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Weather@SmartLANs
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CURTIS H. SMART
44561-2 Wofford Drive Fort
Riley, KS 66442 Information Systems Engineer With 22 years of IT/Telecommunications Experience and Track Record of Success Delivering Results-Driven Technology Solutions in Server/Exchange/SharePoint/SMS/SAN/VOIP/Desktop Engineering and Support · LAN/WAN Network Engineering · DOD specific IT systems Engineering and Support CAREER PROFILE Results-driven highly technical IT Manager offering strong team leadership and hands-on management, development, analysis, networking and administration experience with Microsoft server systems and numerous Information Technology and networking systems. Extensive experience in the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of LAN/WAN networks. Effective management of IT operations developing effective methodologies and processes, reducing support costs, and enhancing profitability. Extensive ability and experience to plan, document, test, implement, integrate, maintain, and evaluate computer systems, equipment, software, and hardware. Experience in all facets of project life cycle, from initial feasibility analysis and conceptual design through documentation, implementation, user training, and enhancement. Strong international networking and telecommunications background with a proven ability to build and manage creative, highly energized, focused teams. Highly effective communication across diverse groups of staff and customers; easily convey highly technical information to non-technical end-users and executive level management. Resourceful problem solver with proven ability to conceptualize solutions to challenging situations and implement practical, cost effective action plans. Secret Clearance with the following certifications: MCSE, CCNA, CISSP, ETA’s FOI & FOT Managerial competencies include: ▪ IT Strategy, Execution, & Skills Analysis ▪ Technology Development, Implementation, and Integration ▪ Enterprise Systems ▪ Team Building & Leadership ▪ Administrative & Personnel Management ▪ Time & Resource Optimization ▪ Program & Project Management ▪ Process Improvement ▪ International Campaigns ▪ Network Design & Implementation Strategies ▪ Procurement/Contract Management ▪ Operating and Capital Budget ▪ Forecasting, Budgeting, Cost Control ▪ New Product & Technology Launch ▪ Performance/Security Monitoring ▪ Microsoft Server Migration ▪ Large Network Development ▪ Server Hardware Deployment ▪ Automated Data Processing (ADP) ▪ Life Cycle Replacement ▪ Cost-Benefit Study & Analysis ▪ Fiscal Management ▪ Information Systems Management
Technical competencies include: ▪ Microsoft Windows NT/2000/2003 Server ▪ Microsoft Exchange 5.5/2000/2003 Server in a cluster environment ▪ Microsoft Sequel Server 2000/2005 (SQL) ▪ Microsoft System Management Server 2003 with Business Desktop Deployment ▪ Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2003/2007 ▪ Symantec Antivirus Server and Exchange Antigen ▪ Symantec Veritas Netbackup ▪ DocAve Backup with SPDR ▪ Exchange Vault ▪ Voice over IP (VoIP) ▪ Adobe Connect Server Installation, Operation, & Maintenance ▪ Information Assurance Security ▪ Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan Development ▪ Server Room/Systems Integration Design ▪ CISCO and Foundry Routers/HUB/Switches ▪ Firewalls ▪ Intrusion Detection System ▪ Security Encryption Devices ▪ EIGRP/OSPF/BGP ▪ LAN/WAN Networks ▪ T1 Carrier/Fiber Optics ▪ Multiplexers ▪ Satellite Communications ▪ Video Teleconferencing Suites ▪ PBX
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Information Systems Engineer and Supervisory Information Technology Specialist / Project Manager United States Army currently assigned to G6, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, KS Started: August 1985 Ended: Present Pay Grade: Chief Warrant Officer Two (Promotable) Supervisor: Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Hall; 785-239-0907/6116; jimmy.hall@us.army.mil Contact: Yes Currently Directs the IT program in support of 25,000+ employees, management, and executive officials. Develops long and short range program goals. Leader in planning for the organization’s IT. Conducts periodic review of the organization’s program goals. Personally designed, implemented, administered, and configured every aspect of our server farm, then trained each site lead. The lead advisor to the executive director on impact to organizational structure. Planned and managed IT projects. Coordinates and executes plans with counterparts throughout Division, CORPS, MACOMs, and other agencies. Ensures that the design, development, implementation, and documentation of all IT systems utilized in the Division are adequate for mission success. Develops IT justifications as well as presenting formal briefings on IT resources, capabilities, and plans submitted to the General Officer level. Responsible for preparing detail specifications and requirements to identify and procure IT resources in conjunction with motivating and ensuring subordinates are accurate with their assessment. Responsible for directing inclusion/exclusion of budget submission for IT budget plan, operational and financial requirements, and budget requirement information. Exercises delegated supervisory authorities and personnel management responsibilities through multiple subordinate supervisors to plan, assign, and carry out the day-to-day work. Responsible for developing performance standards and ratings for supervisors and employees as well as serving as the reviewing official for ratings. Developed, executed, and supported all Information Technology planning, engineering, operations, implementation, interoperability, and