Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae (PDF)
Education

B.S., Information Science
School of Information and Library Science, UNC-Chapel Hill

Advisor: Paul Jones
Clinical Associate Professor
School of Information and Library Science, UNC-Chapel Hill
School of Journalism and Mass Communication, UNC-Chapel Hill
Founder and Director
Ibiblio.org, UNC-Chapel Hill

Professional Affiliations

American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T)
Association of Internet Researchers (AOIR)
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)
Delta Sigma Phi Leadership Fraternity

Startups and Initiatives

Co-Founder:
RTP Cisco User Group, 2009-Present. (http://RTPcug.com/). RTPcug aims to provide an environment for all skill levels that encourages open discussion of network technologies, technical issues, the building of learning groups and mentorship programs. Featured on The Cisco Learning Network.

Founder:
The University Encyclopedia Project, 2009-2010. (http://WikiAnthropy.com/). The UEP aims to preserve University culture and open works of academia to the pubic domain. This is a not for profit endowment driven company that intends to promote and provide scholarship for studies in the information sciences. Featured on www.originalprojects.com.

Experience

Lockheed Martin

Senior Data Network Communications Analyst: 2010 – Present, Pope AFB., NC.

Defines network communications and designs and implements solutions within existing networks. Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance the capabilities of the data network.

Works under consultative direction towards predetermined long-range goals and objectives. Develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product. Work checked through consultation and agreement with others, rather than by formal review of superior.

Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications. Works on unusually complex technical problems and provides solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious.

United States Air Force

Network Engineer – Integrated Network and Operations Security Center: 2009 – 2010, Langley AFB. Va.

Responsible for the operations and sustainment of the Tier-2 U.S. Air Force classified (SIPR) and unclassified (NIPR) enterprise network infrastructure. Environment encompasses the Global Command and Control Communications for the Air Force provisioned portion of the Global Information Grid, Air Force Network Operations (AFNetOps), and Joint Task Force – Global Network Operations (JTF-GNO). Responsibility includes full spectrum management and defense for 4 Major Commands encompassing 65 bases, 325,000 personnel, and over 100 Million dollars of equipment.

UNC-Chapel Hill

Research Assistant – Information Technology Services: 2008 – 2009, Chapel Hill, NC.

Responsibilities include management of campus wireless infrastructure, specifically wireless location appliances. This includes over 1,200 wireless access points distributed across 200 buildings used for asset tracking, asset recovery, and location tracking of rouge wireless devices that disrupt campus infrastructure services.

Cisco Systems

Technical Services Engineer: 2006 – 2008, Research Triangle Park, NC.

Responsibilities involve replication of customer networks for Proof of Concept testing. Involved populating, cabling, and configuring network equipment per customer specifications. Other responsibilities include lab maintenance, cleanliness, and miscellaneous upkeep. Hands-on experience with a variety of products from the SOHO 800 series routers, to the flagship CRS-1 router, access, distribution, and core switches, among security, content, and wireless appliances.

Cisco Systems

Intern/Assistant Network Engineer, Customer Proof of Concept Labs: 2005 – 2006, Research Triangle Park, NC.

Responsibilities involve replication of customer networks for proof of concept testing. Involved populating, cabling, and configuring network equipment per customer standards. Other responsibilities include lab maintenance, cleanliness, and miscellaneous upkeep. Hands-on experience with a variety of products from the SOHO 800 series routers, to the flagship CRS-1, access, distribution, and core switches, among security, content, and wireless appliances.

United States Air Force

Network Infrastructure Systems Technician: 2000 – 2006, Seymour Johnson AFB., NC.

Non-Commissioned Officer (E-5) with functional role of systems and network administration, primary focus with network infrastructure and telephony. Duties include supervision, guidance and mentorship of subordinates, and oversight of subordinate training. Management to include classified and unclassified networks.

Apple Inc.

Mac Specialist: 2005, Durham, NC.

Member of Apple sales staff and business team.

UNC-Chapel Hill

Assistant Systems Administrator, Department of Physics and Astronomy: 2005, Chapel Hill, NC.

