| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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