Michael Stokes is an information technology (IT) professional and Windows subject matter expert (SME) with demonstrated success within high-pressure and high-profile projects for private-sector, government and military clients. Mr. Stokes has worked throughout the United States for the U.S. Army as a civilian contractor and was also assigned to the Middle East several times. He has in-depth corporate experience with Information and Communications Technology (ICT) including systems administration, 802.11b/g/n wireless, network engineering and security, integration, desktop support, staff over-the-shoulder & classroom training and asset management.
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CompTIA Security+ and DoD Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO) Certified;
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“Outstanding support to both internal team and VSE customers. Detailed in planning and scheduling of all events. Exercises sound judgment that maintains system integrity and promotes McLane values. Conducts in depth research and documents all technical aspects of systems with priority of production uptime as highest priority.”
-- Joseph Rich, McLane VSE RCV FRA KUWAIT Project Lead
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“His ability to work with my operators and staff has been extraordinary while maintaining a seamless operation.”
-- LTC Ken Scott, U.S. Army 1394th Deployment Support Brigade (DSB)
Confidential Company, Florida USA (New Hire)
Information Assurance Security Specialist 2, 2012 to Present
National Business Coalition on Health, Washington, DC (Selected Long-Term Engagement)
IT Consultant/Systems Administrator, 1997 to 2012
On long-term contract, orchestrates design, implementation, security and support of Windows Server 2003/XP-SP3-based network. Administers user accounts, file share permissions, security issues and solutions, operating system patches and backup strategies. Troubleshoots and resolves Windows XP, 7 and COTS software issues. Recommends, schedules and performs hardware repairs. Provides remote end user support for all LAN-based applications and desktop-related issues. Installs and configures workstations and peripheral devices. Maintains wireless network.
Key Contribution: Integrated Apple/Macintosh technology into a Windows 2003 domain controller infrastructure without AppleTalk, including laptop/desktop remote control, iPhones and VPN.
McLane Advanced Technologies, Temple, TX
Route Clearance Vehicle-Forward Repair Activity (RCV-FRA), Kuwait
Senior Systems Administrator, 2009 to 2010 Civilian Contractor
Provided systems administration and SASMO/CSSAMO expertise in Kuwait to ensure optimal availability of SAMS-E within STAMIS 24/7 environment of VSE Corp. Installed and sustained dual tower Windows Server 2003 / 26 workstation XP-SP3 / Oracle 11g network and system components to ensure 99.9% uptime. Re-configured the SAMS-E peripheral 128-AES encrypted wireless network integrating Windows IIS, Air Fortress wireless bridge, 4 Cisco access points and 10 Intermec CK61 RFID handheld computers. Administered user accounts and permissions, hardware repair, COTS software upgrades, OS patches, IAVAs, workstations, printers, managed switches, CAT5e and fiber optic cabling.
Key Contribution: Improved deployment and installation of SAMS-IE software upgrades in Kuwait theater and streamlined implementation time by 50%.
SRA International, Inc., Fairfax, Virginia
Senior Systems Engineer 3, 2005 to 2008 Civilian Contractor
Supported CONUS and OCONUS military installations within mainland United States, Hawaii, and Kuwait by resolving system issues for STAMIS with proven SASMO/CSSAMO expertise. TC-AIMS II technical liaison for live deployments from Hawaii. Installed, monitored, operated and maintained NIPR network hardware and software, including servers, laptops, and peripheral RFID equipment. Leveraged Ghost imaging extensively. Implemented DOIM, DISA and AGM (Army Gold Master) security measures and disaster recovery procedures.
Key Contribution: Recognized for discovery of a Radio Shack USB/Serial cable which enabled full assimilation of new TC-AIMS II laptops with legacy RFID and AIT hardware; distributed to all U.S. Army installations.