Managed Active Directory domain and was responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting of Faculty, Staff, and Department assets. A multivendor support environment including Windows, Macintosh, and Linux distributions.

UNC-Chapel Hill

Computer Consultant, Kenan-Flagler Business School: 2003-2004, Chapel Hill, NC.

Direct IT support for the Deans, Faculty, and Staff. Management of specialty computer rooms and labs while providing escalation support for help desk personnel. Predominantly a Windows environment.

UNC-Chapel HIll

Computer Consultant, Information Technology Services: 2002-2003, Chapel Hill, NC.

Walk-in support services to a 30,000 person customer base. Primarily a desktop support environment with supplemental systems administrator duties. A multivendor support environment primarily supporting Windows and Macintosh systems, with best effort support for Linux distributions.

Recommendations

Thomas worked for us from Fall of 08 to Summer of 09 implementing the location services component of our campus-wide Cisco wireless infrastructure. His work in obtaining and adding building floor plans to the wireless management application and positioning access points appropriately within those floor plans provided us invaluable management and monitoring capabilities for our wireless network. In addition, he was able to troubleshoot and resolve a number of issues with this application.

Jim Gogan
Director, Networking at UNC-Chapel Hill
Hired Thomas as a IT Consultant in 2008.
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative.

I had the pleasure of supervising Thomas over a period of two years. During that time he was an excellent employee who worked very hard and made sure that his work was up to the standards that I expected. I have full faith that any one who hires Thomas will find they have an excellent asset that will only add greater value than any other candidate I can think of. His personal ethics and standards are without question. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Rocket Williams, PMP
Support Team Lead, Kenan-Flagler Business School – UNC-Chapel Hill.
Managed Thomas at Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Technical Skills

Certifications:

CCNA #10574283
CCDA #10574283

Security+ testing July 23rd, 2010
CCNP/CCDP, and ITILv3 in progress

Operating Systems:

Windows (98-Windows 7)
Apple OS X
Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, RHEL)

Networking:

Routing and Switching: Understanding of routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) and switching fundamentals.

Service Provider Technologies: MPLS architecture, operation, applications (limited), configuration, and VPN’s.

Voice: Experience with Telepresence Systems, Call Manager, VoIP Phones.

Security: Experience with PIX Firewalls, Adaptive Security Appliances.

Wireless: Experience with Cisco WCS, WLAN Controllers, Location Appliances.

Web Design: Experience with  XHTML/CSS, Content Management Systems

Security Clearance:

Active Secret, Top Secret in progress

Graduate Coursework

INLS 490-151: Online Social Networks
This course is a primer on the study of online social networks. We explore the theory, methods and findings of a growing literature on the topic. We also explore applications and use cases, particularly in the context of education and library/information services. While online social networks are but a subset of social software, this course provides strong fundamentals for exploring the multiple facets of our pervasive online sociality.

INLS 523: Database Systems
Design and implementation of database systems. Semantic modeling, relational database theory, including normalization, query construction, and SQL.

INLS 566: Information Security
Aspects of data integrity, privacy, and security from several perspectives: legal issues, technical tools and methods, social and ethical concerns andstandards.

INLS 572: Web Development
Introduction to Internet history, architecture and applications. Introduces design principles for creating usable and accessible Web sites. Develops technical skills and understanding of standards.

INLS 576: Distributed Systems and Administration
Distributed and client/server-based computing. Includes operating system basics, security concerns, and issues and trends in network administration.

INLS 578: Protocols and Network Management
Network protocols and protocol stacks. Included are discussions of protocol classes, packet filtering, address filtering, network management, and hardware such as protocol analyzers, repeaters, routers, and bridges.

INLS 585: Management for Information Professionals
An introduction to general management principles and practices intended for information professionals working in all types of organizations. Topics include planning, budgeting, organizational theory, staffing, leadership, organizational change, and decision making.

INLS 697: Emerging Topics in Information Science
Contemporary topics of information science, information systems, information technology, information design, and information management. Assessment of future impact of new developments.

Awards and Decorations
  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Ribbon, twice awarded.
  • Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal.
  • National Defense Service Medal.
  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.