Engineer Project Manager

NAME: Bob Adkins

ADDRESS: ***** *********** ****

CITY: Fairfax

STATE/PROVINCE: VA

ZIP/POSTAL CODE: 22033

COUNTRY: USA

EMAIL: ***@*********.***

PHONE: 703-***-****

CANDIDATE ID: 114526

CITIZENSHIP: US

Citizen

EDUCATION: Technical Institute

EXPERIENCE:

WILL RELOCATE: Open

RELOCATION INFO:

JOB WANTED: Any

RATE NEEDED: open

HOMEPAGE: www.bobadkins.com

HOTSKILLS: Lan/Wan administration

ESUME

Robert A. Adkins

13103 Sparrowtail Lane

Fairfax, Va. 22033

703/968-0541

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

http://www.bobadkins.com

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:

Hardware: IBM PCs and compatibles, AS/400, System 36, Sun, Macintosh, Cisco, Wellfleet, Shiva

Networks: Novell, NT, TCP/IP, Microsoft PCLan, 10Net, Unix, IBM SNA/SDLC

OS: DOS, Windows, Win95, SunOS, OS/2, NT, SSP, OS400, Win2000

Topologies: 10baseX, Token Ring, SDLC, DS1, DS3, Sonet, ATM, SMDS, Frame Relay

EXPERIENCE DETAILS:

Multimedia Vertical Marketing, Inc

. January 1999 to PresentSenior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer

. Co-Founder, Board Member, and principal author of

the business plan for this multimedia marketing company. Developed a highly integrated network of 12

large, membership driven, eCommerce websites. Flagship web site became the number one ranked in

our industry within 45 days of launch. Network is producing over 4 million page views monthly. Led

development team in providing email, free websites, free internet access, eCards, user polls, forums,

event database, chat, and numerous database systems. Managed contract writers in development of

custom content. Extreme involvement in investor relations, fund raising, venture capital negotiations,

and vendor relations. Provided key management in development of multiple books and video tapes as

unique products. Provided management and negotiations with public relations and video production

companies in the development of infomercial marketing, direct mail and targeted email marketing

efforts.

Digital Commerce Corporation, Reston, VA August 1997 - November 1999Director, Infrastructure Technology. Reporting to CEO, designed, implemented and managed large

Internet Content Provider delivering one of the largest eCommerce applications on the WWW. Served as

interim CIO. Managed 12 contractors and 8 employees in the development of FedCenter, Education

Resource Center and Software Center. Installed and configured multiple routers, servers, and

workstations. Implemented IIS 4.0 servers, Exchange Servers, Custom Alta Vista search engines, SQL

Servers, Oracle Servers, Proxy servers, Firewalls, and all Internet connectivity. Negotiated ISP

agreements, Developer agreements, etc. Provided technical support to Marketing organization.

Provided management and technical support in the development of FedECNavigator for the Dept of

Defense. Designed and implemented large Web site for DISA. Managed WebTeam in the maintenance of

over 8000 HTML pages on multiple Web sites. Managed Oracle and SQL developers. Managed HTML and

ASP developers. Managed Java Developers. Mr. Adkins was assigned the responsibility to participate in

the DEIS II Contract Number DCA100-96-D-0052, Subcontract for Task Order 0033, Electronic Mall

Integration Analysis and Implementation within the Electronic Commerce Infrastructure (ECI), in

support of establishing and maintaining the proof of concept prototype infrastructure relative to

Internet and intranet access. Provided an enterprise-wide set of disciplines for the construction of the

Federal Electronic Commerce Partners and the FedCenter E-mall prototypes.

Airline Tariff, Fairfax, VA July 1997 - August 1997

As a network consultant for the development of a data warehousing application with an International

Global network, he established and maintained systems that allowed the sharing of all route pricing

tariffs among all airlines. Network design was provided for OS2, NT, W95, Win3x, and Novell clients.

He provided: TCPIP network design including routers and IBM Mainframe connectivity; application

design in DB2, CAE, and F&T; and asynchronous dialup design in Shiva and IBM 8235 platforms.

ICF Kaiser, Fairfax, VA - Senior Network EngineerApril 1996 to July 1997

As a

Senior Network Engineer, Mr. Adkins reported to the ICF Kaiser Chief Information Officer. He

delivered 5 year plans to update Global Network supporting 50 domestic and 25 international offices.

He developed upgraded LAN topology plans changing from a bridged token ring environment to a

switched token ring collapsed backbone topology. He was the primary point of contact for Perot Systems

and KPMG in developing a corporate CIM plan. Designed and implemented Network Security Plan to

allow Internet access to internal, secure intranets. Managed E-mail Administrator and CIM Security

Officer and seven Help Desk personnel. Designed and implemented Proxy Server with Reverse Proxy

system and Certificate Server Encryption system to provide secure access to Internet resources.

