Network Administrator at Vertek Corporation
Burlington, Vermont Area
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- Network Administrator at Vertek
- Past
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- System Operations Specialist at New England Federal Credit Union
- Intern at C3DI, Champlain Collge Center for Digitial Investigations
- Former Vice President and Co-Founder of Digital Forensics Association at Champlain College
- Peer tutor in C3DI Lab at Champlain College
- Medical Records Specialist at Northeast Cardiology Associates
- Intern at Hanover Computer Company
- Education
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- Champlain College
- Kennebec Valley Community College
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Derrick Farmer’s Summary
Derrick currently works at Vertek Corporation as a network administrator. He graduated from Champlain College with a Bachelors Degree in Computer and Digital Forensics and has an Associates Degree in Electronics and Computer Technology. Derrick's career interests lie in the fields of System Administration, Information Security and Computer Forensics.
Personal Projects and Commitments:
-Derrick is working as part of a vulnerability assessment team (www.nycomputernetworks.com) under the supervision of Christian Balan, CISSP.
-He is studying for his ISC2 SSCP (Systems Security Certified Professional) certification.
-Derrick has written a technical article on the forensic analysis of the windows registry, which has been featured on forensicfocus.com and will be published this fall in HEX: The Collegiate Journal of Computer Forensics.
-Last year Derrick completed an internship with C3DI, where he conducted digital forensic research projects for the Vermont Internet Crimes Task Force (ICTF) and assisted a forensic examiner at Burlington Police Department with imaging digital evidence using FTK.
-In 2007, his dedication and technical abilities were recognized by Champlain College faculty, who presented him with the Student Leadership in Computers & Digital Forensics Award.
Derrick Farmer’s Specialties:
System hardware and software troubleshooting, end user support, Windows, Linux/Unix, Network+ certified, Security+ certified, telecommunications, Avaya System Administration, Symantec Backup Exec, Symantec Endpoint Protection, Active Directory, IpMonitor, WSUS, web design, Experience with forensic and security software - FTK, EnCase, WinHex, Helix, Registry Viewer, GFI Languard, Snort, Backtrack/Security Auditor and OWASP security suites.
Derrick Farmer’s Experience
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Network Administrator
Vertek
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Telecommunications industry)
October 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)
Vertek Corporation is a leading provider of business solutions, process outsourcing, and business consulting for the telecommunications industry. Primary responsibilities include supporting, implementing, and maintaining the corporate network, as well as aiding in the development of detailed information security policies, principles, standards, and procedures.
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System Operations Specialist
New England Federal Credit Union
(Banking industry)
May 2007 — October 2008 (1 year 6 months)
Support daily operations of corporate computer system, including running programs, back-up operations, file transfers, user account administration, PBX administration, trouble shooting, help desk support, and miscellaneous IS projects.
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Intern
C3DI, Champlain Collge Center for Digitial Investigations
(Educational Institution; Research industry)
June 2007 — November 2007 (6 months)
Completed research projects supporting the needs of the Center, the Vermont Internet Crimes Task Force and related agencies. Also helped forensic examiner at Burlington Police Department image hard drives using FTK.
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Former Vice President and Co-Founder of Digital Forensics Association
Champlain College
(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry)
September 2006 — May 2007 (9 months)
Helped organize and establish the Digital Forensic Association (on-campus club) at Champlain College. Our goal was to encourage extra-curricular participation, supplement the computer and digital forensics curriculum by presenting new ideas and discussion, to raise awareness amongst the College’s computer forensics community, and to provide a venue for practical, hands-on forensic investigation training. The club is still very active today and has easily doubled in membership since 2006.
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Peer tutor in C3DI Lab
Champlain College
(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry)
September 2006 — May 2007 (9 months)
Volunteered two days a week at the Champlain College Center of Digital Investigation's lab (C3DI) to assist fellow peers with forensic research and hands-on training.
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Medical Records Specialist
Northeast Cardiology Associates
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Medical Practice industry)
January 2001 — August 2006 (5 years 8 months)
Converted patient’s medical records to paperless electronic database, scanned and imported confidential documents, completed and faxed medical record requests to hospitals and healthcare facilities daily, opened and distributed mail daily, and couriered confidential documents to hospitals in the area.
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Intern
Hanover Computer Company
(Information Technology and Services industry)
March 2005 — June 2005 (4 months)
Troubleshot hardware, software, and network systems. Built and upgraded customer PCs and performed field technician tasks.
Derrick Farmer’s Education
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Champlain College
B.S. , Computer and Digital Forensics , 2005 — 2007
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♦ Former Vice President and Co-Founder, Digital Forensic Association (student club on campus), 2006 - 2007
♦ Member, Criminal Justice Association (student club on campus), 2005 - 2007
♦ Peer Tutor, Computer & Digital Investigations-Research Lab
♦ Dean’s List, 2005 - 2007
♦ Graduated Cum Laude
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Kennebec Valley Community College
A.A.S. , Electronics and Computer Technology , 2003 — 2005
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♦ Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society, 2003 - 2005
♦ Dean’s List, 2003 - 2005
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Derrick Farmer’s Interests:
Technology, computer forensics, information security, hiking, mountain biking, water skiing, snowboarding, skydiving, automotives, electronics
Derrick Farmer’s Groups:
Digital Forensics Association, Infragard
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Derrick Farmer’s Honors:
♦ CompTIA Network+ Certification, 2008
♦ CompTIA Security+ Certification, 2008
♦ Student Leadership in Computers & Digital Forensics, 2007
♦ Outstanding Academic and Technical Performance in the Areas of Electronics Servicing, Telecommunications, and Computer Technology
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