• NESDIS Cloud Archive Program
  •  NASA CRM: Analyzed ISO 19115-2 metadata transform to Unified Metadata Model (UMM). Evaluated code base for improved translation. Presented findings to stakeholders and participated in meetings with NASA on possible translation changes.
  • One of two developers on NCAP team tasked with evaluating the use of NASA’s Cumulus. Integrated NCAP’s step functions as Cumulus Workflows and Tasks, processed dataset through Cumulus, and evaluated user interface and reporting capabilities.
  • Primary developer prototyping metric and system dashboards using Grafana, CloudWatch, and Elasticsearch’s Kibana. Responsible for pipeline creation for vAIPs (virtual archive information package) from Lambda step function -> SQS -> Elasticsearch. Met with Data Operations Branch stakeholders to gather user requirements which were implemented into generated prototypes. Presented numerous fully built dashboards for each platform.
  • Assisted developing RDF/OWL knowledge graph & ontology based on the OAIS Reference Model for Digital Preservation. RDF/OWL, Protégé, Web Protégé, python rdflib, kglabs, & Neptune.
  • orked with AWS S3, AWS Lambdas (python), Step Functions, SQS, and Event Bridge, CloudFormation
  • Give demonstrations, when applicable, for bi-weekly sprint reviews
• Primary frontend developer for NCEI’s Collection Manager Tools including Grails based applications Metaserver, Metaview, CoMET, & Docucomp which supports NOAA/NCEI’s OneStop scientific dataset access system
  • Integrated an ISO editor into Grails view that transformed the format neutral CoMET XML to json based forms using json-editor library.
  • Well versed in ISO 19915-2 Metadata standard and NCEI’s implementations and transformations.
  • Developed numerous JavaScript end-user tools to support NCEI’s metadata requirements: Created a default value finder for ISO templates pre-filled out with dummy data (JavaScript). Guided Mode using the NCEI Rubric V2 scoring to help users create more complete collection level metadata records. Developed a Simple Viewer mode for the ISO Editor.
  • Upgraded frontends to Bootstrap 4.0 and created a consistent look and feel across applications and ensured web applications are Section 508 Compliant
  • Give demonstrations, when applicable, for monthly sprint reviews

System Administration

• Provide essential network administration: DNS, DHCP, firewall rules, VLANs, wireless access points, and VPNs
• Administer file server ACLs, Active Directory and Azure Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, and mapped drives
• Purchase, configure, patch, upgrade, and troubleshoot physical and virtual servers and workstations, network equipment, VOIP phones, and peripherals
• Manage and maintain onsite and offsite data and virtual machine backups.
• Manage Microsoft 365 hosted services. Migrated from on-premise Exchange to hosted Exchange services and Azure Active Directory
• Provide desktop and application support to end-users
• Create, manage, and audit PCI complaint information systems, network, and policies

Website Development

• Re-designed and maintain corporate website (Apache, Mysql, php, WordPress, Avada, javascript, HTML, CSS).
• Took pdf catalogs online and made a quoting system (Woocommerce & php – custom programming)
• Fixed custom WordPress plugins that did not function correctly (php, ajax, jquery, javascript).
• Programmed specialized applications integrated into WordPress (php)
• Integrate contact forms into Zoho CRM (Google API)
• Create interactive elements — referenced as application maps — using Adobe Animate (CanvasJs, javascript)
• Update and maintain WordPress, Woocommerce, plugins, & themes

Additional

• Document master for company’s ISO program
• Rewrote company’s ISO 9001:2008 manual to meet the ISO 9001:2015 standards
• Write website content as well as edit and review marketing materials such as press releases, catalogs, brochures, and email campaigns

IT Management/System Administration

• Managed Windows Server environments both virtualized and non-virtualized: Active Directory, Group Policy, and Exchange Server
• PCI Certified Internal Security Assessor for a Level 2 merchant. (ISA Certificate #804-152; expired April 28, 2018)
• Created PCI compliant IT computer systems, networks, and policies including customizing POS applications to be compliant, creating PCI compliant networks, and analyzing and monitor audit logs
• Well versed in food raw product, inventory, recipe, menu mix for analyzing food theoretical
• Create training materials for restaurant personnel for inventory, employee scheduling, and back of the house operations Hardware and software install and support for Wand and Panasonic systems including network testing, database troubleshooting, configuration, and installation of registers, printers, and other peripherals
• Investigated, analyzed, reported and/or corrected data variances for custom integrations with other service providers
• Provided end-user support for all computer and software systems