Developed and managed Shiva Asynchronous and ISDN dialup platforms. Implemented RAS, Proxy,

WINS, and DNS servers. Provided level 3 support to Help Desk. Managed Help Desk support staff and

implementation of new corporate support systems. Provided technical support to proposal teams and

served as project consultant on various Federal projects. Designed and implemented LANs in

international and domestic offices. Supported Lotus Notes developers on server communications.

Managed Data Center including upgrades to Microsoft NT Servers, OS/2 servers, Notes Servers, Web

Servers, etc. Participated in committees advising management on future direction for operating

systems, platforms, and applications. Delivered business plan to allow turning internal CIM functions

from a cost system into a profit center. Conceived of arid wrote business plan for ICF Kaiser Systems

International. Supported E-mail administrator and Internet Gateway administrator.

Independent Consultant

November 1995 to April 1996

Clients included DOE, UNAT, and WorldNet, Ltd. For DOE, worked with the Ukranian Ministry of Defense

in the design of local and wide area networks, including the use of data transmission with radio and

cellular systems. For United Native American Telecommunications, designed a Sonet Fiber Network for

Alaska. Worked at executive level to negotiate right of ways, obtain financing and provide overall

project planning. For WorldNet, designed initial global network for Asian area voice, data and video

origination traffic and US termination. Worked at executive level for initial startup of this International

Long Distance and Data Communications provider.

CompTel, Inc

., Fairfax, VA June 1994 to November 1995

As President, he founded and managed operations of an engineering service and consulting firm

providing services to Fortune 500 companies and Government clients. Managed staff of 15 engineers,

consultants, and support staff. Generated annual revenues in excess of $2 million. Clients included MCI,

OCI, Westinghouse, USDA and others. Projects included WAN design and implementation for Federal

accounts and consulting to Fortune 200 companies building Carrier networks. Conducted negotiations

with vendors, clients, and client customers.

MCI Corporation, Fairfax, VA December 1992 to June 1994

As a Senior Network Engineer, he designed, implemented, and supported MCI Hyperstream Frame Relay

and SMDS Networks. Provided second and third level customer support. Bit level understanding of

Wellfleet and Cisco router based networks. Complete understanding of Carrier based data networks and

ancillary equipment and systems.

Metrica Incorporated, Fairfax, VA April 1992 to December 1992

As a Project Manager, he directed staff of four senior LAN technicians in the installation and support of a

wide area network consisting of 17 netbios LANs and a nationwide E-mail system. Tasks included design

and staffing of a national Help Desk and development of an agency training system. Provided technical

support to LAN administrator and ADP management.

MCI Corporation, Fairfax, VA January 1992 to March 1992

As a Consultant, he designed a Wide Area Network and conceptual design of a revenue analysis

application. This design incorporated a customized operating system and development of a statistical

analysis database. Telecommunications systems were integrated with current data processing systems

to develop a revenue tracking and analysis tool. The resulting software was self-copyrighted (by me)

under the name of TTools and is used by many executives within this organization to analyze specific

client revenue. Recruitment and management of the project team. Intensive application programming

with Clarion. Negotiated with vendors and customer for equipment procurement.

Disabled American Veterans, Cincinnati, Oh January 1992 - February 1992

As a Consultant, he interviewed client executives, ADP staff, and conducted site survey to gain

information needed to design, install and train system administrator for an OS/2 LAN Manager Local

area network with 3270 connectivity. Implemented LAN and configured application software.

Negotiated with Long Distance Carriers for Affinity program.

Computer Information Specialists Inc

., Fairfax, VA November 1991 to December 1991

Mr. Adkins served as a Consulting Engineer in the design, installation, and trouble resolution of a very

large Token Ring network. Design included 3270 connectivity, X.400 gateways, Asynchronous modem

pools, network management system, on-line archival systems and support database. This system was a

2500 workstation pilot project for a subsequent 25,000 node network. This project required site

surveys and extensive review of client goals and existing legacy systems and procedures. Delivered a

3-year integration plan to assist customer in reaching office automation goals and connectivity to

existing and subsequent systems.

Computer Information Specialists Inc

., Fairfax, VA October 1991

As Consultant, he analyzed customer need for enterprise wide data and voice communications. Designed

a campus WAN for Loyola College. Design consisted of bridging several existing LANs and allowing

connectivity to DEC mini-computers. This system utilized existing twisted pair wiring in each dormitory

room to give access to the WAN. A comprehensive billing and tracking system was included. Remote

communications to other off-campus systems was included.

