Michael J. Sawyer141 Rockaway dr. O’Fallon, 63368 (636) 439-6441 michaelsawyer1990@yahoo.com

Summary

Highly proficient in all things IT, have a working knowledge of all aspects of what makes an IT department tick. Knowledge base of Microsoft servers, big and small. Well versed in exchange, active directory along with virtualization and single sign-on. Understanding of Citrix/VMware/RDP. Vast knowledge of networking, including Meraki Security devices, routers, switches, modems, LAN/WAN topography and DNS implementation. Dabbled in the creation of software using languages like: Java, C#, VB.net, and other scripting languages. Strong understanding of SDLC's like Agile or Scrum and programing styles like OOP or procedural.

Employment History

Network Engineer- Archdiocese of St. LouisJune 2015- Current

St. Louis, MO. 63119

• Provide network expertise to a current and up-to-date Enterprise WAN infrastructure• Implement new Network and system infrastructure in small and mid-size non-for-profit subsidiaries• Consult subsidiary organizations on IT infrastructure upgrades• Manage IT projects with budgets of $25,000+• Assist current project manager on IT infrastructure upgrades with budgets of $100,000+• Predominately utilize Cisco Meraki Security & Network devices• Work with HIPAA compliant organizations• Implemented thin client infrastructure to cut operation and support costs• Utilize Sourcefire to promote IDS(Intrusion detection system) and IPS(Intrusion Prevention System)• Manage and maintain security and content filtering along with traffic shaping• Utilize IPSEC to create site-to-site and client VPN’s

Clinical Support Specialist- Advanced ICU CareNovember 2014- June 2015Creve Coeur, MO. 63141

• Provided level 1,2, and 3 support to end users • Control and Maintain a Citrix farm with Citrix/Xen App• Control and observe shared server systems with VMware/ VSphere• Installation and Administration of Windows 2008/2012 Server and Active Directory.• Vast understanding of Various HIS(Hospital Information systems)• Work with over 70 client hospitals in streaming their patient data and vitals through integration engines• Provide desktop/Laptop support for end users

• Setup new and continuous support of over 800 A/V servers and there components to include VPN tunnels encrypted with IPSEC encryption.

• Knowledge with Manage Engine and other ticket tracking software to track issues to eventually be resolved

• Administration of mostly internal with some external users along with computers in Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory

• Managed and maintained internal email accounts via exchange server• Managed and maintained domain controllers in complex DNS environments on an international level

spanning 3 continents and 3 countries.• Troubleshoot third party connection to client hospitals via VPN’s and MPLS’s using ASA routing/firewalls• Manage Passwords for single sign-on procedures and programs like Imprivata

Technical support analyst- Firstech Inc.July 2013- November2014Clayton, MO. 63105

• Support agents/customers with PC OS’s( Microsoft windows and server) along with active directory and exchange

• Help manage and fix agent’s LAN(local area networks) to connect to our WAN( wide area network) through a complex DNS/web-client environment

• Support software engineers with program resolutions to include data encryption issues• Planned and pushed new hardware to save company capital and increase efficiency • Created spreadsheets for performance numbers and to predict market trends• Assisted in the planning phase of new security driven hardware and software implementations

Satellite Communication Systems Operator/Maintainer- United States ArmyJune 2009-June 2013Ft. Gordon, GA. 30905

• Completely set up fully functional and fully secure multi level networks using LAN/WAN, DNS, TCP/IP, UDP• Operated multi-functional satellite arrays with multiple frequency bands• Configured Cisco routers and switches• Configured Cisco Call Managers• Managed users using a complex active directory environment and group policies along with exchange• Supported over 4,000 end users while deployed in Afghanistan• COMSEC(communication security) custodian for my unit• Familiarized with many different types of security models and methods to include PKI and 2FA• Extensive knowledge in routers, crypto devices, SATCOM, routing protocols, applications and DSN

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systemswith an emphasis in Information Systems Security (2016)

Coursework: Computer Applications for Business, Principles of Information Systems Security,

Architecture & Operating Systems, Connectivity, Logic & Design, Programming, Object-Oriented

Programming, Structured Analysis & Design, Project management, Business application programming, Web interface design, Intro to Database, Business Continuity, Data Privacy and Security

Academic Projects Created multiple programs that organized emails and contacts, calculated simple

equations, and modest applications that gathered information and made quick calculations based on the input and presented the data. I used C# and VB.net

Managed a project to start a franchise of a pizza company in a new market where profitability was high. Managed it from the conception of the idea to its grand opening. We used Visio, Project and power point

Designed/Built a website that provided information on types of dogs. This required html, CSS, and JavaScript

Created a Database for a fictional cable company that kept track of everything from channel packages to fulfilling billing requirements

Created a business application with a GUI front end and a SQL database on the backend. This required Java, SQL, JavaScript

Honors and Awards

Army Commendation Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Army Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ two campaign stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, NATO ISAF medal

Certifications

Security+