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Automated and manual malware reversing/analysis, including setup, development, and configuration of an auto-scalable sandbox in AWS that reports to the Elastic StackDeveloped an automated OSINT threat hunting platform, collecting OSINT and searching for it in KibanaOrganizer of multiple CTFsPresenterWriter of weekly threat report, posted on the Perch blogTriaging threats

Houston, Texas

Hoston, Tx

Houston, Texas Area

The Systems Monitoring Department is responsible for guaranteeing consistent uptime and peak performance for Hostgator's 10,000+ servers. Daily duties typically include dealing with realtime alerts regarding down services and performance issues, handling disaster recovery, mitigating attacks, and analysis of potential flaws in system architecture. As a Level II Administrator in the Monitoring Department I handle the more complicated issues that are escalated from Level I Administrators.I… Show more The Systems Monitoring Department is responsible for guaranteeing consistent uptime and peak performance for Hostgator's 10,000+ servers. Daily duties typically include dealing with realtime alerts regarding down services and performance issues, handling disaster recovery, mitigating attacks, and analysis of potential flaws in system architecture. As a Level II Administrator in the Monitoring Department I handle the more complicated issues that are escalated from Level I Administrators.I am also responsible for all training in the Monitoring Department which is currently made up of about 40 individuals in various roles. This includes training those new to the department as well as continuing education for those already in the department. Show less

Manage the entire IT system of a medium-sized LAN. Regular duties include planning, updating, maintaining servers, workstations, and infrastructure. Some regular duties include:Management of firewall, IDS, and VPN. Regularly review server logs. Provide Help Desk support to users. Perform occasional security audits. Disaster Recovery planning and response. Wireless infrastructure planning and design. Network consists of a Windows Server 2003 server, a Windows Server 2008… Show more Manage the entire IT system of a medium-sized LAN. Regular duties include planning, updating, maintaining servers, workstations, and infrastructure. Some regular duties include:Management of firewall, IDS, and VPN. Regularly review server logs. Provide Help Desk support to users. Perform occasional security audits. Disaster Recovery planning and response. Wireless infrastructure planning and design. Network consists of a Windows Server 2003 server, a Windows Server 2008 server, an Asterisk-based VoIP server, a Linux-based firewall, ~50 workstations and a dozen or so networked devicesDevelop/customize software as neededMajor Accomplishments:Replaced NetWare 4 server with SuSE Linux Enterprise Server in 2004, then replaced that with Windows Server 2008 in 2009Designed and deployed Active Directory, WSUS, Antivirus server, backup server, Terminal ServicesCompletely rewired company’s infrastructure to make it cleaner and more reliable; including the creation of a climate-controlled server roomReplaced consumer-level firewall with an Open Source solution that includes content filtering and an Intrusion Detection and Prevention SystemIntegrated an Asterisk-based VoIP solution into the current PBX as part of a cost-effective plan to replace the old system over timeImproved Disaster Recovery plan by replacing tape drive system with a home-built SAN and removable hard drives for off-site backupsWorked on a team to completely redesign company website (http://www.chcchurch.org)Developed web application using Google’s App Engine for registering and managing volunteers (http://www.gdosjoplin.com)Deployed Google Apps for Your DomainAssisted with the planning and management of a physical access control systemReplaced manual systems for employee time tracking and purchase order creation with open source solutions, then customized these to fit employer’s neds Show less

Acted as a portable IT department for various businesses within a 300 miles radiusDuties: Design and implementation of various network infrastructures. General PC and network troubleshooting. Custom designed database applications. Data recovery. Disaster recovery planningPerformed jobs as needed for dozens of clients in the regionMajor AccomplishmentsDesigned some custom applications using VB6 + MSSQL:Point of Sale system for a local retail… Show more Acted as a portable IT department for various businesses within a 300 miles radiusDuties: Design and implementation of various network infrastructures. General PC and network troubleshooting. Custom designed database applications. Data recovery. Disaster recovery planningPerformed jobs as needed for dozens of clients in the regionMajor AccomplishmentsDesigned some custom applications using VB6 + MSSQL:Point of Sale system for a local retail shopApplication for a local Law Office to keep track of payments on notes and judgements Show less

Associate’S Degree, Information Technology

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