REVISION
DATE:
Oct 2006
SSN:
(By Request)
Microsoft MCP ID:
442293
CompTIA ID:
COMP10592092
Cisco ID:
CISACO10618728
NAME:
HARPER, WELDON L. (Will)
BUSINESS PHONE NUMBER (Mouse-over to read):
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
http://www.willharper.com
CURRENT SECURITY CLEARANCE:
DoD SECRET
HIGHEST DEGREE:
MBA (Management)
EDUCATION AND DEGREES:
Microsoft Certified Trainer 7/2002 to present (Microsoft
Transcript Link) (Trainer
"Bragging Rights" Link)
ETA Certified Trainer/Certification Administrator for Fiber Optics Installers
9/02
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) 3/2006
Microsoft Certified Small Business Server 2003 Specialist 2/2006
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) 12/2001
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security (MCSE: Security), 1997-Current
Microsoft Certified Professional (+Internet) 7/1997
Graduate MS (Computer Science) work, Old Dominion Univ., 1984
MBA, Management, Golden Gate University, 1981
BS, Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Computer Technology, Auburn Univ., 1969
AAS (Networking) ECPI College of Technology 11/03
-- SKILL SUMMARY:
Certifications
Date
70-299 Implementing
and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network 1/18/2007
70-350 Implementing Microsoft Internet
Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 7/31/2006
70-272 Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a
Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System Mar 10, 2006
70-271 Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft® Windows® XP
Operating System Feb 27, 2006
70-282 Designing, Deploying and Managing a Network Solution for the Small
and Medium-sized Business SBS 2003 Feb 14, 2006
070-296: Plan, Impl Maint Server 2003 Env for MCSE Certified on Windows 2000
1/3/05
070-292: Man Maint Server 2003 Env for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000
10/27/04
SY0-101: CompTIA Security+
8/17/04
Designing Security for a Microsoft® Windows Server? 2003 Network
(Beta) 10/9/03
Implement, Manage, & Maintain a MS Win Srvr 2003 Network Infrastructure
(Beta) 6/13/03
Managing and Maintaining a MS Windows® Server 2003 Environment
(Beta) 6/12/03
Cisco Certified Network Associate
4/21/03
ETA Certified Trainer/Certification Administrator for Fiber Optics Installers
9/1/02
ETA Certified Fiber Optics Installer
7/21/02
CompTIA Network + Certification
3/12/02
Installing, Configuring, & Admin Windows XP Professional
(Beta) 1/28/02
Managing a Windows 2000 Network Environment
12/21/01
CompTIA
A+ 2001 Adaptive OS Technologies
Exam
12/11/01
CompTIA CTT+ Certified Technical Trainer
8/24/01
Supp & Maint MS Win NT Server 4.0 Network
3/21/01
Design MS Win2000 Directory Services Infrastructure
3/8/01
Designing Security for a Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Network
2/20/01
Install., Config., and Admin. MS Clustering Services Using Win. 2000 Adv. Server
9/26/00
Designing a Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Network Infrastructure
9/18/00
Impl & Admin MS Win 2000 Network Infrastructure
9/6/00
Designing Security for a Windows 2000 Network
(Beta) 4/25/00
Implementing & Admin Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure
(Beta) 4/24/00
Designing a Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure
(Beta) 4/18/00
Installing, Configuring, & Admin Windows 2000 Server
(Beta) 4/17/00
Installing, Configuring, & Admin Windows 2000 Professional
(Beta) 4/10/00
Implementing & Admin Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure
(Beta) 4/1/00
Microsoft Exchange Mail Server 5.0
11/9/98
Microsoft Exchange Mail Server 5.5
11/9/98
Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0/Option Pack 4
11/25/98
Internetworking with Microsoft TCP/IP on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
7/8/97
Internetworking with Microsoft TCP/IP on Microsoft Windows NT 3.51
7/8/97
Implementing and Supporting MS Internet Information Server 3.0/Index Server
6/26/97
Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Win NT Server 4.0 in the Enterprise
6/17/97
Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
6/17/97
Networking Essentials
6/10/97
Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
6/3/97
Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows 95
5/27/97
-- CAMEO:
Mr. Harper is an extremely well-balanced
hardware/software/networking specialist certified trainer and MIS manager.
