MICHAEL BLACK, JR.

Software Engineer

Huntsville, AL

 

 

SUMMARY:

Professional systems manager and administrator with a background in maintaining, testing and integration of new and upgraded AF and DoD mission, weapons and information systems.  Experience applying technical and Air Operations Center knowledge in the planning, research, test, evaluation, integration, acquisition, dissemination and sustainment of complex electronic systems to support the organization's mission objectives.  Provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance to command leadership.   Utilizes technical experience in the development of simulations and/or computer programs to evaluate and predict the ability to support assigned projects, studies, or problems.

 

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

-     Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) Specialization in Network Administration

-     Associate of Arts (AABA) Business Administration

 

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:

-     Host-Based Security System (HBSS) 201, Basic. (Aug 2015)

-     Host-Based Security System (HBSS) 301, Advanced. (Sep 2015)

-     Host-Based Security System (HBSS) 501, Analyst. (Dec 2015)

-     ACAS (Jun 2014)

-     MOSS 2010 (Dec 2013)

-     NetApp v8.1 (2013)

-     SQL Server 2005 database (2012)

-     ANSI/EIA-649 Configuration Management Course (Aug 2012)

-     XMPP  (JABBER XCP v5.4) (Mar 2012)

-     CompTIA Security + 2009

 

SECURITY CLEARANCE:  Top Secret (SSBI updated June 2011)

 

PLATFORM EXPERIENCE:

-     Linux

-     VMWare

-     Solaris 10

-     Microsoft Windows Server 2008/2003

-     Microsoft Exchange 2007

-     Microsoft Windows 7

-     Net App Data OnTap

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Software Engineer, Huntsville, AL                                                                            03/28/16 - Present

-     Installation and configuration of Linux and Windows HW platforms from the OS up to the C2BMC developed applications. 

-     Document and verify all installation and configuration steps in documentation to be delivered to the customer. 

-     Develop installation scripts to automate the system installation. 

-     Develop test plans/procedures for software integration test conduct. 

-     Responsible for integration/execution, detailed data analysis, and preparation of software test reports.

-     Coordinate execution of SW integration tests to verify system operation. 

-     Work with software developers as needed to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during software integration. Submit problem reports for errors found. 

-     Responsible for implementation of all Information Assurance directives on the systems to include running IA scans.

-     Task and coordinate daily integration activities with other local team members.

 

Task Lead/AOC Weapon System Manager, Tyndall Air Force Base, FL                               09/2010 – 03/25/16

-     Provide daily supervision of a 6 member team of system administrators supporting the Air Operations Center Weapon System (AOC WS) consisting of: HBSS, SolarWinds, GCCS, TBMCS, PFPS, C2WSPTT, JABBER, Remedy, SCCM, GALE, GBS, GPL, MAAPTK, PDS-M and TAW.

-     Document system and enterprise architectures, and LAN topologies.

-     Perform document life cycle management for system and technical documentation from conception through development and delivery.

-     Coordinate with the AOC Weapons System Configuration Manager to identify current software and hardware configurations.

-     Develop and maintain electronic records of software and hardware configurations. Electronic records include the system of record, hardware platform and a detailed listing of all installed software.

-     Assist local Configuration Manager to develop and maintain the AOC Weapon Systems configuration management plan.

-     Assist team personnel with identifying system configurations of malfunctioned C2 equipment and systems to facilitate problem resolution.

-     Track the status of baseline change requests, software problem reports and application of software upgrades. Coordinate with the Configuration Manager on baseline change requests.

-     Advise, train, mentor and brief team personnel and Military counterparts on the proper procedures for maintaining system baseline integrity.

-     Coordinate, manage and schedule configuration actions for the AOC Weapon System in coordination with the configuration managers.

-     Serve as the custodian and central point of contact of all original copies of supported C2 systems software and technical support data.

-     Represent the 601 AOC Weapon System at meetings regarding configuration management and participate in AOC planning activities to ensure standardization.

-     Responsible for supporting current AOC systems of record/approved variations and future approved additions of hardware, software, and network configurations.

-     Information Assurance Officer.

 

Systems Administrator, Tyndall Air Force Base, FL                               02/2002 – 09/2010

-     Provided daily support of the AOC WS to include the installation, configuration, and maintenance of C2 system servers and workstations on 4 domains. 

-     The administration of operating systems to include Windows Server 2003, Exchange Server 2003, Net App Data OnTap and Solaris UNIX.

-     Loading of system application software and patches.

-     Performance of system backups.

-     Management of the majority of all AOC small computer resources.

-     Management of user computer software configurations and tactical local area network (LAN) systems.

-     The coordination with users, workgroup managers, and Communications Focal Point (CFP) personnel to resolve computer software and hardware problems.

-     Network Appliance (NetApp) Network Attached Storage (NAS) administration.

-     Interface with vendors and manufacturers in achieving product and systems specifications/standards and resolving installation and maintenance problems.

-     Train administrative procedures to include system backups, recovery, upgrades, reinitializing and reloading systems upon installation of new software version releases, system performance monitoring, system storage allocation, distributive process monitoring and monitoring application data flow and processes.

-     Design, develop and document scripts to streamline and standardize administrative and unique tasks.