643 12th Ave, Suite A
Honolulu, HI 96816
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Internet Security and Computer Forensics Specialist
OBJECTIVE:
Seek a position as Senior Internet Technology Specialist that will allow me to utilize my strong analytical and problem solving skills to repair,
analyze, secure, or integrate almost any Internet related device.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
For many years, I have been designing, building, and repairing assorted electronic devices, as my profession and as my hobby.
My foundation as an Electronics teacher has given me a firm understanding of today's computer and Internet technologies.
Since 2001, I have focused my energy on all Apple products, and many Wireless Internet Devices.
I enjoy training and working with system administrators and users, helping them understand, secure, and maintain their computer systems.
Invasion of privacy has been my pet peeve for years and I try my utmost to safeguard users from Viruses and Spyware.
My expert ability to perform network monitoring, computer audits, and forensic investigations has enabled me to rapidly
design efficient defenses to these never ending problems.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Private Consulting Services. 09/2007 to Present
Built and maintained (and relocated three times) the entire network infrastructure. Network devices I maintained include
a Cisco 7206-VXR router and many Cisco and HP Procurve switches. This included assigning IP addresses and IP names for my LANs.
To maintain a healthy network, I would perform network statistical and
bandwidth analysis using SNMP and then graph the data with MRTG. Monitored, tuned,
and troubleshoot LAN and WAN problems with assorted network sniffers
such as NAI Sniffer, EtherPeek, Ethereal, and TCPdump. Used assorted
Intrusion Detection Systems such as Snort, cLOG, and nTop to secure my
LANs. Monitored and maintained the network using web-based tools such as Big Brother.
Built, installed, and maintained assorted Apache based web servers. Performed security audits and forensic
analysis on personal computers and servers.
On a daily basis, I would troubleshoot all types of hardware and software problems on all current operating systems and platforms.
Examples include: NetBSD on Sparc, FreeBSD on IBM-PCs, Solaris on
Sparc, Red Hat LINUX on IBM-PCs, DGUX on Data General, Microsoft Clients and Servers from MS-DOS to Vista,
Apple Macintosh OS-X and Amiga computers. Managed the security access system for the regional computer room facility.
Advanced Projects:
Computer Specialist,
(concurrent with USGS above) 09/2000 to 09/2006
Menlo Survey Federal Credit Union, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Maintained and secured all network devices including personal computers.
I was the main support person for all devices and software
packages, including user support and security updates on all the computers.
Replaced the Token Ring network with a Ethernet network and added an robust firewall.
Field Service Manager, 10/1983 to 01/1990
Matra Technology Incorporated, Santa Clara, CA 95053
Controlled all operations and scheduling of field service personnel.
Acquired necessary inventory to support field service work and local depot repairs.
Designed and constructed test equipment to repair and test printed circuit boards and sub-assemblies.
Wrote software to increase productivity of all operations.
Senior Computer Technician, 09/1981 to 10/1983
Digiac Corporation, Smithtown, NY 11787
Oversaw system operations training for customers, users, and service representatives.
Performed both customer and field service installation on all assorted systems.
Repaired S-100 based CP/M and MP/M II computers to both single board and
component level.
Generated necessary software to test individual boards and complete systems.
EDUCATION:
State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY 13126
Bachelor of Science in Technology Education, 05/1982
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION:
