Kevin Gregg

Current

• Network Security Research Analyst at Infination Technology Research Corporation

Past

• Lead Project Deployment Technician / Network Engineer (contract) at TAC Worldwide
• Lead Network Engineer / Installation Technician (contract) at Kforce
• Lead Network Engineer (contract) at The Computer Merchant

• Network Engineer (contract) at Clearpath Consulting
• Lead Systems and Technical Analyst / IT Point-of-Contact at Whirlpool Corporation
• Network Technician (temp) at Synergetics DCS
• Network Technician (contract) at Techsolve, Inc.
• Systems Technician at G.E. Automation Services @ Nissan North America
• Account Executive / Educational Counselor at New Horizons Computer Learning Center
• Owner, Operator, Business Analyst and Network Consultant at Infination Technology Solutions
• Network and Systems Administrator at MEMA
• Store Manager, Business Consultant, Sales, Technician at Compu-Cure, Inc.

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Education

• University of Mississippi
• Mississippi State University
• Starkville Academy

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Industry

Computer & Network Security

Kevin Gregg’s Summary

PROFICIENCIES
Microsoft, Cisco, Novell/Novell Linux, Citrix, Sun/Solaris, Linux/BSD, DEC VAX/VMS, IBM, Apple/Macintosh OS/X, HP and Dell. VoIP, wireless, Ethernet, telecom. Related client-server and productivity software and other tools.

ISO/Cisco network models, ERP, SAN, DLP. Strongest on Microsoft and UNIX-based platforms.

Network security: Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing. Informed of new exploits and emerging attack vectors. Utilize proprietary and open source tools. Can secure most multi-platforms.

Ethical hacking: Expert with physical security. Social engineering skills in addition to strong technical ability.

Effective supervisory skills. Work well with developers and technicians. Project management skills including SDLC, QA, and tech lead. Satisfy clients with efficiency and expertise; goal-oriented. Provide administrative support and enjoy IT training.

Multi-faceted in both business and technical aspects of IT. Champion best practices, IT standards, interoperability, and proactive security on open source and proprietary framework. Cost analysis, business logic. Maintain objectivity, communicate effectively and think globally. Employ proper technology. Streamline business process. Bring smart solutions and ideas. Win approval from superiors and clients. Possess innovative creativity and vision. Execute success. Build client relationships having long-term sustainability; total client satisfaction is the ultimate goal. Experienced in complex network environments with a mixture of technologies, including both proprietary and open source software/security.

CERTIFICATIONS
Microsoft, Novell, and Cisco partner, Microsoft OEM System Builder, Dell DCSE: Lead Project Deployment Management, Dell Service Provider. Microsoft SQL Server.

GOAL
Seeking a role with an organization wanting to benefit from my combined business and technical abilities.

Kevin Gregg’s Specialties:

Business/security analysis, BPI/BPM/BPO, PM, disaster planning/recovery, configuration, change, risk management. Log, threat management, defense in depth. Incident handling, auditing, compliance, and documentation. Excellent problem-solving and effective consulting skills. VoIP, RF/RFID, wireless, Ethernet, security. Multi-platform hardware and software troubleshooting. Network infrastructure design, planning, implementation; administration, repair, training. Business development, sales.

Kevin Gregg’s Experience

• Network Security Research Analyst

  Infination Technology Research Corporation

  (Computer & Network Security industry)

  May 2009 — Present (3 months)

  business development, second startup company (owner, operator)

• Lead Project Deployment Technician / Network Engineer (contract)

  TAC Worldwide

  (Public Company; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

  May 2007 — May 2009 (2 years 1 month)

  • Represent Dell, facilitate PC rollouts in projects as the technical lead; supervise technicians, see project to client satisfaction, largest project for a national financial institution

• Lead Network Engineer / Installation Technician (contract)

  Kforce

  (Public Company; KFRC; Accounting industry)

  September 2004 — May 2009 (4 years 9 months)

  • Installed and configured wireless access points at nearby franchises for a large hotel chain
  • Configure or adjust WAPs for a large discount store enterprise; troubleshooting of IBM RS/6000s in their pharmacies
  • Installed and configured POS systems with LCD, WYSE, NCR, TEC, Verifone and Metrologic equipment at local stores for a major discount chain

• Lead Network Engineer (contract)

  The Computer Merchant

  (Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

  September 2005 — May 2009 (3 years 9 months)

  • Led multiple Cisco VoIP rollout projects for a large investment firm. Supervised technicians and contracted vendors; rolled out phones, decommissioned old PBXs, performed upgrades on Cisco routers, installing VID modules and configuring VWIC Ethernet; worked with trainers after the switch, performed project QA
  • Installed and configured IBM eServers, client-server controllers, switches, POS terminals and other peripherals in a Windows, Novell Linux, and AS/400 environment for a department store corporation
  • Set up a Microsoft gigabit LAN for an event at a local theatre in a temporary remote control room

• Network Engineer (contract)

  Clearpath Consulting

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

  October 2004 — December 2004 (3 months)

  • Installed, upgraded, and configured Microsoft servers; programmed network satcom receivers at nearby TV networks for new media content delivery from a cable television conglomerate

