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ichael R. Ricksecker1602 Forrest Ave. Unit C
Ft. Meade, MD 20755
(410) 674-6445
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verviewExperienced computer systems administrator of five years pursues full-time networking and operating systems manager position for a strong company that will challenge my experiences while allowing me to grow in knowledge.
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perating EnvironmentsResponsible for maintenance, accessibility and software/hardware installations and upgrades of up to 11 networks, over 200 users, and over 450 machines.
Windows - Windows NT 4.0, Windows ‘95, Windows for Workgroups, Windows 3.11
UNIX - IBM RISC/6000 AIX, SunOS 4.1.x, Sun Solaris 2.x, AT&T 3B2
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rogramming LanguagesUtilized to accelerate and fine-tune system performance and personnel communication:
C - correct installation programs and libraries
HTML - develop interactive web sites and home pages
UNIX shell scripting - develop and streamline scripts for faster system production
BASIC - designed run-scripts to provide user to machine interface
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rior EmploymentNov. 1995 - Present:
US Air Force/National Security Agency, Ft. George G. Meade, MarylandPosition: Communications Computer Systems Administrator
Duties: Performs setup and configuration of computer hardware, setting correct operating system and environment variables. Provides network security through password, alias and group files maintenance. Monitors system performance, performs diagnostics on malfunctions and performs system repair and recovery.
Highlights: Deployed and integrated Windows NT 4.0 workstations and created network compatibilty with Windows for Workgroups, SunOS, Sun Solaris, and IBM RISC/6000 AIX workstations. Developed solutions in integrating hardware across multiple system architectures saving the agency from purchasing additional equipment. Hand-picked as team leader, responsible for developing, transitioning and training of IBM RISC/6000 AIX workstations.
Nov. 1992 - Nov. 1995: US Air Force/3rd Communications Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
Position: World Wide Military Command and Control Systems (WWMCCS)/Global Command and Control Systems (GCCS) Data Communications Technician
Duties: Operates, maintains, and assists in the installation and upgrade of communications circuits and equipment for the WWMCCS and GCCS systems in support of all Alaskan military sites. Configures modems, multiplexors, and secure encryption devices for operations. Troubleshoots circuit failures and repairs twisted pair cable and fiber-optic segments.
Highlights: Designed and installed a building-wide, protected, distribution system and a fiber-optic communications wide area network meeting 100 percent of established compliance standards. Configured and managed an automated office communications system utilizing excess spare equipment establishing a common database for all personnel. Authored and streamlined local area network server utility programs reducing processor utilization by 30 percent in addition to freeing up valuable data base areas. Personally responsible for configuring and operating a Joint Deployable Intelligence Support System terminal at Ft. Polk, Louisiana demonstrating the first-ever GCCS to intelligence data systems interoperability in Alaska.
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ducationActively pursuing Microsoft Windows NT Certification through Strayer College (MD)
Community College of the Air Force - Actively pursuing Computer Science degree
National Cryptologic School - Completed various computer courses to include accredited Advanced AIX System Administration, Computer Concepts and Applications, C and UNIX Programming.
Completed US Air Force Communications-Computer Systems Technical Training Courses
Completed Unified Local Area Network Architecture Computer Based Training Course
Completed UNIX Programming Computer Aid Instruction
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eferencesDavid M. Madsen, Network Manager (301)677-0822
Luis Salazar Jr., Technical Consultant (410)519-6548
Mikeal L. Jenson, Systems Administrator (410)672-2897
To contact Michael Ricksecker email at: rrdev@smart.net