Resume for Martin D. Beckman

 

8224 Honeysuckle Road

Manassas, VA 20112

Home: 703-794-7697              Work: 202-633-5032             

Cell: 202-297-2608              Cell: 571-286-1208

Email: beckmanm@si.edu and beckmanmartin@hotmail.com

U.S. Citizenship: Yes

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

 

WORK EXPERIENCE:

 

Smithsonian Institution              June 2012 – Present Washington DC

Senior Executive Service (SES-3): $165,000 per year plus annual bonuses.

 

Director of IT Operations for the Smithsonian Institution

I am responsible for the IT infrastructure for 16 museums in Washington DC and New York City, the National Zoo in Washington DC, 4 research facilities in Maryland, Virginia, Florida, and Panama, and 10 separate office complexes and warehouses and an $18,000,000 annual operating budget with a staff of over 200 personnel. Overall responsible for the IT infrastructure within the Smithson Institution including providing the planning, operations, maintenance, and long term vision for:

 

·         Networks: network routing and switching, circuits, equipment rooms, firewalls, VPN’s for PCI  (Purchase Cards within the museums), video conferencing, Internet access, radio networking, smartphones (Apple and Blackberry), tablets, and VOIP services.

·         Data Center: Servers, server virtualization, storage engineering and operations, networks services (DNS, Active Directory, E-mail, DHCP), operating systems (Windows, Linux, ESXi 5.x), COOP, private cloud development, and resilient data center operations

·         Enterprise Support: Desktop and Laptop management of over 15,000 desktops and laptops running Windows XP/7 or Apple OS X (Lion/Mountain Lion), Help Desk Operations, and COTS management

·         Configuration Management: Network and system baseline, operations management through a functional hierarchy of boards for the review changes to ensure upgrades, changes, and projects synchronize with the overall vision and programmed plans for 33 location in Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland, New York City, Florida, Arizona, and the Republic of Panama.

 

              During my tenure at the Smithsonian, I developed a five-year plan and vision to upgrade the overall infrastructure within a budget plan that is 10% less than the current annual allocation. The first as-built documentation of the network and the data center have been completed and the decisions of the configuration control board are aligned to the five-year plan. The overall circuit recurring costs reduced $200K per year while upgrading the network performance. The backbone and core networks upgraded from 1Gbps for both, to 10Gbps and 40Gbps respectively, with a plan to upgrade the core to 100Gbps in 2014. Reviewed and restarted a stalled virtualization plan that had high latencies due to improper storage operations. Private cloud operations plan are planned and being built, as well as a resilient active/active coop site operation. Manpower and budget are reorganized to better balance the utilization of contractor support and absorb an overall 15% reduction in the operating budget.

 

Director of IT Operations for the Smithsonian Institution (Continued)

 

Immediately upon assuming the office at the Smithsonian, I reviewed and analyzed all costs and performance issues for the entire enterprise. From this analysis, I directed the development and near-term implementation of a new 5-year IT infrastructure plan allowing for reduced operating costs, increased performance, and complete fault tolerance. I personally developed a new network and network services infrastructure replacing costly telecommunications provided circuits with leased dark fiber. This single shift in the network allowed the network to increase in performance and capacity from 100Mbps/1Gbps to 10Gbps/40Gbps speeds within the Smithsonian network. The backbone recurring circuit costs dropped $12,000 per month ($150,000 per year) and eliminated single points of failure.

 

The fiber optic network is currently being enhanced to allow digital video traffic running over fibre channel to co-exist with network Ethernet traffic on the same fiber optical cable using dense wave optical multiplexing. This allows mapping of HD 1080p/60 video circuits to the main data center for Internet access as well as between the various collaborating Smithsonian groups (veterinarians at the zoo and the research ranch, National Air Space Museum and NASA, etc.)

We restructured the firewall and security infrastructure to allow for greater performance (40Gbps) while maintaining both FISMA (US Government) and PCI (Retail Commercial) security standards. The firewall upgrade eliminated unstructured traffic on the network to the data center servers. Additionally, the VPN infrastructure was refitted using mostly existing equipment and software to allow for simpler access for the global research community supported by the Smithsonian.

 

Both the data center and the network services are being virtualized onto a private cloud infrastructure that will be mirrored for 100% fault tolerance and disaster recovery. I directed the purchase and implementation of emergency satellite services after the Hurricane Sandy flooding dropped the telecommunications in New York and expanded the capability to all off-site locations (Florida, Panama, Front Royal Virginia, and the facility on the Chesapeake Bay) at a cost of under $10,000. All network services (VOIP, Video Conferencing, DNS, Active Directory, DHCP) are being virtualized on supporting clusters within the Smithsonian backbone network ensuring 100% operations of these critical services throughout the enterprise (Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland, New York City. The overall implementation costs are under $2,500,000 and reduce the current recurring support costs by $250,000 per year. Overall, the current plan’s execution has reduced recurring costs by almost $500,000 per year with another $250,000 to $500,000 to follow.

