Ken C.

Experience

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  U.S. Air Force

  Sept 1977 - Apr 1985

  Avionics Navigation Systems Supervisor

  Avionics navigation systems specialist AFSC 32871Supervised 23 person Communication, Navigation, Inertial Navigation systems branch.High reliability solderingPrecision measurement equipment laboratory calibration and repair.

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  Texas Instruments, Inc

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1995

  Test Engineer

  Information systems security analysis for various departments and projects to insure compliance with government contract requirements.Designed, installed, and administered a mixed network of Token ring, Ethernet, Novell, and stand alone secure systems to support commercial and government confidential device development.Antenna measurement Design Laboratory. Performed antenna analysis laboratory microwave testing equipment calibration and repair. Advanced network design to support high speed data transfer between antenna test ranges and mainframe computers for enhanced processing. Designed and debugged the first point to point microwave link using Commodore 64 computers for a LAN to connect outdoor antenna range computers with mainframe's for real-time processing.Precision measurement test equipment calibration and repair. Show less

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  Ericcson Radio Systems

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Network Engineer

  Maintained Sun workstation network for 11,500 user campus.Cisco Router programming and debugging.

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  LHGBGPS

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

  Information Technology

  Designed and deployed WAN in five Texas offices. Installed Frame Relay WAN links from both Dallas and Fort Worth to Home office in San Antonio and various connectivity solutions for each other field office. Deployed email using exchange and internet security using Proxy servers and Cisco Routers. Designed a solution utilizing Windows 2000 Terminal services over fiber to provide secure access to government tax systems in Tarrant and Dallas County. Provided for solutions for access to several remote governmental sites requiring advanced Cisco router programming.Designed and implemented a PBX system with T-1 connectivity to support the Call Center and 125 users. Provided programming and administration to call accounting system. Show less

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  Boardwalk Auto Group

  Jan 2003 - Dec 2007

  IT Specialist

  I was a member of a four person IT team supporting six dealerships in the North Dallas area. I provided tier 2 user tech support for PC and Cisco VOIP phone systems. I managed email using Exchange and provided enterprise wide desktop support..

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  Lamborghini Dallas

  Apr 2003 - Dec 2007

  IT Director

  IT Director for the fastest network in town.

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  Ameripipe Supply Inc

  Oct 2008 - now

  IT Manager

  Designed and deployed 7 office multi state point to point VPN connectivity to support company operations. Implemented 100MB fiber connectivity in Dallas and 10MB connectivity to field offices utilizing Velo cloud units with HSAI backup circuits.. Remote access VPN for remote users using Fortigate firewalls. Remote system monitoring and desktop support of PC's, Servers, Printers, and networks with timeline of changes and updates status. Implemented Trend Micro Worry Free Business Security cloud based system with outbreak defense. Manage Fortigate firewall’s with web and protocol based filtering and employee monitoring and reporting. Implemented IP based network camera network utilizing SpotAI cloud based systems for monitoring in the office’s or remotely. Designed and deployed a Cisco Webex telephone system and provide management and training to all offices/users. Partnered with CDW to move Ameripipe to Office 365 to support enhanced company operations using Microsoft teams. Manage account access to include setting up and terminating accounts and permissions. Provide training and support for all systems and software to users. Implemented wireless access for each office to include warehouses in support of RFID deployment in the future. Company wide ADT alarm systems administrator. Implemented and manage Verizon Reveal GPS using Samsung tablets for fleet operations. Develops and provides training and guidance on acceptable use, risk management, incident response, and security protocols to employees. Show less