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Orem, Utah

Security Assessor specialized in network security and PCI compliance.

Murray, Utah

Managed a talented team of engineers to provide telephony and data network services to companies of all sizes.Refined internal procedures to improve efficiency.Ensured customer satisfaction and compliance with standards as required by industry partners.Performed network design, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Implemented remote access and point-to point VPNs, firewalls, routers, switches, wireless access points, and high-availability environments.

Orem, Utah

IT consultant for startup race registration company. Consulting duties included web development, data network configuration, VOIP phone system maintenance, product development, hiring, search engine optimization, and content development.

Lehi, Ut

Performed many key roles in building DigiCert from new startup to the third-largest high-assurance certification authority in the world. Roles ranged from customer support technician to VP of operations. Accomplishments:Built the best support team in the Digital Certificate Industry - See reviews at www.SSLShopper.comParticipated in the design, architecture, configuration, and maintenance of DigiCert’s CA server infrastructure. Acted as primary steward of DigiCert’s private keys for seven years.Project managed product development for many solutions including code-signing certificates, document-signing certificates, and PIV-I certifications.Researched, designed and maintained DigiCert’s customized VOIP telephone system. Managed compliance with strict WebTrust requirements. Coordinated preparations for all security audits between 2005-2013 with 100% pass rate.Arranged inclusion of DigiCert root certificates in all common operating systems, browsers, email clients, and VPN clients.Hired, trained, and mentored many quality employees to handle key roles for the company.

Provo, Utah Area

Network and telephony technician. Installed data and multimedia cable in nearly every building on campus. Performed telephony troubleshooting and repair on digital, analog, and VOIP systems. Transitioned to the campus network operations center. Performed system administration and monitoring, enforced change control policies, and assisted OIT support. Participated in roll-out of campus-wide Cisco data and telephony environment.

Provo, Utah Area

Assisted engineers in Superlab operations. Duties included cabling, basic network configuration, workstation configuration, troubleshooting, computer repair, application and hardware performance testing, and documentation. Passed all eight tests required to become a Certified Netware Engineer.