Kevin Gregg

Current

Sales Consultant at North Mississippi Computers

Past

Network Security Research Analyst at Infination Technology Research Corporation (Sole Proprietorship)
Lead Project Deployment Technician / Network Engineer (contract) at TAC Worldwide
Lead Network Engineer (contract) at The Computer Merchant

Lead Network Engineer / Installation Technician (contract) at Kforce
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
Network and Systems Administrator at MEMA
Installation Technician / Network Consultant at Groupware International
Owner, Operator, Business Analyst and Network Consultant at Infination Technology Solutions
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

High energy information systems professional, strongest on Microsoft and UNIX-based platforms. Combine strong business technology skill sets. Promote data security and a productive work environment. Technically proficient with complex, multi-platform networks. Enjoy the hands-on aspects of network administration, systems maintenance and information assurance. Work well with developers and technicians. Focus on customer service, efficiency and client satisfaction; goal-oriented. Provide administrative support. Enjoy IT training. Win approval from superiors and clients. Possess innovative creativity and vision. Build client relationships having long-term sustainability. Enjoy interacting with people while conducting business and having fun when working.

Kevin Gregg’s Specialties:

Business and security analysis, business process, project management, disaster planning and recovery. Configuration, change, risk management. Defense in-depth. Incident handling, auditing, compliance, and documentation. Excellent problem-solving and effective consulting skills. Multi-platform hardware and software troubleshooting. Network infrastructure design, planning, implementation; administration, repair, training. Business development.

Kevin Gregg’s Experience

Sales Consultant

North Mississippi Computers

(Computer & Network Security industry)

September 2009 — Present (3 months)

Marketing for a computer company in North Mississippi to increase sales volume of business network and computer services, including web design and offline backup. Perform sales of hardware, software, and computer accessories. Account executive for public sector and large channel/authorized reseller point of contact. Provide IT consulting services to individuals and local business and industry. Advise in a security capacity.
Network Security Research Analyst
Infination Technology Research Corporation (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; Computer & Network Security industry)

May 2009 — September 2009 (5 months)

Business development. Second startup company.
Lead Project Deployment Technician / Network Engineer (contract)

TAC Worldwide

(Public Company; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

May 2007 — May 2009 (2 years 1 month)

Representing Dell, facilitated PC rollouts in projects as the technical lead; supervised technicians, saw projects to client satisfaction. Largest project for First Franklin Bank.
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 Merrill-Lynch firms in Tennessee. 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 Beall's/Burke's Department Stores
• Set up a Microsoft gigabit LAN for an event at the Bellsouth Acuff Theatre in a temporary remote control room
Lead Network Engineer / Installation Technician (contract)

Kforce

(Public Company; KFRC; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

September 2004 — May 2009 (4 years 9 months)

Installed and configured wireless access points at nearby Best Western franchises. Configure or adjust WAPs and diagnose or troubleshoot IBM RS/6000s in Supercenters and their pharmacies for Wal-Mart's division of ITS. Installed and configured POS systems with LCD, WYSE, NCR, TEC, Verifone and Metrologic equipment at local Dollar General stores.
Network Engineer (contract)

Clearpath Consulting

(Partnership; 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 Sony-Viacom.
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, supporting 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.

(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 were 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; NEWH (OTCBB); 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.
Network and Systems Administrator

MEMA

(Government Agency; 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.
Installation Technician / Network Consultant

Groupware International

(Privately Held; Telecommunications industry)

2000 — 2000 (less than a year)

Helped roll out the beta phase of Road Runner High Speed Internet service, working on a contract with Time-Warner, Inc. in Jackson, Mississippi.
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
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.

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. Served an apprenticeship at the USDA-ARS at Mississippi State University.

Additional Information

Kevin Gregg’s Interests:

bioinformatics, high-performance computing, security analysis, open source security, BPI, identity management systems, data analytics, intellectual property, business, privacy and patent law, business development, hands-on work with new technologies; emerging network security concerns, convergence, interoperability, best practices and networking with people. Relevant hobby: geeking out with new hardware and software, especially analyzing security tools for fun. Exploratory, continuing education on the Internet--since 1988.