Samuel O. Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Lorton, Va

•Supports DMDC in quality assurance needs of various back-end software applications, databases, web services, data files, hardware components, system integration and sync processing•Tests releases, maintenance and patch releases•Works on 1-2 projects at a time•Assisting in creating/updating QA plans and test cases to verify application functionality•Tests on client server .NET application on VM environments within Production and Simulation•Manually test applications•Work seamlessly in a multi environment to obtain requirements, specs, and pertinent data to accurately test applications•Utilizes tracking software such as JIRA•Understanding of the application rules with the help of senior QA analysts•Works weekends in order to ensure maintenance and patch releases are performed

Yonkers, New York (Afghanistan 2012-2013)

•Monitors contractor performance for compliance with applicable laws•Resolves delivery schedule with contractor and negotiates delivery schedule changes•Installs, tests, and configures workstations and peripherals•Serve as an Information Systems Security Professional (ISSP) within Office of the Designated Approving Authority (ODAA)•In accordance with DoD requirements; analyze, evaluate, and verify contractor information system security plans certification documentation for accreditation and recommend the approval or disapproval to operate an Information System to the ODAA•Refer and recommend solutions, in coordination with ODAA/RDAA, on matters requiring policy or procedural determinations•Installs, tests, and configures workstations and peripherals on software systems•Assists users in resolving a wide range of issues including data input and maintenance, system access, system configuration and network access•Provides technical support for the operation and maintenance of executive software and enterprise hardware•Perform information system security assessment/reviews at contractor facilities in accordance to DOD policies that include systems, standards, and regulations governing the safeguarding of classified information•Participates in the development and analysis of IT management data and reporting systems to provide a base for program policies•Refers and recommend solutions, in coordination with contractors regulations, on matters requiring policy or procedural determinations•Investigates, troubleshoots, analyzes and resolves system and network performance issues•Supports maintenance and implementation of network and system services•Provides technical and functional expertise and support•Provides senior staff expert technical recommendations regarding critical IT issues•Interprets and communicates IT security policies and procedures •Ensures IA policies, principles and practices are applied and adhered to

Fort Drum, New York

•Lead Liaison for PARSON’S Government contract in Information Technology and Live Virtual Constructive- Integration Architect (LVC-IA) Simulations support•Advises senior leadership on training with computerized simulations•Coordinates with senior leaders on creating new Standard Operating Procedures•Be responsible for planning, organizing, directing and reviewing work of subordinates•Scheduling and coordinating work operations while planning and carrying out training development•Evaluating work performance and performing all other administrative program functions•Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work•Resolves delivery schedule with contractor and negotiates delivery schedule changes•Hear and resolve complaints from employees, refer group grievances and/or more serious unresolved complaints as appropriate•Represents PARSONS services in meeting with representatives of government agencies, private vendors, and makes commitments on behalf of PARSONS for projects•Ensure that appropriate resources are available and assigned to maintain appropriate workflow•Give advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on work and administrative matters•Initiate ways to improve production, work processes, and/or to increase the quality of the work directed•Learned complicated programs and created ways to efficiently utilize them•Provides support with Red Hat Linux in supporting training events•Collaborates in the development of software security content courseware focused on integrating software content into relevant training programs

•Nominated and appointed by the College Staff to serve as the only Student Delegate member of Strategic Directions Information Systems Committee comprised of PhD level professors that:­-Reviews and assess Strategic Plan for the IT Infrastructure­-Supports strategic capacity planning to accommodate increasing demand for mobile application access­-Assesses campus mass communication mechanisms­-Supports the Enterprise Risk Analysis and Evaluation Office of IT Investments making recommendations to improve web accessibility for student population including people with disabilities­-Reviews the college website, conducts student interviews, and determines the quality of the website interface to recommend design changes­-Explores ways to improve campus communication with students and other constituent groups­-Assesses professional development program use of technology ­-Provides subject matter expertise and oversight to risk management teams concerned with the relevance and reliability of source materials and conclusions reached­-Evaluates student instructional technology needs, including software, access and support­-Explores ways to integrate to use Interdisciplinary High Performance Computing Center into curriculum and enhance technology support for faculty research

Quantico, Virginia

•Implemented technical safety standards, ergonomics program, codes and safety requirements for a variety of operations to include: Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) compliance, DOD Safety and Health Standards, Force Protection, Explosives and Flammable Storage and Handling•Analyzed and provides technical safety advice and assistance to military commanders, directors and managers•Assessed safety hazards involved in all aspects of safety including live fire, firing ranges and ammunition movement, storage and handling•Identified and addressed real and potential safety hazards•Designed and modified workplace processes and practice to control or eliminate workplace hazards•Initiated and carried out safety education activities, promoting safety awareness•Prepared for and performed work to identify and evaluate hazardous work site operations and conditions, and recommended corrective procedures where the potential for injury exists•Prepared for and conducted independent inspections of firms where exposure and type of hazards are reasonably predictable•Performed inspections in accordance with agency policy and organizational goals•Focused inspection time where employees are at risk for injuries or illnesses•Inspects work site, machine and equipment operations, environment conditions, work practices, protective devices and equipment, and safety procedures; records and photographs apparent violations and standards for use as evidence of existing hazards•Analyzed factors of accidents, injuries and illnesses to identify trends and make recommendations to reduce accidents and injurie

Master'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Master'S Degree, Finance, General

Master'S Degree, Management Information Systems, General

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Economics

Activities and Societies: A.L.P.H.A. (Academic, Leadership, Professionalism, Humane, Alliance) club, Veteran's clubVolunteered numerous.

Computer Technology, Computer Science

Activities and Societies: A.L.P.H.A. (Academic, Leadership, Professionalism, Humane, Alliance) club, Veteran's clubVolunteered numerous.