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Certifications
J. KENDALL LAWSON
INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER
Security+, 2012
CCENT, 2012
Network+, 2011
A+, 2010
MCTS, Configuring
Windows 7, 2012
Configuring
Windows Server
2008, 2012
Key Skills
Networking
Risk Management
Authentication &
Access Control
System Monitoring
Regulatory
Compliance
System Integration
Planning
Multitier Network
Architectures
Education
Wright State
University
MS in MIS, 2015
Wright State
University
BS in MIS, 2011
Central Texas College
AAS in General
Education, 2003
Government
Clearance
Active Secret, 2014
Able to Travel Extensively Available for Full-Time & Contract Assignments Website: http://oakwoodtech.net/kendall
Multifaceted Infrastructure Engineer with Extensive Knowledge of
Network Protocol
IT Systems Analyst whose qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in MIS;
CCENT certified; CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ designations, MCTS,
Configuring Windows 7 certified; and detailed knowledge of network and PC
hardware and software and best practices. Ten years of experience in the
Information Systems field as an Administrator.
Technology Summary
Technologies: Anti-Virus Tools (Vipre, Norton), ImageX, Ghost
Systems:
Networking:
Software:
Unix-Based Systems ( Linux); Windows (all); IOS (Cisco)
LANs, WANs, VPNs, Routers, Firewalls, TCP/IP, Cisco
MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint)
Virtualization: VMWare vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V
Middleware:
IT Experience
Jacobs Technology, WPAFB, OH
IBM Websphere, Apache Tomcat, JBoss, Jomola
Infrastructure Engineer, 2014 – Present
Antioch College, Yellow Springs, OH System Administrator, 2013 – 2014
WinWholesale, Inc., Moraine, OH
Battelle & Battelle, LLP Dayton, OH
C&E Sales Centerville, OH
IT Systems Analyst, 2011 – 2013
PC Administrator, 2010 – 2011
IT Specialist, 2009 (Internship)
Victory Solutions WPAFB Dayton, OH Helpdesk Technician, 2008 – 2009 (Co-Op)
Yaskawa Motoman, Miamisburg, OH PC Technician Co-Op, 2007 – 2008 (Co-Op)
An expert in information systems. Recent Project Highlights:
l Implementation: Responsible for the design and rollout of 75 new machines for
all staff in the company from inception to completion including researching and
selecting the machines, creating and imaging with Image X and deploying the
machines to the staff. Set-up and maintained Cisco routers and switches for
multiple branches while at WinWholesale.
l Financial Sector: Led business-critical information security initiatives for a CPA
firm involving encryption of customer data to ensure compliance with changes in
federal laws.
l Infrastructure: Developed and deployed first server infrastructure on Antioch
College’s campus in Yellow Springs. This consisted of 2 Windows Server 2012 R2
servers and 2 CentOS Linux Servers.
l Risk Management: Prepared assessment for the decision-making partners in
order to make the most cost-effective decision to purchasing the new machines.
The overall cost savings for the project of purchasing new machines versus
upgrading existing machines was $50,000.
l Active Directory: Maintained extensive active directory while employed at
WinWholesale. Used group policies to assign RBAC.
l Support: Provided customer support for 85 machines to include hardware &
software upgrades, troubleshooting and regular maintenance while providing A+
customer service.