Amira Saleh , M.S., MCP 7524 Jervis St., Springfield, VA 22151 | Mobile: (703)333-2000

Email: amira@pcge.net | LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/amiraasaleh

Summary

Ferociously analytical individual seeking a challenging and rewarding position utilizing my strong skillsets in biosciences research and extensive information technology background. With over 20 years of experience, mastered many areas in information technology management ranging from strategic direction, budget preparation, marketing, planning and operation of data centers, computer support, instruction and application training, system analysis, web application design, operations support, data distribution and network integrity and new office and store technology installations. In addition, five years of research experience in the biological and computational sciences performing experiments in the laboratory and data analysis. Open to any opportunities that would extend my skill set.

As technical advisor, skilled in evaluating current and future technologies and leading purchase planning to support both short and long-term IT initiatives.

As project manager, skilled in: developing and maintaining a broad vision; cultivating excellent client, vendor and employee relationships; and communicating effectively across an organization to build focused and productive teams.

Consistently delivered creative ideas and design for marketing company products and service solutions using trade show, digital, online, email, phone and traditional mail piece marketing that resulted in significant sales increases.

Experienced and skilled in the software used in developing streamlined web applications graphics with user interface, functionality, compliance, marketability, search engine optimization and client satisfaction a priority.

Work Experience

IT and Web Consultant, Managing Owner - (09/1994 – Present) PCGE , 7524 Jervis St, Springfield, VA 22151 United States

Managed day to day business: contracts, communicating with vendors, clients, ordering and testing out new equipment and software and contributed to a variety of IT projects (project summary list below). Researched, developed relationships and partnered with leading IT products and services companies such as Microsoft, HP, IBM, Lenovo, Sonicwall, Fortinet, Kodak, 3Com, Belkin, Evault and more. As Telecom and Networking Solutions Provider: Consulted and assessed client data networking and communications needs. Provided cost analysis to help clients determine most cost effective solutions for their short and long term data communications needs. Served as primary technology resource for several small to mid size businesses. Designed, installed and maintained networking and communications solutions. Marketing Solutions: Consulted in marketing; assist clients with data mining, designing successful online marketing presence, cost effective solutions to include print email and online delivery of marketing materials. Assist with Google ad words advertising. Web Application Development: Designed custom user friendly browser compatible database driven websites and web applications that are section 508 compliant with search engine optimization (SEO) for e-commerce, conference registration, survey tracking and mortgage applications. Adept with Adobe suite of products. Built custom computers and server solutions and installed Point of Sale systems. Installed and maintained firewall and unified threat management solutions. Provided Help desk support for network, Windows and Mac desktop and Microsoft Office suite, software training and remote system repairs and maintenance. Setup Quick Books applications and chart of accounts, performed migrations of Peachtree to Quick Books. QuickBooks Pro Advisor (Intuit Pro Series Tax Accounting software). Designed graphic art, digitally restored artwork and photographs using Kodak equipment and Adobe Photoshop software.

Manager of Network Services and Business Network Sales Consultant - (01/1999 - 07/1999) Erol’s TV & PC, 5232 Port Royal Rd, North Springfield, VA 22151 United States

Reported directly to the President of Erol's TV & PC and collaborated on Marketing. Used my creativity and knowledge of the PC business and consumer marketplace to conceptualize and market the first $499 desktop computer to consumers and business. Erol's TV & PC was recognized by several computer magazines for this industry game changer as a leader and other PC manufacturers such as DELL followed. Assembled and managed a top notch team of network and system installers. Performed organizational site surveys. Consulted, designed, installed and maintained network solutions for area small to mid size businesses based primarily on Microsoft products to include wiring and internet access solutions, networked printing and fax solutions and Point of Sale systems and telecom solutions. Conducted onsite and phone consultations to assess client needs. Developed all advertising materials to market for Network and Business Sales and Services to include data mining, email, print and online delivery. Migrated and integrated networks from HP/UX and Novell Netware to Windows. Maintained corporate web server and website and mined data from corporate POS database for marketing department.

Systems Analyst - (04/1996 - 10/1998) Geologics Corporation, 5285 Shawnee Road, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22312

Managed the company's Novell and NT network, website, corporate e-mail and firewall. Provided contract, proposal and project management support, and designed marketing materials for various divisions. Configured and setup NT File and Exchange (Mail) Servers. Added ISDN internet access throughout the LAN using ASCEND and CISCO routers, hubs and wired with CAT5 cable. Maintained Application Servers: Accounting, FTP/Web, DHCP Server/Exchange, File Server, firewall and was responsible for file integrity: securing files, anti-virus protection and data backup. Maintained records of licensing and hardware/software manuals; purchased and installed new hardware and software. Was instrumental in the smooth migration of users from Novell and Windows for Workgroup network to Windows NT Server with Windows 95 and NT Workstation. Provided help desk support and instructed users on the use of software programs and the use of computers. Created IDEF0 Charts for proposals, edited and created technical documents for a variety of projects.