 

 

Federal Bureau of Investigation              June 2007 – June 2012

Washington, DC US 

Grade Level: GS-15              Salary: $155,000 per year

 

Supervisory IT Specialist - Program Manager and Systems Engineer for the Private Cloud Initiative for the FBI.

 

I conceived and developed the plans and technologies that are the infrastructure for the private cloud allowing for 100% file/application ubiquity. I am responsible for the design, implementation, and program management for the entire $20 million dollar program that is well underway. The scope is the virtualization of all servers and desktops and virtual desktop access to secure wireless access by approved 3G/4G wireless devices (iPads/Android devices) or via VPN on the Internet. The storage management and backups are completely mirrored and allow for centralized execution and regional restoration of archive files. Additionally, the program implemented a modernized test and implementation infrastructure, developed of new operation organization and operational procedures, and standardized training for technicians, supervisors, and managers. I was the 1st and 2nd level supervisor of 4-6 Federal Employees and 10-15 Contractors.

 

I developed and authored the FBI Virtualization Plan based upon 10 Gbps data center networks and 8Gbps Fibre Channel SANs, with improved Power/ Rack/HVAC efficiencies. Developed and established standards for: Virtualization Platforms, Blade Servers, SAN operations, Rack/Equipment/Power Standards, and Environmental Standards leading to a savings and implementation of mandated data center rack monitoring capabilities.

 

At the start of the virtualization program, I assumed control of a stalled major program that had a cost of $30 million dollars and annual costs over $9 million. The Information Portal program was developed as a hosting environment; however, poor design and build led to a program that hosted only two projects supported by over 24 contract personnel. System latencies of 12-15 seconds dropped to under a second. These projects converted from Sun Solaris on 100+ Sparc Servers to Linux/Windows VM’s operating on a VMware Cluster of 3 Intel-based servers. This was the first production implementation of Virtualization using a 10Gbps FCOE network infrastructure with 4/8Gbps fiber channel storage access in the US Government. This initial virtualization cluster was revamped to 28 blade servers with network speed of 80Gbps within the local FISMA approved private cloud computing environment. In addition to the initial two projects, 22 more projects were converted over to the new virtualization cluster within 6 months of operation. In all instances, projects function at higher levels of performance in a 100% fault tolerant. Over 40 racks with 300 servers or appliances have been collapsed into 8 racks using 15% of the power and less than 20% of the cooling. Annual operating costs reduced to $3.5 million from $9 million with a 50% reduction in contract personnel.

 

 

 

Defense Information Systems Agency December 2001 – May 2007              Fall Church, VA US 

Grade Level: GS-14              Salary: $112,000 per year

 

Network and Systems Engineer - Senior Network and Systems Engineer with the Defense Information Systems Agency, responsible for the analysis and redesign of the DoD Transport Networks. I was the lead engineer for IPv6 testing, design, and migration for DISA with supervisory control of 4-6 personnel. Designed and built the pilot IP version 6 network backbone with updated IPv6 versions of DNS, Mail, Voice over IP, and streaming video. I developed high levels of experience in organizing, budgeting, and managing complex technical programs and projects from concept to operation. Due to prior military experience and education, I have an advanced understanding of the overall DOD organizational structure as well as the DOD budget process and comptrollership of funds. Developing a new network lab and training facility to teach the new IP version 6 protocols as well as current routing and transport technologies. I was previously responsible for the testing and accreditation of new operational network operating systems software for active network devices for unclassified and classified networks. I have an expert level of knowledge in ATM switching, IP and IPv6 routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, EIGRP, MPLS, BGP), TCP/UDP protocols, and Network Security. I wrote the first Internet Draft (pre-RFC) for Flow Label Switching within IPv6 as a higher performance and more secure replacement to MPLS as well as a new IPv6 header compression protocol reducing the header from 320 bits to 64 bits. I developed the Budget Plan and Program Project Management Plan for the IPv6 Transition Office.

 

I was the Subject Matter Expert for ATM; SONET Dense Wave Division Multiplexing and intelligent network services for the establishment of secure Video over ATM or IP networks, Quality of service for Voice over IP and Video over IP, as well as information assurance security devices other emerging technologies. I developed ATM and Routing level maps of NIPRNet, DATMS-U, and SIPRNet from the operational configurations and the designed and built the Network Engineering and Architecture Facility network for Network Services engineering consisting of 15+ routers and 20+ ATM switches to model these networks. From this effort I developed, designed, built, and tested an ATM based network backbone as a re-engineering of SIPRNet (Classified DoD Internet).

