Michael S. Email & Phone Number

Marble Falls, Tx, Us

Texas

Critical Infrastructure - Energy.Help keep company protected.NOT interested in new opportunities. NO SPAM, please.

Austin, Texas Area

Amateur Radio License class: GeneralCall sign: K5MSKParticipate in several on-air weekly training sessions. Prepare and conduct on-air training in emergency communications. Completed training in ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, ICS-800, and AUXCOMM.Volunteer to go to disaster sites and participate with emergency responders and disaster workers to alleviate the suffering of the victims. We primarily work locally, providing communications for Red Cross, hospitals, city, county and state officials, and other emergency responders; however, we are always ready to go to other sites when and where needed. We participate in regular, scheduled communications drills and weekly skills training.We provide Skywarn Weather Spotter information directly to the National Weather Service during all significant weather events.We also provide communications for public service events such as the Texas MS 150 bike ride and other local events.Remember: When all else fails, Amateur Radio works!

I am ordained to perform weddings and other activities as prescribed by Universal Life Church. I meet with couples who are planning their weddings and help design their ceremony and write their wedding vows. All denominations. All beliefs.

Austin,Tx

* Web Design & Programming (PHP)* Unix/Linux System Administration* LAMP (Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP)* Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity* Cyber Security / Information Security - auditing, policies, forensics, training

Austin, Texas Area

* Installed, deployed, maintained, updated, troubleshot Windows and Linux-based servers. Worked directly with servers, workstations, SAN equipment, tape drives and other peripherals* Configured and oversaw backups of data on servers for disaster recovery purposes. Evaluate and modify disaster recovery procedures* Created update Windows and Linux server support documentation as it relates to project assignments* Sized, quoted and recommended server and SAN configurations for new customer environments based on project requirements. Install and configure NMS systems and other network support applications in a virtualized environment.* Troubleshot and owned complex issues with NMS systems and associated databases and work with vendors* Assisted in the installation of network equipment, cabling. Perform setups to meet user needs.* Assisted in monitoring all production systems to ensure maximum uptime, security and performance* Assisted in evaluating, planning, determining and executing new projects* Provided ongoing support for the Security Information Management platform* Ensured all servers follow and meet current security requirements set by the approved management entities within the organization* Strong working knowledge and expert troubleshooting skills of core Microsoft technologies including: Server OSes (Win 2003 and 2008 server – x86/x64), network services such as DNS, DHCP, NTP* Strong background and understanding of virtualization technologies, eg, VMware ESXi* Strong understanding of concepts behind NMS (Network Monitoring/Management Systems) and related technologies. Experience setting up one or more NMS technologies from scratch.* Strong understanding of SNMP, WMI, SSH and related protocols.* Experienced in administering network management and alerting software such as Nimsoft, Solarwinds Orion NPM, Cisco Works, HP Openview, etc.* Experienced with and understanding of database technologies and concepts, (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).

Austin, Texas Area

* Performed risk assessments & recommended security measures* Monitored security systems for possible intrusion* Created & reviewed audit reports on user & system activities* Implemented & ensured technical security compliance solutions for NERC, PCI, FBI & other regulatory requirements* Recommended best practices to ensure system security across the enterprise* Performed evaluation & analysis of security applications & systems & made recommendations to management* Created, managed & reported on e-mail phishing drills, used to educate employees on identification and action to take* Acted as NERC Cyber Security Coordinator (CSC) for Security Information & Event Manager (SIEM) system* Ensured that necessary processes & procedures applicable to each NERC CIP system were developed & implemented within their respective group* Reviewed projects relating to the NERC CIP systems which may have had a regulatory impact, and made sure the drawings/documents for the system were updated & stored as required* Coordinated NERC compliance implementation & communication, and ensured that users of the respective systems had the necessary training* Continually monitored implementation efforts & reported potential violations to the NERC Compliance Manager & respective management* Communicated with Information Security Manager concerning cyber security concerns & actual incidents* Maintained documentation of objective evidence, including Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAWs) to demonstrate NERC CIP regulatory compliance* Actively probed the network for new threats and risks* Provided oversight regarding compliance with security regulations, standards and laws* Provided technical consulting to other groups on security requirements* Monitored security alerts on internet & determined whether reported threats could impact information or telecommunication systems* Provided Information Security & Online Safety training

