, and installed allGig Backbone, LAN/WAN as wellas cableruns and complete enterprise system installationfor thenewunits and integrated them into existing AFNETsystemfor theWing and HQ.
  • 4. · Designed, approved,and configured equipmentand allcable as well as routing and switching requirements for new contractor andgovernment AFNETandPACIFIC Commandbuildings · Allowed for configuration and designimplementationofnew F22 Fighter squadronbuilding, thatincluded all network and ITrequirements for LAN/WAN and telecommunications stand up. · Designed, implementedandmanaged VoIP, and VOIPusing CiscoUC platform suiteoftools for AF Guard Units as well as PACAF headquarters and F-22squadrons using Cisco CallManagerandcallcenter softwaresuiteand tools. 05/2002-07/2006 Lead Systems Engineer/Network Architect, USAF Theater Deployable Communications - Special Operations Command Communicate with staffor clients to understandspecific systemrequirements. Provideadviceon project costs, design concepts, or design changes. Documentdesignspecifications, installation instructions, and other system- related information. Verify stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability of system architecture. Collaborate with engineers or software developers to select appropriate design solutions to ensure the compatibility ofsystem components. Evaluatecurrent or emerging technologies to consider factors suchas cost, portability, compatibility, or usability. Provide technical guidance and/or support for the development or troubleshooting ofsystems. Identify system data, hardware, orsoftware components requiredtomeet user needs. Provide guidelines for implementing securesystems to customers or installationteams. Monitor system operation to detect potential problems. Plannedand executed creation and build ofnew customized designs ofcomputer systems for bothhomeandbusiness customers. Improved performanceand reliability by 40% in stateside fixed, overseas fixed and mobile, special operations tactical covert environments. · Completed site surveys ofnew infrastructurearchitecture andrelated communications. · Designed, implemented, troubleshot, administered/maintained, and networking backboneand architecture solutions for barebases, existing bases, as well as commercial enterpriseand private networks. · Configured MPLS backbonefor layer 2 switching improvements tobetter utilizenetwork bandwidthand traffic flow for multi-pointnodes for locations that include military bases inNevada,Florida,S. Korea, Texas and Kentucky. · Cisco VoIP andVOIP implementationand design for NIPR and SIPR systems in Kuwait, Afghanistan,Nevada, Florida and Kentucky tonamea few places using CiscoCallManager and callcenter software suiteand tools. 05/1994-08/1997 AssistantSupervisor/Systems Administrator, ATTBaerd/Lucent Technologies Maintain and administer enterprise and corporate computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware,systems software,applications software, andall configuration changes and updates. Perform data backups and disasterrecovery operations. Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, andreplace defectivecomponents when necessary. Plan, coordinate, and implementnetwork securitymeasures toprotectdata, software, and hardware. Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protectionsoftware. Operatemaster consoles to monitor theperformanceofcomputer systems and networks,andto coordinate computer networkaccess and use. Load computer tapes anddisks, and install softwareand printer paper or forms.Design, configure,and test computer hardware,networking software and operating system software. Monitor network performanceto determine whether adjustments needto be made, and todeterminewherechanges willneedto bemadein the future. Confer withnetwork users abouthow to solve existing system problems. Successfully ledkeyprojects which resultedin corporate network upgradefrom ONNETnetworking with windows 3.11toWindows 95 and TCP/IP basednetworking ofover 500corporatesystems. Provided onsite training. Ensured 100% network uptimeand increased performance levels by25%. · One of3 Network Systems Administrators responsiblefor theupdate,conversion and overhaulofthe entireATT Baerd ShreveportLouisiana facility in order to facilitatesmoothtransition totheLucent technologies Global infrastructure. · Coordinated directly withbothcompany customers on site,as wellas offsiteusers andcontractors; provided Tier II technicalsupport. 05/1997-01/1998 System Designer/Architect, Compaq Computer Corp. Communicate with staffor clients to understandspecific systemrequirements. Provideadviceon project costs, design concepts, or design changes. Documentdesignspecifications, installation instructions, and other system- related information. Verify stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability ofsystem architecture. Collaborate with engineers or software developers to select appropriate design solutions to ensure the compatibility ofsystem components. Evaluatecurrent or emerging technologies to consider factors suchas cost, portability, compatibility, or usability. Provide technical guidance and/or support for the development or troubleshooting ofsystems. Identify system data, hardware, orsoftware components requiredtomeet user needs. Provide guidelines for implementing securesystems to customers or installationteams. Monitor system operation
  • 5. to detect potential problems. Plannedand executed creation and build ofnew customized designs ofcomputer systems for both homeand business customers. Increased sales by 30% over 3 fiscalquarters. · Createdspecialsystemdesigns to include equipment andsoftware configuration for CompaqandHewlett Packardbusiness partners throughoutHoustonandDallas as wellas thestates ofLouisiana andMississippi. 01/1994-06/1994 PrincipleDatabaseAdministrator/Technician, Grand Casino Hotels Corporate Develop and document database architectures.Developdatabase architectural strategies at themodeling, design and implementation stages to address business or industry requirements. Collaborate with system architects, software architects, design analysts, and others to understand business or industry requirements. Create and enforce database development standards. Demonstratedatabase technical functionality, such as performance, security and reliability. Design database applications, such as interfaces, data transfer mechanisms, global temporary tables, data partitions,and function-basedindexes to enableefficientaccess ofthe generic database structure. Design databases to support business applications, ensuring system scalability, security, performance and reliability. Develop data models for applications, metadata tables, views or related database structures. Develop load-balancing processes to eliminate down timefor backup processes. Develop or maintain archived procedures, procedural codes, or queries for applications. · I worked for the corporateoffices for theHotel & Casino Industry inLouisiana, creating a databaseto helptrack employeepersonalinformation, payroll expenses and casino profit margins.Allowing anintegrated database system that solvedmanagementandHR personnel lack ofaccess tovitalrealtimeupdatedhighlevelemployee work data andCasinoprofitmargin information via a centralized system. Education 07/2012-03/2016 Doctorate in Computer Science, Colorado Technical University 07/2010-12/2012 Master of Science in Computer Engineering, Colorado Technical University 01/2007-05/2010 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Hawaii Pacific University