In spite of his many years in the business, he has never allowed his knowledge
to become stagnant. He Has a knowledge base which encompasses the very
latest in leading-edge technology. This is tempered by his years of
practical experience which give him the foresight not to embrace the "bleeding
edge of technology." His most recent experience has been in designing,
engineering, procuring, and integrating networked/distributed systems for
Business, U.S. and foreign governments, and civilian ADP facilities being
"downsized" or "rightsized." He is equally at home in sizing and designing
a state-of-the-art, fully-distributed, computer hardware suite; specifying and
procuring systems software, high-end RDBMS systems, and off-the-shelf software
packages; or specifying, procuring, and installing all kinds of Ethernet, FDDI,
and other data communications (or teaching others to do this - correctly).
He is not simply a "desktop engineer." Mr. Harper is the person who can
make it all happen in a real environment. This includes identifying,
fabricating, and installing special cables, assembling hardware from various
"open systems" vendors, and programming and troubleshooting when the inevitable
happens and it doesn't all work as advertised. In addition, Mr. Harper is
also an accomplished programmer. His experience and knowledge span a vast
area from "bit-fiddling,” and encompasses many of the most modern
fourth-generation (4GL) packages. Mr. Harper's experience also spans the
entire spectrum from mainframe computers, to the most modern PCs, RISC
workstations, super-mini computer 2-level and 3-level distributed servers, and
peer-to-peer networked stations. He is current with all versions of DOS,
Windows, Windows NT 3.1, 3.5x, 4.0, 2000, XP, and 2003 Servers with Microsoft
Back-Office, SQL Server, Exchange Mail, and OS/2. To top off all of his
working-level knowledge, Mr. Harper is also unexcelled as a technical writer.
He has performed R&D, worked as a Functional Software Analyst, QA/QC
Specialist, CM Specialist, and Task/Team/Project Manager. Mr. Harper
believes, and stays focused on, 5 premises for the future: (1) The future
“mainframe” will be the network; (2) The desktop (for now) belongs to
Microsoft Windows (with networking); (3) Desktop workstations will rapidly
migrate to Microsoft Windows NT; (4) The workgroup and small enterprises
belong to Microsoft Windows NT Server with Microsoft Back-Office; and (5)
Large enterprise servers will be equally divided between UNIX and Microsoft
Windows NT.
-- CURRENT JOB DESCRIPTION:
3/2000-present: On-call trainer;
networking and computer systems consultant. Microsoft Certified Trainer
and Microsoft Certified Small Business Server 2003 Specialist. Work on a
contract basis for a number of training facilities and small businesses.
Presently consulting with the U.S. Navy IV&V contractor and Government
representatives on Windows 2000 Active directory and networking issues in the
ongoing Navy-Marine Corps-wide NMCI initiative. Officially a Microsoft
Certified Partner, with my MCT "associated" with HyperLearning Technologies in
Virginia Beach. I still maintain my status as an independent trainer and
independent consultant.
Consulting with and assisting a small computer engineering
business in obtaining their US Government 8a certification as a Small,
disadvantaged business; GSA contractor - and to obtain a DoD Secret facility
clearance. Also consulting for the US Navy in
the Navy-Marine Corps Information (NMCI) systems Operational and acceptance
tests. This involves specific tasking from the COMOPTEVFOR sponsor via
another small business.
Hold a current DoD SECRET clearance.
-- EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
7/97-8/04,
taught, for 8 years, a 7-month night course at the ECPI College
of Technology in Enterprise Windows 2000/NT Engineering, resulting in 80-90%
MCSE certifications for my Alumni.
I also conducted the Train-the-Trainer course Windows 2000, for the ECPI
teaching staff. Finally, I was a senior instructor in the undergraduate
program for ECPI College of Technology in the CIS networker curriculum. In
this capacity, I taught Windows NT Server and PRO; Windows 2000 Server and PRO;
Windows XP PRO; Windows Server 2003; Active Directory (AD) design and
security; DNS design, security, testing, and troubleshooting; Cisco and
Microsoft RRAS Routers, routing and switching, TCP/IP basics and advanced
subnetting design and implementation; Novell Netware 5.x; Redhat Linux; A+
(Computer hardware and software basics); N+ (Computer networking basics);
Advanced Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Power
Point, Visio, and inter-application integration); and Programming concepts and
scripting (Perl and Windows scripting). For feedback on my teaching efforts,
check out my Trainer "Bragging Rights"
page.
1/99-3/2000; Principal NT
Engineer; InfiNet. Assisted in the design,
selection and deployment of a new,
high-performance ISP site in Sterling VA.
This involved totally new thinking. The
servers at the site are “disposable.” In
the event of a loss of a server, any spare
machine can be brought on line to replace the
failed server. Also worked with Product
Development in preparing new products for
commercial deployment after they are developed.