Project Support: USDA AMS Network Security Tools Installation Support: Prepared technical section of the project's proposal including the list of deliverables. Prepared technical briefing on CMDS, ISS and Autosecure SSO to USDA AMS Directors, network engineers and USDA CIOs. Contributed to the proposed firewall configuration, location and hardware recommendations. Reviewed and edited "Security Features User's Guide for NT Workstation for USDA AMS Network Users."

Project Management Support: E2C Mission Computer Upgrade Program, Naval Air Warfare Center NAWC, Pax River, Maryland. Facilitated procurement of $500K of equipment for E2C Mission Computer Upgrade Program for Naval Air Warfare Center, Pax River, Maryland. Negotiated with vendors and secured additional $32,000 savings for the project. Created company’s first equipment tracking ordering system and established new vendors for GeoLogics. Tracked delivery, costs and submitted DD250s. Maintained contact with customers, supervisors and DFAS. Developed streamlined process to procure future equipment.

Project Management Support: Practical Security '97: An Information Systems Security Training Program. Williamsburg, VA. Provided administrative and technical support. Designed database to track conference attendance and accounting: attendees, speakers, vendors and payments. Acted as a central contact point for attendees, speakers and vendors. Designed marketing materials and training program certificate. Also supported conference in preparing attendee materials, obtaining A/V equipment, and served as "information desk." Generated list of potential attendees to market: pulled contacts from Yellow Books and converted to Access format. Designed signage for the conference. Designed and built web site/ftp site for post-conference information dissemination. Received an award from USDA for my contribution to the Information Security Program.

Project Support: Practical Security '98: An Information Systems Security Training Program. Richmond,

VA: Designed and maintained website for the training program. Developed an Exhibitor Information Kit and Contract. Developed a Speaker Information Kit and Contract. Designed a logo for the conference. Converted contact lists from one database to Outlook 98 for email distribution. Identified project needs and consulted to lead programmer for development of a new conference tracking database built upon last year's model. Marketed training program to vendors and solicited speakers. Provided guidance in course selection, content and scheduling of the training program.

Graduate Research Assistant - Carcinogen Risk Assessment - (01/1991 - 12/1994) George Mason University, Department of Computational Sciences and Informatics 4400 University Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030 United States

Received Graduate Research Assistantship to work with Dr. Todd W. Thorslund, ScD. on Carcinogen Risk Assessment evaluating environmental agents such as found in aluminum reduction plant emissions, benzene and second hand cigarette smoking. Estimated parameters in dose response models using human epidemiology data and animal toxicity data in order to assess cancer risks associated with specific environmental agents. Information resulting from this work was used in establishing national guidelines. Provided analytical computer support through programming in SigmaPlot, MathCAD and Lotus 1-2-3 and summarizing data in graphs and tables. Reviewed literature using Medline and CancerLine on-line databases, edited and integrated information into final reports, papers and presentations using WordPerfect and SigmaPlot.

Graduate Research Assistant - Coal Solubilizing Agents, (06/1993 - 01/1994) George Mason University, Department of Biology, 4400 University Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030 United States

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Research Assistant to Albert T. Torzilli, Ph.D., Coal Solubilizing Agents. The research focused on isolating fungal and bacterial products which solubilize coal. Assisted with chemical extractions, freeze drying samples, ion-exchange chromatography, osmometry, refractive index measurement, coal solubility assay, spectrophotometric analyses. Analyzed data and summarized results in tables and graphs using primarily SigmaPlot and prepared report drafts.

Graduate Research Assistant - Physical and Biochemical Characterization of Novel Marine Bacterium – (02/1992 - 06/1993) George Mason University, Department of Biology, 4400 University Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030 United States

As Graduate Research Assistant to Dr. George Andrykovitch, researched and developed protocols to determine the physical and biochemical characterization of a novel marine bacterium. Performed ultrastructural examinations (transmission and scanning electron microscopy) of the exopolysaccharide (EPS) production capabilities of the organism and the biofilm mode of growth. Prepared a paper on the results of my work. Reviewed the literature, prepared growth media and maintained stock cultures. Isolated the EPS, developed a procedure for its purification and prepared sugar standards for future analyses on the HPLC. Analyzed the data and summarized the results using Lotus 1-2-3 and SigmaPlot software.

Education

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, United States Master's Degree - (Graduated 01/1994) - Major: Biology (Molecular, Microbial Cellular Biology Program) GPA: 3.512 of a maximum 4.0 Honors: Cum Laude Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications: Received full stipend Graduate Research Assistantship to work with Dr. Todd W. Thorslund, Sc.D. of the Computational Sciences and Informatics Department for work in Carcinogen Risk Assessment.

