Resume of Software Engineer

Title
Software Engineer

Primary Skills
VB Programmer, Computer Security, Windows Systems Administrator

Location
US-FL-Clearwater

Posted
Aug-28-08

OBJECTIVE:
To contribute strong computer security, VB programming skills and 27 years of computer experience to your firm in a software engineering capacity.

EXPERIENCE:
1985-Present
Member of the operations staff: Software Engineering Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA. Assigned to the Information Technology group.

> Providing complete software computer protection for the SEI including the Pittsburgh, D.C., and Colorado offices and several remote users totaling 900+ PC's and 60+ servers.
* Providing Virus, Adware and Spyware protection for all Windows systems using Symantec AntiVirus
* Tracking system vulnerabilities and installing patches
o For Windows servers using Windows Server Update Services.
o For desktops, laptops and remote systems, using a program I created called All Patches which would install any necessary Microsoft patches which could be run during the login process, remotely in the evenings or run from a DVD ROM.
* Tracking application vulnerabilities and upgrading software. This was done utilizing a program I wrote which could be run remotely in the evening on all desktop PC's or during the login process. It would install, upgrade, or remove any software necessary to keep the PC current with our baseline.
* Created a program called RunAsAdmin which allows a user to install software as an administrator, without having administrator privileges. This allowed the user to be logged in as a standard user, but still install business-related software when necessary.

> Designed and implemented Visual Basic 6 programs to aid both users and IT in their routine tasks.
* Software Updates program (a software distribution tool).
o Allowed users a central point to find and install software packages.
o Prevented software pirating by utilizing special access lists and programs that would limit what software a user could install, and on which systems it could be installed on.
* PC Load program which loads the PC operating system, all baseline applications, and configures it for a specific user.
* Software Inventory program which tracks PC software and generates usage reports
* SEI Broadcast program which allows managers to send out important pop-up messages to selected users or groups.
* SEI Phonelist program which takes personnel data from an SQL database and produces 2 employee directory web sites, 4 Microsoft Word hardcopy printouts, and updates the Active Directory.

> Implementing and maintaining the printing infrastructure for Windows printing.
* Configuring and updating 100+ printers
* Configuring and updating print servers running Widows Server 2003
* Troubleshooting printing problems

> Provide 2nd level triage support utilizing my excellent diagnostic/trouble-shooting skills for 1000+ PC systems and 780+ users.

> Performed duties as a system administrator for Windows XP and limited duties as a system administrator for Windows Server 2003.

> Have experience with many software applications including DreamWeaver, Eudora, FileMaker, FrameMaker, InstallShield AdminStudio, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird, Oracle Calendar, PDF Writer, PhotoShop, Visio, WinZip & X-Win32.

> Have in-depth knowledge of Widows 2000 and Windows XP and working knowledge of Windows Vista, Windows 2003 Server, and Unix.

1980-1985
Division Leading Petty Officer: U.S. Navy, assigned to the Computer Research and Development Center aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS CARL VINSON.

> Overall supervision of the Computer R&D division (7 people) which provided training and support for all users of the R&D systems including the Admiral, Commanding Officer, Executive Officer and all department heads.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

> 2008: Microsoft Outlook 2007 Level 2 and Level 3 training

> 1998: Defense Security Service FSP Program Management Course

> 1996: Adobe Photoshop training

> 1990: Ingres Training for Application Developers (SQL)

> 1989: HyperCard programming class, Carnegie Mellon University

> 1988: Sun Training for Installation and Networking of Sun 3 Systems

> 1983: Several undergraduate courses from Central Texas College

> 1978: High school graduate from Owosso High School, Owosso, Michigan

AWARDS:

> 2003: Carnegie Mellon's Andy Award for Enthusiasm

> 1999: SEI Achievement Award for establishment of the SEI SCIF's (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility)

Certifications
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