Brian Koob
9242 Gillcross Way
San Antonio, Texas 78250
 [Send email to request phone number] 81.2421
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OBJECTIVE To obtain a high technology position where I can positively affect the
economic growth of the company.

QUALIFICATIONS &
ACHIEVEMENTS 
 *  24 years of experience with mainframe/personal computers to include
programming, instructional techniques, service and repair, installing networks,
installation, training of software applications, and system analysis. 
 *  Master Novell NetWare Engineer (MCNE), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
(MCSE/NT, 2000, 2003, Windows Vista), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
(MCSA 2000, 2003, Windows Vista), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Certified
Cisco Network Administrator (CCNA).
 *  Designed and implemented database management programs for a large
international bank. 
 *  Wrote and implemented a Computer Aided Load Manifesting (CALM) program,
which is still being utilized for deployment of the Armed Forces.
 *  Beta Tester for Microsoft Corporation for the following Operating System
(O/S): Windows 95, 98, Millennium (ME), Windows 2000, 2003 Windows XP, and
Windows Vista. 
 *  23 years of experience in logistics, procurement, accounting and finance,
transportation, supply, maintenance, personnel, planning, supervising and
management. Retired CMSGT, USAF, 1991 (21 years, 10 months).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 

IT Manager
Allen Tharp & Associates
P.O. Box 27371 
San Antonio, TX 78227
May 2008  *  Feb 2009

Under contract through the US Air Force was responsible for operating and 
maintaining 14 HP servers and 14 HP work stations. Servers were running Aloha
Food service software and workstations were running generic programs such as
Office 2007. Insured the dining facilities were operational on a 24 hour basis.
Replaced parts, upgraded servers to maintain currency with program changes. All
servers operated on Windows 2000/2003. Plan, organize, direct, control and
evaluate the operations of information systems
and Electronic Data Processing (EDP). Developed and implemented policies and
procedures for EDP and computer systems operations and development. Meet with
managers to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs, and timelines.
Controlled the computer systems 
 budgets and expenditures. Ensured technology is accessible and equipped with
current hardware and software: Troubleshoot hardware, software and network
operating system. Maintained current and accurate inventory of technology
hardware, software and resources. Provided orientation and trained staff and new
users on existing technology. Provided individual training and support on
request. Provided MS Exchange support of all Air Force Dining Facilities (14) on
Lackland AFB and for five (5) The Lion and Rose Restaraunts owned by Allen
Tharp.

Systems Management Engineer
Stellargy Services, LLC
5508 Hwy 290 West
Suite 206
Austin, TX 78735
March 2007  *  April 2008

Under contract to IBM, State of Texas Project  *  Responsible for defining,
developing, implementing, and insuring security policies, processes, tools 
and architecture that encompass Logical controls, Network Security controls,
physical controls, Risk Management, Security incident and issue management,
security integrity and advisory processes, and security status checking. Job
includes: project management, ID administration on Novell, NT, Windows, AIX,
UNIX, Top Secret and Active Directory (AD), Linux, Sun Solaris, Citrix and AS400.
Implement client security solutions in an IT environment including mainframes,
client/server platforms, networks and associated software. Activities performed:
include site security administration, ethical hacking, system security
monitoring, and security tools installation and maintenance, MS Exchange support
for all 29 State agencies. 

Classified Department of Defense (DOD) Assignment  *  Civilian
Baghdad, Iraq
September 2006  *  March 2007

IT Manager
The Children  's Shelter of San Antonio
2939 Woodlawn Ave
San Antonio, TX 78228
July 2006  *  September 2006

Responsible for the overall management and maintenance of a 300-user Wide Area
Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN). Network consisted of 14 servers and
included five (5) remote locations throughout San Antonio. Responsible for
running a Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) telephone system, using Call
Manager and Unity administrative systems for all the phones and locations under
the Children  's Shelter domain. Maintained a CISCO 3600 router as a firewall in
conjunction with a CISCO concentrator. VPN software was used to access the
network remotely. Used SAN and VERITAS Backup Software to backup 10 servers at
primary location and a server through IP connection for the other 4 locations
Also, I sent a backup to a secondary location using SANS for storage.