Performed all Y2K certifications, with no Y2K
bugs discovered at the turn of the new year.
Pursuing Windows 2000 certifications.
2/02 Selected by Microsoft to be invited
to Seattle for advanced training on the yet-to-be-released Windows 2000.
2000 “Charter” engineers were selected and trained in a 3-week, total immersion
training program.
8/97-1/99; Consultant/Field Engineer, Snelling Technical
Services/Electronic Systems, Inc. Began as a Consultant working for
Snelling (HRSD Treatment Dept) and had my contract purchased from Snelling by
ESI. Most jobs entailed 3-400 hours on site leading 3-25 of the clients’
technical personnel in systems design, installation, and integration.
Fields of endeavor ranged from HRSD to law firms, museums and jails. All
jobs led to high praise from the client and requests to return on all follow-up
work. No “direct reports” as an independent field consultant. Also
managed the esi.net web sites and contract networking. Managed,
programmed, and installed all ESI and ESI customer routers, including ISDN,
Frame Relay, and T1 lines.
9/89 – 8/97, Principal Engineer, PRC Inc.
Managed all computer operations and programmer/IT operations
personnel in the U.S. Coast Guard's Aviation Maintenance Management Information
System. Responsible for engineering, configuring, specifying and
purchasing more than $12 million in Unix, Windows NT, and mini/micro computer
and networking hardware from 1988 through 1996, including the U.S. Coast Guard
hardware, data communications, networking, and system software suites.
This included specifications, procurement, configuration, installation, and
tuning of all hardware (systems, networking, boards, peripherals, and large
multi-gigabyte high performance SCSI RAID hard disk systems) and software.
Also included training and supporting end-users in microcomputer utilization,
micro-mainframe integration, U.S. Coast Guard Standard Workstations (Unisys) PC
to Digital (DEC) VAX/RISC interfaces. . Worked closely with DEC Sales and
Engineering staff in providing configuration specifications for all of the USGC
AMMIS computing and networking, as well as configurations for USCG HQ and the
USCG Finance Center. AMMIS was designated as the basis for the full USCG
ADP modernization program
Developed applications in MS Access and VBA. Performed R&D
in integrating Windows NT Servers with Back-Office and Exchange Mail into the
PRC Corporate data systems. Data Communications Specialist;
Microcomputer/Super-Mini Systems, Networking, and Hardware Integration, and
Analyst. Has also worked directly with several senior Naval Commands, in
R&D tasking, as an Electrical Engineering/Computer consultant, outside of his
assigned job.
Responsible for integration of the entire spectrum of data
communications.
Designed and specified a nation-wide distributed computer system
for the Kuwait Air Force. This system was based upon the latest
fault-resilient line of multiprocessor Sequent (DYNIX/Ptx) computers
2/89 - 9/89, Principal Engineer, Decision Systems Technologies
Inc. (DSTI)
Site preparation/start-up engineer designed and directed site preparations for
Honeywell DPS-6 and DEC VAX Computers.
11/83 - 2/89, Computer Systems (MIS) Manager, Advanced
Technology, Inc. (now PRC Inc.)
Computer Systems (MIS) Manager, in charge of a large Honeywell DPS-6 System and
6 systems operators. Was the senior COBOL Programmer and analyst as well.
2/83 - 11/83, Senior Member of the Technical Staff, Computer Data
Systems, Inc. (CDSI).
Functional/Design Analyst, was the senior analyst for the
development of a huge COBOL-Transaction Processing, (OLTP) maintenance
management system. Managed 3 program specification specialists. Five
(5) programmer team leaders reported to him for technical direction. Each
team leader managed a team of 5 programmers.
8/81 - 2/83, Senior Computer Systems Analyst, Sperry Systems,
Inc. (UNISYS).
Drafted a Configuration Management Plan and served as the Senior
Programmer/Analyst on a UNIVAC. Recruited, trained, and managed 12
programmers in UNIVAC LASS assembler language programming.
7/80 - 2/81, Aviation Systems MIS Manager, QED Systems, Inc.
Aviation Systems MIS Manager, led a team of eight (8) programmers
in migrating software for a medium scale business from two computers onto a
newly acquired Honeywell computer. Used COBOL, RPG-II, and IBM, HP, and
Honeywell JCL/ECL.
8/79 - 7/80, Tidewater/Richmond Systems Maintenance Manager,
American Business Systems, Inc. (ABS).
Managed computer service/repair facilities and twenty (20)
engineers / technicians including DELMARVA Peninsula, North Carolina, Richmond,
and Lynchburg. Turned this business around from a losing, to a very profitable
business area.
