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RALPH “DELL” BINGHAM MS *****

acd6yc@r.postjobfree.com

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OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position in Computer Engineering, Information Technology,

Network Administrator, Software Engineering, or Communications Engineer. Skills

Virtually knowledge of every facet of Computer

EDUCATION Engineering to include from a foundation of micro-

electronic design to multilanguage programming to

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering the finest details of communication technologies.

May

1991

Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS

GPA 3.3/4.0

Computer Engineering curriculum consists of a broad range of studies that

extended from low-level hardware design (Electrical Engineering

Microcomputer Design) to all facets of Software Engineering to Systems

Engineering to Network Engineering to Communications Engineering.

EXPERIENCE

OVERALL EXPERIENCE STATEMENT:

With a BS in Computer Engineering and an extensive career in the field of

Computer Engineering, I have managed to touch on almost every aspect of

computer systems engineering, network engineering, application

programming and information technology. To that end, I have become an

expert in the field and as times change and technological advancements that

come to this ever so growing area; my aptitude is what keeps me sharp on

learning and advancing my skills as the new technical challenges face me.

Systems/Network Engineer Jan 2014 - February 2014

Msys, Inc., Columbia, SC

Initiated the development of SCOM/SCCM for Server/WS management

Went through powershell scripts in order to get a plan to automate the

pushing of updates out to the WS pool.

Tried to play catch-up for all of our Server/WS pool for government

mandated PCI Compliancy.

Worked on 2012 ESXi instances using vSphere to vCenter connectivity for

new project migration from older 2008 servers

SCOM configuration to monitor server performance. Began to dig into the

“real” parts of SCOM such as Network Layer monitoring.

Worked with CISCO Routers UCS briefly

Computer Engineer Jan 2013 – December 2013

Self-Employed, Picayune, MS

Due to economic strains in the spring and the Government shutdown in the

fall, job opportunities were few and far between. I was collecting

unemployment due to my last laid-off position where I relocated to south

MS to re-instate my career at Stennis Space Center (where I worked for 20

years). No jobs available due to the aforementioned issues.

Meanwhile:

Performed hundreds of PC fixes to include: virus removal, rootkit removals,

malicious SW removals, Miscellaneous hardware recovery issues such as

deep scanned disk recovery, Laptop LCD replacements, upgrades to different

OS’s, upgrades of memory and HD’s, etc.

But most importantly, I studied the new IT rollouts of SW/HW/Networking

leading edge technologies to include setting up my own servers (DELL

2950’s) to test the intrinsic knowledge of virtualization using VMWARE

Esxi, vCenter, vSphere, Hyper-V, VM clustering, System Center modules

(SCCM, SCOM, SCVMM, powershell as it matches to latest MS framework

fo Business Intelligence modules SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, etc

Especially dug in deep on SCOM monitoring for other KPI targets besides

just servers/desktops… such as monitoring .NET applications, NIC Level

monitoring, VLAN, switch ports utilization.

Studied SAN fabric integration into the VM world (vSwitch on iSCSI and

fibreChannel SANs)

BYOD and IPAM issues

Studied up on CISCO’s WAN APP Acceleration using the new appliance

suites such as ASR’s and the whole UCS (Unified Communications Devices)

… See my addendum at the bottom of this document.

WAN Application optimization for the enterprise users (MPLS routing

techniques to remote sites with encapsulation from the commercial carrier).

Many different perimeter appliances can be used to utilize the best PE/CE

connectivities.. to include Juniper and a plethora of other new-comers… but

why go wrong and not invest in Cisco… Next Gen (aka. NGAW).

P2V migration along with even newer technologies that allow VMWare’s

Esxi hosts to Hyper-V’s. Basically they are images that are compliant with

each other and hence the image will port correctly.

Powershell and PowerCLI (VMWare’s counterpart) can both in tangent get

the automation of these jobs done (albeit, there are still some holes with

PowerCLI).

Bottom-line is that we must embrace virtualization across the board and

develop the proper methodology (scripts, routines, ideology) that will allow

us the migration, HA/LB in clustered modes, Disaster Recovery based off of

the aforementioned infrastructure design.

Setup 2008 servers (clustered) with NLB role invoked to measure efficiency

gains on the algorithm that NLB (Network Load Balancing) provides.