 

Sprint Corporation              April 2001 – October 2001               Reston US 

Salary: $130,000 per year

 

Network Engineer - Senior Network Technical Engineer within Managed Network Services. I was responsible for the analysis and resolution of network circuit problems within the contracted services of Sprint unsuccessfully resolved by three prior levels of analysis and achieved a 100% success rate on a variety of circuit problems that ranged through a variety of vendor equipment and transmission protocols. Emphasis was on Frame Relay, Frame Relay over ATM, ATM, and point-to-point private line circuits. Possess an Expert level understanding of Cisco Routers and Switches. Expert level of knowledge on the design, operation, and maintenance of ATM switched networks, topologies, and service levels (Data, Voice, and Video). I had extensive experience with SNMP protocol for monitoring of circuit operational states and advanced levels of knowledge and experiences operating HP Open View, Spectrum on SunOS, and Network Management Systems using SNMP MIB and MIB II protocols. I developed multiple out-of-band and in-band management network solutions.

US Army Pentagon              December 1995 – April 2001              Washington DC 

Grade Level: GS-13              Salary: $86,000 per year

 

Senior Network Engineer - Senior Network Systems Engineer and Director of System Security for the Pentagon and was responsible for the Unclassified and Classified Network security and designs for the Pentagon overall. Responsibilities included the Secretary of Defense staff, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Army Staff, the Air Force Staff, and numerous external agencies connected to the Pentagon for network services and transport. The backbone networks using my design and build-out provided secure data transport for over 30,000 users on the unclassified network and 5,000+ users on the classified network. Implemented ATM LAN Emulation (LANE) and Soft ATM PVC's, AAL1 and AAL2 Voice and Video over ATM, and the overall core network security design. The follow-on redesign is to implement Soft PVC's as a replacement for LANE and a utilization of Gigabit Ethernet Trunking. I redesigned the network backbones, establishing common equipment architectures that operate on an ATM Mesh using routing domains for each major service. Accordingly I developed the project management plans, work breakdown structures, and plans for acquisition and implementation. This led to reconfiguring the network operations for greater security, reliability, and performance without any interruption of service. The position demanded strong network design skills, extensive project management abilities, strong resource management experience, dynamic presentation skills, and strong written and verbal abilities to translate highly technical matters into understandable non-technical formats. I became highly experienced with a variety of telecomm (DCO and PBX) and network equipment (Routers and Switches) as well as the management and budgeting for these procurements. Trained and experienced on the development of Windows NT and UNIX networks, Multilevel Security File Servers, and the necessary encryption systems for serial, frame, and ATM data paths. Developed the network maps of the Pentagon in detail.

I authored the Network Security Policy, the Core Router Access Control List Manual and the Network Operations & Design Guide for the Pentagon. Implemented a phased firewall structure that reduced intrusions by over 80% while improving operations and performance. The basis of the concepts was a “defense-in-depth” firewall Strategy. This strategy and methodology stopped the progression of the Melissa virus within 5 minutes of initiation, resulting in virtually no effect upon the infrastructure in the Pentagon. This methodology is still in practice today. Developed and managed the five-year manpower, budget, and project management for the Network Systems for the Pentagon. Developed detailed training programs for technicians and engineers.

 

US Army Special Operations Command March 1993 – December 1995               Fort Bragg, NC 

Grade Level: Major US Army and GS-12               Salary: $65,000 per Year

 

IT Systems Manager - Information Systems Manager with the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, NC. managing special mission projects. Performance required the ability to analyze, design, develop, and operate systems for use by Army Rangers, Special Forces, and other units. Unique, advanced solutions enhanced the Command's capability to deploy and operate worldwide with speed and ease. An example of these projects is a completely portable TCP/IP Network and File Server that weighed 15 pounds, with a 12-volt source, connecting to routable domains via satellite links. Designed and installed the Command Emergency Operation Center and SOCOM COOP Site, and a worldwide secure HF E-Bulletin Board Service using AX.25 protocol over IP.

 

 

 

EDUCATION

US Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, PA

Master's Degree – June 2003

 

US Military Academy, West Point, NY 

Baccalaureate Degree – 6 June 1978                            Major: Electrical Engineering              and Chemistry 

 

JOB RELATED TRAINING

 

Comptroller, Budgeting, and Auditing: U.S. Army 1997-1998

Cisco UCS, Routers, Switches, Storage Network (CCNA/CCNP/CCIE Written): 1998 - Present

ITIL Foundations: FBI 2007

VMware Operations with Vsphere 4.0 and Vcenter: 2010

IBM Z10 Mainframe Virtual Machines: 2010

Senior Leadership and Management Development: FBI 2007

 

 

 

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