Engineer Training

CHRISTOPHER H. FLUEGGE

********@******.*** / 989-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

More than 20 years designing and managing networks, servers, and IT systems. Well versed in

delivering technical presentations and training. USAF leadership, supervisory, and logistic

experience. Extensive Cisco and UNIX technical training. Outstanding analytical skills. Integrity

that comes from service in the US Air Force.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Sep. 2000 – Current, Independent IT Consultant, Chris Consulting, Pigeon, MI

Designed, configured, and implemented highly complex IT infrastructures using Cisco routers and switches,

Solaris, HP-UX, AIX, and IRIX, Linux, Windows (NT 2k 2k3 2k8) servers, and VMware ESX hosts

Designed proactive network monitoring for clients utilizing SNMP, syslog, and custom scripts and NMS tools

Developed and delivered training and technical documentation on client’s hardware and software

Developed security accreditation packages and acceptable use policy for multiple clients

Designed multi-site WAN VOIP system - monitoring QOS and link utilization with NMS tools

Designed VPN solutions for clients utilizing Cisco, Linksys, Netgear, and 3com equipment

Performed network security auditing, penetration testing, and analysis using commercial and open source tools

CLIENT: General Motors / EDS – Contract Sr. Infrastructure Engineer

Installed, migrated, and configured HP-UX MC service guard cluster utilizing SCSI attached EMC disk array

Performed server migration from Solaris to HP-UX Migrating the NIS user directory to MS Active Directory

Performed REMOTE level 3 ‘break-fix’ for over 1,000 design and 100 engineering workstations

Communicated project status with global managers and team leads

CLIENT: Foster Bluewater Oil – Contract IT Engineer

Designed WAN connectivity solution for 9 branch offices

Performed QOS optimization for WAN links for voip and data

Remotely supported over 100 end-users utilizing HP-UX, AIX, and Windows servers

CLIENT: Chippi Enterprises / Cass City Oil – Contract IT Engineer

Designed network infrastructure to support Informix server access

Installed and Managed HP-UX, AIX, and Windows servers

Monitored network performance utilizing

Tuned and troubleshot applications

CLIENT: Raymond James Financial – Contract IT Engineer

Supported end users via phone and VPN connection

Optimized WAN performance between branch offices

Designed VPN solutions for branch office remote access

CLIENT: Zimco, Inc. - Systems Analyst

Designed and installed UNIX, Microsoft, and Novell solutions for education, medical, and commercial clients

Designed and implemented $500k educational system upgrade interfacing with staff and end-users

Developed VPN to traverse wireless backbone network for remote office telephone system

Managed 22 daily video conferences for the county’s distance learning project using Polycom endpoints

Administered UNIX and Microsoft solutions for education, medical, and commercial clients

Migrated 1200+ student accounts from Novell NDS to Active Directory using LDAP conversion tools

Managed video conference system consisting of an Avaya bridge and Polycom endpoints

CLIENT: Air Advantage, LLC - Network Engineer

Designed and engineered statewide ATM and microwave backbone

Designed BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and HSRP solutions including prefix filtering and route injection

Purchased microwave equipment and implemented it throughout the wireless backbone

Designed and implemented ATM, T1, DS3, and VOIP solutions for business and residential clients

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CHRISTOPHER H. FLUEGGE

Jan 2000 - Sep 2000, Network Engineer II, Michigan National Bank, Lansing, MI

Provided network design and support to 300 branch offices utilizing Cisco BSTUN, HDLC, and ISDN / dial backup

Programmed Ciscoworks and BMC patrol NMS to use SNMP traps and syslog messages for proactive monitoring

Performed daily security audits on all federal electronic funds transfers and wired financial activities

Analyzed Tandem Himalaya K-series systems processing over 3,000 transactions per second

Provided disaster recovery for the online transaction processing systems via Expand links

Developed database queries and status reports to track and manage customer outages in Remedy database

Sep 1999 - Dec 1999, Systems Operator, Teksystems, Lansing, MI

Supported HP 3000 and 9000 systems running HP-UX and MPE

Reconfigured HP-UX system hardware decreasing backup time by 200% increasing time for offline processing

Implemented system hardware preventative maintenance program performing inspection and repair as needed

Repaired safety switch on HP F100 paper folder, preventing accidental injury to personnel

Enhanced disaster recovery capability by updating emergency procedures and reorganizing magnetic media

Collaborated on the redesign of the operations center and systems status center

Automated daily tasks by analyzing and updating procedures and developing automation scripts

Aug 1990 - Sep 1999, Electronic Information Warfare Specialist, USAF

Designed the $7.2 Million systems validation lab, which saved the USAF over $900,000 per year

Led the mission team responsible for operating the $15 Million Tactical Ground Intercept Facility

Supervised and evaluated the performance of 15 military personnel and 10 contract personnel

Established training plan for 36 personnel; ensuring they remain 100% qualified on assigned tasks

Developed shift schedules, deployment schedules, and job priorities for all personnel assigned

Managed maintenance and inspection of 81 electronic warfare systems on 27 aircraft

Managed COMSEC encryption equipment and material deployed to 4 countries

Interfaced with depot level managers and contractors to report status of assets used during upgrades

Responsible for coordinating the mobilization and deployment of assets worth over $7 Million to four countries

Managed and developed computer security policies for workstations and servers worth more than $4 Million

Developed technical manuals used Air Force wide to operate and maintain aircraft electronic warfare systems.

Performed quality assessments and preventive maintenance inspections on aircraft systems and equipment

Administered secure Intranet with over 50 nodes allowing real-time analysis of sensitive data

Automated daily tasks by writing, testing and deploying UNIX shell scripts to over 36 servers.

Managed the 5-person systems validation team for the Tactical Air Warfare Center

Interfaced with USAF systems engineers and civilian contractors to develop simulations for systems validation

Education / Certification:

A.S. Avionics System Technology

B.S. Information Technology (Graduation ‘09)

A+, Network+, Security+, Project+, MCP, MCSE, Java

Training:

Electronic warfare systems theory, 1,584 hours

MCSE preparatory training, 144 hours

Network communications security training, 20 hrs.

Computer systems security officer training, 80 hrs.

Advanced leadership school, 184 hours

Management training school, 24 hours

TQM team training, 20 hours

Advanced maintenance management, 80 hours

Supervisory safety, 40 hours

Advanced systems software course, 40 hours

Advanced systems hardware course, 40 hours

Maintenance data collection & analysis, 32 hours

Advanced maintenance data collection, 24 hours

Equal opportunity awareness training, 8 hours

Quality assurance assessor training, 8 hours

Avionics systems & controls, 117 hours

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