network/systems design for this military organization with 8 corporate branches located over 5 states and 3 international locations. Managed vendor relationships, capital expenditures, capability analysis, performed risk assessments against planned milestones, and coordinated external dependencies. Responsible for the technology integration and development of security guidelines and controls on shared resources. Defined, established, and directed organizational focus on challenging and highly complex projects and programs. ▪ Project Management for a $32 million dollar Active Directory Forest and network/infrastructure project. Responsible for developing 18 Active Directory Forest server suites supporting 4000 users per each suite with DC/DNS (Server 2003 Enterprise), E-mail (Exchange 2003), Collaboration Suite (SharePoint 2003), Tape Backup/Recovery (PowerVault 136T), FAS technology (FAS270), SAN technology (EMC CX300 and CX500), Video Teleconferencing Suites (VTC), Army Specific Tactical Systems, redundancy/failover, desktop support, and desktop applications. Responsible for equipment design and procurement, Forest and Organization Unit (OU) structure design, server design, permissions and security assignments, plans and policies development, project timeline creation and validation, team assignments, and work flow. Total support and equipment comes to 196 server, 36 small SAN technology, 54 Cisco switches, 108 routers, 2 large scale SANs, 2 large scale Tape Backup systems, and 18 VTCs. ▪ Information Assurance Manager (IAM) / Certifying Agent (CA) responsible for all aspects of security accreditation packets and authorizations for the government’s SIPR network for the 1st Infantry Division on Fort Riley. ▪ Led the organization through upgrades to capitalize on emerging technologies and application enhancements, replaced obsolete systems with new LAN/WAN network technology. ▪ Developed and implemented bold and aggressive IT plans and policies to support a 4-state alignment and reorganization. ▪ Responsible for understanding, implementing, enforcing, supervising government and federal guidelines, policies, and regulations. ▪ Conducted, evaluated, and recommended dynamic and highly technical training in Information Technology aspects, network design, information assurance, active directory, Microsoft/Cisco applications and operations for both clients and internal staff.
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Designed, implemented,
administered, and configured a corporate wide LAN/WAN utilizing multiple T1
circuits, ATM, Fiber Optics, routers, CSU/DSUs, and multiplexers between HQ and
▪ Researched and analyzed IT problems, issues, and program requirements that were relative to promoting products and services throughout the organization’s area programs. ▪ Utilized clarity, humor, well-defined goals, and a positive work ethic to establish a spirited organizational culture throughout the organization. ▪ Cultivated excellent long-term relationships with clients, maintaining ongoing communication and facilitating solutions to address concerns. ▪ Created an Automated Data Processing system design for a 25000+ personnel unit considering current and future operations as well as budget constraints. ▪ Responsible for the life cycle replacement of 20000+ automation systems. ▪ Supervised and managed an 18 person IT department exercising supervisory authority, responsibility, work assignment, and review.
EDUCATION Majored in Computer Engineering at Auburn University of Auburn, AL from 1987 to 1989, Majored in Pre-engineering at Jefferson Davis State Junior College of Brewton, AL from 1983 to 1985, Graduated from T. R. Miller High School of Brewton, AL in 1983 CERTIFICATION Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer; 2003
Cisco Certified Network
Associate (CCNA); 2007 Fiber Optic Installer, Fiber Optic Technician, Fiber 101, TFOCA-II, M83522/16; 2007
TRAINING ▪ Army Retina Scanner Virtual Training Course Covers topics ranging from program setup to basic use and advanced scanning techniques. ▪ Information Assurance Security Officer Certification Course Provided individuals an understanding of the information systems security policies, roles, responsibilities, practices, procedures, and concepts necessary to perform the functions of an Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO). Developed an effective, overall security approach and in selecting cost-effective controls to meet the requirements of laws, directives, and regulations. ▪ Network Management with HP Open View & Cisco Works Covered LAN/WAN network management. ▪ DoD Government Purchase Card Covered government credit card regulations and policies. ▪ Cisco OSPF and BGP Implementing Cisco routing protocols with Open Shortest Path First and Border Gateway Protocol ▪ Cisco Systems BCSI Building Scalable Cisco Internetwork. ▪ Cisco Systems ICND Interconnecting Cisco network devices. ▪ Microsoft 2000 Infrastructure Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2003 Network Infrastructure ▪ Microsoft 2000 Professional & Server Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server ▪ Information Systems Technician School Trained in the Management of personnel and information systems, LAN/WAN technologies, life cycle management, system analysis, design, development and systems implementations and Information Assurance ▪ Tactical Automated Network Management Technician School Covered all aspects of Information Technology, Telecommunications, and leadership.
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Taclane ▪ Instructor Qualification Course Certified by the US Army as an instructor |
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