Studied R (Revolution) as well as SSIS, SSAS, SSRS for ETL and reporting

services

Exchange 2010 implementation via an ESXi 2008R2 VM server in order to

determine migration strategies from 2007 to 2010 and to gain familiarity with

the plethora of new changes in 2010 over 2007.

Computer Engineer Jan 2011 – December 2012

John Richard Collection, Greenwood, MS

Daily root cause analysis of any issues that surfaced. Expeditiously applied

proper fix for remediation.

Virtualization of Mail gate software on Windows 2003 servers.

Virtualization of different OS’s (Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003, Server

2008, Red hat Linux, etc.) via VMWARE ESXi, vClient, vSphere, vCenter.

Technical support across a broad range of Microsoft and virtual technologies

including Hyper-V, VMware ESXi, VMWare, and VCenter.

Managed Windows 2003, 2008 R2 servers with active directory, DNS,

DHCP, IIS, and secondary DCs roles.

Virtualized Server 2012 initial release via ESXi

Active Directory maintenance to include mobile connectivity (Blackberry

and IPhone, IOS). Working knowledge of ADDS (aka Active Directory) for

remote forest implementations.

Exchange experience is extensive to include working knowledge of all

exchange versions and developed a design approach to migration to 2010….

I have working knowledge as well to the Exchange 2013 and its intrinsic

integration with the “new” AD DS” (active directory domain services…

Site-Forrest-sub-forrest).

Server load balancing to provide HA for clustered environment. VMWARE

clustered servers.

Daily scheduled offsite redundant backup processes (CTERA) via cloud

services for disaster recovery.

Daily maintenance of T-SQL processes to enable proficient ERP back-end

operations. Stored procedures to maintain daily IT routines automatically.

Daily routines of maintaining OS updates and security updates. Server

administration skills including backups/restores, monitoring performance,

file permissions, Group Policy Objects (AD), etc.

Maintained perimeter security via Layer 2 and Layer 3 functions plus fully

functional Gateway Virus protection as well as DoS/IDS/IPS on CISCO

Routers and L2 switches for perimeter protection. Managed 4 bonded T1

circuits for fault tolerance for the mission critical WAN capability.

Additionally, configured and maintained Catalyst 4500 series smart switches.

Maintained and rebuilt from scratch rack-mountable DELL PowerEdge

servers and Hp Proliants to include RAID configuration, Server software

install, role installation for servers (DNS, DHCP, AD, Exchange 2003/2007,

backup DNS, etc.). SQL Server installation, configuration, and initialization

of the Database instances required for our back-office ERP/CRM.

Maintained Win Server storage monitoring, access control, file structure

rights based on NTFS file structure model and DAC with new features of

Server 2012. Routine monitoring of access privileges via features of

Windows Server utilities.

Software Engineering and development:

Implementation of .NET applications for IT automation routines using OOP

(Object Oriented) languages of VB and C# and command line processing

(PowerShell, etc.) for back office ERP access to Windows SQL Server 2005

and 2008 R2.

Implementation of ASP.NET and ADO.NET using OOP languages of VB and

C# for client side web interfaces to access back office ERP SQL Server

databases.

Java programming knowledge albeit I prefer C# and due that they are both

object oriented and have a similar class structure (same rules for interfaces,

constructors, inheritance, abstracts, etc.) the transformation of writing C# to

Java is relatively trivial.

A decade+ of experience with Visual Studio with C, C++, VB and most

prominently C# for ASP.NET and ADO.NET.

Developing .NET applications in C# that do routine Database Administrative

tasks

Developing web based front end to our back office system (ERP) that will

allow sales and reporting for our sales reps all over the country

Developing an interface to our back office system in order to meet the

government’s requirement for having law labels on our sofa line of furniture.

Daily T SQL coding for MS SQL Server for simple to very complex queries

on our RDBMS.

Other duties as assigned: Configuration, administration and maintenance of

our PBX phone system; Configuration of our Time keeping terminals; all

other engineering technical issues or new development as they arise.

Senior Systems Engineer March 2005 – December 2010

Naval Oceanographic Office, Stennis Space Center, MS

Lead engineer for the Enterprise Engineering Department (N6)

Made recommendations for all systems contained in our community’s

(Meteorology and Oceanography Command) IT infrastructure to include:

IT enterprise decisions for reach-back cell engineering

Efficiency gains, mitigation, and contingency systems, etc.

