Brent Williams
(CWSP, CWNT, CNE, MCSE, MCP, A+, N+)
A Highly Skilled Manager, Analyst, and Advisor on Technology Issues
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
· Sharing knowledge of highly complex technologies in a way that makes them understandable, exciting, and useful
· Planning and managing projects involving people and complex technologies
· Analyzing technologies and distilling relevant information for use in management decision-making and implementation
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
July 1995 to Present: KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY, Educational Technology Center, Atlanta, GA
Educational Technology Specialist / Instructor / Consultant. Responsible for teaching and providing consultation on leading edge technologies including LAN/WAN, Internet/Web, Operating Systems, Security and computing hardware to educators from around the state of Georgia.
· Established and now teach Microsoft, Comptia, and Novell certification courses as well as numerous other courses dealing with technology planning, implementation and management.
· Make educational technology presentations at conferences and write technology use papers including the widely distributed “EdTech Field Notes”.
· Developed and now manage technology labs containing integrated Windows, Novell, Linux and Internet connectivity.
· Developed and now teach classes in Web server implementation, Internet access, and WAN/LAN implementation
· Helped grow my department from zero to the most respected Educational Technology Center in Georgia.
July 1989 to June 1995: NORTH METRO TECH, Atlanta, GA
Division Chairman / Instructor / Consultant. Managed two departments with ten instructors involved in teaching leading edge technology to degree and diploma students. Taught courses on designing, installing, and managing microcomputer networks and related technology.
· Doubled the enrollment of my departments
· Implemented Internet connectivity campus-wide
· Managed and participated in the installation of over 300 IBM PCs, several local area networks, Novell NetWare, Windows NT, and an IBM AS/400.
June 1983 to July 1989: WANG LABORATORIES, Atlanta, GA
Management: Promoted into management position that included responsibility for the successful development and operation of the Southern Region Executive Briefing Center. Responsible for several million dollars in sales.
Technical: Promoted to a district level telecommunications specialist, dealing with wide and local area network products.
January 1981 to June 1983: RICE SYSTEMS, INC., Atlanta, GA
Systems Analyst / Development. Successfully developed a sophisticated, computer based financial planning system and supported sales of the product to large insurance agencies.
October 1978 to January 1981: NCR-COMTEN, Atlanta, GA
Senior Performance Analyst. Designed and implemented hardware and software performance measurement and capacity planning strategies for mainframe computer systems.
EDUCATION
· Currently enrolled in the PhD In Higher Education Leadership program of the University of Nebraska. Expected completion in 2005.
· Masters Degree in Technology Management, Southern Polytechnic State University, Atlanta, GA, December 1990.
· Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Southern Polytechnic State University, Atlanta, GA, June 1978.
Certifications
· Novell Certified NetWare Engineer
· CWNP Certified Wireless Network Trainer
· CWNP Certified Wireless Security Professional
· Microsoft Certified Professional and Certified Systems Engineer
· Comptia A+ and Network+ Certified
Public Service
· Make visits to hospitalized children and adults with my trained therapy dog
· In 2000, bicycled 3,500 miles across America and help raise over two million dollars for the American Lung Association
· In 2001, bicycled across Georgia to raise funds for Special Olympics
· Member of and course facilitator for Liberty Church
· Act as financial counselor at my church
SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1995
· Designed, implemented, and managed the initial KSU Educational Technology Center network and labs
· Developed and taught classes including Novell CNA and CNE certification, Windows 95 management classes, PC Troubleshooting, Windows Internals, among others.
· Managed over 150 PCs and 4 Web and File Servers
· Provided on-site training for Atlanta Public Schools and Cobb Schools
· Guest speaker at the Technology Leadership Seminar offered by Georgia State University
1996
· Lectured at KSU's first Educational Technology Fair
· Developed and taught classes including Windows NT Server, Advanced Windows 95, Introduction to the Internet, In-house Email, the Complete Microsoft Environment, among others.
· Managed over 150 PCs and 4 Web and File Servers
· Conducted on-site consulting with Cobb, Bartow, Cherokee, and Gwinnett County Schools and others
· Guest speaker at the Georgia Department of Education Technology Leadership Conference
· Guest speaker at the Technology Leadership Seminar offered by Georgia State University
1997
· Developed a facilities sharing relationship with Continuing Education that became a model for KSU
· Provided on-site consulting for Fulton County
· Managed over 150 PCs and 4 Web and File Servers
· Developed and taught classes including Access Database, Building a Web Server, TCP/IP Networking, Windows NT Workstation, Lotus Notes, among others
· Presenter at the Florida Educational Technology Conference
· Guest speaker at the Georgia Educational Technology Conference
· Presenter at National Educational Computing Conference
· Successfully completed Leadership KSU
· Guest speaker at the Technology Leadership Seminar offered by Georgia State University
1998
· Moved the KSU-ETC from Novell Netware to Windows NT4 Server and Windows 98, well ahead of the rest of KSU
· Developed and taught classes including Profiles and Policies, NT Server Administration, Netware Server Administration, Networking Essentials, Windows 98 MCSE, among others.
