WORK EXPERIENCE
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Internal Revenue Service
12/2006 - Present
Lanham, MD US
Grade Level: GS-13

IT Specialist (Operating Systems), 2210

* Research, analyze, develop, test, install, maintain and monitor COTS system software products and utilities on the Corporate Tier II infrastructure
* Provide COTS products and upgrades as needed to meet customer requirements
* Provide setup, support, and maintenance of COTS products
* Provide COTS testing and version control
* Deploy COTS products
* Develop and deploy security standards and products
* Solaris/Windows system administration
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Catholic Relief Services
9/2006 - 12/2006
Baltimore, MD US

ColdFusion Developer

* ColdFusion Web Application Development
* SQL 2000-2005 Database Development
* Financial systems development
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ARINC, Inc
3/2006 - 9/2006
Annapolis, MD US

Senior Web Application Developer

* ColdFusion Web application development (www.arinc.com)
* Linux, Windows, IIS, Oracle, Apache administration
* All aspects of software development lifecycle
* Server Administration, system analysis
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Department of State
6/2003 - 3/2006
Washington, D.C. US

Network Engineer

* ColdFusion Web Applications Development
* SQL Database Development
* Flash & Graphic Web Design
* Network & System Administration
* Server, Desktop, & User Support
* Train Personnel

Key Achievements:
* Completely redesigned the Intranet Web Site with a database driven ColdFusion solution. Implemented COTS Content Management System, significantly reduced maintenance overhead. Developed custom Verity search solution. Developed a Portal to consolidate over 20 different offices and 10 domains under one domain. Improved user experience and access to information.
* Improved productivity.
* Developed custom ColdFusion application for Employee time tracking & reporting.
* Deployed & maintained numerous ColdFusion applications

Programming:
* ColdFusion Applications

Design:
* Flash with ActionScripting and Remoting
* Dynamic Web Design & Layout, CSS, 508 Compliance, PDF
* Graphics Optimization & Conversions
* Multimedia, Animation

Administration:
* Windows 2000, IIS
* Linux/Unix
* ColdFusion Server
* DNS, DHCP, MAIL (POP, SMTP, sendmail)
* SQL 7-2000, Backup, Restore, DTS, ODBC, JDBC

Networking:
* TCP/IP, Software Routing, Troubleshooting, Cabling

Scripting:
* CF Script, JavaScript, ActionScript, Windows Shell

Database:
* Complex SQL queries, triggers, stored procedures
* Design, Optimization, Normalization

Tools:
* Windows NT4/2000 & Windows Networks, Linux
* ColdFusion MX, ASP, IIS4 & 5, Tomcat
* Macromedia Studio MX, Office 2000, WebTrends
* MS SQL 7, Enterprise Manager
* COM/MTS, Terminal Server
* COTS Content Management System
* Photoshop, Acrobat, Media Cleaner and other multimedia tools
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State of Maryland
6/1999 - 6/2003
Baltimore, MD US

Database Specialist

* Web Design & Development: Web page design and layout, database and custom web applications, custom content management systems, animations, streaming media & other digital media

* Network Support: Connectivity, cabling, desktop support

Key Achievements:
* Redesigned the Internet Site with a custom dynamic ColdFusion solution and reduced web page update overhead significantly. Designed the site as 508 accessible for all browsers and screen readers.
* Introduced OpenSource software (Linux, Apache, and mySQL) and eliminated licensing costs.
* Developed database driven ColdFusion web application to collect statistical data from Maryland counties provided real-time shared access to data. Wrote custom reports for data. Trained users to generate their own reports through desktop applications such as Access and Crystal Reports.
* Technical lead on a Statewide, database driven ColdFusion web application to collect data. Advised on all phases of project lifecycle.
* Lead Network Staff on implementing a Remote Management solution for
workstations in the department. Eliminated physical service calls to user's workstations, improved productivity.
* Trained personnel on ColdFusion development and Systems Administration.
* Developed an encrypted & secure web solution for the Department of Health's Bio-Terrorism Information Network, providing 24x7 supports.
* Received the Governor's Performance Excellence Award

Design:
* Flash, Animations
* Dynamic Web Design & Layout, 508 Compliance
* Optimization

Networking:
* TCP/IP, PPP, Cabling, Troubleshooting, Configuration

Database Development:
* SQL design & development, writing complex SQL queries, normalizing, backups, user maintenance

Scripting:
* JavaScript, CGI/Perl, Windows Shell, Unix Shell

Tools:
* NT, Linux, Apache, IIS, ColdFusion, ASP, Tomcat
* MS SQL, mySQL
* Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, Photoshop, ImageReady, Acrobat, FrontPage, PageMaker, Illustrator, Freehand, InDesign, CorelDraw, MS Office, Corel Office, GroupWise, PartitionMagic, DBTools, Telnet

Administration & Security:
* Linux installation, configuration, optimization, user administration,
networking.
* Administration of the following services: SAMBA, APACHE, FTPD, SSH, SSL, POP, SMTP, Routing, Proxy, Firewall.
* Hardware & software troubleshooting, shell scripts, backups.
* Intrusion detection, tracing and system lock-down.
* Installation, configuration, optimization, user administration, networking (ADS, VPN, WAN, LAN, DHCP, NAT Routing, proxy, firewall).
* Terminal Services, hardware & software troubleshooting, batch files, backups

IIS/Apache Web Server:
* Installation, configuration, optimization, user administration, extensions installation & administration, FrontPage user administration, FrontPage webs administration, Log Analysis
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EDUCATION
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Maryland College of Art and Design

Silver Spring, MD, Maryland US
Some College Coursework Completed
Major: Fine Art
GPA: 3

Montgomery College

Rockville, MD US
Some College Coursework Completed
Major: Communications
GPA: 3

Learning Tree

Rockville, MD US
Certification
Major: Windows
Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:
Windows Networks, TCP/IP, IIS Admin Certification

GLOBALknowledge

Ballston, VA US
Certification
Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:
RedHat Linux Administrator
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JOB RELATED TRAINING
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* Windows System Administration
* Windows Network Administration
* Unix Administration
* Linux Administration
* TCP/IP
* OOP/Java Programming
* Webmaster Certification
* RHCE
* SQL/DBA
* Software Development Lifecycle
* Multimedia/Animation
* Solaris 10
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LANGUAGES
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Turkish: Native speaker
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REFERENCES
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Marlene Baxter
Management Specialist
US Department of State
Phone 202-369-7333
Email Address: BaxterMX@state.gov
Reference Type: Professional
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Hardware/Software:
Hardware troubleshooting skills with PCs, peripherals, printers, network equipment. Software troubleshooting skills such as stabilizing desktop applications, optimizing operating systems, and installing/upgrading. Able to read electronic schematics and build components.

Personal: Supervisory skills. Capable of working independently without
supervision. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong
interpersonal and customer-service skills, high level of initiative and the
ability to use sound judgment.
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Awards & Certifications
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Department of State Certificates of Appreciation - 2005, 2006
State of Maryland Outstanding Performance Award - 2002
Adobe ColdFusion 8 ACE (Adobe Certified Expert) - 2008
LearningTree TCP/IP Certified - 2001

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Other
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Department of State Interim Secret Clearance
IRS MBI Background Clearance