John Haskell

Engineering Leader

Cheyenne, WY

713-***-****

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SUMMARY

I am an experienced technology leader with skills in cybersecurity, cloud computing, machine learning, and distributed networks. Currently the Head of Engineering at Dish Network, where I lead a team of on-site and remote engineers in devops, engineering, and operations. I have expertise in API's, authentication, automation, cloud frameworks, networking, operating systems, scripting, software development, video, and virtual environments. I currently hold a Master of Business Administration in Information Technology Management, a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Assurance, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information System-Security.

EXPERIENCE

Dish Network, Cheyenne - Head of Engineering

July 2014 - CURRENT

● Lead a team of on-site and remote engineers in devops, engineering, and operations, overseeing their personal assessments, KPIs, and 1-on-1s.

● Write, monitor, and maintain OKRs year to year to ensure the team meets its targets, and excel at monitoring challenging objectives and key results for all teams.

● Successfully managed improvement and expansion projects, including commercial insertion to include linear, addressable, and programmatic insertions.

● Consolidated disparate technology platforms, established a CI/CD environment of continuous improvement, and set the pace for reskilling and uptraining of legacy technology team members.

● Applied machine learning methods to reduce costs and increase operational speed, implementing machine learning models to automate monitoring.

● Versed in broadcast MPEG and OTT models, and maintained high security posturing following NIST and PCI compliance.

● Created a culture of learning, knowledge transfer, and self-development within the department.

Technical Expertise:

● API's - Soap and Restful

● Authentication – Federated Active Directory, GPO's, and OAuth authentication with IAM models

● Automation - Ansible, Salt, Puppet

● Cloud Framework – Azure, AWS, Elastic

● Data Sciences - Elasticsearch, Grafana, Tableau

● Networking – OSI, Various protocols, Primarily around MPEG transport streams

● Operating Systems – Linux and Windows based server infrastructures

● Scripting – Shell, Python, PHP, Java

● Software Dev - CI/CD pipelines with github and jenkins

● Web frameworks – NodeJS/Express/React

● Video - Broadcast and Transport technologies

● Virtual environments – VMware, Veeam, Containerization NWSC/UCAR, Cheyenne - Senior Systems Administrator February 2014 - July 2014

● Maintained 6 supercomputers used for research and weather analysis

● Worked with mixed server architecture from HP, DELL, and IBM

● Worked in clean room robotic tape libraries

● Maintained UPS, generators, and all supporting systems

● Managed the Internet 2.0 token ring network called Bison

● Managed BGP routers and caching servers used by Netflix US Bank, Houston - Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

May 2012 - February 2014

● Worked for FSV Payment systems

● Managed infrastructure for US Bank and over 30 banks

● Processed prepaid credit cards, POS transactions, and other various transactions

● Emphasized performance, stability, and accuracy

● Worked with Solaris Systems and Red Hat Systems

● Managed Oracle and Microsoft Database systems

● Managed Key infrastructure

● Implemented NIST and PCI compliance

● Conducted compliance audits.

Echostar Uplink - Senior Engineer

December 2010 - June 2012

● Worked on architecture team for future innovation

● Worked as the main contact for engineering services in the Cheyenne Uplink.

● Maintained infrastructure services.

Microsoft Exchange, Windows Server, Windows desktops, printers, Active Directory, Amag door systems, Cisco Call Manager, Various Linux systems, Vmware.

● Developed to launch Commercial Insertion systems

● Maintained services for millions of customers

State of Wyoming, Cheyenne - Sr. Computer Technology and Infrastructure Analyst June 2009 - December 2010

● Managed ITS/GIS servers and applications for public safety

● Managed two diverse data centers

● Managed infrastructure critical for public safety that tied in all road sensors, camera, weather stations, overhead signs, and variable speed limit signs

● Handled fiber, microwave, and P2P radio communications

● Converted to virtual infrastructure provided cost savings and high availability

● Designed the first iterations of Wyoroad.info to implement public access to sensors Tek Systems, Colorado Springs - System Administrator May 2007 - June 2009

● Worked as contractor directly for Tek Systems

● Clients:

Doss Aviation from 2008 to 2009 (1.2 years)

Trane Industries from 2008 to 2008 (4 months)

Motorola Broadband from 2007 to 2008 (1.5 years)

● Project highlights:

Supported various devices, including modems, head ends (IRDS), signal equipment, routers, and other broadband devices

Created many Motorola simulators

Implemented systems to run industrial machines such as robotic welding arms, milling machines, etc.

Worked with vendors to integrate the entire system into their Sales system, using Fortran and other aged languages.

Worked closely with the United States Air Force to create and maintain academic infrastructure for incoming officer pilots

Utilized MARS and Unified CISCO call manager to provide security and communication solutions through ISP hosted POTS line.

Colorado State University, Pueblo - Network Assistant August 2007 - May 2008

● Maintained CISCO infrastructure with Network Engineers

● Worked with many different IOS devices

● ASA firewalls, Catalyst switches, Routers, 6500 Core switching Colorado State University, Pueblo - ITS Helpdesk Technician III August 2005 - May 2007

● Imaged and deployed replacement desktops

● Setup, maintained and serviced printers

● Managed GPO's and Active Directory Accounts

● Worked with System Administrators to install new network infrastructure.

● Trained new employees as they were hired at university help-desk EDUCATION

Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT

Master of Business Administration Information Technology Management Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT

Master of Science: Cybersecurity and Assurance

Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT

Bachelors of Science: Computer and Information System - Security Colorado State University, Pueblo, CO

Bachelors of Science: Mathematics

CERTIFICATIONS

● ECC CEH

● ECC CHFI

● CompTIA Cysa+

● CompTIA A+

● CompTIA Net+

● CompTIA Security+

● CompTIA Server+

● CompTIA Project+

● Redhat RCSA

● Cisco CCNP

● Microsoft MCP

● CompTIA Linux+

● Amazon AWS Practitioner

● Amazon AWS Solution Architect Associate

● CIW Web Professional

● CIW Database Specialist

● CIW Java Professional

AWARDS and ACCOMPLISHMENTS

● Key engineer in dish Autohop

● Designed and managed rollout of commercial insertion platforms to support nearly $1 billion of revenue

● Mitigated many attacks to the US Bank infrastructure

● Installed, maintained the Yellowstone supercomputer

● 2019 Employee of the Month

● 2016 Engineering Manager of the Year

● 2015 Team of the year award

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