Donald E. Hester [DonaldH@MazeAssociates.com]

Current
Past
Education
  • American Public University System
  • Intense School
  • Los Medanos College
  • Marine Corps Communications and Electronic School
Connections
500+ connections
Industry
Computer & Network Security
Websites

Donald E. Hester [DonaldH@MazeAssociates.com]’s Summary

Manage all aspects of an IS Department in a CPA firm including staff, budget, network migrations, servers, wireless, VoIP, security, software development, mergers, regulatory compliance, policy creation, performance based metrics, business continuity plans, access control systems, alarms, and paperless office conversion. Problem solver, typically given tasks outside of my job description. Solutions oriented. Built up staff with service based leadership. Conducted over 200 security reviews in support of financial audits, policy reviews and network vulnerability assessments. Conducted security reviews based on ISO 17799.

Guest lecturer and speaker on the following topics: information systems security, compliance issues, small business & local government network design & management, ISO 17799, COBIT 4.0, NIST and other standards.

Academic and corporate trainer with over 1,500 hours of instruction delivered on security awareness, CISSP, Security+, Safety, core MCSA/MCSE courses, MS Exchange and MS ISA server. Pioneer in online training and hybrid courses at Los Medanos College and San Diego City College. Designed courseware for CISSP prep course and other security classes. Consulted as a technical expert for security related books including Microsoft Official Curriculum, and Microsoft certification exams. MCT Ambassador for Microsoft Learning at the SQL 2005 Launch. Served on various advisory committees and as a Subject Matter Expert for various projects.

Donald E. Hester [DonaldH@MazeAssociates.com]’s Specialties:

Information Systems Assurance Services
Information systems reviews and audits
Network vulnerability Scans: PCI ASV (Approved Scan Vendor)
FISMA

Information Systems Training Services
Security training
Microsoft certification training
Online instruction
Guest speaker on security topics
Security & safety awareness
Academic & Corporate IT & Security Trainer

Microsoft Partner
Microsoft Small Business Specialist


Donald E. Hester [DonaldH@MazeAssociates.com]’s Experience

  • Instructor (Contract)

    Intense School (Vigilar)

    (Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

    January 2008Present (1 year 11 months)

    Instructor for (ISC)2 CAP (Certification and Accreditation Professional) boot camp. Courses delivered in support of FISMA training and exam preparation. Courseware development for CAP boot camp.

  • Instructor (Contract)

    @One

    (Higher Education industry)

    2005Present (4 years )

    Desktop Seminars on Office 2007 and Computer Security; Class room instruction on Microsoft technologies including Exchange Server, Windows XP, Windows Server, Vista.

  • IS Security Manager

    Maze & Associates

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer & Network Security industry)

    January 1995Present (14 years 11 months)

    IS Security Manager, Traininer, Auditor

  • Technical Learning Guide (TLG)

    HynsITe Inc.

    (Computer & Network Security industry)

    June 2006August 2009 (3 years 3 months)

    Technical Learning Guide working at various Microsoft Events. Assisted attendees in the Hands On Labs and Instructor Lead Labs area. Ensured customer service was number 1 with attendees. Assisted in quality testing for labs. Ensure the learning environment meet the needs of the attendees. Events: TechEd 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. TechReady 7, 8 and 9.

  • Instructor

    San Diego Community College District (SDCCD)

    (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

    January 2005June 2009 (4 years 6 months)

    Microsoft IT Academy. Online instructor teaching Security+ and Microsoft certification courses.

  • Member

    ISACA

    (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

    20002009 (9 years )

  • Instructor

    Los Medanos College

    (Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)

    October 2001June 2006 (4 years 9 months)

    Instructor for the Microsoft IT Academy and Information Security classes
    Member Computer Science Advisory Board
    Develop and outline new courses in information security and Microsoft networking curriculum
    Assist the Regional Microsoft IT Academy Champion in her duties
    Panel Expert for Contra Costa County College District Active Directory Migration Committee

  • Lance Corporal / Field Radio Operator

    United States Marine Corps

    (Government Agency; USMC; Military industry)

    May 1991August 1998 (7 years 4 months)

    MCCES Marine Corps Communications and Electronics School
    1st & 3rd Longshoreman Plts (REIN), B&P OPSCO, 4th LANDSPTBN, 4th FSSG, 4th MAR DIV
    Other topics of study: Electronic Warfare, FMF Communications, Marine Corps Leadership
    Honorable Discharge


Donald E. Hester [DonaldH@MazeAssociates.com]’s Education

  • American Public University System

    BS , Security Management with a Concentration in Information Security , 20032006

    American Military University
    Graduated with Honors
    Enrolled in MBA program, Concentration IT Management

    Activities and Societies:
    Member Delta Epsilon Tau International Honor Society
  • Intense School

    Information Security (Assurance) 20042004

  • Los Medanos College

    January 1992December 2001

  • Marine Corps Communications and Electronic School

    Communications June 1992August 1992


Additional Information

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Donald E. Hester [DonaldH@MazeAssociates.com]’s Interests:

Management & leadership books, SciFi, New Technology, Hester Genealogy

Donald E. Hester [DonaldH@MazeAssociates.com]’s Groups:

ASIS, ISACA, ISSA, CSI, (ISC)2, Marines Memorial Club, Paymaster for Delta Diablo Detachment 1155 of the Marine Corps League, Leadership Contra Costa 2006-07, Microsoft Certified Trainers

  •    eOffice
  •    Microsoft Certified Trainers
  •    Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSP)
  •    Link-United States Marines (1300+/Connected Yahoo Group)
  •    OpenNetworker.com
  •    Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)
  •    IT Governance
  •    Information Security Community
  •    Silicon Valley Fellowship
  •    ASIS International
  •    Marine Corps League
  •    Certified Information Systems Auditor
  •    Connected Marines
  •    TopLinked.com (Open Networkers)
  •    USMC Group
  •    Linking Northern California
  •    IT SECURITY EXPERT
  •    CBMW
  •    ISACA Professionals
  •    Certification & Accreditation Professionals (CAP)
  •    US Military Veterans Network
  •    IT audit
  •    PCI DSS Compliance Specialist
  •    Semper Fi Network - United States Marine Veterans - USMC
  •    American Military University
  •    IT Governance Institute
  •    US Marine Corps League
  •    Payment Card Industry Network
  •    Marines in IT
  •    IT Trainers
  •    ISACA Members
  •    American Military University Alumni
  •    Certified IT Practitioners
  •    PCI DSS FORUM
  •    FISMA
  •    American Military University, AMU
  •    Security Professionals of the Bay Area
  •    Leadership Contra Costa
  •    IT Focus Expert Group
  •    HIM Medical Coder Group
  •    Computer Security Institute (CSI)
  •    ASIS 2009
  •    U.S. Department of Justice
  •    U.S. Department of The Treasury
  •    SBA.GOV
  •    GSA

Donald E. Hester [DonaldH@MazeAssociates.com]’s Honors:

Certifications
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
CAP (Certification and Accreditation Professional)
PSP (Payment Security Professional)
MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer)
MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional)
Enterprise Administrator
MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist)
Windows Server 2008 Active Directory: Configuration
Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure: Configuration
Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure: Configuration
Microsoft Windows Vista: Configuration
Microsoft Forefront Client and Server: Configuration
MCSE Security (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)
MCSA Security (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator)
MCDST (Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician)
Security+ (Security+ Certification)
CTT+ (Certified Technical Trainer+)
Microsoft Small Business Specialist


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