831.247.3503 cell

P.O. Box 1617

Soquel, CA 95073

Objective

To fulfill a challenging position in a highly productive dynamic environment with endless opportunities to excel. Preferably, one in which I can use my comprehensive technology and management capabilities.

Experience

1994-Present                Computer Consultant                  Santa Cruz, CA

Systems Analyst, Anti-Virus Expert & Webmaster for business and individuals.

§         Systems analysis, administration, installation, configuration, inoculation and technical training.  

§         Created and maintain a web presence for a local artist Vicki L. Johnson's VnTGraphics.com.

1996-2001                    Network Associates, Inc.            Santa Clara, CA

Director, IT & SW Engineering - McAfee.com Internet Security Software Division.

§         Developed IT production change control, and quality assurance test lab and testing processes.

§         Produced release announcement, change control and file validation scripts, processes & procedures.

§         Proactively ensured anti-virus security software update availability, accessibility and accuracy.

§         Defined worldwide product release, application update and service level agreement processes.

§         Developed pro-active push delivery, virus alerting systems and delivery system life cycles.

§         Relocated engineering divisions, successfully facilitating continued office and individual productivity.

§         Decreased enterprise and retail anti-virus security software upgrade and update delivery times.

§         Dramatically increased anti-virus software user-base and security software subscription selections.

§         Developed new unix and Windows security sw while adding new capabilities to existing av sw.

§         Acquired Dr. Solomon’s anti-virus software development, enterprise test and software qa divisions.

§         Supported increased user-base from 40mil to 60mil, and coverage compatibilities (Notes, Linux etc.).

§         Produced various anti-virus security software included on multiple Microsoft Windows Plus! packs.

§         Awarded Team of the Quarter Award for Q2 in August ‘98 and then again for Q3 in January ‘98.

 

Director, SW Engineering - McAfee Associates Security software division.

§         Managed and staffed: development, integration, qa, release engineering and technical publications.

§         Supported increased user-base (20mil to 40mil) and anti-virus coverage compatibilities (NT & Unix).

§         Produced GroupShield e-mail anti-virus security software for both MS Exchange and Lotus Notes.

§         Generated various anti-virus security software included on multiple Microsoft Windows Plus! packs.

§         Received ‘Spirit of McAfee’ Individual Achievement Award in March 1997 for McAfee VirusScan 2-3.x.

§         Produced multiple security products awarded analysts choice by various Intl. reviewers several times.

§         Performed development, project management, anti-virus security software quality testing and

§         release engineering for the McAfee VirusScan and NetShield Anti-Virus software product lines.

§         Awarded promotion to Division Director upon completion of my first quarter of service post relocation.

 

 

1995–1996                    Acer America                                San Jose, CA

Manager, Pre-Install Engineering & OS Integration - regional sw engineering dept.

§         Performed script development, integration, pre-installs and qa testing for notebooks and desktops.

§         Responsible for the production and maintenance for domestic english master drive image archives.

§         Produced post-install drive images and the CPR Recovery System for Acer’s ‘Power’ hw product line.

§         Received software engineering rep. position as member of Acer’s worldwide product support teams.

 

1991–1995                    Borland International                 Scotts Valley, CA

Systems Specialist - Departmental IT support, sales and customer service division.

§         Developed commissions application and performed enterprise sw integration and division support.

§         Maintained cross-dept functionality with IT, OPS, production, MIS and the Presidents Office’s.

§         Representative at FOSE, Windows Solutions, DB Expo and S.F. Bay Area Customer Service Assoc.

§         Managed external call center order processing operations and cross system order entry integration.

§         Performed support for the sales division’s customer service dept’s call-center staff and executive’s.

§         Awarded initial 'Individual Commitment to Excellence Award' and a div. steering committee position.

 

Sr. Order Processing Rep. - sales and customer service div., order-processing dept.

§         Developed entry based sales commission application and spreadsheet in the customer service dept.

§         Generated exec. Sales and marketing campaign comparative performance graphs and reports.

§         Representative at several domestic developer conferences, expositions, seminars and consortiums.

§         Performed as sw sales and customer service call center telephone order entry representative.

§         Attended technical support training on operating systems, applications and development tools:

§         Microsoft Windows: Excel and Quattro Pro, dBase, Paradox and Access, Word and Word Perfect.

§         Awarded promotion to Div. Systems Specialist and a rep. position in production planning/buying.

 

1990–1991                    Advantage Computing                  Santa Cruz, CA

Assistant to the President.

§         Performed: research and development, software sales and shareware collection integration,

§         quality assurance, mass production, quality control, order processing, production and distribution,

§         customer service, tech. support, office administration, accounting and sales advertising copywriting.

§         Provided educational institutes worldwide with educational Apple, Mac and PC software collections.

 

Education

1996–2001                    McAfee Software Univ.                Santa Clara, CA

§         Computer Science, anti-virus security software development and secure systems administration.

1991–1992                    Borland Software Univ.              Scotts Valley, CA

§         Computer Science, operating systems and applications, spreadsheets, databases and scripting.

1988–1990                    San Jose State Univ.                      San Jose, CA

§         Art Direction Graphic Design and Computer Science studies, while employed full-time with UPS.

1986–1988                    Cabrillo College                                   Aptos, CA

§         Art Direction Graphic Design and Computer Science studies, while employed full-time with UPS.

1983–1986                    Santa Rosa Jr. College               Santa Rosa, CA

§         Art Direction Graphic Design & Electronic Engineering studies, while employed with Sears & Raley's.

1983–1983                    College of the Redwoods               Fort Bragg, CA

§         Foreign language studies for college preparation, concurrent with full time school and employment.

 

Leadership

Service, Honors & Awards:

§         Senior security and hospitality staff member at the Annual Santa Cruz Blues Festival, Santa Cruz CA - May '00 to pres.

§         Awarded divisional Directorship in McAfee anti-virus software engineering development in the 4th  quarter of 1998.

§         Received Team of the Quarter Award twice in 1998, first for Q2 in Aug of 1998 and then again for Q3 in Jan of 1998.

§         Received Individual 'Spirit of McAfee Achievement Award March 7th for efforts on the McAfee VirusScan 3.x series.

§         Received Initial Borland Commitment to Excellence Award and a steering committee position in customer service division.

§         Member of Championship Teams in track and field (Lettermen), Soccer (AYSO Champions 2x) and major minor baseball.

§         Stanford Area Council Boy Scouts’ Camp Oljato Camp Counselor; Palo Alto CA Troop 5 and Fort Bragg CA Troop 85

§         Eagle Scout (bronze), Explorer, Scoutmaster & Elected to brotherhood membership in the BSA's Order of the Arrow.

§         Awarded membership in the Palo Alto All City Honor Choir and subsequently to the San Francisco Opera Company.