Engineer Software

JEROME P. POTUCEK

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Colorado Springs, CO 80917

Home: 719-***-****

Daytime: 719-***-****

Email: ablms3@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

Colorado Technical College, BSCS, October 1993, emphasis on

Networks/Software and Computer Engineering

Community College of the Air Force, Electronics Communications Tech. AS

degree Program, 50 Hrs.

US Air Force Ground Radio Communications Technology School, Repair and

maintenance of many types of electronic equipment. Mobile and Fixed Radio,

CRYPTO, Facsimile, Telecommunications, Radar and Teletype Courses.

EXPERIENCE:

Comprehensive background in the computer sciences; software development,

systems/network administration, and general electronics to include:

Programming:

General design, coding, debugging and documenting of database,

website, encryption and engineering apps: primarily in C/C++. User

interface design (GUI) and coding. BASH, PERL, Java Script, TCL scripts.

Designed and coded Unix based server apps for security & systems

monitoring. Designed, coded and maintained a multi-user client-server

DB/Comm engine and interfaces for an on-line communications service. Coded

and maintained a currently in-use DNSBL and Anti-SPAM/Virus system.

Designed/coded and documented an SCTP prototype proof of concept system per

government contract. Created PKI encryption software (using commercial and

in-house algorithms) which included email/data client side modules,

ftp/file/streaming encryption engines and Certificate Authority (CA)

servers. Coded/maintained terminal emulation software in assembler/C.

Recoded Bahamut IRCD and created TcL based channel bots for large IRC

networks.

Operating Systems:

Linux/Unix (RedHat/Fedora, SUSE, BSD, Solaris, HP-UX), Windows OS to

include 3.x/95/98/NT/2000/2003/2008/XP/Vista/Server 2000-2008. And legacy

systems to include MS DOS, IBM OS/2, Netware versions through 4.x

Technological Functions:

Designed, installed and maintained complex computer networks and

servers; including Linux/Unix/RedHat/Fedora/BSD/Solaris, Windows Server

2000/2003/2008. Installed/maintains Email, DNS, WINS, DHCP, Samba, VPN,

Database, Certificate Authority, Firewalls and Web (Apache/IIS) and backup

software. VOIP Systems. Installed/maintains several Cisco and Allied

Telesyn routers and switches, CSU-DSU & assoc. equipment.

Maintained/configured/installed modems/T1/ISDN/DS3 and assoc. sub-systems

and all wiring/cabling; Maintained many types of computer and tele-comm

equipment. Installed, operated and maintained comm-electronic systems and

equipment including ATC and airfield electronics, radar sets, military and

commercial CRYPTO systems, HF/UHF/VHF/FM transmitters & receivers, audio

and lighting systems, etc. Repairs made in the field and in the shop. Used

and very familiar with various test equipment including cable testers,

oscilloscopes, noise/db measuring sets, VOM/VTVMs, logic analyzers, packet

sniffers, security testers, port-scanners, protocol & traffic/load

analyzers.

Computer Languages/Compilers:

C/C++, HTML, PHP, Perl, JavaScript, Bash, TcL, Regex using cc, gcc,

MS Visual Studio & C/C++ and related compilers as needed. Also experienced

in SQL, Basic, Visual Basic, Fortran-77, Assembler, PASCAL, IBM OS/2

suites, MS FORTRAN. Familiar and proficient with cross-compiling and

systems integration.

General Server and User Software:

Windows Server (Small Business, Exchange 5.x/Active

Directory/Enterprise Server 2000-2008, IIS, Sharepoint, MS Office,

OutLook), Sendmail, Apache, IPTables, Asterisk, Bind, Squid, IMAP/POP3,

NTPD, Samba, Procmail, Veritas, Symantec, WebSense, Radius, NTOP, Ngrep,

MRTG, SNMP, MySQL, Snort, Sybase, OpenOffice, CAD systems, ORACLE, and

other open-source/commercial software.

System Protocols:

TCP/IP, UDP/IP, SCTP, VOIP, Frame Relay, X.25, X.400/500, IPX/SPX,

NetBeui, X.509, PKI and system/hardware firewalls/security applications

STRENGTHS:

Offers wide-ranging technical background: network/systems

administration, network design, installation, wiring/cabling, security

audits & computer programming/analysis, with valuable experience in

managing software/engineering groups/projects, and implementing

training/refresher programs where needed. Learns new procedures and

concepts quickly; performs well with people. Excellent written and oral

communications skills. Works well both in teams and alone.

BACKGROUND HIGHLIGHTS:

9/2005-Present and 8/98 - 7/2004 - 10/2005 - Present Front Range Web

Services, LLC, Colorado Springs, CO. ( www.frws.com )

IT Director/Systems Admin/Network Engineer/Outside Sales/Principal Owner

Install/operate/design/maintain all associated Unix based Internet

servers, routers, switches, and associated equipment on various network

pipes.

