PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Over * years of front-end and back-end web development experience

Network and Security Engineer with more than 5 years of experience in security

Seven years of administration/consulting experience in the IT industry

Over 4 years’ experience performing help desk duties in various environments

Seven years of network implementation and troubleshooting experience

Pursuing the Cisco Certified Security Professional certification

CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

MCP Microsoft Certified Professional

TECHNICAL SKILLS SUMMARY

Routers

Cisco 12XXX, 75XX, 76XX, 72XX, 36XX, 38XX, 25/26XX

LAN Switches

Cisco 19XX, 29XX, 35XX, 40XX, 50/55XX, 65XX

Fire Walls

Cisco Pix 535, 515E, Check Point NGX, VSX, CrossBeam, Juniper, Dans Guardian, Socks

Load Balancers

Cisco 115XX,Cisco ACE

OS / IOS

Cisco IOS/COS, LINUX/Fedora Core Unix, MS Windows Platforms

Enterprise Mgmt

CiscoWorks, Websense

Protocols

TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, PPP, POS, Frame Relay, IPX/SPX, SNMP, VoIP

Hardware

Assorted modems, CSU/DSUs, terminal servers. HP Printers, Dell PCs, IBM PCs, Cisco AP

Analyzers

Wire-shark, snort, nmap, languard

Servers

Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Fedora Core, Red Hat

Administration

Active Directory, Novell Group-wise, Novell ConsoleOne, Citrix

Front-end Dev

JavaScript, jQuery, node.js, mootools, ajax, html5, css3, bootstrap

Back-end Dev

PHP5, MySQL, sql, xml, api development

Frameworks Dev

Wordpress, Joomla, Shopify, Magento, Zend PHP

Project Hosting Dev

Github, SVN

SEO Dev

Link building, on-site-optimization, directory submission, adwords

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Stromme, Remote (5/2012 - Current)

Web Engineer (Contractor)

Primary web developer for Stromme.ca and their client base

Develop a wide variety of applications using php, JavaScript, ajax, MySQL and html

Responsible for troubleshooting any server/load issues

Developing a customized wordpress MU dashboard that will be replace all admin functionality for non-super users; this project requires implementing several Ajax functions, customized wordpress loops and unique sql database queries

Developed a unique Ajax multi-upload plug-in, a company pricing estimator plug-in and user subscription functionality

Developed a custom theme options panel to handle network options and blog options

Created a custom drag and drop editor inside the user dashboard that allows the creation of front end pages for the user by using php/jQuery dynamic widgets

Integrity LLC, Saint Louis, MO (12/2011 - 4/2012)

Web Engineer (Contractor)

Responsible for implementing client projects utilizing a wide variety of tools and skills

Develop sites using the Wordpress platform, CSS, HTML and JavaScript

Code email marketing templates to be used in wufoo and mailchimp; this position consists of both front-end UI development and back-end database and php development

Utilize for UI development css3,html5,jQuery,mootools and ajax languages; for back-end development utilize various php frameworks and MySQL queries

Largest project at Integrity was to migrate several static HTML sites for a university over to wordpress. This project required several custom short-codes, plugins and admin panels to be developed. The option panels were developed using a custom settings API class. Responsible for making sure the content remained identical once migrated as the new sites needed to pass a strenuous government audit.

Worked on project to create a movie database site that relied on a customized rest api

AT&T, Saint Louis, MO (9/2011 – 12/2011)

Network Engineer II (Contractor)

Working as a member of the ENO team, worked to resolve WAN and LAN issues that affect the AT&T corporate and shared environments

Responsible for conduction circuit testing and the repair/replacement of trouble circuits.

Responsible for updating topology diagrams and detailing all network changes that were coordinated.

I was responsible for polling and responding to any snmp alerts found within the network. This also required me to proactively dispatch field techs to look at CSU/DSU issues and alarms. If sufficient cause was found, I would work with the field techs to acquire and implement new routers and switches to replace failed devices.