• Lead Systems and Technical Analyst / IT Point-of-Contact

  Whirlpool Corporation

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; WHR; Consumer Goods industry)

  2004 — 2004 (less than a year)

  • Improved plant's network and IS operations; enforced corporate IT policy
  • Microsoft, SQL Server, Cisco routers/WAPs, Teklogix RF, RS/6000, Novell, WYSE/CE, Citrix, Lotus Notes, Clarify, Maximo, Veritas. Telecom: Lucent PBX, AUDIX, internet paging, wireless and security
  • Project management, ERP; supervised technicians/IT vendors; Disaster recovery, plan updated
  • Coordinated PC rollouts and plant-wide upgrades; assisted migrating 30 apps to SAP
  • Network security in Microsoft, Lotus Notes, Novell. SOX compliance
  • BPIs benefited 3 plants in North America. Automated business processes: improved productivity, efficiency, and reduced human error. Made changes on network/cable infrastructure for required bandwidth demands. Repairs on a CCTV system/wrote plan for enhanced physical security. Cost/systems analysis, documentation, communication
  • Success without IT spending with corporate budget reductions and a large plant migration including expansion projects all underway

• Network Technician (temp)

  Synergetics DCS

  (Management Consulting industry)

  July 2003 — October 2003 (4 months)

  • Installed, configured, and supported multi-platform computer networks, systems and software
  • Supported over 20 public school districts in the Mississippi Delta
  • Worked with Cisco, Microsoft, Dell, and Macintosh network and systems equipment

• Network Technician (contract)

  Techsolve, Inc.

  (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

  July 2002 — July 2003 (1 year 1 month)

  • Installed and configured Dell network and system equipment, wireless Macintosh networks, Microsoft OS and industry-specific business software including Lotus Notes and Novell—business locations in Tennessee and Kentucky

• Systems Technician

  G.E. Automation Services @ Nissan North America

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; GE; Financial Services industry)

  November 2001 — June 2002 (8 months)

  • Plant-wide network and systems maintenance; promoted to site-level support for their production monitoring & control system
  • Manufactured custom-built, rack-mounted network enclosures and configured multi-mode fiber and Ethernet; repaired and configured terminal servers, computer systems, broadcast printers, bar code scanners and other floor equipment; assisted with manufacturing, configuring, installing and testing Baumer RF/RFID systems for production control locations
  • Created and updated a database and integrated network data, received MCSE, CCNA, Cimplicity and formal SQL training
  • Mainly dealt with Cimplicity, DEC VAX/VMS, SENIX, SmartEye, Microsoft, Cisco, and Fanuc PLCs

• Account Executive / Educational Counselor

  New Horizons Computer Learning Center

  (Public Company; 11-50 employees; NEWH; Information Technology and Services industry)

  2001 — 2001 (less than a year)

  • Marketed and sold Microsoft computer training solutions to small and mid-size businesses
  • Assisted individuals on Microsoft, Novell, Cisco, and CompTIA certification tracks

• Owner, Operator, Business Analyst and Network Consultant

  Infination Technology Solutions

  (Information Technology and Services industry)

  May 1997 — December 2000 (3 years 8 months)

  • Business development: started up, owned and operated an integrated network and computer services firm
  • Opened a retail storefront and beat my best-case 3-year projections of annual sales revenue
  • Directed the manufacture and sales of custom-built, branded OEM computer systems; manage technicians and developers
  • Microsoft, Novell and Cisco network infrastructure design, installation and administration; repairs and upgrades
  • Web site design, hosting and content management, custom software programming and IT training

• Network and Systems Administrator

  MEMA

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

  2000 — 2000 (less than a year)

  • Recommended, installed and configured the agency’s first T1 network; administered their 60-user, 3-building LAN/WAN
  • Microsoft environment with Lotus Notes/Domino and agency-specific industry software on servers, desktops and laptops

• Store Manager, Business Consultant, Sales, Technician

  Compu-Cure, Inc.

  (Information Technology and Services industry)

  1996 — 1997 (1 year)

  • Helped double the revenue at this computer repair facility in one year

Kevin Gregg’s Education

• University of Mississippi

  Management Information Systems 1994 — 1996

  mainly self-taught; fully utilized the university network and internet's capabilities to my educational advantage regarding networking and security, mainly for fun

  Activities and Societies:

  Worked at Computer Central in a lead technician and sales capacity

• Mississippi State University

  Computer Engineering / Marketing 1992 — 1994

  mainly self-taught; fully utilized the open access of the internet through *.msstate.edu (1988-1994), learned a plethora about computers, networking and internet protocols, security and ethics

  Activities and Societies:

  Worked at Simple Solutions as a technician and in a minor sales capacity

• Starkville Academy

  High School , Computer Science , 1988 — 1992

  Helped adjust computer curriculum to include Microsoft. Volunteered in computer literacy classes as an assistant. Started my first business as as an IBM & compatible hardware and software trainer; advertised locally

  Activities and Societies:

  Sports and technology enthusiast. Computer Club, Lab Assistant. Computer assistant for many teachers.