Senior Vice President
Resume:
Christopher Sharer
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IT MANAGER SENIOR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
Qualifications Profile
Detail-oriented, results-driven, and innovative professional with broad-based experience and expertise in all facets of information
technology and network administration. Effective leader and concept-to-execution driver, with proven expertise in managing various
projects from inception to completion and delivery. Recognized for strategic and proactive management approach and technical skills
in identifying complex solutions and coordinating team efforts to achieve smooth and productive operations. Equipped with strong
communication and interpersonal aptitudes in building positive work relationships with professionals across all organizations.
Previously held Top Secret Security Clearance.
Core Competencies
Security and Risk Management Maintenance
Hardware Lifecycle Management
Process Optimization
Organizational Leadership
Cross-functional Collaboration
Contract Negotiation
Professional Experience
Damascus Community Bank Damascus, MD, USA
Senior Vice President, Information Technology 2010–Present
Effectively function as the chair of IT Steering Committee, selected by the board of directors comprise of executive management and
leaders from each business unit in charge of IT governance; IT risks’ identification, measurement, and mitigation; and audit
coverage of IT controls
Carry out the preparation and presentation of business cases to board of directors and executive management for important projects,
including server virtualization, wide area network (WAN) upgrades, and voice over internet protocol (VoIP)
Initiate the generation and implementation of policies and procedures for critical systems, involving information security,
acceptable use, incident response, vendor management, and business continuity
Spearhead the construction and opening of three new locations for the last twelve months while coordinating with all business units
to guarantee on-time and under budget attainment of objectives
Efficiently handle the administration of annual operating budget, service contracts, and management of the banks seven facilities as
facilities officer
Serve as a physical security officer in charge of proposing and moving the legacy alarm system to electronic access control systems,
which allowed standardization of configurations
Key Highlights:
Utilized Microsoft SQL Reporting Service in creating bank reports for operations and reporting purposes that drove the efficiency
and controls of the management
Played a vital role in reducing annual expenses while delivering new services in support of the strategic plan through effective
negotiation of core data processing renewal
Saved over $10K yearly while decreasing the number of help desk printer-related tickets through the negotiation of copier agreement
separating from individual printers for 90% of the organization
Senior Officer, Network Administrator Information Security Officer 2005–2010
Rendered hands-on oversight to the following:
Windows Active Directory for the organization;
Migration from NT4.0 domain to Windows 2000 and 2008; and
Firewall policies, WatchGuard, Dell SecureWorks, and Fortigate intrusion prevention system (IPS) devices for activities’ real time
alerts
Utilized Veeam and Backup Exec in formulating recovery and backup strategies to attain necessary requirements and recovery time
objectives in business continuity plan
Used ManageEngine Desktop Central and Kaseya in device and patch management, as well as in hardware and software inventory
Pioneered the development of a process used in tracking user’s system access to ensure proper and timely removal of user access
Assumed responsibility for the procurement of servers, PCs, printers, and maintenance contract, as well as inventory of all
equipment and software supporting IT asset management
Earlier Positions Held:
Daly Computers Inc. Clarksburg, MD, USA
System Engineer
Help Desk Engineer II
D.M. Bowman Inc. Williamsport, MD, USA
Computer Support Specialist
Military Experience
United States Army (Various Locations)
Intelligence Analyst – USFK J2, Seoul, South Korea
Directed the production of daily intelligence briefings to the command as the human intelligence noncommissioned officer in charge
(HUMINT NCOIC)
Acted as the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) Terminal Area Security Officer (TASO), in charge of securing the
maintenance of information security standards
Air Traffic Controller – US Army Aviation Center, Fort Rucker, AL, USA
Managed communications security (COMSEC) and data encryption standards (DES) keys
Headed the coordination of airspace from adjacent facilities as the shift supervisor and implemented safe, orderly, and seamless
flow of air traffic at Lowe Army Heliport (AHP) base field for over 220 helicopters
Functioned as the shift supervisor, responsible for the training of new controllers to attain facility rating
Education and Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, In Progress (Expected Completion Date: 2018)
University of Maryland University College Adelphi, MD
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MSCE)
Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA) CompTIA A+ CompTIA Server+ CompTIA Security+
Symantec Certified Technology Architect (SCTA) Licensed HP Procurve Accredited Integration Specialist (AIS)
HP Proliant Accredited Solutions Expert (ASE) HP Proliant Accredited Integration Specialist (AIS)
HP Proliant Accredited Platform Specialist (APS)
Professional Development
Community Bank Technology Officer (CBTO) Course
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), Minneapolis, MN
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Accutech Career Institute, Frederick, MD
Military Training:
Basic Training – Fort Knox, KY 93C Air Traffic Control – Fort Rucker, AL
Primary Leadership Development Course – Fort Benning, GA
96B Military Intelligence Analyst – Fort Huachuca, AZ
Technical Acumen
ManageEngine Desktop Central VMWare Veeam BackUp Exec Kaseya
Symantec Endpoint Protection McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator Microsoft SQL Reporting Service
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