• Currently acting as a senior level expert in all aspects of I.T. • Implemented an I.T. budget and cost tracking system.• Implemented modernized auditing systems for CMMC 2.0 compliance.• Play key role in CMMC 2.0 compliance tasks.• Played key role in cloud migration to Exchange Online.• Played key role in implementation of zScaler, a leading cloud security provider.• Recommended and managed a Security Awareness Program. • Implemented and currently maintain a VMware multi-site virtual server environment.• Setup both public and DMZ DNS systems.• Setup secure access to minimal resources for I.T. consultants.• Setup remote offices with ISP’s and secure site-to-site VPNs to the home office.• Implemented generator system for a data center.• Improved and modernized aging firewalls with next-gen firewalls. I audited the existing systems and implemented much needed security services, greatly decreasing the attack surface of all devices and applications. • Established modernized wireless for corporate and guest networks. • Evaluated and changed processes for patch management. • Evaluated and implemented special email needs for Joint Venture need, partnering with sister firms.• Improved DR Recovery Point Objectives by leveraging cloud storage and backup strategies decreasing WAN data transmissions. Also implemented air gapped media to improve ransomware protection. • Designed and oversaw installation of improved LAN infrastructure due to corporate remodeling.• Improved email security systems reducing junk e-mail by over 90%.

Director of Information Systems providing Architecture, Engineering and Planning services to a diverse set of customers including Government, Educational, Corporate, Civic, Health Care, and Native American.Worked with C-Level management to expand the role if I.T. to support business and industry changes. This required additional staff to fulfill needs for customized application development and infrastructure support. Evaluated technologies for all aspects of I.T. including networking, servers, workstations, portable devices, software and cloud services. Established a budget process for I.T where none existed. Established documentation and change control processes. Was one of the initial group of Mentors for the newly established Mentor program. Established and oversaw onsite and offsite DR systems. Was key in planning and management of new market direction (Education) which required remote electronic integration with design consultants. Evaluated and was key in deployment of RAS and Site-to-SIte VPNs Oversaw improved workstation deployment reducing complexity, hardware requirements and overall time spent maintaining master images. Upgraded help desk system to integrate with hardware records and history. Worked through licensing details and passed a detailed audit of OEM, Retail and volume Microsoft licensing. Improved proactive assets tracking with warranty tracking. Managed the buildout of a meeting room with interactive “Media Wall”.

• Upgraded failing and end of life servers to modern systems with redundancy at many levels.• Established inventory systems reducing expenses for redundant software and hardware, allowing the proactive management recurring costs and needs.• Researched and implemented a physical to virtual infrastructure with high availability and live offsite data replication• Established help desk system to improve efficiency.

Managed all aspects of a mulit-site network for a manufacturing company. Built workstations, servers and specified networking equipment. Built, managed and maintained leased line circuit to remote plant. Managed Macola manufacturing accounting system. Also built a Novell Directory Services system for all users.

I worked in the corporate datacenter with a worldwide network. My responsibilities were to monitor and assist troubleshooting all batch processing including Joint-Interest Billing, Exploration and Production, HR. Advised remote locations as to expected availability of systems (London, Sydney, Melbourne, Galatia, IL).

I canvased some areas around my home and offered lawn mowing services. I hired two helpers and worked through the summer cutting grass. We worked part time as I worked the night shift at Kerr-McGee as a Systems Analyst.

Trained with other soldiers. Learned enemy tank and airplane configurations. Learned M16 maintenance procedures. Learned claymore mine procedures. Learned triage medical procedures. Learned how to drive a 2 1/2 ton troop carrier. Acting platoon sergeant for soldiers that had not taken basic training.

I worked for the family business, Meade Insurance. I learned many aspects of insurance agency. I learned the homeowners insurance line. I also accompanied my father on his many sales trips to sell commercial insurance.