HP, Remote (4/2011 – 7/2011)

Network Engineer (Contractor)

Member of the Global Network implementation team responsible for specing and installing cisco ASA firewalls and Checkpoint firewalls

GNI also was responsible for handling any change requests that may be needed to facilitate new network connectivity.

As a member of the GNI team, I handled the planning and implementation of internal dmz environments. This typically consisted of working with a server admin to determine the amount of servers that would be used to run their application, the amount of network connections needed based on the server count and the protocols and endpoint devices that needed access to their application. With these details in hand, I would order any additional switches that may be needed, configure the access ports and trunked vlans, add routing for any new subnet reservations and provision firewall rules for any firewall between the source server and the endpoint devices.

After each implementation I update network diagrams and process runbooks.

Thomson Reuters, Saint Louis, MO (11/2009 – 3/2011)

Network Engineer (Contractor)

Worked as a member of the Regional Network and Security Operations team to support mission-critical, fast-paced environments

Provision checkpoint vsx and ngx firewalls and configured new rules and the routing as needed for each project

Processed change orders for Netscreen firewalls within the environment.

Configured dns for new network devices via Infoblox.

Commonly assisted with troubleshooting issues that would arise outside the scope of a given project

Configure network traffic at the access and distribution level via segregated trunks, vlans and separate vrfs.

After each implementation project I updated network diagrams and process runbooks.

I implemented several instances of the Cisco ACE, which also required me to create and import ssl certificates.

Outside of my implementation projects, I would work triage on any network trouble tickets reported to my team.

AT&T, Saint Louis, MO (6/2008 - 10/2009)

Network Engineer (Contractor)

Responsible for configuring shared SOCKS and dedicated proxy access for AT&T clients

Configured PBR on wan routers as well as customer access rules on Nokia and Cisco firewalls

Worked on several hardware installs and upgrades of switches, firewalls and servers

Experience also includes data center power and cabling runs

Part of a team that resolves end user issues with VPN and data flows as well

EDS, Remote (3/2007 – 6/2008)

Firewall Engineer (Contractor)

Work with various EDS clients to migrate their existing MPLS network connections to EDS, to a new secure PIP network connection

Plan and design the implementation of either a checkpoint or Cisco firewall solution to secure the new connectivity

Work with the customer, to build a suitable configuration on the firewalls to isolate the customer from EDS in a dmz, while allowing the necessary access from the remote client location to their dmz within EDS

Build new network designs that detail connectivity from the client to their EDS dmz, risk assessments for the network/traffic and a documentation to support the firewalls once in production

Troubleshoot vpn issues and customer application issues

US Bank, Saint Louis, MO (7/2006 – 3/2007)

Security Consultant III/Security Helpdesk Team (Contractor)

Worked alongside various department managers to analyze which of their respective users have excessive access to production servers, workstations and applications.

Analyze information and test ways to effectively remove the unnecessary permissions while still allowing access to required services and files

Develop a security analysis that details application security issues, database security issues, and access control requirements

Work the firewall helpdesk trouble ticket queue to resolve any application access issues

Interact with end users via phone to troubleshoot there issue and write up a suitable solution

Written several scripts in winbatch and VB to automate some acl access changes that are made across enterprise servers

Stay current on the latest security news as it is crucial in this role to advise end users of best practices

Delta Funding, Chesterfield, MO (4/2005 – 7/2006)

Network Engineer/Security Engineer/Desktop Support

Duties consist of, supporting around 60 users in St. Louis and 20 users in Chicago

Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting all networked equipment on the LAN

Configure Cisco 7940 and 7960 VoIP phones using Cisco call manager; internet access is restricted through the use of application proxies put in place

Configured and installed Cisco 3550 switches for the Saint Louis site

PIX firewall maintenance and administration, was also part of daily routine

Configured new routers to be used in remote locations and the network DHCP servers

Researched and implemented Ris services on the domain controller in Saint Louis; and assisted remote techs with installations on their own servers

