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Afghanistan

Afghanistan

LOGCAP - Automation

Afghanistan

LOGCAP - Project AutomationSupervise staff at multiple forward operating bases, and Automation personnel in Bagram. Assist project personnel to maximize project team efficiency and achieve project goals through the use of Automation technology tools and methods.• Provide IT Program Management expertise by directing multiple on-going IT projects• Establish and communicate vision, goals and expectations• Improve work processes related to Automation’s job functions

Providing contract work for small to medium size companies by providing information technology services such as database programming, troubleshooting and/or installing WAN/LAN networks. Advanced user of MS Office Suite products.Also overseeing and managing the leasing of crop land and range land. Execute and renew lease contracts, maintain financial and crop production records.

Managed IT dept. on 70-acre camp.Successful Accomplishments • To decrease network downtime, designed plan to replace Pairgain modems with a Cisco wireless solution. Created a plan for the layout and installation of the equipment on my base. The Area IT manager sent this template to be used at other camps.• Improved inventory management system, created zero inventory loss of IT equipment.• Significantly reduced downtime by rerouting cable, on base, reducing UV exposure for greater longevity and securing cable from incoming mortar.• Organized an area to maintain consumables for base and set up a reorder system. Recruited Carpentry Department to install shelving and petitions for this inventory.• Trained co-workers to be more proficient in MS Office, Windows, and computer skills. • Assessed, diagnosed and corrected a long term, low-frequency generator issue that was disrupting communications for entire base---problem permanently resolved. • Implemented 5S practices in IT office, including rack systems. Labeled cables for improved organization and easier maintenance. • Setup mobile base stations in craft’s trucks. • Remotely located computer in Afghanistan that was causing an IP conflict with base camp computer.Strong interpersonal skills used to coordinate activities with other departments to keep systems operating at maximum capacity with least amount of downtime.Managed computer operations, network operations (WAN/LAN), software distribution and security. Installed, configured, repaired and maintained laptops and desktops, printers, UPS, switches, hubs and Pairgain modems. Performed installations, configurations, and troubleshooting of internal and external peripheral components, WinXP, Server 2003, and Cisco IOS. Programmed Motorola HT1250 handhelds and CDM-1250 base stations. Installed and maintained 50+ VoIP phones. Managed budget, prioritized needs and purchased supplies to maintain adequate inventory of parts and consumables

Part-time. Conducted moderately complex training in networking, copper cabling, optical fiber cabling, Cisco and safety programs. Developed instructional aids to accelerate and enhance student's skill levels in networking. This material was adopted by and continues to be used by other instructors. 92% of students enrolled in my classes received third party certifications. Created and taught unique way to memorize color code for 625 pair cable. Developed a curriculum to teach clients how to computerize their small business including: network layout, wiring, security, and preventative maintenance. Developed curriculum and taught the QuickBooks accounting class.

**Information Technology Skills**Design and install wired and wireless networks.Implement installation of fiber and copper cables to industry standards.Installed operating systems and applications.Implemented backup and archive schedule.Implemented system for recovery of hardware and software failures.Installed peripherals and firewalls.Set up VPN, DHCP, file server, print server, routers, switches, and hubs.Built computers for retail sales.Isolated and repaired problems in functional/non-functional equipment systems and/or software.Advanced user of MS Office Suite products.Advanced programmer in Fortran and Basic Programming Languages.**Management Tasks** Guided companies' business strategy and directed business operations, managed sales, marketing and business development. Sales included private, government and military. Financial management and planning. Managed others, either directly or through subordinate supervisors or sub-contractors. Negotiated sales of rural and commercial properties. Facilitated closings.Commercial and residential property manager. Residential construction contractor.Managed escrow account.

Assisted Oklahoma farm and ranch families develop sound financial plans and evaluate alternative plans. The plans typically included budgets for the farm enterprises, a cash flow, income statement, balance sheet, debt worksheet, and financial measures. Frequently converted shoebox filing systems to computerized accounting systems. 86% of the farms went from negative cash flow to positive. 24% of the farms made major changes. Mediated between operator and financial institution.

Bs, Agriculture With A Minor In Computer Science

Activities and Societies: Member AggieX Club

Hs Diploma