Manages and operates the FRWS ISP/Hosting service. Set-up, use and

maintenance of all ISP related hardware/software serving customer servers

and sites. Website design & maintenance using HTML/PERL/PHP/MySQL. Cutting

edge anti-SPAM, Intrusion Detection and other technologies designed and

implemented for the ISP. Created and maintains a HIPAA compliant storage

and data transfer system using the latest available server and encryption

technology for off-site medical data storage. Lead PKI/Encryption

engineer/consultant for packet level encryption to implement discrete file

and data transfer systems for large data files in support of HIPAA.

Implements security audits and robust real-time systems monitoring.

Installed and operates Asterisk VOIP system for the FRWS office and outside

clients. Provides direct customer, vendor, back office and systems support

as needed. Subcontractor to the military on various projects.

8/2004 - 9/2005 (Was under contract until May 2006) ITT Systems Div.,

Kabul, Afghanistan. Senior Systems Administrator

Installed, maintained and managed servers and network systems in

support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Managed many (35+) Windows Servers

(2000/2003) running MS Exchange 5.x, Active Directory 2003, IIS,

Sharepoint, DNS/DHCP, Veritas BackUp software, WebSense, VOIP, CISCO PIX.

Managed over 2000 user accounts with associated mailboxes, 8 distinct

networks at multiple locations to include the US Embassy and Camp Eggers.

Managed multiple email and DNS/AD domains, and associated DHCP systems.

Migrated AD 2000 users and systems to AD 2003 on multiple domains,

troubleshot and repaired various network and server issues as required in a

potentially hostile and austere environment. Provided customer and

PC/hardware technical support as needed to clients and staff.

10/95 - 10/98 GlobalKey, Inc., Colorado Springs. Lead Computer Systems

Designer/Engineer/Programmer and Development Program/Systems Manager

Lead engineer/systems administrator in the design and building of the

secure GlobalKey communications network. Using a combined Novell and LINUX

network along with complex comm. software and hardware from varied vendors;

leading edge encryption technologies and specialized hardware to secure and

maintain the entire system. PKI (RSA Labs) technology was used to add

encryption and key management to email and data files. GlobalKey

Certificate Authority designed and created. LAN/WAN systems design,

construction and maintenance. Used knowledge of telecommunications systems,

on-line service/network architecture and computer comm. to succeed in

creating one of the first commercially available secure email and data

systems.

EARLY HIGHLIGHTS:

7/92 - 10/95 ETA Technologies, Inc. (aka. CypherComm), Colorado Springs.

Software Engineering/Computer Systems Manager

Database and applications design and implementation. LAN and WAN

design, installation and administration of Novell networks. Data-subsystem

integration for military satellite networks (MILSTAR). Integral part of the

team that created a secure military email and messaging system (client and

servers) for use by forward operating personnel.

1/91 - 7/92 Softronics Inc, Colorado Springs. R&D Software Engineer.

Coding and maintaining of C/Assembly code for comm. software (SOFTERM

MODULAR) and PM terminal for IBM OS/2 v2.0. Designed and coded GUI systems

for program shell and install program for the multi-platform communications

software for Windows 3.x and OS/2. Coded and maintained the system

environment and several terminal emulation modules for this commercial

product.

10/89 - 1/91 Kelly Cable Corporation. US West contract underground and

overhead telecommunications utility locator, MDU design and rebuild

specialist. Cable TV and phone system upgrades, installation,

troubleshooting and maintenance.

6/84 - 9/89 Various independent consulting, coding and engineering jobs.

11/73 - 6/84 US Air Force, Ground Radio Comm. Technician(304x4)/Tactical

Air Command and Control Technician(275x0).

Responsibilities included repairing, maintaining and operating radio

communications and audio equipment associated with airfield and tactical

operations. Includes control tower and RAPCON experience, and phone

systems. Had training and supervisor responsibilities. (Retired with

Medical disability)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Had several technical writing and teaching courses in the USAF. Tested out

of and received full credit for most of the required computer language

requirements while at Colorado Technical College. Served as USAF Training

NCO/Instructor/Teacher and Career Advisor while on active duty. Can work

with a minimum of supervision, am a self-starter and has the ability to

train others and motivate them to excel.

Created, coded, released and maintains several GPL applications/re-

directors and modules for the Squid Web Proxy, Webmin system, Apache Web

Server, Asterisk VOIP, SNORT IDS scanner and procmail/sendmail/bind with

DNSBL services.

Clearances: Secret, Current (Awarded 2008)

REFERENCES: Are available upon request.

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