Setup satellite offices in Las Vegas, Cincinnati and Dallas

Perform repackaging of software to deploy to users via active directory

Create and maintain images Deltas pcs

Configured Vpn for my sites and it is used as a secure backup to our primary frame relay services

Assess and recommend what enhancements need to be made to my sites

Maintain a positive stock of all necessary hardware to keep site functional through an intranet online purchase request system

Interface with customers at various locations via phone, desk side and remote access to troubleshoot any pc, Lan, or printer issues

Perform the configuration and troubleshooting of Novell GroupWise and the proprietary sales software used at my sites

Use console one to reset users account passwords

Maintain the network dc site and administer security updates and patches via GPOs; there are various security card readers implemented to maintain a level of physical security

A.G.Edwards, St. Louis, MO (9/2004 – 4/2005)

IT Access Control Specialists/Access Control Helpdesk (Contractor)

Member of the Unix access control helpdesk team

Created and maintained branch and home office Unix accounts as well as worked with AG Edwards employees via phone and remote access to troubleshoot any permissions issues

Assigned the appropriate permissions and access privileges for users and devices in active directory

Handled requests for account setups, changes and terminations; Active directory was one of the main interfaces used in this position

Responded to any requests or questions in regard to migration of previous proprietary financial solutions software to a beta version of software

Assisted in the development of various databases

Assisted in the maintenance of the corporate database which held employee account information

Troubleshoot issues with beta and citrix interface

Used; remedy, IBM Tivoli Identity Manager Express, team player, citrix, Unix, and Microsoft Office products to perform daily tasks

Convergys, St. Louis, MO (1/2004 – 9/2004)

Internet Helpdesk II

Provide technical assistance to Internet service subscribers

Provisioned new users accounts and modems

Troubleshoot pc and Mac systems, various brands of digital modems, and Comcast digital network

Troubleshoot Internet connectivity issues, DNS servers, Registration servers, Routers, Hubs, and Home-networking Systems

Proficient with remedy, submitting trouble tickets, and Scheduling for tech dispatches

Troubleshooting experience with Microsoft Outlook

Responded to new account provisioning issues

United States Army, St. Louis, MO (5/2000 – 6/2006)

Biological Warfare Specialist (74 D)/Information Systems analyst (25B)

Awarded the secondary MOS of Information systems analyst prior to 2003 deployment to support the hardware used during biological detection missions

Configured windows 2000 on the docked workstations that were used during our missions

Traveled in a mobile laboratory and examined mounted armored vehicles to Detect biological agents

Performed troubleshooting of laptops in the biological detection vehicle

Went through training for disaster recovery of biological detection system

Utilized various procedures and techniques to obtain samples of air in a specified area and test that air for any biological agents; once samples were obtained a chain of custody was enforced; perimeter security was strictly enforced and practiced

Mobilized for Operation Enduring Freedom in 2003

Freelance Web Development (4/2008 - Present)

Over six years’ experience as a freelance web development and SEO analyst

Developed a variety of websites and applications for previous clients and in some cases, performed SEO promotion services for these clients as well

Typically utilized languages for building client sites and applications are html5, css, jQuery, ajax, Mysql and php

Building client sites typically require converting wire-frames and psd designs into a working application

Handle the front-end development and the back-end development

Well versed in keyword research and SEO link building strategies

Experienced with SEO writing and social marketing concepts

Proficient with using the Adobe suite and several web base applications such as Mockflow, Freshbooks and Basecamp for managing client projects

EDUCATION

Lindenwood University, Saint Charles, MO

Completed 25 credits towards a degree in Computer Science

University of Missouri St. Louis, Ferguson, MO

Completed 18 credits towards a degree in Computer Science

Saint Louis Community College, Florissant, MO

Completed 12 credits towards a degree in Computer Science

CERTIFICATIONS

CISSP

A+

Network +

Security +

Linux +

MCP

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