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Self EmployedSenior Network Security Engineer
Feb. 2021Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United StatesDesigning, building, implementation, and maintenance of Network Security Appliances
Amana Arts GuildBoard Member
Jun. 2013 - Oct. 2017High Amana, Iowa, USALiason to Iowa Federation of Hand Weavers & Spinners. http://www.amanaartsguild.com
Rockwell CollinsSenior Network Engineer; contractor
Feb. 2012 - Jun. 2012Cedar Rapids, Iowa AreaSenior Network Engineer: Ensured the stability and integrity enterprise VMware network services, information systems that support the full organizational functions. Implementation of migration of VMware Host servers from HP c-class Blade servers to HP DL g6 & g7 class servers. Involved in the Virtualization of Windows VMware client servers, physical to virtual migrations, monitoring, maintaining, and associated operating systems Planning, designing, and developing upgrade and migration plans across the organization. In addition, lead for installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all VMware Host Systems, Client Systems, and Client Applications. Took initiative to analyze and resolve network hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide end user training where required. Applied proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues in order to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments. Coordinated activities with other organization units (hardware service & support, software service & support, application user service and support) across entire world wide Rockwell Collins divisions. Also involved in VMS infrastructure projects on various Rockwell Collins VMS systems.
The University of Iowa FoundationNetwork Specialist
Apr. 2008 - Aug. 2011Systems & Network Admin, Network & Systems Management. VMware ESX Systems on SUN-AMD environment, NetApp SAN, Cisco and HP network gear, Barracuda, TrendMicro, and SecureComputing Products.
J & A Printing IncSenior Systems Engineer
Aug. 2006 - Feb. 2008Design, specify, implement and support Information Technology systems. Database server support; MS SQL 2000 (stand alone)configuration. Applications support. Implementation of WAN/LAN/SAN infrastructure design/support using Cisco and Hewlett Packard network equipment. End user support on PC/Terminal hardware, network printers, and general office applications, including remote web and SSL access. Assist users with PAN personal area network Adaptive Technology configuration and use. Configure server hardware designs and implementations and support using Hewlett Packard PC/Server hardware. Other software/server applications include, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project. Build technology phased 3 tier plan and adapted to current business model as 3yr upgrade/update implementation.
Siemens VDOSenior Technologist – Level 3 / Network Engineer
Feb. 2005 - Jul. 2006Design, specify, implement and support client systems. Database server support; MS SQL 2000 (stand alone and clustered), Oracle 10g with RAC (Real Application Cluster) configuration. Applications support, Siemens TransitMaster, EMC-Legato, Seagate, software. WAN/LAN/SAN infrastructure design/implementation/support using Cisco, Hewlett Packard and Dell network equipment. Configure server hardware designs and implementations and support using Dell, Hewlett Packard and Arcom Industrial PC/Server hardware. Other software/server applications include, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, and Red Hat Enterprise Server. Assisted in design and implementation of IP based Dual Site disaster recovery model. Work closely with Sales and Purchasing/Financials in building appropriate technical responses to RFP requests.
Oldhaus FibersFiber Artist, CEIO
Jan. 1998Cedar Rapids, Iowa AreaIowa's Premier Babes Fiber Garden Spinning Wheel Dealer also for National Custom Spinning Works, wheels. We have an ARBA (American Rabbit Breeders Association) Registered, Angora Rabbitry. Giant, and French Angora Rabbits. We dye, mix, spin and knit our Angora Fibers along with Fibers from other farms in the Mid-West. Alpaca, Llama, and Bison.. .
Amana Colonies Land Use District - ACLUDHistoric Preservation Commission
Oct. 1997 - Mar. 2009Amana, IowaAppointed Historic Preservation Planner, on Amana Colonies Land Use District, Historic Preservation Commission. Chairman 2001-2009
Board Member 1997-2001 Involved in Historic Preservation planning in the Amana Colonies, one of the nations' first "National Historic Landmarks", Iowa's largest & 2nd "National Historic Land Mark" district. Assist ACLUD Board of Trustees with recommendations on Historic Preservation Guidelines, based on Amana's Built environment and the Secretary of Interior Standards for Historic Preservation. Given talks/presentations to many on Historic Preservation techniques and practices. Served as Board Member of the Iowa Historic Preservation Alliance (IHPA) a state wide Historic Preservation Advocacy Board. Worked with SHPO (State Historic Preservation Office) in developing preservation plans that adhere to the standards and fit in the frame of the Amana Colonies. http://www.aclud.org
Amana Colonies Land Use DistrictHPC Chairman
Jan. 1996 - Jan. 2008Amana, IowaHistoric Preservation Commission, Chairman for Amana Colonies Land Use District (local government entity for historic preservation of Amana Colonies, Iowa... 7 villages, 26000 acres, in Iowa County, Iowa). http://www.aclud.org
Independent IT ContractorIndependent IT Contractor
Jan. 1992Network Services, Desktop Services, Workstation Services, Server Setup and maintenance. WLAN, Firewalls, etc.
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