Engineer Project Manager
Resume:
Garnet Harris** E. Main St.
Fayetteville, PA
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******@******.***
Veteran data communications and network engineer with extensive experience in both military and commercial applicationsFamiliar with and certified in LAN/WAN, Unix/Linux and data and voice communications networksExtensive expertise in design, development, testing and installation of digital circuitry for use in complex high speed data communications systemsExperienced project manager involved in all aspects of system development, including enginering system integration, testing, installation, operation, maintenance and documentationHolds an active Top Secret clearance
profile
OPERATING SYSTEMS:
Linux (Red Hat, SuSe, Slackware, Mandravia, Ubuntu), Unix (Solaris, HP-UX, FreeBSD), VAX/VMS, Windows, ComOS, Cisco IOS
PROGRAMMING:
Wrote shell script programs for Linux/Unix systems; DCL programs for VMS systems and machine language programs for 6502 and Z8 microprocessors. Also familiar with PHP, SQL, and HTML.
NETWORKING:
LAN/WAN, VPN, DNS, ISDN (BRI/PRI/frame relay)
COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS:
HTTP, SNMP, FTP, RAS, POP, SMTP, NTP, TCP/IP, SSH
SERVERS
apache, sendmail, proftpd, radius, ntp, mysql, sshd, dhcp, nis, nfs, dns
computers
experience
Aug 2010 - Mar 2011
Tek Systems, Montgomery, AL
Information Technology Specialist (CUSTPT)
Technical analyst & customer liaison for various AF & DOD portals at DISA.Supported over 250 servers running Solaris, Linux, and HP-UX using BladeLogic and ssh terminals.Monitored services using SiteScope & Formula to identify network and server malfunctions.Used knowledge of OS, applications, and platforms to support customers & technical specialists to ensure SLA objectives.Tracked issues via Remedy until successfully resolved.
Aug 2008 - Dec 2009
Eka Systems, Germantown, MD
System Administrator
Managed servers running various Operating Systems: Linux (Red Hat, SuSe, Slackware, Mandravia, Ubuntu), Unix (FreeBSD), Windows 2003Wrote their IT Policies and ProceduresDeveloped a Disaster Recovery PlanConfigured & installed a secure VPN for remote accessConsolidated an ad hoc collection of servers into fewer, more secure servers.Configured & installed a secure FTP server for transfering files to and from the corporate LANImproved the server, network, and cabling documentation
Dec 2006 - Aug 2008
SSIC, Harrisburg, PA
System Administrator
Performed daily maintenance on DOD's PKI servers running on Linux (Red Hat) and Unix (Solaris)Diagnosed and resolved any problems with the PKI serversPerformed Changre Requests as directed by engineering
Nov 2003 - Jun 2006
ITT Systems, Iraq
Satellite Technician
Operated and maintained voice/data communications network for the coalition forces using satellite linksProvided customer support, identified and isolated network and CENTREX problems, troubleshot and repaired computer and satellite link problems.Maintained user database on MS Exchange server and performed daily system maintenance
Apr 2003 - Oct 2003
Spacelink International, Dulles, Virginia
Satellite Technician
Performed acceptance testing for the Air Force on a Very Small Apature Terminal (VSAT)Operated and maintained two earth stations
Oct 1996 - Apr 2003
Au Fait Communications, Hagerstown, MD
Founder/Owner/Network Engineer
Manged all technical aspects of local ISP, including configuration & maintenance of Apache Web server, DNS, FTP, RAS, and email administration running on Linux servers (Red Hat, Slackware)Built, monitored and maintained networks, including FPNs for customersWorked with telephone companies (telco) to install ISDN BRI, PRI and frame relay circuits. Configured channel bonding over phone lines.Wrote shell scripts to monitor the network and trip alarms whenever servers or circuits failedMonitored servers for security breaches, applied security patches and upgraded software to incorporate latest security technology
Feb 1992 - Mar 1999
Hughes Netwrok Systems, Germantown, MD
Project Engineer
In charge of system engineering for VSAT and Telephony Earth Stations (TES) networksInstalled and configured NOCs consisting of VAX/VMS clusters on Ethernet, telephone or satellite LANs/WANs to control & monitor TES networkBuilt TES interfaces with telco switches for ISDN (BRI/PRI), FXO and analog lines. Performed troubleshooting on signal problemsSet up interfaces with RF equipment of earth stationsGenerated link budgets, numbering plans, system design and as built documentationProvided technical support for installers and customersWrote DCL scripts to automate installation and maintenance functions
Sep 1998 - Jan 1990
Video Masters, Inc., Kansas City, MO
System Engineer
Wrote test procedure and participated in testing of the DMP-122, a portable video compression and satellite transmission unit for the ArmyTested, installed and provided customer support for Railnet, a system to transmit video images over telephone linesParticipated in writing of proposals for video and data networks
Apr 1985 - Jan 1990
Hadron-CPD, Chantilly, VA
System Engineer
Engineered, assembled, tested and preformed warranty repairs on packet radio controllers, network node controllers, data rate converter equipment and KY-57 simulatorsProvided support for encryption equipment, including compatability and modification issuesLed engineering effort to modify a commercial VHF repeater to provide remote channel switching for hand held radios operating in encrypted modeHelped select and install corporate CAD system
Sep 1984 - Apr 1985
Comsat Technology Products, Clarksburg, MD
Senior Engineer
Designed burst bit error rate test sets used in design and testing of COMSAT's VSAT system and helped integrate forward error correcting (FEC) codec and modems into the system
Apr - 1973 - Apr 1984
M/A COM-DCC, Germantown, MD
Senior Engineer
Promoted six times in eleven years from start as junior technicianDesigned a variety of modules used in telecommunications systemsDesigned and built digital section of LAN and DATE brassborads used in feasibility studiesTested and assisted with system integration, field installation and maintenance of various wireless communications technologies, modems and secure voice systems
Certifications
Brainbench Certifications
A full list of all the Brainbench certifications and test scores that I have received can be found at .Job Role Certifications:
Networking:TCP/IP AdministrationLAN/WAN CommunicationsFirewall Administration ConceptsServer Administration:Linux Administration (General, Red Hat, SuSe)Unix Administration (General, AIX, HP)Disaster Recovery & PlanningProgramming:PHP 4
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