Heath Howard

Heath Howard
Home (334) 749-3904	4150 Academy Drive Apt. #716 Opelika, Alabama 36801 heathchoward@gmail.com

Objective

To obtain a position in network administration and/or desktop support where I can use my knowledge of and passion for technology to make an effective impact.

Relevant Experience

Information Technology Specialist	October 2002 - Present
Auburn University College of Sciences and Mathematics	Auburn, Alabama
October 2006 - Present - IT Specialist III May 2005 - October 2006 - IT Specialist II October 2002 - May 2005 - Student Employee
Provide support for approximately 1,000-1,200 desktop and laptop computers, numerous network and direct-attached printers and peripherals, computer-aided laboratory instrumentation, and mobile devices. Migrated college's IIS 5.0-Powered Web and FTP Servers to Windows Server 2003/IIS 6.0 Web Server and Linux-based FTP servers. Established and maintain the college's Active Directory presence, including managing college AD Organizational Unit developing Group Policy Objects for computer management. Gained Dell Warranty Parts Direct certification and perform/coordinate warranty repair on Dell laptops and desktops. Implemented Content Management System for college using Adobe Contribute and maintain college website. Project Manager and Lead Developer for college software and web application development.

Senior Developer	July 2004 - Present
Data-Profits (http://www.data-profits.com)	Auburn, Alabama
Senior Developer for PiYD (Profit In Your Data) product - a web-based wholesale/retail management dashboard and the Data-Profits flagship product.

IT Staff	September 1999 -May 2003
Jay R. Smith Mfg. Company	Montgomery, Alabama
Maintained over 250 computers and network printers running Windows NT 4.0, doing hardware/software repair and troubleshooting Developed automatic installation routines for applications and Operating Systems.

Education

Education August 2000 - May 2005 Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama * Bachelor of Science, Computer Science with Business Concentration * Elective: Network & Computer Security Certifications * Dell Warranty Parts Direct Repair Technician, March 2008 - March 2009 * Certified Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professional - April 21, 2005