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Over 11 years of hands on experience in the systems and network engineering/architecture field with three years experience in information assurance designing and implementing secure and highly complex networks and computing platforms. Expertise in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing and mitigation as well as preventative measures and due diligence. IT project lead on: the establishment of a local ISP, design and deployment of a wireless Metropolitan Area Network, design and implementation of several tech centers and the deployment of a distance learning solution within Oakland Schools. Highly goal oriented, motivated and committed to excellence with great attention to detail. Seeks out leadership positions and enjoys being part of a team. Weekly volunteering and community involvement for over 12 years. Fluent in English, Spanish, German and Portuguese.

Accredited Achievements and Honors:

Champion of the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (NCCDC) – Baker College 2008

Congratulatory letter on NCCDC win from the House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security – 2008

Congratulatory letter on NCCDC win from Governor Granholm – 2008

Recipient of the Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) Commander’s Coin – 2001

Honorary member of The Planetary Society and The Optimists Club – 2001

Winner of the Kristin S. Oswald Memorial Scholarship – 2001

Technical Proficiencies

Certifications:
MCP, Training for CISSP and CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

Security Tools:
Retina, Iris, Nessus, SNORT, Ethereal (Wireshark), TCPDump,  BackTrack, Metasploit, Cain & Abel, John the Ripper, Kismet, Netstumbler, Paros Proxy, Aircrack, Sysinternals, AirMagnet

Methodologies:
Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Business Continuity Plan (BCP), Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP), Incident Response Plan (IRP), Risk Assessment, Risk Management / Mitigation, Physical Security, Change Control, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), Due Diligence

Compliance:
ISO 17799:2005 / 27002:2005, HIPAA, NIST, CobiT, SOX, GLBA, TIA/EIA

Languages:
C, C++, C#, VB.Net, VBS, Java, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, HTML, CSS

Operating Systems:
Windows Server 2008/2003/2000, Windows (9x, 2000, NT, XP, Vista), Linux, Cisco IOS

Database:
MS SQL Server 2000, MySQL

Development Tools:
MS Visual Studio 2003/2005, Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash

Implementation and Administration of:
Active Directory, Exchange 2000/2003, VMWare, ESXi, WDS, RIS, Cisco routers/switches, OSPF,TCP/IP, IPSec, QoS, 802.11, SmoothWall firewalls, IDS/IPS, Trixbox (Asterisk), VoIP, Apache, IIS, MS DNS, Bind

Work Experience

2003 to Current

Friends of Detroit & Tri-County, Detroit, MI
Technology Director, Systems and Network Engineer

Goal:

Deploy Labs, WDS, VoIP, Metropolitan Area Network & 2² miles free WiFi ISP

Outcome:

Computer labs are used daily by an average of 50 people. The wireless
ISP is used at all times with an average of 75 authenticated users. Phone cost
reduction of 75%. Computer labs and offices can be expanded at will without IT
staff. A safe computing environment was established with strict access controls.

Action:

* Building infrastructure assessment and development
* Information systems acquisition, development and maintenance
* Installed telecommunications closet with six servers (3 on ESXi) and four subnets.
* Wired 22 TIA/EIA compliant rooms.
* Designed and implemented a 80 feet tall WiFi solution with a 1 watt transmitter
* Public user registration and authentication for secure network access
* IPSec VPN component for secure communication across three buildings over WiFi    Metropolitan Area Network
* Centralized VoIP service to three buildings and store fronts with 30+ extensions
* Fully scripted Windows Deployment Services (WDS) solution for in-house automated
ad-hoc computer network installations
* Found donor for establishment of three additional computer labs for public use
* Policies and procedures for physical and environmental security established
* Full risk assessment, penetration testing and threat mitigation
* Network and host intrusion detection system (IDS) and content filter implemented

2007 to 2008

National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition - Baker College
Team Member

Goal:

Compete to learn computer security in-depth

Outcome:

Secured National Championship over 51 other Colleges and Universities by
delivering ready-made solutions in a very short time span, often within
minutes. Invited by Cornelius Tate (Director of Department of Homeland
Security Cyber Security Division) as a consultant to the United States
Government International Cyber Terrorism Simulation: Cyber Storm III.

Action:

* Built both a six server lab and seven server virtual lab ranging from Linux to Solaris and   Windows Server 2008.
* Hardened multiple services ranging from DHCP & SSL to Exchange & MySQL
* Secured, hardened and penetration tested with Nessus, Retina and Backtrack
* Hacked, tore down and repaired these systems daily for 4 months
* Everything was Documented and put into a manual for the competition
* My personal goal was to be able to replace any team member in an emergency

Information of competition: http://www.nationalccdc.org/
Information of Cyber Storm: http://www.dhs.gov/xprepresp/training/gc_1204738275985.shtm

2004 to 2007

Intrepid Defense, Birmingham, MI
Technology Developer / Advisor

Goal:

Improve existing holographic technology for real life application

Outcome:

Live video streams could now be rendered in real-time. This allowed the
holographic display to be used by Homeland Security at the Super Bowl XL in Detroit

Action:

* Assessed current holographic technology’s weak points
* Adapted off-the-shelf hardware for use with proprietary projector
* Modified NVIDIA device driver to work with patented holographic projector

1998 to 2006

McMath Hulbert Observatory, Lake Angelus, MI
Technology Director, Systems and Network Engineer

Goal:

Bridging the Digital Divide

Outcome:

Pilot programs became standardized and curricula accepted for mainstreaming.
Technology centers have continued to flourish.

Action:

* Co-wrote curricula for Oakland, Pontiac and Detroit schools
* Deployed long distance learning infrastructure across Oakland Technology Centers
* Set up multiple private Technology Centers in local communities
* Co-developed and ran multiple technology oriented summer camps for children
* Acquisitions advisor to other organizations seeking tech-solutions

Education

2007 to Current

Baker College, Auburn Hills

Pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Applied Science,
Computer & Network Security - GPA: 3.91/4.00
Twice on President’s list, four times on Dean’s list
Graduating: June 2009

2001 to 2002
2004 to 2006

Oakland Community College, Orchard Ridge

Associate Degree in Applied Science,
Computer Information Systems