Man-power evaluations to streamline IT costs based on business models as it

relates to a cost-benefit analysis

Provided direct support for server/data center design to include:

Server room rack elevation

HVAC analysis to ensure proper appliance cooling

Distributed server implementation to ensure HA and redundancy

Server share permissions implementation for user privacy

Enterprise AD (Active Directory) for messaging and file access services

Lead Engineer for data center design at all of our regional centers (Norfolk

VA, Rota Spain, Bahrain in Persian Gulf, Yokosuka Japan, San Diego CA).

These duties included:

Evaluation and implementation of new technologies

New distributed client-server applications

VPN connectivity back to Naval Oceanographic Office

Perimeter security measures to include anti-spam, DoS defense

DMZ development via service networks to ensure no penetration into the

private network using VPN appliance service networks and proper ACL

configurations (routing protocols to allow specialized services to the DMZ

via the CISCO L2 devices as well as L3 devices)

Hardening of site websites (IIS, Apache, etc.)

Enterprise wide Navy Marine Corp Intranet (NMCI) implementation to

include PKI (CAC hard card) implementation

High Availability (HA) of internal servers using load balancing techniques

(to include statistical monitoring)

Installed IP SEC VPNs from data center to data center as well as back to

corporate. This included IPSEC VPNs with the proper ACLs, anti-DOS

attached on my perimeter CISCO routers.

Working knowledge of the MPLS architecture for meshed private networks

in a carrier’s environment. MPLS’s IP VPNs (L3) have a wide use now but

the VPLS (and H-VPLS) are much better for e-Metro type networks. Allows

minimal change for customer premise equipment and still provides an

excellent multi-point VPN system that allows traffic other than IP.

A broad understanding of all routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, RIP, RIP V2,

etc.). I have the aptitude to research the customer’s needs to determine the

best routing protocol to fit the situation.

Project lead for Enterprise Transformation project.

The project is in support of the Commander’s initiative to align systems

around Business Lines/Missions.

Phases of project included populating the Enterprise Architecture (EA) via

data discovery methods. The EA is the Department of Defense (DOD)

Architecture Framework (DODAF) compliant infrastructure. This

architecture was formerly known as the C4SIR Architectural Data Model

(CADM). This model is very similar to the UK’s ITIL business model that is

widely used today.

Staff Engineer/Program Integration Sep 2001 – Mar 2005

Commander Naval Meteorology and Oceanographic Command, Stennis

Space Center, MS

Lead Engineering responsibilities:

Provide support to community’s initiatives such as Navy Marine Corp

Intranet (NMCI) and other DON/DOD network architecture initiatives.

Transitioning of legacy communications/networks into an Enterprise-wide

compliant IT infrastructure (from old X.25 and ISDN communications

circuits to new-age broadband communication technologies such as bonded

T1 circuits, microwave LOS connections, broadband satellite implementation

for remote connectivity.

Developed Enterprise IT policies as directed by DOD/NASA.

Life Cycle Management development for all IT infrastructure systems. This

was achieved by using various tools that followed the CMMI Business model

(similar to the popular ITIL model used today) as well SDLC working

knowledge.

Developed Enterprise Architecture approach for consolidation for the

management of IT budgets, plans and programs. This approach was used to

identify overlaps and redundant capabilities in order to achieve efficiencies.

Engineering reviews of IT hardware acquisition to ensure interoperability of

current and all future Enterprise initiatives.

Expert in all existing telecommunications of include the DOD's NIPRNET,

SIPRNET, leased P2P circuits, battlefield Satellite COMMS (INMARSAT),

and the introduction of cellular/wireless (IEEE802.11x) technologies into

operations.

The lead technical advisor for systems/applications directed by the

government's Enterprise Functional Area Managers.

Successfully funded, directed and provided engineering leadership to a

subordinate shop of 13+ acquisition department. Budget exceeded $2million

annually.

Overall Communications/Network Engineer for my command's mult-million

dollar COMMS budget.

