OBJECTIVE
I am looking for a position in one of the emerging technology arenas. I find
that I adapt well to ever changing environments, and I have an unusual ability
to communicate well with people of differing environments and backgrounds.
I am interested in overseas employment.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Strong computer skills with ability to troubleshoot, repair, upgrade, and
configure Intel based PC’s and Apple Macintosh.
· Experienced in the design, installation, and support local area networks and
wide area networks (LAN, WAN).
· Proficient in the use of, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, AD.Net,
Microsoft Office 2000, Project 2000, Visio Enterprise.
Active Secret security clearance. I had previous DOD TS/SCI (Crypto) during USAF
military service.
· Skilled in troubleshooting and repairing industrial, commercial electromechanical equipment.
· Experienced technician with diverse background in computers, information
technology, communications, security and in industrial electro-mechanical
control systems.
· Knowledgeable in digital, analog, and R.F. electronics. Capable of performing
component level testing of circuitry using test instruments and schematic
diagrams.
· Organized professional capable of managing multiple tasks with competing
priorities.
· Comfortable dealing with all levels of personnel and customers; tactful and
diplomatic in resolving questions or concerns.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
2003 Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP: Win XP and 2003 Server and Cluster
Training)
2001 Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP: Win2k Professional and Server)
2000 Harrington University, Essex, England
Graduate, Doctorate in Industrial Robotic Engineering
2000 Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP: Routing and Switching track)
2000 Cisco Certified Network Associate
2000 Comptia Network+ technician certification
1999 Microsoft Certified System Engineer + Internet (MCSE+I)
1999 Comptia A+ computer repair technician certification
1994 Harrington University, Essex, England
Graduate, Masters of Science Electrical Engineering
1994 Master Certified Electronic Technician (M.C.E.T.)
1990 Graduate, Doctor of Osteopathy, University of Texas,
Healthcare Sciences Institute, San Antonio, TX.
1986 DeVry Institute of Technology, Phoenix, Arizona
Graduate, Bachelor of Science Electronic Engineering
1985 Novell CNE (Certified Netware Engineer)
1982 Community College of the Air Force
Graduate, Associate of Science degree in Electronic Technology
1980 United States Air Force, Biloxi, Mississippi
Electronic Computer and Switching Systems Technician Training (Crypto and Secure
Telecommunications, including HF Radio and DOD/Commercial Satcom Training)
1980 Cleveland Institute of Electronics, Cleveland Ohio
Completed Industrial Automation & Control Systems Vocational Diploma Training
Program
EXPERIENCE
RS Information Systems, Baltimore, MD 8/04-Present
Department of Veterans Affairs Senior Security Engineer:
COnfiguration/Implementation of (ECSIP) Enterprise Cyber Security Infrastructure
Project. Configure and maintain network security systems to allow remote access
to the Department of Veterans Affairs WAN resources to external entities (VPN
client users and vendor site to site connections). Implementation and
configuration of multiple Cisco infrastructure devices (vpn concentrators,
firewalls, switches, sniffers, et al.).
RS Information Systems 2/99-5/04
Social Security Administration Senior LAN/WAN Engineer: Duties include system
administration of Enterprise scale (120,000 workstations) Windows NT 4.0
infrastructure implementation, including 5000 domain controllers, Systems
Management Server versions 1.2 and 2.0, Enterprise Administrator version
4.5/4.6/5.0 and DRA 6.0, SQL server version 6.5 and 2000.
Daily projects include problem resolution of SMS operational issues, Maintenance
of Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) and Administration of Systems
Management Server’s (Fifteen) SQL version 6.5/7.0 databases, implementation of
Enterprise Wide Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), implementation of
new enterprise management system (NetIQ) and IBM Tivoli and involvement in the
new deployment of the ATM backbone and Frame Relay / Cisco routing
infrastructure.
NetCo Inc., Frederick, MD 5/99 To 2/00
Datacom and Telecom Technician: Duties include installation and service of
large-scale telephone systems such as Siemens, Lucent, Mitel, Ericson and
Panasonic. Also installation of Category 5, 5E, 6-network cable and Various
Fiber Optic cable systems (Single-Mode, Multi-Mode, Duplex and Multiple Fiber
cable assemblies). This includes Termination and Splicing of Fiber-Optic cables.
