Michael A. Myers
Clio, MI *****
E-Mail: ********@*****.***
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Networking Engineer with vast experience in many aspects of Information Technology and with extensive expertise design, deployment, diagnosing issues, in an enterprise network. Versed in implementing and managing Change Management processes, Policy Procedure creations, Risk Management development, Cyber Security development, and NIST implementations.
EDUCATION
Master’s Major - Information System Management
Minor - E-Commerce
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI Graduated 2002
Bachelor’s Degree in Open System Technology
Baker College, Flint, MI Graduated 2001
Associate Degree in Electronic Technology
Mott Community College, Flint, MI Graduated 1987
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Project Management
Change Management
Policy and Procedure Management
Information Technology Initiative
Cyber Security Initiative
A+ Certification Class - Baker College
Various Online Classes – Baker College Center for Online Classes
Professional Development Days - Clio School District
Adult Education Classes for Clio School District
Technical
CCNA certification
CCENT certification
Experienced in TCP/IP Networking issues
Experienced with various Operating Systems
Server virtualization VMware ESXI
CNE in Novell Netware 5.0, some Active Directory
Experienced with Cisco VOIP Phones, Avaya PBX
Routers, and Switches
Experienced with HTML, FrontPage, Perl, Cold Fusion….
Experienced with Norton Ghost, Image Cast
Faronics Deepfreeze
Worked with fiber optics, and Ethernet cabling
Installation of various software
Ability to read electronic schematics
Low voltage wiring
WORK EXPERIENCE
Baker College of Flint, Flint, MI - March 2002 – May 2020
Sr. Infrastructure Administrator – Baker College
Role: This role is an expert-level position that takes the lead on proactively securing the infrastructure of the institution by identifying industry best practices and establishing the appropriate methodology. A position of this nature will be a strategic leader in the conceptual design and architecture of IT Infrastructure and will have an expert understanding of diverse technologies, industry standards, security, and design.
Responsibilities:
Participate in the planning and design of infrastructure architecture in consultation with admin members / leadership within the Information Technology Department, including the analysis and recommendation of purchasing hardware and software for infrastructure security.
Maintain the institution’s network infrastructure both on-premises and in the cloud to ensure efficient operations and negligible disruptions to business operations.
Staying up-to-date on IT security trends and information.
Evaluate and research emerging threats and vulnerabilities to aid in the identification and prevention of security incidents.
Conducts technical network vulnerability and risk assessments. Ensures the confidentiality, availability and integrity of IT systems through full compliance with Higher Education required regulations (HIPAA, FERPA, etc.).
Take lead role in investigating and reporting on security breaches to appropriate parties.
Develop and implement security standards, policies, and practices to make continuous improvements and increase the effectiveness of infrastructure security.
Manager of Networking and Security – Baker College
Manage all connectivity devices such as Cisco Border routers, Meraki AP, Cisco ISE, Cisco ASA, Firepower IPS, 11 TopLayer “IPS”, 600+ Cisco Switches, 14 Cisco core Switches CatOS, and PBX phone systems and VOIP.
Monitor possible security risks using but not excluded to Qualys appliance, Nmap, Wireshark, WhatsupGold, Spiceworks.
Implementing network security policies based on overall business model.
Served on various committees.
Crafted RFP/RFI/RFO to support new technology needs.
Manage project with PM model.
Manage budgets
Supervisor for Flint CIS Department – Baker College
Manage personnel, maintain and repair computer system and servers approximate size of 2,000 nodes. Manage budgets for network and software needs for all student/staff members at the following locations: Flint, Graduate Studies, System Building, Cass City, West Branch, and Truck Driving Schools.
Installation support of various software for classrooms and staff.
Managed 20+ VMware servers
Good working relationship with various vendors that provide services and equipment to our department.
Represent IT at Campus Operating Committee, Software Approval with JCAC, Budgetary White paper meeting, GenNET/FANET, Baker College Career Academy, and Baker Technology Advisory Board.
Part time faculty member
Teach various online and on ground undergraduate classes for the Information Technology.
Clio Area Schools, Clio, MI - June 1988 - 2002
Computer Technician
Audio Visual Technician
Maintain Novell NDS, user account, file system, printer service, and network connectivity.
Repaired and maintained all computers/servers and software problems for the district (CT).
Repaired and maintained all electronic equipment for the district (AVT).
Repaired fire alarm system
Repaired and maintained PA system
Proctored Adult Educational computer classes.
Developed and Proctored Teacher Professional Development classes.
Digitrace Inc., Flint, MI – June 1987 - 1988
Electronic Technician
Troubleshoot and repaired various electronic equipment.