KEVIN J. VALENTINE
Oakland CA 94612
415-***-**** (Mobile)
(Email: ************@*****.***)
Operating Systems:
• Installing Operating Systems:
o Windows XP, 7, and 8, Server 2003, 2008, Fedora Linux
o Virtual PC and Virtual Box
Hardware:
• Buildinginstalling/add hardware:
o Computers, servers, routers, printers. Cable fabrication
Security:
• Implementing antivirus programs and firewalls
• Scheduling tasks : updates, virus scans, backups
• Vulnerability testing, configure VPN
Network:
• LAN/WAN and WLAN configuration and troubleshooting
• TCP/IP
• Implementing and maintaining servers, switches and routers, configure Active Directory Services,
DHCP, DNS
• Configure user and group accounts, file sharing, and permissions
Infrastructure:
• Configuration of Cisco routers and switches
EDUCATION:
Heald College, San Francisco, CA
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Technology with an emphasis in Network Security
Administration
• Current Member of the Phi Theta Kappa, Honor Society
Heald College, San Francisco, CA
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology
Relevant coursework:
• Managing & Maintaining your PC (A+ • Introduction to Computer Security
Cert. Prep.) Concepts
• CCNA Guide to Network Foundations • Cisco Guide
•
(CCNA Cert. Prep.) Introduction to Routing Concepts
• Advanced Networking (Network + Cert • Computer Forensics
Prep.) • Defensive Countermeasures
• Introduction to Linux (Linux + Cert. • Ethical Hacking.
Prep.)
• Introduction to Wireless Networking
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE:
• Currently performing as an Independent PC/LAN Service Contractor.
• Performed from 1984-to late 1990’s as a PC and Mac Technician at Infomax Computers, MicroAge
and The Computer Store of Oakland.
• Field Service Engineer at Computerland of Oakland,
• Help Desk/Technical Support at CIBER Network Services in support of over 2000 Pacific Bell Users
and Service Manager at The Computer Factory in San Francisco and San Jose.
• Experienced in configuring, installing, troubleshooting, LAN’s, PC’s, Servers, Apple Computers and
Network Peripherals, (printers, switches, routers and network cabling).
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY QUALIFICATIONS:
• Information Technology skills, consisting of hardware, software, networking, PC virtualization,
information security, smart phones and computer forensics.
• Able to perform common network administrative tasks associated with user resource
management, Active Directory, Group Policy, maintenance and monitoring of systems and fault
tolerance strategies.
• Experienced with design and configuration of a TCP/IP addressing scheme in a routed network.
• Can identify, troubleshoot and resolve network, computer and operating systems, Windows XP,
Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008 software problems.
• Application & Enterprise Software (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Filemaker Pro
Database Software, Antivirus (Symantec, MacAfee), Backup Software, (Backup Exec),
Salesforce, SAP.
• Ongoing manufacturer sponsored technical training classes taken. (IBM, Cisco, HP, Apple,
Microsoft)
• Able to identify major threats to computer systems and networks, apply effective
countermeasures to prevent such attacks and develop recovery plans.
• Efficient at recognizing and evaluating changes in the security environment and security field.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
•
Independent Contractor, PC/LAN TechnicianSept. 1994 - Present
San Francisco CA & Oakland CA
Metabyte, Inc. Fremont CA Oct. 2010– June
2014
Business Development/Telesales Representative
•
DCM Inc. San Francisco, CA Sept. 2006- April
2011
Part Time, Telesales Representative
•
Groundwork Open Source, San Francisco, CA May 2008 – Sept.
2009
Telemarketing Independent Contractor
•
Rainmaker/CAS Systems Inc, Oakland, CA Sept. 2006 –April
2008
Business Development Associate
•
Lawinfo.com Inc., S.F. CA July 2005 –
February 2006
Inside Sales Representative
•
Settlement Recovery Center/Spectrum Settlement Recovery, San Francisco, CA Jan. 2004-
June 2005
Enterprise Account Manager
•
John Robert Powers, San Rafael CA Nov. 2003-
Feb. 2004
Telemarketing Sales Representative
•
CompUSA Inc., San Francisco, CA April 2002-Sept.
2003
Commercial Sales Representative