Also provide installation/configuration of LAN/WAN equipment
Such as Routers, Multiple OS Servers (Linux, UNIX, Windows NT and Macintosh),
Bridges and associated CSU/DSU's.
Career Services, Inc., Frederick, MD *1/98 To 5/99
Instructor: Teach computer software, hardware, and network technologies to a
diverse adult population of students training for re-entry or advancement in the
computer field. Administer Windows NT 4.0 LAN (10mbps/100mbps); consisting of
twenty-five Win NT 4.0 workstations, two Win NT 4.0 B.D.C.'s, one Win NT 4.0
P.D.C. System consists of three SNMP manageable hubs, one Cisco 2501 router, and
one Ascend Pipeline 75 with ISDN BRI interface attached to Bell Atlantic ISDN
dial-up circuit.
Rotorex Co. Inc., Walkersville, Maryland *1998-1998
Industrial Automation Specialist: Repair and maintenance of robotic assembly
system. Ordering of parts and sub-assemblies. Maintain spare parts inventory
database (Sybase). Worked with vendors to maintain upgraded status of system.
Worked with engineering department on modifications to enhance system
performance. Administered industrial process control LAN consisting of two
Windows NT 4.0 Member Servers attached to two separate network segments, one
communicating with the robotic system (consisting of 21 General Electric FANUC
PLC's) the other to the Rotorex corporate WAN, for real-time monitoring of
production data.
Trans-Tech Inc., Frederick, Maryland *1997-1998
Industrial Maintenance Technician: Repair and maintenance of ceramic
manufacturing equipment. This included furnaces, conveyors, robotic parts
handling systems, automated soldering systems, Allen Bradley industrial PC, PLC
systems, Nortel PBX telephone system, Hewlett Packard 9000, DEC Alpha based
local area network running WINDOWS NT 4.0 Server, Exchange server 5.0, SQL
server 6.0. LAN consisting of 420 users in two separate locations connected via
dual T-1 circuits. Maintained spare parts inventory and database. Performed
system retrofits as required to maintain required output levels. Worked with
vendors on upgrade projects. Worked closely with engineering department on
system designs.
Dixie Electric, Frederick, Maryland *1997-1997
Control Systems Electrician: Installation and retrofit of industrial electrical
control systems, Fire alarms, environmental and energy management systems.
Installation of conduit, control wiring, control cabinets. Performed system
programming and testing.
The Computer Den, Mitchell, South Dakota *1996-1997
Computer and Network Technician: Construction, configuration, repair of Intel
based, and Apple Macintosh computer systems. Designed and installed Local Area
Networks for small businesses, provided training and after the sale support.
Participated in purchasing and equipment procurement. Traveled to customer sites
to perform field repairs.
Dakota Pork Inc., Mitchell, South Dakota 57301 *1996-1996
Industrial Maintenance Electrician: 2nd shift electrician. Performed repair,
installation of electrical control systems. Installation, programming of PLC
controlled meat processing equipment, conveyor systems, vacuum pack line, final
package and shipping inventory control system. Also performed electrical and
light mechanical repair of hickory smokehouse system, and building refrigeration
system. I also worked closely with the company Information Services division to
connect plant inventory control system to the data processing dept. and
consulted on several other computer system projects (as time permitted).
Mitchell Online, Mitchell, South Dakota 57301 *1996-1997
Internet System Technician: Installation and maintenance retrofit of networking
equipment. Web Page design. Configuration of hubs, routers, servers, network
equipment. Worked with Windows NT 40 server based systems. Configured Internet
server consisting of RADIUS server for customer authentication, DHCP server for
dynamic handling of IP address allocation, IIS server for handling of customer
web pages, SMTP, POP server for internet e-mail. Configured manual IP address
allocation for customers requiring Static IP addresses. Administered assignments
of our Class "C" IP address allocation. Handled customer support via phone and
in person.
Mitchell Two-Way, Mitchell, South Dakota *1996-1997
Electronic Technician: Repair and installation of Two-way radio systems (with
DES encryption), Security and Access control systems, Closed circuit TV.
Satellite reception and communication equipment for Seven Hundred-Fifty (750)
subscriber cable television systems in Rural South Dakota.
