Expert Details
Networks (LAN / WAN / WLAN), Servers (Windows / Unix / Linux)
ID: 729930
Maine, USA
Expert consulted in the design and implementation of a WiFi station in the city of Portland that provides Internet access to low income families. Expert consulted in a project that provides for computers and video equipment to be installed in 107 libraries. The consulting ranged from the RFP to vendor selection to implementation. Expert consulted in a solution to assist a company that had a server breach of their GoDaddy server which resulted in 2600 credit cards being compromised. He had the security situation resolved within 8 hours of notification. Expert consulted in a major company whose Unix Admins walked out leaving the company completely vulnerable to shutdown. The company had no access to its Sun Solaris servers or its Centos servers. There was also no documentation. A strategy was designed and within 2 months, all servers were able to be accessed, documented and neglected items were fixed. What used to have 3 admins, is now running effectively with just a single admin performing 10 hours of Administration per week. Expert consulted in a complete system change which involved moving data from a Point 4 system to an IBM AS/400. Total migration took 6 months.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1984 | Degree: Accounting | Subject: Accounting | Institution: University of Southern Maine |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2011 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: President | Department: |
Responsibilities:Responsible for all forms of IT Management & Consulting |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1997 to 2011 | Employer: Portland Housing Authority | Title: IT Manager | Department: IT Department |
Responsibilities:Complete IT Management - including personnel, budgets and infrastructure. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1995 to 1997 | Employer: Engineering Design of Maine | Title: IT Director | Department: IT Department |
Responsibilities:Running the Windows NT Servers, Unix and all IT functions. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1997 to 2011 | Agency: HUD | Role: IT Manager for Portland Housing Authority | Description: All Information Technology |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| TechMaine |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| A+ |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Dedimus Justice |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| He assisted in multiple hearings during his time at Portland Housing Authority as an expert in technology and its use. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| He developed a seminar on security and how to put your AS/400 safely on the internet. This was done in cooperation with Modern Software Technology. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| He has written multiple RFPs and managed the projects from idea to implementation. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| He is considered an expert in the field of a variety of technologies, including networking (IP Subnetting) and Server Operating Systems (Windows - Unix). |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| He has a strong ability to communicate effectively at all levels (vendors, users, management). |