SHARON COLLINS
Midway, Georgia 31320
******.*.*******.***@****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that will utilize, challenge, and enhance my technical and managerial skills.
EDUCATION
Armstrong Atlantic University/Georgia Southern University, Savannah, Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
September 1988 - March 1992
GPA: 3.8/4.0
Georgia Southwestern College, Americus, Georgia
Business Administration Major
September 1987 - June 1988
GPA: 3.5/4.0
Middle Georgia College, Cochran, Georgia
Associate of Science - Business Administration
September 1985 - June 1987
GPA: 3.5/4.0
CERTIFICATIONS
CompTIA Security+ Certification, November 2010
CompTIA Continuing Education
Cisco CCNA
Red Hat Systems Administrator
SharePoint 2016
VMWare VSphere 6
HONORS
Honor Graduate, Armstrong Atlantic University 1992
Epsilon Delta Pi Computer Science Honor Society 1992
Honor Graduate, Middle Georgia College 1987
Board of Regents' Scholarship 1986, 1987
Dean's List, 12 quarters
Honor Graduate, Hawkinsville High School 1985
Mary Wyl Clark Business Scholarship 1985
Top Ten among American High School Students 1984, 1985
EXPERIENCE
Raytheon, Fort Stewart, Georgia
Senior Computer Systems Technologist II/LVC-IA Maintainer
October 2013 – Present
Act as hardware, software and network engineer for LVC-IA system
Work with contractors from CSC, General Dynamics, Booz-Allen, Parsons, Cole Engineering and several others to fully integrate all aspects of the LVC-IA system with CCTT, RVS, AVCATT, ERF, HITS and C2 environments
Perform hardware and software upgrades for Dell PowerEdge R220 and R450 servers and Dell Precision Tower 5810 workstations
Install, Configure and Perform preventive maintenance on VMWare VSphere virtual servers supporting the LVCIA system
Install IAVA’s and anti-virus updates for LINUX, ESXi and Windows operating systems
Ensure IA security standards are maintained for all systems
Configure networks and provide uninterrupted network support between CCTT, RVS, AVCATT, ERF, LVC-IA and HITS sites
Auditor for system logs on Dell PowerEdge R515 Servers
System Administrator for Radiant Mercury Cross Domain Solutions System
Raytheon 6 Sigma Certified
General Dynamics/Anteon Corporation, Fort Stewart, Georgia
Technical Branch Manager/Senior Systems Analyst
October 2001 – Present
Manage the MIS team, including supervising employees, scheduling tasks, and prioritizing goals
Act as Lead DIACAP Analyst, creating procedures for information security and ensuring no data is compromised
Act as representative for all LVCIA teleconferences and information requests
Site Lead for SIPR connectivity in our new facility
Experience with Dell Security Servers, PASS Server, various models of PCs and laptops, HP9000, Digital Microvax, SUNs, Cisco routers and switches, VOIP phones, ASTI radios and KG 175D and KG 194 encryption devices
Use HP-UX, HP-Vue, Red Hat Linux, Enterprise Linux, SUN Solaris, VMS, Windows95, Windows98, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Server 2003/2007 operating systems
Auditor for switch and router logs and Intrusion Detection System
Install, upgrade and configure operating systems, networks, battle simulation software, and tactical systems
Evaluate new software and hardware for recommendation to Site Manager
Coordinate tasks with other department heads
Maintain UNIX, VMS, and PC networks including running fiber and cat-5/cat-6 cables, assigning IP addresses, and troubleshooting problems with the network
Integrate simulations software into the Army’s Tactical Command and Control Systems
Install, support, and troubleshoot CBS, BBS, JCATS, ERF, OneSAF, DARWARS, VBS2 and C4I software including FBCB2, AFATDS, ASAS-L, MCS, CPOF, GCCS-A and BCS-3
Troubleshoot and provide support to end-users
Pulau Electronics Corporation, Fort Stewart, Georgia
Systems Administrator / Electronics Technician
December 1999 –October 2001
Used AIX, Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT operating systems
Worked with Close Combat Tactical Trainer battle simulation software
Upgraded Unix systems, CCTT application software, and Evans & Sutherland Image
Generator software
Wrote Unix scripts and Visual Basic macros to simplify tasks
Installed hard drives, ram, network cards, CD-ROMs, tape drives, and diskette drives
Performed daily backups
U. S. Probation Office, Savannah, Georgia
Systems Analyst / GS12
November 1996 – November 1999
•Used Novell Netware, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 3.1, UNIX, and MS-DOS operating systems
•Set up file servers, print servers, PC’s, printers, and scanners
•Wrote programs in the Delphi 4.0 Visual Programming Language
•Created macros and templates in Corel Word Perfect 7.0
•Provided support for Novell, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 3.1, UNIX, IBM Voice Recognition, Kodak Digital Camera, PACTS, GCIC, Lotus CCMail, Lotus Organizer, WordPerfect 5.1 and 7.0, QuatroPro 7.0, and Netscape Navigator
•Ran fiber optic and 10-base-T cabling
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•Installed hard drives, ram, network cards, CD-ROMs, tape drives, zip drives, and diskette drives
•Provided phone support to probation offices in Savannah, Augusta, Brunswick, Statesboro, and Waycross
•Upgraded operating systems and other software
•Performed backups of file servers, mail servers, and UNIX systems
•Taught classes on new software
•Inventoried computer equipment and supplies
Logicon Technical Services, Fort Stewart, Georgia
Programmer/Technician
August 1995 - November 1996
•Experience with HP6000, Digital Microvax, Sony Laservision Videodisc Player, Commodore Amiga, and Personal Computers
•Utilized HP-UX, HP Vue, VMS, MS-DOS, Amiga DOS, and Windows operating systems
•Worked with JANUS, CBS, and BBS battle simulation software
•Installed and upgraded operating systems and simulations software
•Ran fiber optic and 10 Base T wiring for new and existing equipment
•Set up and configured computer equipment at different locations throughout facility
•Wrote programs to simplify routine tasks
•Troubleshot and provided support to computer users
•Created tape backups of computer systems
•Modified data entry forms when simulation software changed
Duramatic Products, Glennville, Georgia
Programmer/Analyst
July 1992 - June 1995
•Experience with RS6000, AS400, System 36, and IBM PC's
•Used operating systems such as UNIX, OS400, MS-DOS, and Windows
•Installed and upgraded operating systems, Symix manufacturing-based software, word processors, and spreadsheets
•Installed hardware such as hard drives, memory cards, PC's, terminals, and printers
•Wrote programs and queries in Progress 4GL
•Performed system administration tasks such as maintaining security, adding users, configuring hardware, and managing print queues
•Prepared and managed budget for MIS department
•Investigated new hardware and software
•Taught employees to use hardware and software
•Troubleshot and provided support to users
•Maintained an adequate supply of computer forms and supplies
REFERENCES
References available upon request.