Single technical lead on network infrastructure to include Ethernet switching,

high availability/load-balancing, intrusion detection systems, firewalls with

VPNs, service networks (DMZs), routers and router protocols, IP filtering,

access control lists, (CISCO router efficient configuration), etc.

Technical lead for all DOD/NOAA/NASA satellite systems as they related to

operations. Satellite bands of K, Ku, C, S, L, X for systems such as GBS,

INMARSAT, GPS, DMSP, GOES, NOAA birds, etc.

Computer Engineer Apr 1995- Sep

2001

Naval Oceanographic Office, Stennis Space Center, MS

Engineering, design and implementation for multiple US NAVY/USMC

systems.

These duties entailed:

● Satellite Systems: Satellite link earth stations for high speed ISDN

INMARSAT used in Bosnia. Satellite imaging systems such as

GOES, GMS, WEFAX, METSAT, NOAAPORT, etc. All over the

world.

● Radar Systems: Fully integrated NEXRAD (WSR88-D) systems into

PC environment using MS WINDOWS NT. Based on a X.25

protocol network

● Networking: Fully built from ground zero a 300+ node network in

Japan. Implementation included CSU/DSU's, CISCO Routers,

Enterprise hubs; 100Mbit switches with VLANs, SNMP, etc.

Included firewall VPN and CISCO router (L3) devices back to the

Headquarters located at NASA's Stennis Space Center.

● Network Security: Successfully implemented 40+ firewall solutions

worldwide. Security features included VPN, DMZ Service networks,

CFS, etc.

● Software Development: Web-based implementation using VBScript

and Perl. C/C++ programming for integration solutions such as NT

device driver coding.

● Engineering duties: Performed 20+ Engineering Installation Plans

which include Electrical Engineering Power Analysis, HVAC

Analysis, Wind shear loading for Satellite systems, etc.

● Engineering Team Management: Project management; successfully

implemented integrated computer systems for 76 Navy/USMC

activities worldwide including system design, implementation,

logistics, and installation. These systems were Windows NT client-

server systems that were transaction-based which was leading edge

technology at the time.

● Other: Performed high-level briefs for Flag Officers for the Navy and

Air Force. Managed the procurement and deployment of computer

system and communication equipment in excess of $1 million per

year.

Systems Engineer Nov 1991 - Sep

2001

Lockheed Engineering Services, Stennis Space Center, MS

FORTRAN and C graphics programming for US Naval Oceanographic

Office and NASA. Development of some of the first email applications

based upon the new TCP IP methodologies. Assisted in the pioneering of the

new Client/Server application development protocols. TCP IP

communication application programming.

Systems Engineer May 1991- Nov

1991

DOW Chemical, Plaquemine, LA

Systems Engineer/Analyst, MVS/TSO programming, CICS programming,

JCL/Batch and COBOL programming.

Systems Engineer Jan 1990- Aug

1990

IBM Corporation, Raleigh, NC

PC Consultant (hardware, software, host emulation, configuration,

troubleshooting), OS2 Consultant(Communications Manager for host

connect, DOS Dual Boot, memory and other hardware requirements, LAN

Server configurations, Graphics software consulting and training). REXX,

PASCAL, and C programming.

ACTIVITIES & AWARDS

Graduate classes completed: Relational Database Design, Parallel

Computing Architectures

Professional Training: Contracting Officer Representative, NASA 1996

CISCO Router Training, 1998 (plus 20+years of working with CISCO L2/L3

devices/appliances.

Professional Ratings, Awards, and Recognitions

COMNAVMETOCCOM Prestigious CROSS DECK AWARD

GS Employee OUTSTANDING RATING Award 1995-2004

Group Invention Disclosure Award (for my MIDDS invention), 1997

Special Service/Act Award 1996,1997,1998, 1999

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

COVER LETTER

Dear Hiring Manager,

OVERALL EXPERIENCE STATEMENT:

With a BS in Computer Engineering and an extensive career in the field of Computer Engineering, I have managed to touch on almost every aspect of

computer and information technology. To that end, I have become an expert in the field and as times change and technological advancements that come to

this ever so growing area; my aptitude is what keeps me sharp on learning and advancing my skills as the new technical challenges face me.

