STEVEN J. DONALDSON

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1901 Kershaw Hwy
Cell Phone (803) 427-1552
Camden, SC  29020
Home Phone (803) 425-5839

EDUCATION:

College:
Master of Aeronautical Science, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Sacramento, CA. Graduated August 1990
Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education, Guilford College, Greensboro N.C. Graduated June 1980
 
Computer/Software:
Microsoft MCSE certification training
Visual FoxPro Accelerated Application Development Course

CERTIFICATIONS:

Microsoft Small Business Specialist (MCNPS)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer + Internet (MCSEI) (MCP # 918038)
Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA)
Microsoft Certified Product Specialist (MCPS)
Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet (MCPSI)
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) (March 1999 to August 2002)
Network Plus Certified
A Plus Certified

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

Carolina IT Professionals Group
Charlotte Small Business Server Group
Small and Medium Business Technology Network
Microsoft Partner
Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce
Lugoff/Elgin Rotary Club
ECPI College of Technology - Technical Advisory Board

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Steve Donaldson Consulting, LLC
March 2001 to Present
Consultant and System Administrator  

·         Offers 24/7 network monitoring and total network managed services to clients

·         Administers multiple Windows 2003 networks with 136 nodes and 8 servers

·         Installs, configures, and monitors Microsoft Server 2000/2003 and Small Business Server 2000/2003

·         Evaluates IT environments against contract requirements and recommended improvements

·         Installs and configures virtual private network (VPN) connections for remote users

·         Installs Cat 5 network wiring and asspciated network hardware

·         Complete network upgrade including new workstation installations, old workstation upgrades, Netware migration, server replacement and relocation, complete office rewire and new network switch installation

·        Build and design business web sites (can include eCommerce capability)

·         Facilitated the donation of 50 desktops and 6 servers to a non-profit client

Thomas Sumter Academy
August 2001 to August 2002
System Administrator and Computer Science Instructor  

·         Upgraded Blackbaud business office software and installed new web access program

·         Taught programming logic fundamentals and basic programming in Visual Basic 6

IKON Office Solutions
March 1999 to March 2001
Systems Instructor  

·         Taught Windows NT 4.0 Core certification classes, TCP/IP, and IIS 4.0

·         Taught Accelerated Training for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0

·         Taught Windows 98 Support and Administration

·         Taught Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials

·         Taught Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server

·         Taught SQL 7.0 Administration

·         Taught CompTIA A Plus and Network Plus certifications

TekSystems, Charlotte, NC
August 1998 to March 1999
Computer Technician  

·         Configured and installed primarily NT Workstations to function on the corporate network

·         Installed multiple software packages on DOS, Windows 95/98, and NT operating systems

·         Technical support for major software development project

·         Troubleshot system, application, and network connectivity issues

GE Capital IT Solutions, Columbia, SC
June 1997 to May 1998
Customer Engineer II  

·         Lead Customer Engineer for company's largest South Carolina customer (SCE&G)

·         Responsible for installing and troubleshooting Windows 95 and NT Workstations

·         Co-designed server to establish Exchange connectivity with TAO mainframe email system

·         Troubleshot configuration and customer connectivity for new Exchange Server installation

Aerotek, Inc., Columbia, SC
October 1996 to June 1997
Computer Technician  

·         Assembled hardware, installed proper software environment, transferred necessary data, and installed new and used computer systems to local and remote locations

·         Troubleshot system hardware and software problems on Windows 95 and NT Workstation

·        Participated in large scale software upgrade and system standardization programs

Cubic Applications Inc., Ft. Monroe, VA 
October 1994 to October 1996
Instructor Controller/Developer  

·         Managed state of the art computer training facility comprised of MicroVAX servers, Sun/Sparc workstations and dumb terminals running three major military simulation software packages

·         Designed and developed a Visual FoxPro tracking system for the Joint Warfighting Center. Database prioritized and scheduled personnel and equipment assets for all major and minor exercises world wide. Subjectively defined, aggregated capability requirements were used to manage conflicts

·         Managed teams of international military officers and enlisted personnel training in Kuwait and Japan

United States Air Force 
December 1980 to August 1994
Flight Officer and Operations/Computer/Program Analyst   

·         Responsible for managing 23 US Air Force officers and enlisted personnel in support of US Army's National Training Center for 18 months

·         Supervised 14 computer technicians responsible for operation and maintenance of 2 aircraft flight simulators and 4 part-task flight trainers

·         Oversight of 21 general-purpose budget items totaling over $125 million in yearly obligations

·         Performed detailed analysis on 300 investment/operations programs and recommended actions to senior leadership

·         Designed and setup classified local area network for the Air Combat Command budget office certified to process secure data

·         Conducted mathematical modeling and analysis supporting senior leadership decision-making

·         Hosted a mainframe database onto a desktop computer and performed required analysis

·         Selected to serve on computer quality improvement team developing a 5-year plan for purchase and utilization of micro, mini, and mainframe computers

·         Site project manager for development, integration, and testing of a $25 million program

·         Served as a primary classroom instructor teaching American, German, and Italian students

·         Developed detailed computer aided training program and redesigned academic syllabus

·         Served as commander's personal assistant and managed 4 person administrative office

·         Weapons Systems Officer in F-4D/E (Phantom) and F-4G (Wild Weasel) fighter aircraft

DATE OF PREPARATION: December 17, 2007