Terry Walker Email & Phone Number

Hattiesburg, Ms, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Plan, develop, implement, direct, review and evaluate the programs and activities related to instructional and information technology. Programs and activities include use of technology to improve staff productivity and student learning; Use of technology to maintain data and meet reporting requirements; Coordination of purchase, installation, repair and use of electronic equipment, software, computers and peripherals; Coordination of staff training to optimize technology use; Development, optimization and oversight of district technology budget. Takes initiative in developing and implementing a district wide technology plan. Developed and implemented a District Wide One-to-One program. The entire district move to Apple iOS (K-6) and macOS (7-12), Apple Certified Teacher for all faculty, Full MDM solution and will become Apple Distinguished School in 2019.

Responsible for LAN/WAN, Security, Microsoft, Messaging, Virtualization design, planning and implementation for various Fortune 100-500, government, and small business information technology needs. Responsible for the strategic and advanced practices and the development of companies’ standards of service in network lifecycle, configuration management, and engineering services through deployment of best practices, methodology, and tools. Subject Matter Expert to include but not limited to the following technologies: internetworking technologies, security technologies, telephony, and systems design, architecture and analysis and Chief Network Architect for planning and design of major systems upgrades and deployments for Fortune 100-500 organizations. Consulting services also included Chief Information Officer; Chief Technologist and IT Director roles within organizations to provide a non-biased consultative approach to ensure the a positive progression within their business goals and initiatives in reference to Information Technology and the communication and collaboration goals. Develop information technology strategic plans that provide companies with a detailed and definitive plan on technology refresh and capabilities to comply with business financial strategies referencing information technology. Responsible for the defining security posture and policies for The Signature Group to ensure our communication and information remains secure as possible with technological control.

Provided executive leadership as head of a new Internet Service Provider in North Alabama rural area to bring Internet services areas where services were not available. Responsible for all aspects of the strategic IT planning, procurement, and implemented an Internet Service Provider. Transform IT into a strategic business partner. Manage and deliver multiple large-scale projects on time and within budget. Responsible for budgeting, design and support of all technology. Configured and secured all ISP servers running Microsoft Windows 2000 Servers, to include two domain controllers, two World Wide Web Servers running Microsoft IIS 5.0, one Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server. Internetworking equipment included two Cisco 2600 Series routers, two Cisco PIX 515 firewalls, three Cisco Catalyst 2924 Enterprise switches, and a Lucent Ascend Max 6096 Digital Modem Pool. Directly responsible for all intranet cabling to EIA/TIA Standards, and point of contact with Bellsouth for all Wide Area Network Connections to include contract review and final installation of one T1 and one PRI installation.

Reston, Va, Us

Provided strategic IT director, effective strategic IT planning and oversight of IT performance, approve and monitor projects, vendors and coordinated priorities between IT Department and User Departments. Design oversight, technical project management and implementation and IT team for a multi-location corporate environment. Responsibilities include Wide Area and Local Area network assessment, design and deployment for multi-site topologies utilizing advanced routing protocols in support of high-availability applications, as well as design and deployment for converged multimedia networks utilizing the Cisco AVVID framework. Deployment activities included configuration planning and application to advanced switching and routing hardware, configuration management for remote access and secure networking devices and installation, and test and turn-up within controlled outage timeframes. Senior Engineer for network performance monitoring, IPT support and design, and testing projects for Risk Audit practice area, including Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Business Planning projects. Subject Matter Expert on Routing and Switching Technology, Infrastructure/Data Security, Service Provider Network Design, Firewall implementation, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Implementation, VPN implementation, Network Management and Network Analysis Performance Monitoring and Reporting.

Responsible for project engineering, design oversight and technical project management of major professional services engagements for TSG. Responsibilities include Wide Area and Local Area network assessment, design and deployment for multi-site topologies utilizing advanced routing protocols in support of high-availability applications, as well as design and deployment for converged multimedia networks utilizing the Cisco AVVID framework. Deployment activities included configuration planning and application to advanced switching and routing hardware, configuration management for remote access and secure networking devices and installation, and test and turn-up within controlled outage timeframes. Senior Engineer for network performance monitoring, IPT support and design, and testing projects for Risk Audit practice area, including Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Business Planning projects. Subject Matter Expert on Routing and Switching Technology, Infrastructure/Data Security, Service Provider Network Design, PIX firewall implementation, VPN implementation, Network Management and Network Performance Monitoring.

Directly responsible for the design, development and implementation of a network security curriculum program for a two-year Associates Degree Program. Designed all course work to meet an associate’s level degree, ensured the ability for students to pursue industry certifications and formed a craft committee of industry personnel to assist in the structure of the security program to ensure it would meet their demanding requirements. Worked directly with the curriculum writing team to ensure all course development is accurate and up to date to industry standards. Cisco Legal Main contact, responsible for all curriculum delivery from multiple instructors and ensure all courses follow the Cisco Quality Assurance Plan. Departmental information technology liaison, responsible for the network infrastructure, computer equipment and all wide and local area networking equipment is in proper working condition.

Built a company specializing in computer service and repair, which grew into IT consultation, production and fulfillment services. Started the company in Colorado Spring, Colorado as a personal computer sales, service and support and relocated to Mississippi and evolved as a turn-key Information Technology sales, service and support. Hired and trained a team of seven capable engineers capable of handling long term engagements and support for a small client base. Responsible for the company direction and primary decision maker for vendors, products and services to resell. Provide Pre-sales and Post-sales engineering support for Business Development and company financial growth. Provide technical support and services for smaller commercial customers. Manage WCS’s corporate LAN/WAN infrastructure. Provided consultative services ranging from basic computer support, to LAN/WAN design and implementations. Provide technical and design support to a major South Mississippi Hospital in LAN Design, Wireless Design with full integration with Nurse and Doctor Management applications and ensured it was compliant with federal and state security regulations and requirements.

Hattiesburg, Ms, Us

Spearhead design, development, implemented and administered a multiple-master domain Windows 2000 network to support faculty and students, including an IIS 5.0 Server to provide online resources, support distance learning, and provide local resources to the Nursing Testing Software. Streamline working environment by establishing technical and operational standards. Provided technical, managerial, and logistics support to the technology committee. Developed and implemented a dual server to provide fault tolerance and load balancing. Directly responsible for three remote locations to include server/computer repair, technical support, network connectivity, security posture and a team of five support staff employees. Upgraded existing infrastructure from 10BaseT (LAN Modem) hub technology to ATM switched technology, and replaced existing wiring from CAT3 to CAT5E utilizing EIA/TIA standards. Trimmed technical expenditures costs by 500K within the first 6 months of position.

Ms, Information Security And Advanced Networking

Bs, Computer Networking And Forensic Science Minor