Robby Casteel
Objective
I am seeking short term contract employment as a technical consultant or an adjunct faculty member.
Experience
2005 -Present
ITT/ESI – Kansas City, MO
Adjunct Faculty
My primary responsibilities include lectures over technical classes and directing lab work. Other duties include taking attendance, grading homework and exams, and filing paperwork.
2003 - Present
Robbie Manufacturing, Inc.
Lenexa, KS
Systems Analyst
My responsibilities encompass all aspects of data communications and security. I have direct responsibility over server management and monitoring, network device testing and monitoring, wireless LAN installation, security and performance, and Crystal Enterprise 10 performance, configuration and migration
2001-2003
Pinnacle Career Institute/Electronics Institute
Kansas City, MO
Director of Networking Technologies
Director of Computer Programming
My responsibilities included implementation and support of the local area network at three locations as well as the development and implementation of policies associated with security and data assurance. Training employees on procedures that allow them to work more efficiently by using technology more effectively was an integral part of my job at PCI. Supporting a wide variety of desktop and server operating systems was a daily process. I was the only support person for over 100 desktop systems and twelve servers. This includes helpdesk support as well as infrastructure, data assurance and programming support.
I accumulated several hundred classroom hours as a technical instructor in systems engineering and computer related courses including Unix administration a scripting, DOS, Windows and TCP/IP.
1996 - 2001
National American University
Kansas City, MO
Director of Information Technology
While at National American University, my job included the design, installation and support of the local area network consisting of 130 personal computers and eight servers. I played an integral part in the development of the wide area network that currently supports over 1500 personal computers and 100 servers. Other duties included infrastructure design, installation and support; helpdesk support, and technical curriculum development. Data assurance was primarily my responsibility.
I accumulated thousands of classroom hours as a technical instructor in a range of courses. These courses included Pascal, C, C++, and BASIC programming; Systems Engineering, Unix administration, decision support systems, mathematics, computer hardware, TCP/IP, and SQL server administration. I was the campus representative of the president’s technology council.
Certifications
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
CompTIA A+ Certified Service Technician (Subject Matter Expert)
CompTIA Network+ Certified Network Technician (Subject Matter Expert)
Education
2005
Crystal Reports Advanced Report Design
CrystalUser.com
2001
Application Management using ZENworks for Desktops 3.2 + iFolder & OnDemand
Novell
1999-2001
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology with an Emphasis in Network Administration (In Progress)
National American University Kansas City Campus
1988-1992
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
DeVry Institute of Technology Kansas City Campus
Specific Skills
Computer Networking Skills
Strong understanding of the OSI and IEEE networking models
TCP/IP experience includes subnetting, infrastructure design, DHCP, NAT, PAT, DNS, DDNS and WINS
Installing and configuring connectivity components including hubs, bridges, routers, switches and firewalls.
Cable installation including all Categories(Ethernet) and Types(Token Ring) as well as thinnet and thicknet.
Medium to large scale network design including network capacity planning.
Automating deployments using scripted installations, Active Directory Group Policy, and silent setups.
Management and configuration of VPNs and Remote Desktop for remote access
Wireless networking and site surveying using 802.11a, b and g
Data Managemenet
Data recovery.
Data availability through fault tolerant design using NFS, DFS and RAID
Storage capacity planning
Website trend analysis using Urchin
Crystal Enterprise/Crystal Reports 10 configuration, support, report development and migration
Data backup using NTbackup and Veritas BackupExec
Network Security
Security breach analysis
Securing data assets from technical, physical and social engineering attacks.
Securing data through the use of NTFS permissions, share permissions, and data encryption.
Developing strong written security policies governing various security issues
Firewall and encryption configuration
Internet traffic monitoring using Surf Control Web Filter
Proficient with Symantec and McAfee antivirus Enterprise level products
Skilled at detecting and removing Spyware, Adware and Malware
Computer Programming/Scripting
Proficient at DOS and Windows batch programming and Unix shell scripting.
Strong understanding of the BASIC and C programming languages
Moderate skills as a Visual BASIC, Pascal and C++ programmer
Assembler languages for the 6502, 8080, and Z80 processors
Moderate skills with PIC Microcontrollers
Phone System Management
Installation and support of several phone systems and associated software and hardware, including digital, analog, IP phones (VoIP), Wireless VoIP handsets and cellular phones.
Coordinated the installation of Internet and WAN services including T-Carrier, Cable and ISDN PRIs
Management and Supervision
Management of information technology staff
Training and management of multiple lab assistants
Supervision of technical instructors
Curriculum Development
Developed and deployed technical curriculum accredited by NCA, ACCSCT, and ACICS
Avid supporter of educational integrity and technology