Austin

* Supervised team of six (6) Unix/Linux and Database Administrators in a production environment with numerous mission-critical systems* Responsible for hiring new Unix/DBA staff* Assigned work and evaluated employee performance* Managed + participated in 24x7 on-call rotation* Led ongoing architecture + design planning for Unix systems* Developed annual Operating & Maintenance budgets for assigned IT systems* Primary architect and admin for enterprise backup system (CommVault), migrated from Symantec NetBackup and EMC Legato NetWorker* Primary backup administrator & performed all administrative functions including user admin, policies, schedules, developing/implementing best practices to achieve mission-critical backup goals* Installed, configured, maintained UNIX/Linux system workstations and servers (OEL/RHEL/CentOS/Fedora) in standalone, load-balanced, and clustered environments on dedicated hardware as well as in virtualized environments (vmWare/Oracle VM), including DB + web servers (Oracle RAC/Apache/WebLogic/Tuxedo)* Monitored + tuned systems to achieve optimum performance (kernel parameters, memory usage, etc.)* Acted as technical lead on assigned projects (web + DB services, migrations, etc.)* Developed + documented standard operating procedures for installing + maintaining systems* Performed root cause analysis for failure events (incl. network outages)* Implemented/followed change management procedures; wrote web-based interface to enter + track changes* Setup and maintained open-source monitoring systems (BigBrother, Nagios) for availability/performance* Managed patches and new releases to operating system and wrote scripts and software as needed to help automate processes* Platforms included: Sun Solaris 2.3 - 10, HP/UX, AIX 5.3, Linux (Red Hat 3.x - RHEL 6.x, Oracle Enterprise Linux 3.x - OEL 6.x), Oracle Virtual Server, vmWare, CentOS Linux, Fedora Core Linux

Austin, Tx

* Setup & maintained Unix/Linux servers for all internal and Internet-based services, including email, web, DNS services* Planned, designed and standardized Unix/Linux systems architecture* Wrote and maintained PHP software for a complete corporate document management system* Setup and maintained monitoring system for availability and performance* Setup and maintained Apache virtual web servers* Assisted with setup and maintenance of Cisco routers and switches

Austin, Tx

* Maintained approximately 125 Unix servers and workstations (primarily Sun Solaris, with some HP/UX, IBM AIX, Linux) in a semiconductor software design environment* Maintained Legato NetWorker enterprise backups of all systems for two geographically dispersed locations* Maintained NIS databases (user authentication, aliases, etc.)* Setup and maintained network and system monitoring* Resolved day-to-day Unix problems (server and workstation)

Austin, Tx

* Setup and maintained Unix/Linux servers for e-mail and web services at Exodus co-location site* Setup and maintain Apache virtual web servers* Wrote and maintained software to create and manage e-mail accounts and all other system functions* Assisted with setup and maintenance of Cisco routers and switches* Maintained DNS servers

Austin, Tx

* Designed and implemented gigabit fiber-based network for entire agency, including fiber runs and field terminations* Setup and maintained Unix GIS workstations and servers (Sun Solaris 2.3 through Solaris 7 with NIS+) and Linux stations* Provided software and hardware support for Unix (GIS) clients* Designed, implemented, and maintained network infrastructure for 600+ nodes, 35+ servers in a heterogeneous computing environment (Novell, NT, Unix, Macintosh), including Cisco routers, firewall, network hubs, concentrators, and switches* Assisted in disaster recover planning and participated as member of Emergency Data Processing Response Team (on-call 24x7)* Performed as Project Manager for upgrade of Novell servers from 3.x to 4.x* Team leader for design, implementation, and maintenance of Novell and NT servers* Implemented Legato NetWorker tape backup solution with ATL (DLT7000) tape library* Maintained current enterprise data backups (Novell, Windows, Unix servers)* Setup and maintained DNS, DHCP, NFS, NIS+, web and e-mail servers.* Setup and maintained firewall and policies for Agency (Checkpoint Firewall-1)* Setup and maintained monitoring systems (Cabletron Spectrum, BigBrother) for availability and performance

Mcallen, Tx

Vice President and General ManagerEstablished HiLine Internet Services, Inc. in August, 1995.* Performed market research to determine feasibility of Internet provider in the Rio Grande Valley* Presented research to potential investors and received funding to start new business* Established services and became profitable ("in the black") within six months (!) of opening* Designed, procured, documented, and implemented equipment and services necessary to establish an Internet Access Provider, including without limitation, Sun Solaris workstations and servers, Cisco routers, CSU/DSU equipment, SprintLink Internet access, modem pools and terminal servers* Procured and installed multiple T-1 Internet services to provide Internet services to dial-up and lease-line (ISDN/T-1) customers.* Setup and maintained multiple virtual Netscape Commerce (HTTPS) Web servers for clients, including Taco Cabana (1st of its kind) and local McDonald's (included online ordering and delivery)* Designed graphics for World Wide Web use; wrote Web pages and Perl CGI scripts* Assisted in design and development of online auction software and online store* Registered and maintained domains with InterNIC, maintained DNS records and sendmail tables* Wrote training/instructional material used in training of subscribers & employees* Hired, trained, and mentored staff in all aspects of the company* Performed all accounting and marketing functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll.* Prepared curriculum and taught HTML and Graphics training classes for subscribers and employees* Setup and maintained Cisco routers (7xxx-series and 25xx-series) for multiple subnets and ethernet segments at two sites* Managed terminal servers and dial-up modem pools