TOM MAHONE'S E - RESUME

Tom Mahone
[email protected]
This cover letter is to provide a more detailed job
description of my last assignment with NCI of Warren, Michigan ending Feb, 2000.
My latest project involved functioning as a Senior
Network Security Specialist, within Windows NT 4.0, and Novel 4.1 environment. I was responsible for Users authentication with RADIUS, SecurID, X.509 digital certificates, or local passwords. Ineroperates with Entrust and VeriSign Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Certificate authorities and with LDAP directories to store X.509 digital certificates and certificate revocation list (CRLs) for VPNs installed, configured and maintained VPN network and server security policies. Many responsibilities included:
1)Installation of gateways, firewalls, and security management servers.
a)Configuring and activating gateways, firewalls and making sure that the security management server is communicating properly to the gateways and firewalls.
b)Creating all necessary security zones and assigning the zones to specific interfaces on the gateway.
c)Creating zone administrators for the zones and setting up their login to use the security management server.
d)Adding new firewalls, zones, and administrators when
required.
e)Defining alarms to notify an administrator when specific events occur.
f)Reviewing reports and audit logs that monitor traffic passing through the gateway and firewall.
2)Server implementation.
a)Installation of servers (Windows NT v 4.0, SQL v 7.0, Lucent Security Management Server 4.0, Netscape Enterprise Server).
3)Provided network security policy demonstrations and conference workshop.
4)Maintain software.
a)Installation of new software (Win 95 & 98, MS Office 97, Windows NT, Lotus Notes, MS Outlook, Lucent IP Sec Client 2.0)
b)Updating of old software.
c)Configuration of devices.
5)Performed system backups.
6)Monitored network performance.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
RESUME
GENERAL BACKGROUND

Twenty years of business experience in Technical Consulting and Information Systems Support. Performed systems management and systems repair. Managed intricate tasks and assignments relative to specialized complex Novell, Windows NT, AS/400, UNIX, Domino, and MS Exchange systems. Have set up office procedures and installed systems of all types; including those for accounting, data base applications, spread sheets' application, instructional services and telecommunications services. Provided project management expertise, knowledge of problem methodology, thorough understanding of the processes of system development and implementation.

HARDWARE

IBM Mainframes, UNIVAC, IBM-PC, Wang, Macintosh, S-38, Tandem, IBM compatible AT, XT, AS/400, Compaq Servers, Sun Unix Box

LANGUAGES

COBOL, FORTRAN, FOCUS, BASIC, ASSEMBLER, RPG, MS/C, Visual Basic, Java Script, Unix Shell Scripting

OPERATING SYSTEMS

TED, JCL, MVS, OS/2, I.M.S.D.C., TSO/ISPF. SQL, NOVEL, VSAM, MS-DOS, PC-DOS, LAN, WAN, Domino, Solaris

APPLICATIONS

G/L, A/R, A/P, DBM, Profs, WordPerfect, Lotus Smart Suite, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, PeachTree Complete III, Macintosh Persuasion, Aldus FreeHand, Harvard Graphics, AutoCAD, PageMaker, MS Word Art, MS Graph, MS Draw, Edlin, Edit, Windows 95 & 98, Windows NT, MS Office 97 Suite, People Soft, Oracle, Paradox, Pathway, Lotus Notes, MS Exchange, MS Outlook, Lucent Security Management,CheckPoint RealSecure Software

BUSINESS SKILLS

Analyzed requirements and defined network architectures on a project by project basis. Functioned as a Project Leader and determined what the users ultimately wanted to accomplish, and compared this to how the task is currently being done. Looked at alternative means of doing the desired task, and the equipment available to aid the process. Proven ability to quickly learn new methods and skills.

EXPERIENCE
Independent Contractor

APRIL 1999 - PRESENT
· Designed and developed Lotus Notes databases for QS-9000 inventory control. Upgraded hardware and software to Y2K compliance. Functioned as a technical expert and consultant. Functioned as a Senior Network Security Specialist, within BackOffice 4.5, 6.0, Windows NT 4.0, and Novell 5.0, 4.1, 3.12 environment. Responsible for installing, configuring maintaining Lucent VPN network, Cisco routers and server security policies.

NUTECHS

SEPTEMBER 1998 - APRIL 1999
Technical Systems Consultant
· Functioned as an E-Commerce Consultant/Internal Technical Expert/Network Security Specialist, within Windows NT 4.0, and Lotus Notes environment. Responsible for project management of Network implementation, system analysis of workstations and desktops, and trouble shooting.


SIERRA SYSTEMS

JANUARY 1997 - SEPTEMBER 1998
Network Support Specialist/LAN Administrator/Network Security Specialist
· Worked on Fortune 500 projects consisting of providing in-depth technical and business experience in the migration of Novell 3.12 to Novell 4.1 and Windows NT 4.0 in a project manager capacity. Performed system analysis and trouble shooting. Responsible for Level II and III support to customers, on going support of desktop and server environment, troubleshooting LAN's, hardware, software and technical problems.

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS

OCTOBER 1995 - AUGUST 1996
Technical Consultant/LAN Administrator
· Worked on projects (Kmart World Headquarters) consisting of providing in-depth technical and business experience in development work teams. Utilized Novell 3.12 to 4.1 and Windows NT 3.5. Utilized network administrator software tools. Responsible for troubleshooting LAN's, hardware, software and technical problems and third level support, utilizing M.A.U., as well as, routers.

PARAMETER DRIVEN SOFTWARE/UNLIMITED
SOLUTIONS

NOVEMBER 1993-OCTOBER 1995
Sales Engineer
· Worked as systems analyst and method analyst making recommendations for new systems and setting up and performing demonstrations with UNIX systems, Novell Network systems and CTOS systems for municipalities and governmental agencies. Responsible for troubleshooting of system problems including hardware and software support.

NATIONAL BANK OF DETROIT

JANUARY 1992-FEBRUARY 1993
Help Desk Project Leader
· Lead team to accomplish Help Desk project with clearly defined scope and deliverable task, which included: systems support on Mainframe (4300), Midrange (AS400), and IBM compatibles and proprietary financial software for credit and collections. Additionally, responsible for training classes of credit analysts and financial officers.

UNITED STATES NAVY

JANUARY 1979-JANUARY 1981
Data Processing Technician
· Computer operations and data entry.


EDUCATION

MS Computer Science -1986
Computer Technology Institute
BA Business Administration - 1984
Computer Technology Institute


Certification -1987
National Association of Trade and Technical Schools (NATTS)
Certification - 1999
Microsoft Certified Professional
Completed-1999
Lucent Technologies VPN Gateway Management
Certification - 2000
Brainbench Certified Professional


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