Martin, Geers, and Associates

May 1989 to September 1991

As Senior Systems Engineer

to an IBM Business Partner, recruited, trained and managed 25

telecommunications and systems engineers. This group was responsible for the design, installation and

support of several dozen LANs covering nearly all topologies and operating systems. Because we were

IBM Business Partners, most systems also had connectivity to mini or mainframe systems. Responsible

for all customer support issues and designed a support system to manage telephone, remote dialup, and

on-site support. Worked as project director for three wide area networks during this same period. As

primary marketing support engineer on all accounts with connectivity and communication issues,

responsibility included the conduct of client interviews, site surveys, and systems analysis to provide

conceptual and detail design to clients and to manage implementation. Provided systems engineering for

all installations of AS/400 and other IBM midrange systems. Provided communication engineering

design for all midrange, LAN, and desktop systems. Workstation engineering for IBM PC and compatible

systems in standalone or connectivity environments. Directed and assisted applications programming

group using Clarion, dBase, and Foxbase to create multi-user custom applications. Provided conceptual

analysis to programmers and insured that developed products met specific customer goals.

United Way of the Greater Dayton Area

September 1987 to April 1989

As Information Systems Supervisor, he managed a team of data entry, word processing, and volunteer

audit personnel. Supervised daily operation of an IBM System 36 with 60 end users. Provided technical

assistance to approximately 120 micro-computer end users while maintaining a system of more than 80

microcomputers and peripheral equipment. Served as technical advisor to senior management and

provided long range forecasts and analysis of micro computer developments and enhancements.

Assisted other United Way affiliated agencies when necessary. Instituted an in house maintenance

program that held annual microcomputer repair costs to less than 10f the value of the installed base.

Solely responsible for the planning, design, implementation, and administration of a large Novell Token

Ring Local Area Network. This required an analysis of enterprise-wide inter-department

communications and ADP requirements. Instituted an in-house training program for all United Way

employees that included instruction in DOS, dBase, Multimate, Lotus, and custom applications. Designed

and instituted an in-house Help Desk to aid all microcomputer and mini-computer users and affiliated

agencies. Supported NCR local area network customers. Converted a very large dBase application from

single user to multi-user supporting network compatibility. Served as Interim MIS Manager during an

extensive leave of absence by corporate management.

Sears Business Systems

July 1986 to August 1987

As an Account Executive, Systems Engineer reporting

to the Regional Manager, he designed and sold

high technology systems to Fortune l000 companies. Supported clients with telephone and on-site

consulting. Served as GSA agent for all government sales. Specialized in Local Area Networks and

multi-user accounting systems, Multi-user point of sale, and multi-user wholesale inventory accounting

systems. Trained in Solution Sales techniques to analyze customer needs and designed systems to meet

clients business requirements. National sales leader in multi-user software. Regional sales leader in

LAN hardware.

Institutional Distributors Inc

. July 1982 to May 1986

As Lead System Operator

for an IBM System 36 with over 100 end users, he managed the operation of

two remote System 36 computers. Trained and assisted remote and local operators. Trained and

supervised third shift operator. Responsible for all communications equipment, trouble shooting, and

problem resolution. Evaluated and analyzed billing time cycles and made recommendations to

programming staff on needed changes. Responsible for PC connectivity.

US Army Signal Corps

November 1979 to June 1982

As a Digital Satellite Communications Operator, he was qualified and performed in Voice Radio

Operations, International Morse Code, Radio Teletype Operations, Basic Electronics, and Precision

Soldering. Held TS security clearance.

EDUCATION: Numerous technical training courses including:

Microsoft Exchange 5.0 - Orange Technologies

Windows 95 Administration - Wave Technologies

Linking LANs - Wave Technologies

Router Software Configuration - Cisco

Novell 3.x Install and Config - Wave Technologies

Router Software Configuration - Wellfleet

Novell 4.x Install and Config - Wave Technologies

Hyperstream Internetworking - MCI

Novell 3.x Administration - Wave Technologies

Network Protocols - MCI

Novell 4.x Administration - Wave Technologies

SMDS Configuration and Management - Siemans

Novell 3.x Adv Admin - Wave Technologies

EWSM Configuration and Management - Siemans

Novell 4.x Adv Admin - Wave Technologies

Data Communication Fundamentals - IBM

Mastering Printing on Netware - Wave Technologies

Novell LanAlyzer - Wave Technologies

Admin for Windows NT Server - Wave Technologies

Mastering Windows for Workgroups - Wave Technologies

Admin for Windows NT Workstation - Wave Technologies

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