When you read my resume you will see some redundancy that I will state in this cover letter. This letter is a cordial expression on how I can be a strong

asset to your team and corporation. My experience should speak for itself, however, I feel adamant about expressing my specific qualifications for any job

opportunities that are available. I respectfully request the opportunity to discuss my abilities via telephonic or even if necessary in person.

My skills for any IT/Engineering position are:

● I have 22+ years of systems engineering and systems integration. After college, I started coding and then quickly moved into systems engineering (low

level HW integration and SW application integration…aka. Client server integration).

● I have used the IDE of Visual Studio for well over a decade in the languages of C, C++, VB, and most prominently C# (due to its ability for superior

ASP.NET and ADO.NET functionality).

● I have been a Systems Engineer for 20+ years. This includes project management, Lead Engineer, Life Cycle Management, Program Integration, and Lead

Software Engineer.

● I have developed presentations for VIP (2 star Admirals NAVY) as well as provided instructional conference presentations at many IT conferences.

● I have an invention award from the DOD for the development of an integrated Windows system that acquired Satellite, Radar, Lightning, and hourly

observational data (i.e. pressure, wind, temp, etc.). I was the Senior Systems Engineer in the installation of this system at 76 locations throughout the

world.

● While on the Admiral’s staff, I was the Senior Engineer and I managed multi million dollar budgets for the procurement of IT equipment, COMMS, and

contract man hours.

● As the Senior Systems Engineer at the Naval Oceanographic Office at NASA (Stennis Space Center), I used business model analysis (using CMMI which is

very similar to ITIL practices) to ensure that my command was correctly using an efficient cost benefit ratio to meet their demands.

● Considering the above statements about my management abilities, I STRONGLY STATE that I still like to get my hands dirty… e.g. low level programming,

server room networking, telecommunications, etc. I have the aptitude for all of these areas.

● My last job (as you will see in my resume) allowed me to get back to the dirty hands of coding (VS with C# for ASP.NET and ADO.NET) as well and

grabbing a server blade and elevating it into a rack and also calculating HVAC requirements for the server room.

● I am a strong proponent of virtualization via VMWARE ESXi and with its clusters. Cost Benefit ratio for the IT department is easily viewable with these new

virtualization technologies. As a program manager that was a hands on grunt… you can easily begin to see these trends.

● I have done Windows AT automation (now we have PowerShell… and SCCM, SCOM) since I was one of the first Beta testers of MS Windows NT back in

1992.

● I have built very large datacenters in Japan, Spain, Persian Gulf as well as the US. I have provided perimeter security (firewalls and DMZ’s) for these

datacenters.

● I have created Enterprise VPN access for long haul reach back networks.

● I have implemented mobile device access to AD and Exchange in an enterprise corporation.

● I am a strong backer of virtualization from the server racks (blade servers and L2 switches) as well as virtualized Storage technologies such as

NETAPP/VMWare vSwitch solutions.

BOTTOMLINE:

I have built data centers from ground up(CISCO routing, telcomm to include ATM, ISDN, x.25 frame relay, bonded T1 circuits, layer 2 switching, HA/LB, etc.)

I know all of the intrinsic background of every aspect of computer hardware down to the micro electronic core. I know SQL DBs (T SQL in particular) and

can make them meet business needs. I know networking at all OSI Layers, PC repair (virus and hardware), perimeter security for networks, and

program/project management.

I have been coding since I was in college with assembly, Fortran, Pascal and C and then onto C++ and now my C#. I know MS Server T SQL(replication,

stored procedures, triggering, etc.), dabbled in Oracle PL/SQL however in my opinion SQL is SQL and I prefer C# ADO.NET to manipulate RDBMS versus

PL (albeit it has its place). Also, C# for .NET (Winforms and ASP.NET).

When I was programming in a sweat shop, we didn’t have the great tools of Team Foundation and Sharepoint but we had a whole host of version control

personnel and qualified testers (human utilities if you will!). I have thoroughly reviewed both the WSS and MOSS parts of Sharepoint as well as Team

Foundation for code life cycle management/version control, etc. and the implications of having those utilities “fully” and I mean “fully” (e.g. services, portal

development, office integration for collaboration, etc.) is definitely a cost benefit to any IT shop as well as for BI

I respectfully request that you include me as a candidate for your existing job opportunity.

Ralph “Dell” Bingham

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