I started out as a Security Analyst for an ISP in Iowa, while there I redeveloped their security policies, improved their internal procedure's for not only processing users and accounts, set standards and certifications for network development, and generally - improved the company moral sense. Within my three years at InterAccess, I felt attached to the company - yet I knew that I had to move on, I had developed the company from the inside out. So I moved on to Pacific Tradewinds. At PTW, I worked very closely with the company owner. I was responsible for developing services, auditing clients, developing and managing teams, and taking care of financial matters in his absence. After a couple years, I was approached by David with an offer to start my own company, which I accepted. This began GNU Networks, a Network/Internet Service Provider. Within the first year, the company had boomed. We hit the market at just the right time, we specialized in honest services. Our prices kept the company stable, yet didn't 'rob' the customer under any condition. We had agreements with local not-for-profit agency's and educational institutions to provide services at a significant discount. My responsibilities included financial managements, project management, project development, architecture/network development, security management, technical support, and professional services. GNU Networks succeeded quite well, until I left it in the not-so-competent hands of my Jr. Admin and Financial Manager while I pursued my dream of Independent Security Consulting. I was pro-active, I was determined - and the companies/corporations I was approaching new it. In most circumstances, I would come in unanounced - perform a preliminary audit of physical and network security, and then direct it to the appropriate individual. In more circumstances then not, I would be called in on an emergency basis to evaluate a breach of security, close the breach, write up a report on how to avoid it in the future, and find how the breach was opened. My clients included Fortune 100 and Big 5 companies in the Automotive, Logistical, Communication and Financial industries. The services provided included: Security Audits, Team Management, Log Analysis, Security Architecture Engineering, and breach avoidance. I was forced to leave my consulting role due to personal matters, and move up north to Minnesota. I contacted a couple clients of mine and got contract positions, including Solaris Admin for Secure Computing Corporation. HP-UX Admin for Norstan Communications, and Systems Integration Engineer with Network Security Specialty for Ulysses Telemedia Networks, Inc. In all positions, I went above and beyond my responsibilities and improved the corporation from the inside out. At this point, I am conducting Independent Instructing for some clients in the Twin Cities. I'm looking to move on to a position in which I can utilize my entire skill set. If this type of background, is something that you feel would be of use in your organization. Please contact me via eMail to mjharmonat_private or xyzat_private Thank you. Matthew J. Harmon
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