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CapStone Project
I'm presently finishing up our graduation CapStone Project as the Corporate Liaison. We are revamping the entire network for a midsized motel in the Poconos.
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Scholarship Program
I'm currently negotiating a new scholarship program with the Student Veterans of America. The idea is to sell the members regalia medallions, and the profits would be returned in the form of scholarships. To see the medal click here.
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Nationally Quoted
I was recently quoted in USA Today regarding student veteran organizations and their place in for-profit schools. To read it click here.
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Hello, my name is Dan Harnden and let me thank you for taking the time to visit my online resume. I'm an IT Specialist whose qualifications include a degree in Information Technology; a detailed knowledge of security tools, technologies and best practices. Eight plus years of professional experience in the creation and deployment of solutions protecting networks, systems and information assets for the U.S. Military, Department of Defense, and other friendly government organizations or agencies.
But, I've been a techno geek for thirty years!
Key Skills
- Network & System Security - Risk Management - Vulnerability Assessments
Authentication & Access Control - System Monitoring - Regulatory Compliance
System Integration Planning - Multitier Network Architectures
Technology Summary
- Security Technologies : Retina Network Security Scanner, SSH, SSL, Digital Certificates,
Anti-Virus Tools (Norton, Symantec, Kaspersky, etc.)
- Systems : DOS 6.2 - Windows 7, Linux, MS Server/ Exchange 2000-2008
- Networking : LANs, WANs, VPNs, Routers, Firewalls, TCP/IP
- Programming : Basic, Cobol, Pascal, Python, Raptor, Java, HTML5 and Fanuc
Professional IT Experience
- Department of Defense, Tobyhanna, PA : Electronics Mechanic, 2012 - Present
- U.S. Army Reserve, Tobyhanna, PA : Nodal Network System Team Chief, 2007 - 2011
- U.S. Army Active, International (varied) : Base Band Node Instructor, 2005 - 2007
- U.S. Army Active, International (varied) : Network Switching System Operator, 2003 - 2005
Service Highlights
- Current Position Duties : Include using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) Program through Logistic Modernization Program (LMP), to release and request a variety of electronic components used in the fabrication of various cable assemblages associated with wire communications, radio, radar, microwave, digital, TACFIRE, SATELLITE, avionics or Digital Subscriber Terminal Equipment (DSTE) and related devices for use in military shelters and vans. Directly involved in the acquisition of customer orders, planning, storing and staging fabrication components to be disseminated to the technicians for assemblage, ensuring that all technicians remain gainfully employed, so as to fulfill deadline requirements, and customer satisfaction.
- Unit Assignments : USAR - B Co. 392nd SIG BN, Tobyhanna, PA and 99TH RSC TTHS, Fort Dix, NJ. USA Active Duty - 1/38th INF BN, Fort Benning, GA 31905-5560, B Co. 447th SIG BN, Fort Gordon, GA 30905, A. Co. 44th SIG BN, Sullivan Barracks, Germany, APO, AE 09086, and OPCON Southern European Anti-Terrorist Task Force, Afghanistan, APO, AE 09355. Service in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Noble Eagle. A member of CJTF-76 and CJTF-180, Afghanistan which were both selected for the Joint Meritorious Unit Awards. Service in direct combat support of the 25th INF, Task Force Thunder, 44th SIG, Task Force Lightning, 82nd Airborne, Task Force Devil, 3/6 Marine DIV, Task Force Red Dog, Battlefield Weather Forecasters, USAF, Task Force Sabre Oscar, as well as a variety of other units.
Education
- AS in Information Technology : ITT Technical Institute, Dunmore, PA -June 2012
The Early Days
- 2003 : Began my professional career.
- 1999 : Became interested in the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
- 1995 : Listed as a founding member of the HTML Writers Guild (open to the first 300 members), I removed myself in 2001,
when they joined with the International Webmasters Association, and became for profit.
- 1994 : The Dawn of the World Wide Web.
- 1993 : I got heavily involved in Bulletin Board Services.
- 1992 : I was introduced to the IBM Compatible World through Tandy.
- 1988 : I purchased an Atari 1040ST, arguably the best computer graphic system available at the time.
- 1983 : Received my first computer, the all powerful Texas Instrument TI99/4A.
I spent many hours programming Basic, just to see something on my B/W 13" Television.
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