Western Wireless Paging Corporation, Bellevue, Washington *1995-1996
Communications System Technician (Paging and Cellular): Installation, service,
configuration of Glenayre paging and Northern Telecom cellular communication
system equipment, Fujitsu fiber optic MUX, DEMUX, Andrew Systems antennas and
coaxial transmission systems.
Falls Phone Center, Great Falls, Montana *1990-1995
Telephone & Security & Data Communications Technician: Installation and
configuration of Panasonic, Vodavi, Mitel, Siemens, AT&T, and Walker telephone
systems, and associated voice mail components. 3Com, Asante, Bay Networks,
Olicom, networking systems. Installation of ADT, Ademco, Moose, Napco security
systems and Panasonic CCTV systems. Also installed Category 5 network cable
systems, fiber optic cabling, category 5 patch panels and associated rack
hardware as required.
Continental Television Network, Great Falls, Montana *1986-1995
Chief Television Broadcast Engineer: Full range of Broadcast Engineering duties
that included the design, installation and technical support of state-of-the-art
broadcast facilities. Installed and administered twenty-five user Novell 3.11
local area network. Performed repair and preventative maintenance of studio and
transmitter equipment maintaining compliance with strict Federal Communication
Commission laws. Handled the scheduling of maintenance and operations personnel.
Handled budgeting of operations and maintenance departments. Coordinated and
delivered training to operations and maintenance personnel and other related
management duties.
Rocky Mountain Technical, Great Falls, Montana *1986-1995
Business Owner: Provided contract installation, maintenance services for various
clients in Montana, Wyoming and eastern Idaho such as: IBM's Point of Sales
division, NCR, Spectra Physics, Pagenet Worldwide, Pagemart, Mitel, AT&T,
Montana Lottery commission, State of Montana, Western Wireless, Sunbrook
communications (KECI and KLCI Radio), Viand communications (KEIN and KLFM
Radio), Big Sky Communications (KMON-AM and KMON-FM Radio), Motorola, Nextel,
and numerous others.
United States Air Force: 1980-1999
Air Force Reserve Commissioned Service 1988-1999: USAF Medical Core. Received
training in Osteopathy via the Air Force's education for service program. Then
provided medical services to USAF dependents and TDY deployments worldwide.
Active Duty Enlisted Service 1980-1988:Military Telecommunications & Computer
Systems Technician: Air Force Specialty Code=305X4.
Installed, maintained and configured telephone, data communications equipment
used in worldwide military communications systems (AUTOVON, AUTOSEVACOM, CRYPTO,
SATCOM).
Secondary specialty code =305X4L Installed, maintained communication systems in
I.C.B.M. (Minuteman II) missile silo's used in the command, control,
communication system of United States Air Force Nuclear Missile Deterrent
program.
Frederick Refrigeration Company, Frederick, Md. 1978-1979
H.V.A.C. Apprentice: Learned how to install and maintain various types of
refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pump, heating and ventilation systems.
Worked under close supervision of journeyman HVAC mechanic while performing
various job tasks such as: silver soldering soft drawn copper refrigerant line,
installing filter driers, cleaning evaporator coils, weighing in new refrigerant
charge, adding refrigerant oil to charge. Also performed installation of
commercial and residential heat pump systems, commercial water chiller systems,
forced air
Heating w/ retrofit air-conditioning evaporator and commercial refrigeration
systems used in grocery stores and medical institutions.
Ridge Electrical Systems, Frederick, Md. 1979-1980
Apprentice Electrician: Learned electrical system installation techniques under
supervision of master electrician. I was involved in the installation of
industrial and commercial electrical systems. I preformed conduit bending and
installation, breaker panel and switchgear installation and maintenance,
installed low and high voltage wiring in addition to control system cable
installation. I was also involved in National Electrical Code training and
additional electrical trade training as required. I learned how to apply the
National Electrical Code in real world applications and became familiar with
electrical motor controls and their setup/programming requirements. I gained a
basic understanding of electronic fundamentals, which furthered my interest in
the electrical controls industry.
Kenneth J. Rich
Frederick, Md. 21701-6543
301-693-9683
drkrich@yahoo.com