TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
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- Active/Open Directory
- Data Loss Prevention
- IT Network Security
- Endpoint Protection
- Firewalls (Cisco/Juniper)
- Incident Response
- Linux/Unix
- Log Analysis
- Mac OSX
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Windows/Server
- Mobile Forensics
- Proxy Servers
- VMware Solutions
- Vulnerability Mgmt
- Application Firewalls
- Web Servers
AFFILIATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS & CONTINUING EDUCATION
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EXPERIENCE
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Global IT Security - Sauer-Danfoss
October 2011 – present
Ames, Iowa
- Maintain, enforce, and review security policies including Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, and NIST
- Perform internal and external digital forensics, incident response, and e-discovery requests
- Define, design, and implement company-wide security goals and initiatives
- Provision and administer security systems, including IDS/IPS, A/V, Encryption, and DLP
- Work with business and IT units on incidents, including forensic investigations and malware analysis
- Perform vulnerability scanning and coordinate remediation processes
- Lead security initiatives by evaluating, developing business cases, and implementing solutions
- Work with senior leadership to align business needs with security and compliance requirements
- Re-architected Splunk environment to extend reach and establish security logging requirements
President and Founder - Ames Electronics
December 2006 – January 2013
Ames, Iowa
- Provide first class customer service to clients
- Computer/network set-up and maintenance
- Computer/disk/network forensics
- Cyber security consultant
- Manage time tracking, support requests, and billing for all clients
- Administer budget and accounting for the business
- Tutoring and training to non-technical users
- Designed, created, and implemented several versions of the company website
Cyber Security Analyst, IT Program Manager - Ames Laboratory, U.S. Dept. of Energy
June 2009 – October 2011
Ames, Iowa
- Domain/network administrator and cyber security analyst for Ames Laboratory
- Developed and maintain program’s hardware and software to meet user needs
- Led for several organization-wide initiatives utilizing SOAP and ETL cycle
- Participated in planning and strategic meetings related to technology, resources, and budgeting
- Managed and assigned projects to direct-report and ensure a timely and efficient resolution
- Created and maintained annual IT budget and ensure that projects are completed under budget
- Developed standardized documentation procedure for Midwest Forensics Resource Center
- Designed, developed, tested, and implemented data exchange infrastructure for Lab-wide use
- Desktop virtualization project leader to meet Department of Energy initiatives
- Technical leader for Spedding Hall Auditorium A/V renovation
IT Support - National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment, USDA
(formerly National Soil Tilth Lab)
June 2007 – June 2009
Ames, Iowa
- IT support to Windows/Mac/Linux environment
- Led department independently during supervisor’s extended absence
- Aided in compliance of USDA, NIST, and DoD Regulations
- Assisted in implementation of file and web servers
- Led student team in several lab-wide initiatives
- Created documentation for future students to expedite training
- Developed several automated processes to decrease support time
Student Support Specialist - College of BBMB, Iowa State University
May 2007 – August 2007
Ames, Iowa
- Provided troubleshooting of hardware/software problems
- IT support for Windows, Mac, and Linux environment
- Assisted with server and network maintenance
- Aided in the creation of a custom-written request and time tracker
IT Support - College of Vet Med, Iowa State University
Sept. 2006 – May 2007
Ames, Iowa
- Provided troubleshooting of hardware/software problems
- Conducted imaging and re-imaging of tablets/labs
- Helped implement new services to aid students, faculty and staff
- Led email migration from Eudora to Microsoft Exchange
IT Support - Dental Office of Drs. Skinner and Kelch
July 2000 – Aug. 2006
Clarion, Iowa
- Performed computer/network troubleshooting and repair
- Maintained office server/network infrastructure
- Implemented backup server and corresponding documentation office-wide
- Aided in the process to convert to a paperless office
EDUCATION
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Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Obtained Degree: B.S., Biology, December 2008
- Primary Course Emphasis: Biology
- Secondary Course Emphasis: Bioinformatics