Brian Foster

11 Jagger Ave.

Neptune, NJ 07753

EMAIL : brian.foster12@gmail.com

Cell : (732) 312 - 6127

 

Statement of Interest:

           I am interested in obtaining a development position, in a challenging environment that focuses on the applications of technology to enterprise knowledge management, distributed computing, e-Business, and system engineering and design. I am strongly working towards my BS in Network Administration. This also includes thirteen certifications within CompTia, Microsoft, and Cisco.

Experience:

Turn-Key Technologies ( TTI Wireless, Sayerville, NJ. 

   IT Technician / Asset Management,  November 2015 – Current

       • Organized and rewired all data closets for expansioins

       • Created WAP inventory system with detailed maps of AP locations

       • Performed WAP support and diagnosed connection issues

       • Provided and maintained asset control and inventory

 

Darcy’s Tavern, Bradley Beach, NJ. 

   Computer Technician / Roundsman,  April 2013 – March 2016

       • Maintained and updated numerous workstations

       • Performed mandatory security updates and diagnosed network, hardware, and printer problems

       • Ran routine diagnostics on the POS system and maintained menu changes and upgrades

       • Performed and maintained food quality control and flow

 

DSCI ViaTech, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 

   Systems Analyst, Sept. 2012 – Dec. 2013 / Clearance Level – SECRET 

    • Provided support to the Installation Data Center Consolidation (IDCC) discovery assessments

     • Created Excel spreadsheets to summarize reports of extensive details involving large inventories

     • Performed timely and accurate data entry to ensure fastest turnaround possible for client support

 

DSCI Inov8tive Solutions, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (GTMO) 

   Help Desk Technician ,  Sept. 2011 – Sept. 2012 / Clearance Level – SECRET 

      • Maintained and updated numerous assets to ensure they met  DISA and IA standards

      • Created, Activated, Deleted, and Reset End User accounts in Active Directory

      • Assisted with Windows 7 Migration on all assets NIPR & SIPR Island wide

      • Deployed numerous apps and software packages also using CA Desktop Management Suite

      • Maintained and updated numerous network and web based applications for the military

      • Created, Deleted, and Managed distribution lists for Microsoft Exchange 2003

      • Created, Deleted, and Managed OMB ( Organizational Mailboxes ) in Microsoft Exchange 2003

      • Corrected multiple hardware and software malfunctions with printers, workstations, and user account

      

DRS Technologies, Ft. Monmouth, NJ. 

   Network & Computer Systems Admin ,  2007 – May 2011 / Clearance Level – SECRET 

       • Maintained and updated numerous workstations to ensure they met  DIACAP and IA standards

       • Performed mandatory reimaging of workstations using SCCM

       • Diagnosed hardware and software problems, and replaced defective components daily

       • Maintained and administered computer networks and related computing environments

       • Performed routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintained control records.

       • Assisted with VISTA Migration on 300 workstations

       • Performed monthly RETINA scans to update/fix IAVA’s to meet DoD requirements

       • Setup user accounts and initiated/closed trouble tickets via REMEDY

 

Merrill Lynch, Pennington, N.J. 

   Application Administrator, 2005 – 2007 

       • Trained users and answered questions on Merril Lynch secured banking system

       • Analyzed user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing

       • Specified user and user access levels for each segment of data base

       • Conferred with coworkers to determine scope and limitations of project

             

Qualification Highlights:

• Created Excel spreadsheets to summarize reports of extensive details involving large

        Inventory reference sheets and databases.

• Performed timely and accurate data entry to ensure fastest turnaround possible for client support

        and asset info.

 • Designed comprehensive filing system, reliably filed and retrieved confidential records.

 • Built reference manuals and user guides for multi sized communication systems.

 • Established and maintain effective business relationships with external and internal customers, improving communication between customers and company

Continuing Education:

   ( In Progress ) Network Administration – Goal = B.S. with 13 Certifications 

-          Ashworth College, Norcross, Georgia

                        GPA :  3.4  /  Transferred to WGU in September of 2012

-          Western Governors University – B.S. Network Administration

                        Now preparing myself for A+, Network+, and CCNA certifications

 

Skills:

              • Incident Management and Control

              • Communications and Network Security

              • System Administration and Maintenance

              • Microsoft Office : Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint

              • Operations/Infrastructure Management

              • Business Impact Analysis / Due Diligence Reviews

              • Troubleshooting/Problem Solving :: Multilevel Security Systems

              • Desktop Support / Training and Support / End User Workstation Support and Maintenance

              • Java / JavaScript – Installations and support

              • Satellite Operations and Support ( Hawkeyes, Cheetahs, 1.2 Meter Dishes, Ect. )

              

 

Additional Training  & Seminars:

SERE 100 Training

Security + Cert ( Cert # : COMP001020081496   )

Anti-Money Laundering 2013  /  Antiterrorism Cert 2013

Army Specific DAA Course 2013

DoD Information Assurance Awareness 2013

Ethical Decision-Making  /  Business Etiquette

Army G3 Computer Security Training 2013

Thumb Drive Awareness Virtual Training Course  2013

Army Retina Scanner Virtual Training Course 2010

E-Mail Awareness and Electronic Communications Policy 2013

Executing a Project  /  ITSM - Admin Tools

A Matter of Respect 2010  /  Becoming a Manager   /   ML Manager