Project Manager Training

Dennis Skarr GCIH, CEH

**** ****** *** ***** #*** Seattle, WA 98103

Cell: 206-***-****

Email: ******.*****@*****.***

http://www.linkedin.com/in/dennisskarr

QUALIFICATIONS

Experienced at working with Federal, Military and Institutional policies and procedures

Rigorous attention to detail during system inspections, operational checks, and documentation of maintenance

Understanding of risk management of cyber security operations within an operational military environment

Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex technical problems into a common language

EXPERIENCE

Washington Air National Guard 03/08-Present

143rd-Information Operations Squadron, Cyberspace Defense Operations

Completed seven months of Intermediate Network Warfare Training (INWT) to develop, sustain, and enhance

network capabilities to defend national interests from attack and to create effects in cyberspace to achieve national

objectives

Developed briefings for offensive and defensive plans, tactics, techniques, and procedures for computer, Voice Over

IP, Industrial Control System (ICS), satellite, and information networks

Trained on Windows and Linux command line, Cisco IOS, reverse engineering, boundary protection, digital

forensics, malware analysis, traffic analysis and monitoring system logs and events

Participated as the ICS expert in Cyberguard, a Department of Homeland Security exercise involving a two-week

scenario where 300 military members simulated a national cyber attack on critical infrastructure.

Designed and built a vSphere network to be used for offensive security and digital forensic exercises

Created the Programmable Logic Controller written material and lab exercises that is currently pending approval for

the Air Force's ICS training

Washington State Department of Veteran Affairs (WDVA), WA 07/11-07/12

Independent Contractor/ Advisor

Managed and executed deliverables for a Department of Energy grant to advocate for veterans in the energy industry

to lay framework for workforce development training and policies

Facilitated public-private partnerships for veteran's training programs and volunteering opportunities to enhance

their employability within the energy industry

Represented the WDVA at quarterly meetings with industry, education, union, and non-profit leaders to provide

updates and feedback on our deliverables

Completed quarterly reports documenting our achievements in relation to our Statement of Work and managed

communications with the project manager, grant partners and community stakeholders

AmeriCorps – Seattle, WA 06/10-06/11

VetCorps, Full-time Volunteer

Assisted veterans facing transitional difficulties from active duty military service to college student life by

connecting them to veteran specific programs and opportunities within King County

Built framework for a veteran community at North Seattle Community College by organizing community service

projects while extending outreach to connect veterans with similar career goals

Technical Advisor to the WDVA with a Department of Energy grant to provide career pathways for veterans into the

emerging Smart Grid Workforce

United States Navy – Whidbey Island, WA 02/03-03/08

Avionics Electrician

Experienced at troubleshooting, repairing and inspecting electrical, hydraulic, engine, and instrumentation systems

to meet military standards in accordance with technical manuals

Selected as the sole electrician in an engine testing detachment to Patuxent River, Maryland, and was presented with

a Letter of Appreciation for preparing the aircraft to leave ahead of schedule

Shift Supervisor

Awarded a Letter of Commendation for supervising 2,700 maintenance man-hours on electrical systems, and

ensuring detailed documentation of maintenance records, which reduced the work center’s backlog by 43%

Enhanced work center training to incorporate civilian avionics experts to broaden the technical knowledge of

aviation electronic programs and subsystems

Created and monitored a qualification tracker program which led the completion of qualifications for over 40

personnel

Systems Inspector

Completed over 104 unscheduled aircraft inspections within a three month period during a combat deployment

Expanded scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to include predictive and preventative maintenance inspections

on the four EA-6B aircrafts during two combat tours in Afghanistan which lead to a Navy Achievement Medal

Skarr’s PC Solutions –Milwaukee, WI 02/99-04/03

PC Repair and Design

Consulted on PC repair, construction, maintenance, and instruction to home users and small businesses

Instructed and advised users on proper maintenance, security basics and insight on how to increase productivity

Assembled custom PC's by utilizing cutting edge technology that included dual, triple, or quad monitors, home

theater PC's, RAID arrays, overclocking, wireless networking and remote terminals

City of Milwaukee – Milwaukee, WI 06/95-3/02

Urban Forestry Specialist

Performed structural tree pruning, plantings and removals to meet city regulations

Trained 40 new Forestry Specialists on rope and saddle pruning methods, chainsaw handling, tree removal,

City of Milwaukee policies and procedures, public relations and job safety

Experienced with a variety of boom and bucket trucks, snow plowing, and heavy machinery

VOLUNTEERING

2nd year Advisor to Cyber Watch West in community outreach, veteran advocacy, and assisting Whatcom Community

College with development of ICS Security class

Member of Infragard, a public-private partnership between the FBI and members of the private sector who are

focused on cyber intrusions and vulnerabilities affecting 18 critical infrastructures: for 6 months

Designed and promoted the North Seattle Community College EcoBike Project. This power producing spin bike led

to many presentations that included the Seattle Community College Board of Trustees, and was published by a range

of newsletters and the Journal Media Group

Devoted off-duty hours to facilitate Navy Rules and Regulations instruction – a position normally held by a higher

rank

Performed as the Senior Flying Rifle Drill Instructor and trained the Pensacola, Fl Honor Guard in rifle drill

maneuvers to be displayed during numerous Navy ceremonies, funerals, parades, public events

EDUCATION

SANS NetWars Continuous and Tournament 01/13-3/13

Power4Vets Training Program 07/10-08/10

North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) Regulations and System Operator Training

North Seattle Community College –-Seattle, WA 04/08-10/10

Industrial Power AAS

Air Force Community College

Computer Network Administration 06/09-08/09

Undergraduate Cyber Warfare Training 07/12-11/12

Intermediate Network Warfare Training 01/13-04/13

Vincennes University 06/04-09/04

A+ and Network+ training

Naval Air Technical Training Center 02/03-09/03

Navy Avionics Electrician Certification

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Active Top Secret Clearance

GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v7

Security +

Intro to Control Systems Security for the IT Professional certification by Department of Homeland Security

WECC Operations Training for System Restoration, Certification of Completion (NERC Continued Education)

Linux Professional Institute Boot Camp (Studying for Linux +)

Project Management Institute of Puget Sound PMP Boot Camp (Studying for CAPM)

Commercial Driver’s License, Class B

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