Matthew N. Wojcik
Computer knowledge Languages: C, C++, Java, Perl/shell scripting, MIPS Assembly, HTML

Systems: Windows 95/NT, MacOS, SunOS, Solaris, Digital UNIX, Cisco IOS

Skills: Routers, Switches, Ethernet, ATM, TCP/IP, Firewalls, DNS, NIS, UNIX, Network & System Security, LAN/WAN

Technical work experience Jan 1999 - Feb 1999
College of Computer Science, Northeastern University
Boston, MA
Network Design Consultant
 
  • Principal network architect for an NSF-funded, interdisciplinary project to build a 32-node supercomputing cluster of workstations
  • Designed fault-tolerant 155Mbps ATM network with FastEthernet failover
  • Evaluated and purchased ATM switches from various vendors under strict budgetary requirements

  • April 1998 - June 1998, Sept 1996 - Aug 1997
    College of Computer Science, Northeastern University
    Boston, MA
    Network Administrator
     

  • Responsible for day-to-day operations and disaster planning and recovery for a TCP/IP network of over 400 nodes
  • Orchestrated complete network redesign
  • Replaced 10 Mbit/sec shared-media Ethernet network with a switched Ethernet fabric
  • Installed and configured network switches, hubs and routers
  • Analyzed and trouble-shot network traffic
  • Developed software tools to automate administrative tasks
  • Directed and monitored cooperative-education employees
  • Mentored undergraduate students as part of the College's "Crew", a volunteer program which exposes students to UNIX systems administration tasks in a production networked environment
  • Performed various UNIX systems administration tasks in a team environment, including creating user acounts, back-up and restore, system performance monitoring and tuning, hardware configuration, operating system installs, etc.
  • Documented the network and computing environment for both administrators and users
  • Evaluated network hardware and software from various vendors
  • Responded to user requests

  • May 1996 - Aug 1996
    Mitretek Systems, Inc. 
    Burlington, MA
    Technical Aide, Information Security Directorate
     

  • Conducted a thorough technical evaluation of Solaris 2.x system security
  • Authored a report on security risks of "as shipped" Solaris 2.x systems, with recommended corrective measures
  • Participated in security assessments of customer networks

  • Aug 1995 - Jan 1996
    The MITRE Corporation
    Bedford, MA
    Technical Aide, Enterprise Security Solutions
     

  • Engineered Internet routing solutions for the installation of a new Internet firewall at a US Air Force base
  • Modeled USAF base networks in a MITRE lab for firewall prototyping
  • Installed firewall equipment on site, including 3 Sun SPARC systems and two Cisco routers
  • Designed and constructed a testbed lab network for evaluation of security products
  • Authored technical recommendations for customers desiring secure SunOS 4.x and Solaris 2.x systems
  • Programmed a low-level TCP/IP library in C to be used in developing security tools

  • June 1993 - June 1995
    College of Computer Science, Northeastern University
    Boston, MA
    Junior Systems Administrator
     

  • Integral team member in the complete redesign of the College's UNIX computing environment
  • Installed UNIX operating systems and software packages
  • Monitored and maintained multi-segment Ethernet network
  • Specialized in Network and System Security, NIS and DNS configuration
  • Other work experience Dec 1997 - March 1998
    U-32 Junior/Senior High School
    East Montpelier, VT
    Substitute Teacher
     
  • Substitute teaching for English, Science, Computer Literacy, Social Studies, and Special Education at the Junior and Senior High School levels

  • Summer 1996, 1998, 1999
    Village Harmony Summer Camp
    Throughout Vermont
    Co-Director
     

  • Responsible for choral and instrumental direction for a touring ensemble of twenty 12-18 year-old musicians
  • Prepared and taught a repertoire of American "Shape-Note" music
  • Led a week of intensive rehearsal, followed by two weeks of concerts performed throughout New England
  • Education Sept 1992 - June 1996
    College of Computer Science, Northeastern University
    Boston, MA
     
  • Completed 76 of 184 credits towards a BS/CS
  • GPA: 3.187

  • Related Courses: Algorithms and Data Structures, Functional Programming, Digital Engineering, Operating Systems, Compiler Design, Software Design and Development