Avinash Parekh Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

• Provides Intelligence Community with Cyber Assurance, Program Management and Oversight.
• Ensures primary and alternate AFDW IC CISOs complete required training and certification.
• Designates AFDW IC ISSMs to support IC Cyber Assurance Program Management and Oversight.
• Ensures AFDW IC ISSMs complete required training and certification.
• Ensures current NCR Appointment Letters for all aligned ISSOs supporting the IC Cyber Assurance Program.
• Tracks Completion of Initial and Annual Training for all aligned 190+ ISSOs supporting the IC Cyber Assurance Program in the NCR.

Washington, DC, US

• Provided the US Air Force with support services in the areas of network, security and test & evaluation.
• Responsible for administering, assuring and maintaining a unique communication system network that allows secure communication of critical mission data to multiple agencies and bases.
• Performed Information Security (audit trails, anti-virus, etc.) procedures.
• Responsible for overseeing network functionality, troubleshooting connection problems, maintaining, and upgrading networks as required.
• Responsible for creating, maintaining and renewing System Security Plans (SSPs). Responsible for classified assets; will maintain a media inventory and ensure accountability for all classified material.
• Analyzed processes and problems relative to the design of systems and develops and recommends corrective action.

Educational Information Security, Technology & Pop culture Blogger spreading Infosys & Technology Awareness via Facebook Platform

The Chief Operating Officer & Chief Technology Officer of Pardes Cards LLC DBA HollyWu Designs (Trading Cards Startup) is responsible for hands-on leadership in business opportunities and direction. Mr. Parekh is responsible for the company's operational performance, growth which includes/but not limited to making recommendations to services growth as it.

Armonk, New York, NY, US

• Installed and maintained hardware for IBM servers in data center environments for numerous internal and external clients supporting UNIX/AIX and open systems driven machines. Includes but not limited to IBM eServer.
• Cisco Certified Technician (CCT) and NetApp Authorized Service Engineer (Level 1 and 2) certified in order to provide maintenance for Cisco networking routers/switches and NetApp filers (FAS/V-Series), respectively.
• Apple Certified Macintosh Technician (ACMT) trained for Apple Mac/MacBook/iPhone/Servers & Misc. products
• Provided third party support for various vendor products such as F5, Brocade, Dell, and other SAN/server products.
• Planned and executed firmware upgrades, hardware upgrades and other additions for tape, server, and disk storage devices.
• Worked as the Middle Georgia IBM Lead Technician responsible for Walmart Workstation Upgrade Project in 2016, which included Walmart pharmacies, store systems, and DVR/Camera system upgrades from Windows XP to Windows 7.

• Created initial documentation through ‘Internship Scope’ for company to use with risk assessments & additional clients, which helped the company start their own internship division.
• Gave creative directions/suggestions for website development & security implementations
• Completed internship scopes, which includes but not limited to: Website Development; Infrastructure; Design and Deployment; Information Technology; Service Delivery; Information Security Governance; Information.

Carrollton, Texas, US

• General Management overseeing all aspects of hotel, which included staffing, IT infrastructure, and hotel logistics.
• Managed Housekeeping and Maintenance divisions, overseeing all functional aspects of the roles that included inspections, personnel reviews, and training.
• Managed Guest Services, ensuring that our guests had highest quality customer service and support during their stay.
• Payroll processing management with Excel and scheduling software for all employees, daily revenue deposits, processing tax information monthly, reviewing night audits, hiring/training new employees, and managing any.
• Managed security camera systems, wireless and wired internet systems and support for guests, and internal network use.
• Franchise Development using internal Accor Network resources.

Parsippany, New Jersey, US

• Hired for Assistant General Manager training at Montgomery, Alabama property location.
• Front Desk Management (Non-Supervisor) and support for all three daily shifts.
• IT Wireless & Wired Technical Support assistance with networks on property, and On-Demand Lodgenet video ordering services.

Parsippany, New Jersey, US

• Assisted in Onsite General Management for Owner/GM. Manage Security camera systems, franchise development using Choice Hotel's internal network resources, IT Wireless and Wired internet systems and support for guests.

Richfield, Minnesota, US

• Provided personalized service and exceptional expertise for customers.
• Handled all aspects of the sale including customer contracts and warranties, customer payments, cash and credit card/check transactions.
• Developed, maintained and communicated strong, up-to-date knowledge of wireless products, accessories, pricing plans and service features.
• Worked in Non-commissioned role within the following functional departments including Geek Squad, Computers (PCHO), Digital Imaging (DI), & Mobile.
• Trained Wireless dealer in Mobile Department for Cingular, Verizon, Sprint, & AMP'D Mobile.
• Used computer management software to program and activate cell phones for new customers, troubleshooting issues for current customers, setting up displays for cell phones, video and digital cameras, and using handheld.

• Assisted the public in reserving tennis courts and enforcing reservation policies.
• Monitored tennis courts to ensure that all players are playing on assigned courts.
• Enforced all rules and regulations pertaining to the tennis court facilities.
• Received incoming telephone calls, took messages and provided information.
• Collected fees for tennis court use.
• Performed light to moderate maintenance of tennis courts, such as, operating an electric cart on clay courts, squeegee and sweep asphalt courts, check nets and tie down windscreens, etc.

Washington, DC, US

• Part of the first Youth Apprenticeship Program for Aviation Maintenance Technology coordinated through Middle Georgia Technical College (now known as Central Georgia Technical College)
• Received and completed training in Aircraft EGRESS Safety Training
• Mentorship and tasks involved Avionics, Airframe, and Power-plant shadowing on Robins AFB Flight Line for C130 Aircraft.

• Provided a wide variety of basic public, technical and clerical services, circulation services and administrative support.
• Followed and carried out Nola Brantley Memorial Libraries policies and procedures.
• Performed circulation desk duties, including greeting patrons, checking in and out library materials, registering new patrons, collecting fines and shelving books.
• Answered telephones and provided routine information or refers and transfers calls.
• Assisted in assuring accurate library shelving by shelf-reading and re-shelving of materials, as needed.
• Maintained library public areas in a clean and orderly fashion by sustaining orderly shelves, refilling displays and performing light cleaning and/or organizing tasks.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Information Technology

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Information Technology

Masters Certificate, Hotel Administration

High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Vocational Diploma Program