2/53 - 4/79, U.S. Navy (0E3)
Naval career included various
assignments from Seaman Recruit to Senior Chief Aviation ASW Electronics
Technician, followed by commissioning to rank of Lieutenant. Advanced from
E-1 to E-7 in seven years; was selected for E-8 in the 10th year of service; was
selected for the highly competitive NESEP commissioning. and spot promoted to
Lieutenant in 15 months. Most duty assignments involved management and
productivity of highly technical or industrial repair of technical support
facilities, including aircraft, ships, and complex electronic systems.
Management responsibilities involved 3-5 levels of subordinate managers and 40
to 300 people. This usually included signature authority to release an
aircraft/ship for flight/sea. Received numerous letters of commendation
during this career.
-- HARDWARE EXPERIENCE DETAIL:
Single and Multi-processor Intel-based Servers, Including Compaq,
HP, and IBM Servers
Single and Multi-process DEC Alpha-based Unix Servers
Windows 2003, XP, 2000, NT/Win 95 /Windows for Workgroups/Peer-to-Peer Networks
IBM and other DOS-compatible PC/AT/XT/386/486/Pentium/EISA/Local Bus/PCI Bus
Ethernet LAN Data Communications/TCP/IP (Thick/Thinnet & UTP)
FDDI Data Communications
X.25/Frame Relay/ISDN
Modems/CSU/DSU and Terminal Servers for T1/T3/RS232/RS422/RS423
Other Peer-to-Peer DOS & DOS/UNIX Networks
Sequent S2000/250, 450, and 750
Sun
AT&T 3B1 UNIX System
DECstation/VAXstation 3100/3800/VAX 6000 series
DEC RISC 5000
Sperry System 80
Honeywell Level 64/Honeywell DPS‑6
UNIVAC AN/UYK‑5(V)
HP 3000
IBM 360 and 1401
Wang 6000 Series/OIS 140 Series/CPT 8000 dedicated word processors
Coast Guard Standard Workstation (CTOS/BTOS)
Apple MacIntosh
-- OPERATING SYSTEM EXPERIENCE DETAIL:
Windows 2003, XP, 2000, NT Server/Windows
95-98/Novell/MS-Back-Office
UNIX/ULTRIX/OS/2 BTOS/CTOS
Honeywell DM6/TP Transaction Processing
Honeywell Level 64
Sequent DYNIX/Ptx (Multi-Processor UNIX)
Others (too many to enumerate)
-- SOFTWARE PRODUCT EXPERIENCE DETAIL
MS Back-Office Suite (Beta & Operational)
ANSI SQL/SQL Server/Oracle/Ingres 4GL RDBMS
Microsoft Access/Paradox/Rbase/dBASE RDBMS
Clarion PC 4GL Development System
DPS‑6 IDS-II CODASYL DBMS
Lotus 1-2-3
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word/ WordPerfect
Microsoft Power Point
Microsoft Visio
Quattro Pro/Quattro Pro for Windows
EXCELERATOR CASE Tool
PLANMACS/ ESTIMACS Software Development Planner
Microsoft Project/TimeLine/SuperProject/PRIMAVERA Project Management System
-- PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE DETAIL:
Perl Scripting
Object Oriented Visual Development
C/Microsoft Access Basic/Visual BASIC
Various PC Macro Languages
ANSI 64-85 COBOL/FORTRAN/RPG II/Pascal
Assemblers (MASM, A86, LASS, many others)
Honeywell Level 64 JCL/GCOS-6 ECL
Micro Focus Workbench PC 4GL COBOL Development System
Clarion PC 4GL Development System
Paradox PAL
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT/TECHNICAL TRAINING:
Meet or exceed Continuing Education Requirements to maintain
annual Microsoft MCT recertifications.
(Review
detailed list of Technical Trainer Qualifying training taken here)
Microsoft Developer Network (Enterprise)
Microsoft Technet
Microsoft Certified Partner
Monthly 3-Com Reseller/Engineering training
DEC (Digital Equipment Corp) Digital Business Associate training & quarterly
updates
U.S. Navy training:
Naval Technical Training Command "C" Schools (26 Different Schools)
Aviation Electronics Technician (A) School
Advanced Aviation Electronics Technician (B) School
3M Data Analyst (Air)
3M Data Analyst/ARRS (Surface)
Work Study/Simplification Analyst
Naval Instructor, Class "C"
(Many others, too numerous to enumerate)
05/03/2008
New Class Announcements - Schedule Changes
