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Greenbelt, Md, Us

Senior Network Engineer for NASA Mission Operations Communications Network (NASCOM). Design, provision, and maintain wide-area network services for NASCOM customers, including NASA centers, universities, and research institutions. Manage spacecraft to end-user communications.Evaluate customer requirements, recommend, implement, test, and support solutions. Work with major WAN technologies including IP, ATM, Ethernet, FDDI, T1, and T3.Optimize network routing in core and distribution layers using BGP4, OSPF, and RIP.Support Cisco Routers, Switches, and Pix/ASA Firewalls. Support Juniper M, J, MX routers, EX switches, and Netscreen / SSG Firewalls.Responsible for the analysis of networking needs by translating user network application into bandwidth requirements.Considers necessary raw bandwidth latency, quality of service and cost effectiveness when recommending solutions.Manage large and small projects.Active Secret Clearance awarded 10 Dec 08.

Norfolk, Va, Us

Teach one evening Oceanography Lab or Lecture a semester. Instruct in classroom or on 40 ft college research vessel. Give lectures, exams, etc utilizing GIS, PowerPoint, Multi-Media Stations, etc

Whale / Dolphin Watch Interpreter Attempt to locate and identify marine animals while cruising the coastline on 65' head boats. Present programs on marine animals, focusing on the natural history, conservation, and research of cetaceans, but including avian, sea turtle and other species. Ensure compliance with whale watching guidelines suggested by the NMFS and the MMPA.Museum InterpreterPresent formal and informal educational programs within the museum. Train and supervise volunteer Docents with respect to protocols. Operate variety of communication systems to maintain daily programming schedules. Act as liaison between public and animal care staff.Outreach InstructorTravel to festivals and schools giving presentations on local Marine life. Present, update, and create programs with respect to Virginia Standards of Learning utilizing artifacts, live, and dead specimens. Provide care, assist in food preparation and feed numerous marine animals. Operate and maintain Mobile Marine Lab (20' truck with aquariums, HVAC, etc).

London, United Kingdom , Gb

Roaming IT Engineer providing support to various Small to Medium Businesses (SMB’s).Support Cisco Routers and Switches including 1700, 2600, 2800, 3600, Supervisor modules up to the Sup-720, Catalyst 2960, 3550, 3750 stacks, 4510R, 6500.Support firewalls including Cisco Pix/ASA and Juniper Netscreen. Support Frame relay, fiber, copper, wireless, etc. Configure Cisco and Netscreen VPN’s including clients.Implement and support Windows Server and Back Office software, Symantec products, etc.Evaluate networks, Make formal project/work proposals and presentations, document all work.

Norfolk, Va, Us

Manage day to day operations of a highly complex 100+ server data Center containing Windows, Linux, AIX, and HP-UX systems. Responsible for all DC systems including APC Symmetra PX 80kW UPS, Cummins 250 kW natural gas generator, security, HVAC, and data cabling. Act as power quality engineerConsult with and provide coordination between information technology specialists and technicians engaged in server and network operations within the data center.Project Manager for Cisco Voice over IP pilot project. Plan and implement 40 phone VoIP pilot system including Exchange integration (Unity). Coordinate with Server, Network, and Telecom teams. Manage the day to day operation of the systemDesign $450k+ Visualization & Collaboration (Supercomputing) Center to support research at the University. Included 3-D visualization systems, Access Grid & VTC for collaboration, connection to Internet2, and a HP High Performance Cluster Computer (HPCC).IT Lead for construction of a new $30 Million Applied Research building. Assist in the design and constructionDesign and supervise construction of new IT Datacenter and Network Operation and Security Center (NOSC). Project Manager for the move of the IT personnel and Data Center to the new facilityAdminister major and minor information technology projects and initiatives following the Commonwealth of Virginia guidelines, and review the work of others performing project administration. Draft and review Request for Bids (RFB), Request for Proposals (RFB), and procurements. Evaluate proposals and bids and ensure procurement is in compliance with state regulations and guidelines. Track procurementsRecommend the acquisition of IT and related hardware and software to ensure items are in compliance with relevant policies and strategiesPrepare for and respond to internal and external audits. Assist with IT disaster recovery plans and Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP)Manage network based DVR and security cameras.

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Design & implement DDNS / WINS / DHCP / SNMP infrastructure.Redesign 60 server Corporate Data Center.Manage Backup policy, research new technologies. Solve escalated backup problems, train backup technicians.Design, implement, and maintain company wide virus defense, initially with McAfee then later with Trend.Upgrade from Citrix 1.7 to Citrix Metaframe 1.8.Design, implement, and maintain 700 node WinNT domain with 120 servers in 43 sites using TCP/IP and frame relay. Configure Cisco routers, switches,and Frame Relay equipment. Use packet sniffer to troubleshoot application problems.Design & Implement Windows 2000 Forest, Domain, and Active Directory Services Infrastructure.Perform Exchange Server administration and troubleshooting. Design & implement SMS 1.2, package applications for distribution.Design & implement, and maintain company wide anti-virus defense using McAfee and Trend products.Plan and execute site disaster recovery with little to no notice.Plan and execute major upgrades to several offices with no loss to productivity.As a consultant to Newport News shipyard, lead 5 person follow on team to troubleshoot migration and network related problems after Novell to NT conversion.Design internet security scheme for company. Install and maintain firewalls using Axent Raptor, Checkpoint Firewall-1, and MS Internet Security and Acceleration Server.Design, implement, and maintain Remote Access Services and VPNs to mobile employees.

Graduate Certificate, Graphical Information Systems

Ms, Oceanography

Bs, Geography