Jesse Middleton

Current

Network Engineer at Rohm and Haas
Tech Writer, ThatDamnPC.com at b5media
Director of Technical Sales at VirtualSmith, LLC

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Past

Network Security Specialist at Southco, Inc.
Network Engineer Co-op at Southco
Human Resources Assistant at Drexel University

CEO/Co-Founder at Get IT Connected, Inc.
Sales Associate at Staples, Inc.
Webmaster/General Computer Support Technician at Wood Heat
Computer Technician at Palisades School District

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Education

Drexel University
Bucks County Community College

Recommended

6 people have recommended Jesse

Connections

152 connections

Industry

Information Technology and Services

Websites

Jesse Middleton’s Summary

* Created a global plan for business continuity through network connectivity using Cisco VPN (PIX/ASA/Concentrators), Cisco routers and EIGRP, BGP and static routing protocols.

* Ran a security audit with an outside team to verify external and internal risks to the business as well as created a plan to mitigate those risks.

* Migrated over 1500 endpoint devices to the new ePolicy Orchestrator 4 server and the 3.6 agent to protect all of the computer systems from viruses and spyware using McAfee's Anti-virus and in the future Anti-spyware software.

* Implemented a global standard and deployed Cisco's wireless LAN controllers and Wireless Control System for secure wireless access for both employees and outside contractors/visitors with one set of SSIDs, encryption technology and a monitoring/logging solution.

* Led the network group through a series of evaluations, tests and implementation of a global WAN acceleration product. Using Riverbed's Steelhead appliances and mobile clients, the company was able to increase the available bandwidth by 3.5 times to help alleviate the need for added MRCs and network equipment.

* Designed a plan and implemented a product and process to handle secure file transfers using Accellion's Secure File Transfer Appliance for use in Engineering and Marketing.

* Evaluated and deployed a process and system to filter all web traffic globally using Secure Computing's SmartFilter. This product saved on bandwidth and increased productivity by limiting the types of web sites that could be accessed by each individual user.

Jesse Middleton’s Specialties:

* Hardware: Cisco routers (1800, 2800 and 6500 series), Cisco switches (2900, 3500, 3700 and 6500 series), Cisco firewalls (ASA 5500 and PIX 500 series), VPN appliances (Cisco PIX 500 and Concentrator 3000 series), Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, Cisco and wireless access points, Riverbed Steelhead appliances, Riverbed mobile clients, Riverbed CMC, Barracuda Spam Appliance, Accellion Secure File Transfer Appliance

* More: See http://jmiddleton.emurse.com for more information.

Jesse Middleton’s Experience

Network Engineer

Rohm and Haas

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; ROH; Chemicals industry)

June 2008 — Present (4 months)
Tech Writer, ThatDamnPC.com

b5media

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Online Media industry)

2008 — Present (less than a year)

I write about technology and IT issues and solutions at http://www.thatdamnpc.com. Most of my writing is in response to direct user questions/comments.
Director of Technical Sales

VirtualSmith, LLC

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Information Services industry)

September 2007 — Present (1 year 1 month)

* Developed a business plan for a virtualization consulting and virtual enterprise hosting company

* Run the day-to-day business operations including accounting, contract writing and proposal management

* Provide technical knowledge to operate the virtual enterprise infrastructure

* Provide security expertise to client projects and network designs
Network Security Specialist

Southco, Inc.

(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Machinery industry)

October 2007 — April 2008 (7 months)

* Developed, tested and deployed VPN solutions for site-to-site connectivity

* Configured and support 25+ firewalls at sites around the globe

* Travel between 3 continents to support and maintain network connectivity and global standards

* Deployed and manage email security appliances to keep Spam and viruses from entering the global network

* Support anti-virus software (McAfee's ePolicy) on 1900+ computers and over 100 servers globally

* Tested and deployed web filtering solutions at 25+ sites globally
Network Engineer Co-op

Southco

(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Mechanical or Industrial Engineering industry)

May 2005 — October 2007 (2 years 6 months)

* Supported global Cisco network hardware at 25+ sites

* Deployed new US wireless (802.11b/g) network

* Supported email filtering solutions

* Supported Blackberry Enterprise Server environment
Human Resources Assistant

Drexel University

(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Education Management industry)

October 2004 — January 2005 (4 months)

Performed background checks on all individuals who were hired into the university. In charge of notifying new potential employees of the university of the new online application process.
CEO/Co-Founder

Get IT Connected, Inc.

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

March 2002 — August 2004 (2 years 6 months)

* Designed, implemented and maintained websites for individual and businesses

* Served over 150 clients

* Created online commerce web sites, back-end scripting solutions, database schema's and PHP programmed sites
Sales Associate

Staples, Inc.

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Retail industry)

June 2003 — August 2004 (1 year 3 months)

Requires general knowledge of store inventory and product capabilities. Offered position as Electronics Department Manager; however, work requirements conflicted with school responsibilities.
Webmaster/General Computer Support Technician

Wood Heat

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Retail industry)

November 2001 — January 2003 (1 year 3 months)

Designed, implemented and maintained the web site and computer network for this distributor of hearth heating products.
Computer Technician

Palisades School District

(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Education Management industry)

June 2001 — September 2001 (4 months)

Designed and implemented the local area network for over 700 computers.

Jesse Middleton’s Education

Drexel University

2004 — 2009 (expected)

Activities and Societies:

Alpha Epsilon Pi - Delta Rho Chapter
Bucks County Community College

General Studies 2002 — 2003

Attended a few classes while still attending high school full time.