George Mason University Fairfax, VA, United States Bachelor's Degree – (Graduated 05/1990) - Major: Biology - GPA: 3.12 of a maximum 4.0 Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications: Advanced course work in Mathematics, University Physics and Statistics. Dean’s List three semesters Competed on GMU’s Patriots Women’s Track and Field team for two years 1987-1989

Thomas Jefferson High School Alexandria, VA, United States – Graduated High School Diploma – (06/1986) GPA: 3.9 of a maximum 4.0 Honors: Summa Cum Laude Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications: Graduated 12th out of 300 students with advanced coursework in Math, Science, English, Government and French. Was ranked one of the top athletes in track in field in the state of Virginia.

Job Related Training and Coursework

• Principles of Accounting 211, Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale, VA. 2007.

• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Program - Coursework and training at Netcert - Springfield VA. 1999.

• Novell Netware 4.1.

• Adobe Photoshop Workshop. Adobe Conference - Baltimore Maryland. 1999.

• ICSA Web Certification Partner Program Technical Training. ICSA Hershey, Pennsylvania. 1998

• Introductory UNIX. Northern Virginia Community College, Woodbridge, VA. 1998.

Skills

Languages: Elementary French, Polish and Arabic Computer: Microsoft Operating and Network Systems(Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000 Professional, NT 4.0, 95/98, 3.1, Server2008, Server 2003, Server 2000 families, Active Directory, SharePoint, Web Server), Apache Web Server, Centos5, Centso6, Red Hat Enterprise Line 4 & 5, Linux, HP/UX Novell Netware 4.1 and Apple Mac Programs: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat); Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) Hardware: Firewalls (Cisco, Sonicwall, Juniper, Fortinet), Routers, PBX, Switches (data), Wiring and termination: Cat 5E, Cat 6, Telco 66 Block, Phone Installation and programming. HTML Editing: Java, CGI, HTML, PHP, Dreamweaver, Netobjects Fusion, Microsoft FrontPage, Drumbeat 2000 Communications: MS Outlook, Exchange Server, MS Mail, MS Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, WinFax, ProComm Accounting and Tax Software: QuickBooks Pro Advisor, Intuit Proseries Tax Software, Intuit Turbo Tax, Microsoft Point of Sale, QuickBooks Point of Sale, Microsoft Accounting, Peachtree Accounting, DELTEK System 1 Statistical, Database and Spreadsheet: MS Access, MS Excel, SigmaPlot, SigmaStat, Lotus 1-2-3, MathCAD, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Miva Merchant MivaSQL WordProcessing Desktop Publishing: MS Word, Wordperfect, Quark Xpress, MS Publisher, FrameMaker and PageMaker Presentations: MS PowerPoint Digital Image Editing and Graphic Design: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Corel Draw, Visio Utilities: Sophos, Webroot, Symantec, Trendmicro, McAfee Virus Scan and HP Jet Admin Software, Visio Technical, Adobe Acrobat

Volunteer Work

INOVA Health System - Hospital Auxiliary Lifetime Volunteer - From 1990 – Present

Be The Match by National Marrow Donor Program - Organized GMU's 1st Bone Marrow Drive -2001

N. Springfield Elementary School, Fairfax County Public Schools - Volunteer Computer Teacher – 2009

IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Programs 2013

Awards Awarded Full Stipend for Graduate Work in Molecular Biology with Todd W. Thorslund, Sc.D. On Biologically-Based Mathematical Modeling of Carcinogen Risk. Dean's List in Undergraduate School. Certificate: United States Department of Agriculture Certificate of Appreciation Awarded to Amira Saleh, Geologics Corporation. "In recognition of your outstanding contribution and effort in support of the USDA Information Systems Security Program. Your Dedication, diligence and service in support of the "Practical Security for Sensitive Systems" Security Awareness Seminar, October 27-31, 1997 in Williamsburg, Virginia was invaluable. Without your unselfish devotion and dedication to all aspects of the seminar it would not have been such a success." signed William R. Gant, USDA Information Systems Security Program Manager, Office of the Chief Information Officer Dated: November 13, 1997.

Presentations

Presented Seminars on "Biofilm-Associated Infection", "Bacterial Magnetosomes" and "DNA Tumor Viruses: Hepatitis B Virus", George Mason University.

Professional Affiliations

Microsoft Certified Professional; Microsoft Certified Partner; Lenovo, Partner, IBM Partner, HP Partner, Sonicwall Partner, QuickBooks Pro Advisor

References

Name Employer Title Phone Email

Bruce Weigle (*) US Army Retired 703-642-2752 brucew@1870.net

Orhan Onaran (*) Erol's TV & PC President 703-309-6083 oonaran@comcast.net

Marilyn Marchant Marchant Studios Principal 301-399-9877 marchantstudios@gmail.com

(*) Indicates professional reference