Steve McCarthy, MCSE, MCSA, MCP x8, Network+, i-Net+, A+, CIWA, CCNA, FDLE FCIC, HIPAA Security Officer
IT Consultant, Network Engineer, Windows Network Administrator, VMware Administrator
  • United States of America
Member Since: 1999/04/18
Industry: Computer & IT
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Small Business IT Specialist, 35+ years experience! MCSE, MCSA, MCP x8, Network+, i-Net+, A+, CIWA, CCNA, FDLE FCIC, HIPAA Security Officer.

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Education
US Navy Technical Schools - 4 Years
Network Systems Administration, Advanced Electronics and Communications
Microsoft, Cisco and Sun Solaris
Network Design, Administration and Security
Jeremy Moskowitz, Microsoft Group Policy MVP
Group Policy Essentials and Advanced Group Policy Master Courses
US Government C2 Training
Computer and Network Security
Excelsior College and City Colleges of Chicago
Advanced Electronics
US Navy Leadership and Management - 1 Year
Leadership, Management, Quality Assurance and Instructor Training
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Full Biography

IT Small Business Specialist

Major Industry Certifications:
MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Security Track
MCSA - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, Security Track
MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional, x8
CompTIA Network+ Certified Professional
CompTIA i-Net+ Internet Professional
CompTIA A+ Certified Technician
CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate
CIWA - Certified Internet Webmaster Associate
FCIC - Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida Crime Information Center
HIPAA Security Officer
 
Microsoft Partner since 2004 - Small Business IT Specialists

Internet Certifications:  Brainbuzz.Com

Network Technical Support, Computer Technical Support, Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange, Client Operating Systems and many more.
 
Education

US Navy Network Systems Administration, Advanced Electronics and Communications (4 Years)
US Navy Leadership, Management, Quality Assurance and Instructor Training (1 Year)
US Government C2 Computer and Network Security
Excelsior College and City Colleges of Chicago                        
Microsoft, Cisco and Sun Solaris Courses (Network Design, Administration and Security)
Group Policy Essentials and Advanced Group Policy Master Courses
The Meaning of Meaningful Use

- 20 Years as a Navy Chief Electronics Technician, Computer technician, Network Security officer and System Administrator on Windows and Unix systems.
- Over 30 years experience building, configuring, and installing computers, computer systems and networks.
- Designed, Built and Administered the Windows Network for a local City Government, integrating City Hall, Public Services, Utilities, Fire and Police.

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Current: Level 18
Steve needs 39,557 points to level up.
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