Alan Morton
H: (803) 810.6452 verne.morton@gmail.com C:(585) 750.4381
Objective:
Seeking a responsible career opportunity as an Information Technology Specialist that will best utilizes my past professional and educational experiences, and where making a significant contribution will help or destroy mankind.
| Skills Brief: | |
| Platforms: | Windows XP, Windows 7, UNIX(Korn), LINUX(Ubuntu) |
| Software: | Crystal Reports, Blender, Daz 3D, Adobe Page Mill, Photo Shop, PSP, Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Encase, NetScanTools, Infran, Open Office, Goldwave, Front Page, Foundstone, Autocad, Flash, SuperScan and Honeywell Designer Pro, Microsoft Exchange Server, SQL, Sketch-Up, Hexagon, Bryce, Iclone, GIMP, Serif Draw, Corel and SharePoint 2007 |
| Database: | Dbase, Sybase, Oracle, Access, Fox Pro, MySQL, SQL, SQL Server 2008 |
| Networking: | TCP/IP, Novell Netware, LAN(Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/FiberOptics), WLAN, WAN, N, Peer-to-peer, Client-Server, Application-Server, Cisco |
| Programming: | VBNet, Cobol, DOS, C, C+, C#, Visual Basic 2-4 & NET, Honeywell, Javelin, Securtronics, Novell Netware, UNIX Scripting, Sparc, Fortran, Sybase, SQL, SQL Server, Adobe, PDF, SharePoint |
| Degrees Certifications Clearances | BS in Mechanical Engineering, BS in Computer Engineering, MCSE, A+, CISSP, SIDA, ASE, security background and government clearances were required G-12 |
| Other: Hobbies: | Project Manager, Technical Writer, Help Desk Supervisor, Hardware Support, Software and Hardware Upgrades, Programmer & IT Design, Procurement, Setup, Tested, Troubleshot and Managed 3D Animation, Arduino Programming, Robotics, Home Automation. |
Professional Experience:
Training
Charlotte, NC
01/13 - Present
- Java Programming
- Python Programming
- Arduino Construction And Programming
- Raspberry Pi Programming
- Drone Construction and Programming
- VS Express 2013 for Desk Top
- Robotics
SharePoint Administrator
Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC
08/12 - 12/12
- Managing and checking the overall server health and functionality
- Monitoring SharePoint disk space usage through the built-in SharePoint reports for each site collection
- Managing SharePoint permissions
- Analyzing and reporting upon SharePoint usage and activity
- Moving/copying sites
- Supporting network load balancing needs and ensuring its correct operation (NLB)
- Regular review of the events and messages reported in Event Viewer and Performance Monitor
- Regular review, clean-up, management and configuration of SharePoint accounts and sites. This portion of the role will work closely with an Active Directory administrator if they are separated.
- Regularly analyzing SharePoint content and storage
- Monitoring SharePoint trends (e.g. site usage and growth, disk space usage and growth)
- Setting up alerts and enforcing policies
- Regularly auditing your SharePoint environment
- Identifying and reporting governance violations
- Checking for operating system, SQL Server and SharePoint patches and cumulative updates.
System Network Security Consultant
Pro/Tech Security Systems
01/07 - 08/12
- Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
- Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
- Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.
- Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files.
- Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
- Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
- Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
- Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
- Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency.
- Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors.
Network Administrator, SIDA:
Xerox Corporate Security
02/85 – 12/06
- Broad-based responsibilities included the evaluation, purchase, modification and trouble-shooting of PC and server software and hardware
- Created and developed security related policies
- Evaluated alternatives and provided recommendations relative to purchasing new equipment management
- Security incident resolution
- Responsible for maintaining and backing-up of the network, for wireless and hard wired communications
- Tested and evaluated new equipment and software for proper operation
- Assisted users on technical problems in person or via telephone
- Performed vulnerability assessments
- Managed SQL, Sybase, MS Access & Oracle Databases for Securitas, Honeywell and Securtronics systems, which enveloped fire and safety equipment, including RFID tags, keyed entry, vehicle and personal entry systems worldwide
- Also responsible for providing workstation and server support, performing software configuration and installation, coordinating vendor repair support and system identification requests, supporting help desk operations, assisting with training needs, provided strategic information retrieval support and maintained hardware and software intregrity
- Set up network so all of Xerox fire, security and safety worldwide could be controlled in one location
- Audited complete network for weaknesses
| Education and Training | Course Of Study | Year Completed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Online |
PHP & Java CISSP |
Pending Pending | |
| South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department, SC | VB.Net, MySQL, SQL Server | 2009 | |
| Ziff-Davis Training Center, NY | A+ Certification, TCP-IP | 2008 | |
| Brockport University | Computer Science, BS | 2007 | |
| Monroe Community College, NY | Computer Science, AAS | 2006 | |
| Alfred University | Mechanical Engineering | 1979 |