Classified Department of Defense (DOD) Assignment
Bagdad, Iraq
Apr 2006  *  July 2006

Network Analyst/Engineer (SAIC) 
2411 Dickman Rd, Bldg 1001, Rm 100
Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234
November 2004  *  April 2006

Responsible for providing monitoring of Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area
Network (LAN) infrastructure devices utilizing the following monitoring/software
programs: HP Open View, MRTG, Network Security Manager (NSM), E2E, MEDNET (T-1
Monitoring), NIPRNET, SAA, Mercury Topaz. The devices monitored were: Cisco,
Atheon, Nortel, and Nokia firewalls, routers, switches and hubs. Monitored all
VPN tunnels throughout the United States, Europe and Southeast Asia, as well as
small security suites between medical treatment facilities (MTFs). I provided
Tier 1 and 2 level network troubleshooting expertise. My focus was on network
diagnostics and troubleshooting network issues to final resolution, unless they
had to be elevated to Tier 3 support. 

Network Engineer
1100 NW Loop 410, Ste 210
San Antonio, Texas 78213
August 16  *  Sep 30 2004

Responsible for replacing 175 old PC  's with Dell PC  's and migrating them
from Windows 2000 to Windows XP Professional. I setup and installed 175 computers
running Windows XP Professional at the 97th Medical Group Hospital at Altus AFB,
Oklahoma. I also setup and installed over 50 aging printers both stand-alone and
network with new high speed printers. I assisted hospital staff with end-user
support with their computer problems, and the changes that affected them by the
migration. Project was suppose to take three (3) months, but I finished it in 1  
 months. 

Took leave of absence to take care of my terminally ill Grandmother in New York,
and to work on my Master  's Degree at Cornell.
August 2003  *  November 2004. 

IS Manager, Hyatt Hill Country Resort and SPA
9800 Hyatt Resort Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78251
March 2001 - August 2003

Responsible for the overall management and maintenance of seven (7) file servers
(Windows 2000/2003, NT, Novell 4.11, HP9000, UNIX, XP, and MICROS) that
encompassed the Local Area Network (LAN) and all connected computers (250 user
network). All devices to include: CISCO switches and Nokia firewalls, as well as
managing and maintaining the Wide Area Network (WAN) for Hyatt Corporate in the
state of Texas. Managed and programmed Point of Sale (POS) systems that
controlled the retail portion of the Resort as well as the Property Management
System (PMS) which managed the day-to-days operations of the Resort to include:
guests, assigning of rooms, and retail outlets. Provided MS Exchange support for
all Hyatt properties that were part of the WAN for the State of Texas. Maintained
an inventory of all hardware and software licenses. Insured cabling (T1, fiber
optics, Cat 5e) were installed and maintained in accordance with specifications
and locations and maintained throughout the resort, meeting/ball rooms,
administrative offices, golf course and Spa. Managed data and network security
policies, backups of all systems and enforced standards and policies set by Hyatt
Corporate. Wrote and maintained a disaster recovery plan. Developed annual system
budgets (capital and operating) in accordance with Hyatt Corporate guidelines, to
include future planning years. Coordinated and purchased software and hardware
upgrades for all supported systems. Provided regular communications to General
Manager and his managing committee on Hyatt technology plans/directions. Provided
end-user support to all Hyatt personnel, guests, and groups who held conferences
within the Resort. I saved the Hyatt resort over $500,000 in equipment and
software purchases and completed a wireless voice over internet protocol (VOIP)
for all 500 rooms for $325,000 less than originally planned, and completely
re-cabled the entire resort with Cat5e. As for backup used SAN's and VERITAS 9.1c
to backup all servers over IP within the resort and to a backup storage location
in downtown San Antonio. Also, while at the Hyatt I drafted blueprints for a
14,000 sq ft SPA and 150 Time shares and Mini Spa, incorporating voice and data
communications into our hotel infrastructure of the Local Area Network (LAN)
within the resort. 

Systems Administrator, MD/TOTCO
1200 Cypress Creek, Cedar Park, Texas 78613 
October 2000 - January 2001 (CONTRACT POSITION-TEK Systems, Inc.)
 
Responsible for total integration of software and computer equipment for 150 oil
rigs throughout the world. Provided diagnostics, testing, and integration of
computerized equipment to run the oil rigs. Responsible for designing the
architecture and placement of computer systems and networks on the oil rigs.
Provided end-user support. Setup up remote access and satellite connections
between the oilrigs and company to transfer data. Tested and used wireless
networks on Land Rigs in Texas and Mississippi. Wrote programs using Windows NT
Embedded. 

SR Network Engineer, Air Force Drug Testing Laboratory
7230 Louis Bauer Drive
Brooks AFB, Texas 78235 (Research Dynamics, Inc.)
October 1998 - September 2000

Provided planning, installation an