Web Development/Programming

• Designed and programmed a web-based work order/support ticket system for use by operations, maintenance, and IT (Linux, Apache, MySql, php, javascript, ajax, & WordPress)
• Managed and integrated disparate database systems for inventory, menu mix, accounting, and payroll—some through the use of VB, SQL, PHP, and Javascript. Integrations include: Sage, Quickbooks Enterprise, ADP, Paycom, Mirus, Nextwave, LiveLenz, RTI, Wand POS, and Panasonic
• Worked with numerous SaaS vendors to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data into their services. Developed complex scripts for ETL between multiple systems and/or analyzed metrics to ensure accurate. Primary languages used to extract data from antiquated hardware and software systems was Visual Basic, Microsoft SQL, and Wscript.
• Administered multiple point of sales databases’ raw products, recipes, sales items, and discounts as well as programmed point of sales user/operator interface. (Microsoft Access & Microsoft SQL Server)

System and Network Administration

• Maintain and repair network hardware and software and monitor network to ensure its availability to system users.
• Proactively monitor and evaluate system performance and technical issues; recommend, research, and implement solutions.
• Setup on LAN, troubleshoot, and repair end-user workstations and servers
• Implement and configure network router, switches, and access points
• Set-up user accounts and created scripts to access network resources
• Create and manage Group Policy in Microsoft Windows Server environments
• Manage Veritas, Yosemite, and Windows system back-ups. Restore system and/or files as required.
• Install and manage corporate anti-virus program.
• Program and maintain NEC & Norstar phone systems
• Assist users with application questions

Graphic Design

• Designed corporate collateral, brochures, catalog covers, advertisements, posters, and product branding. Perform image manipulation, layout, direct and/or take photo/video shoots. Quote and manage vendor relationships. Prepare artwork for print.
• Well versed in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, & Flash.

Web Development/Programming

• Design specialized web applications: intranet company directory, in/out board, lightning risk assessment calculator, and part cost calculator  (Apache, Mysql, javascript, jquery,
• Designed and programmed several technical calculators for Alltec Corporation’s Early Streamer Emission Terminals. I did this as part of my AAS senior project and was awarded Outstanding Student of the Year in Web Technologies for its design. (Apache, Mysql, php, HTML, CSS).
• Designed, programmed, and maintained several corporate, corporate partners, and product websites. Websites are designed for easy update through the use of Content Management Systems. (Apache, Mysql, php, Drupal, WordPress, javascript, jquery, HTML, CSS).
• Programmed interactive Engineering Catalogs with Adobe Flash & ActionScript 3.

Information System Direction

• Create annual budgets and plan capital expenses; monitor acquisitions per yearly and capital expense budgets in accordance to company’s business and technology imperatives.
• Manage corporate hardware, software, telecommunications, equipment leases, and other technology vendor accounts according to departmental budgets and objectives.
• Scope, evaluate, and provide technology recommendations for future services to support business objectives.
• Develop, implement, and enforce corporate acceptable use, security, & equipment policies.
• Monitor and evaluate system performance and technical challenges; identify, research, recommend, & implement solutions.
• Design, create, test, and implement comprehensive business/technical reports and ad hoc queries through the use of SQL, Microsoft Access, Crystal Reports, amd Microsoft Excel.

Systems Administration

• Maintain, monitor, and repair network hardware and software to ensure high availability to system users.
• Address challenges related to security, confidentiality, accessibility, and ease of use through execution of Active Directory scheme, Group Policy Objects, scripts, VPN, and security permissions.
• Proactively monitor and evaluate system performance and technical issues; recommend, research, and implement solutions.
• Implement and configure network router, switches, and access points.
• Program and maintain NEC phone system.
• Provide helpdesk support to users with application requests and inquiries.

Database Administration

• Perform detailed systems analysis through the study of office procedures, data policies, user requirements, and business relationship models.
• Organize and manage the development and distribution of network-accessible relational databases.
• Designed and implemented custom Microsoft Access Database Applications.
• Create stored-procedures and triggers through use of Visual Basic and SQL
• Logical and physical model architecture including creating and maintaining entity relationship diagrams (ERD) and creating database design language (DBDL) models
• Design and create application interfaces
• Lay out and create tables, primary/foreign keys, and indices in support of business operational goals.
• Perform database maintenance, tuning, backup, and recovery.

2003-2007: Director of Information Technology
2000-2003: Office Manager