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More bioIn addition facilitating Graduate courses in: CS 650, Computer Networking Implementation and Design, CS 651, Foundations of Computer Security (10 Common Body of Knowledge Security Domains (CBK)), CS 653 Network Security, and CS 663 Enterprise Architecture
• Received incentive reward from CEO for outstanding performance on SAN4 project.
• Traveled to 17 data centers throughout the Enterprise spanning Hawaii to Philadelphia and points in between and successfully met data center Implementations resulting in Incentive bonuses for company
• Meeting all deadlines successfully to ensure customer satisfaction by continual preparedness and planning
• Surveying remote sites, designing and devising new infrastructures, reuse of legacy infrastructure where applicable (numerous cost savings achieved)
• Chosen to lead site surveys at highly visible locations including Monterey, California (Presidio), Puerto Rico & GTMO, Cuba.
• Harvested $100K+ in cost savings by negotiating and utilizing existing OSP (dark fiber) while still providing a win/win for both customer and company by adhering to Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Followed all projects from start to finish (survey to implementation) for quality assurance and successful handover to operations
• Team generated cost savings of over $2M.
• Facilitated 10K+ legacy applications to be centralized by proposing use of Thin Client on desktops, producing substantial time and cost savings.
• Changed method in which backups were conducted; introduced and configured single sign on; migrated users from cc: Mail to Microsoft Exchange; installed Norton Antivirus corporate-wide with automatic updates for continual client protection; and helped enhance remote connectivity by serving as backup administrator for Citrix Metaframe.
• Garnered award and received raise for excellence.
• Maintained Novell and Windows NT networks. Configured and installed desktops and servers. Supported 300-650 clients and staff in global locations, including Eastern Europe.
• Providing international support to locations such as Brazil and Bosnia.
• Seamlessly relocated 400 users from Washington, D.C. to McLean, Virginia, including reconfiguring LAN / WAN, fileservers and print services.
Highly credentialed global inter-network technology leader, with more than 17 years of experience managing network implementation, operations, and high-profile projects for world-class corporations. Skillfully optimize systems and exceed organizational objectives through adept team leadership, solid strategic planning, effective communications, and broad industry expertise. Key strengths include:
Network Architecture & Administration
Network Security
Operations Management • Infrastructure Installation
Systems Documentation • Global Systems Support •
Quality Assurance •
Customer Management Technology Solutions • Help Desk Support • LAN/WAN DOD Secret Security Clearance
Specialties: Network Infrastructure Design, Security, Support, Analysis, and Implementation.
Published Articles:
Gleghorn, G and Gordon, J. (2012). “A Quantitative Examination of Perceived Promotablity of Information Security Professionals with Vendor-Specific Certifications vs. Vendor-Neutral Certifications.” Research in Business and Economics Journal.
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