About Me
Hi! My name is Don and I am a Veteran having recently separated from the Marine Corps after serving 11 years of honorable active duty. My lifelong drive and passion has resided within information technology since my later stages of elementary education, designing professional web pages for digital networking groups and spearheading projects building desktop PC's.
Before I knew it, I became a Marine serving in high visibility roles as a management specialist overseeing multibillion dollar assets with a primary focus on ground equipment. The immediate work setting called for computer operations, but I also valued involving myself in other departments to build powerful working-relationships, mentoring, training and most of all, motivating everyone!
I've thrived in the information technology community and bear a powerful array of managerial and technical skills from my military background. Growth and innovation is endless and I aim to deliver my expertise and gung ho performance 120% with profit and mission accomplishment as my target.
From Me
My experiences while in the Corps.
Unit User Account Manager (2015-2017)
Streamlined database management while improving production and quality of planning strategies, increasing system readiness to 98% in regards to 1,202 mission-critical assets valued at over $1.3 billion. Organized the assignment of 119 Global Combat Support System accounts for an oracle-based enterprise information system. Developed 18 curriculums available to 3,200 personnel including project training to launch Riverbeds SteelHead Mobile client advancing bandwidth solutions.
Information Systems Manager (2014-2015)
Directly impacted system readiness to over 92% while deploying $78 million-worth of 19,040 assets across 5 countries utilizing local and enterprise information systems, initiating Operation Inherent Resolve. Introduced U.S. Central Command to capabilities of WAN optimization in geographic combatant areas with successful software configurations of McAfee’s AV/AS and Oracle’s Java VM. Implemented procedures for asset identification and visibility, yielding a saving of $738,000.
Database Administrator (2009-2014)
Achieved breakthrough readiness effecting a 68% increase by establishing database processes for a company of 43 assault assets, subsequently improving readiness by 29% for a separate company of 35 assault assets within a period of 3 months. Recognized by the organizational director for single-handedly raising overall database management rating above 93%, benefitting 1,298 personnel and producing a 48% spike in accuracy reporting of assets totaling over $440 billion.
Network Coordinator (2011-2012)
Coordinated, managed, and supervised 220 tactical movements with 100% accountability of over 2,800 personnel and 650 assets via non-classified internet protocol router (NIPR) and secret internet protocol router (SIPR) networks. Integrated database management systems consisting of over 1,780 pieces of equipment totaling over $146 million and resulting in 96% readiness for the amphibious organization comprised of 14 major departments reinforcing the National Military Strategy.
Information Systems Analyst (2006-2009)
Designed and developed a website, simplifying the flow of worldwide data across 13 outlying counter-terrorism security companies, 4 of which were outside of the continental United States. Founded information technology concepts, originating a profitable program that increased productivity and decreased man-hours by greater than 50% which became progressively sought-after by both internal and external global affiliations for over 10 years thereafter.
Traits and skills I've acquired from my experiences.
Windows 7/8/10
HTML/CSS
Visual Basic
MySQL Queries
Secret Security Clearance
Exchange Server
Active Directory
Remedy ARS
SharePoint Portal
VPN/PKI Certificates
TLS/SSL Connections
WAN Optimization
POA&M Processes
COMSEC Handling
NIPR/SIPR Networks
DBMS Integration
From Others
A different perspective not of my own.
“Dons’ service has been characterized by excellence as an information systems professional both at home and forward deployed to Kuwait in support of operations in Iraq, natural leadership and mentoring abilities, superior levels of physical fitness, and the aggressive pursuit of advanced military and civilian education opportunities. He was by-name selected from our higher headquarters, 1st Marine Division, to augment Operation Inherent Resolve. Don is a trusted leader, who did an absolute superb job for me when I was the Commanding Officer for the Special Purpose MAGTF. While we were in Kuwait for 8 months, he performed well above his rank as my unit user account manager and management chief for the Command Element, overseeing all our deployed ground equipment. His expertise with our information systems and unique skill handling databases allowed him to deliver detailed briefs with the utmost of confidence. If he wasn’t working and priding himself on being the absolute best at what he does, Don was the desired mentor due to his ability to connect with his mentees. Not only did his actions earn him the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, but his dedication to both mission and Marines made him the one of the most reliable individuals I have ever worked with. He is one who upholds the standard and is still an outstanding and inspiring example to Marines at all levels. I wholeheartedly believe that our ranks were stronger with him among them, and I would be honored to work alongside Don at future assignments!”
United States Marine Corps
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"I wear this uniform not under obligation but out of mere passion."
Sergeant Hughes, USMC