· Managed over 150 PCs and 4 Web and File Servers
· Guest speaker at the Georgia Educational Technology Conference
· Guest speaker at the Technology Leadership Seminar offered by Georgia State University
· Guest speaker at GA DOE Train the Trainer - Augusta
· Guest speaker at the DOE Technical Leadership Conference
1999
· Developed special Netware training for Cobb County Schools
· Developed and taught classes including A+ Certification Core, A+ OS Certification, Exploring Linux, Network Plus Certification, among others
· Guest speaker at the Georgia Educational Technology Conference
· Managed over 150 PCs and 4 Web and File Servers
· Assisted in the development of new labs and movement of the KSU-ETC center to its new quarters in Kennesaw Hall
· Served as a chairman of a Chattahoochee Technical College advisory committee
· Guest speaker at the GA DOE Technical Leadership Conference
· Guest speaker at the Technology Leadership Seminar offered by Georgia State University (Dr. John Preston)
2000
· Moved the ETC to a Windows 2000 Server environment, well ahead of the rest of KSU
· Guest speaker at the Georgia Educational Technology Conference
· Managed over 150 PCs and 4 Web and File Servers
· Bicycled across the United States from Seattle to Washington, DC helping to raise over two million dollars for the American Lung Association.
· Developed and taught classes including Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Administration, Windows 2000 Policies among others.
2001
· Guest speaker at the Georgia Educational Technology Conference
· Developed and provided special training for Fulton County on Windows 2000 Professional, PC Troubleshooting, and Windows 2000 Policies
· Managed over 150 PCs and 4 Web and File Servers
· Developed and provided special training for Coweta County on Windows NT4
· Bicycled across Georgia as a fund raiser for Special Olympics
· Developed and taught classes including How to Hack, Securing PCs and Networks, Install and Configuring Windows XP, Windows XP MCP, among others
· Provided special PC Troubleshooting training for visiting delegation from Ghana
2002
· Migrated the ETC Windows XP, well ahead of the rest of KSU
· Managed over 150 PCs and 4 Web and File Servers
· Developed and taught classes including Using Windows XP with Netware, Using Windows XP with 2000 Server, Managing PCs with Ghost, Windows XP MCP, among others.
· Developed and provided special PC Troubleshooting training for Cobb Schools
· Developed and provided special Windows XP training for Cobb Schools
· Became Chairman of the Technology Committee of the Professional Teachers Education Unit of KSU
· Served on the KSU System Administrators Committee
· Guest speaker at the Georgia Conference on Teaching and Learning in February. Spoke on Using Windows XP in the Classroom
· Guest Speaker for the Georgia Technology Authority in April and June. Spoke on Concepts and History of Computer Technology
· Guest speaker at the Georgia Educational Technology Conference in April: Spoke on Windows XP in the Classroom and How to Hack Windows.
· Guest speaker at the National Education Technology Conference in June: Spoke on How to Hack Windows
· Guest speaker for the Georgia SDRC ETC Staff Training in August: Spoke on PC Troubleshooting and Windows XP in the Classroom
· Guest speaker at the 14th International Conference of SINO-American Education Consortium in October. Spoke on Securing Your Technology Investment
· Guest speaker at the Illinois Educational Technology Conference in October. Spoke on How to Hack Windows
· Completed the application process and accepted into the Educational Leadership in Higher Education PhD program of the University of Nebraska.
· Completed the courses Quality Issues in Higher Education, Analyzing Higher Education Environments, and Strategic Planning as part of the PhD program of the University of Nebraska.
2003
·
Taking courses
on Higher Education Performance Evaluation and Budgeting & Finance as part of
the University
of Nebraska PhD program.
· Developing courses on Use of Linux to Create a Free Software Classroom, Project Plus Certification, and more to be offered during 2003.
· Taught courses covering A+ Certification, Using Windows XP with 2000 Server, and others
· Served as Chair of the Technology Committee of the PTEU
· Served on the KSU System Administrators Committee
·
Guest speaker at the Georgia Educational Technology Conference in February.
Spoke on creating a creating
a Free Software School and How to Hack Windows
2004
· Featured Speaker at the Florida Educational Technology Conference in January. Spoke on How to Hack and Secure Windows
· Featured Speaker at the Georgia Educational Technology Conference in February. Spoke on Extending the Life of Educational Technology, Managing Windows XP, and Managing Windows 2003 Server.
· National Education Computing Conference in June. Spoke on How to Hack Windows.
· Georgia Technology Leadership Conference. Spoke on Planning for Wireless Environments and Securing Windows
· Featured Speaker at the Georgia Educational Technology Conference in November. Spoke on Windows Security, Making the Most of Your PC, and Handheld Computing. Did workshop on Windows Group Policies
2005
· Florida Educational Technology Conference in January. Spoke on Extending the Life of Educational Technology and the Collapse of Windows.
· National Education Computing Conference in June. Spoke on Hacking Windows.
· Georgia Board of Regents Rock Eagle conference in October. Spoke on Securing Wireless Networks.
· Sino-American Education Conference in October. Spoke on Wireless Networking.
· Featured speaker at the Georgia Educational Technology Conference in November. Spoke on Why Go Wireless?, Can a Wireless Network Really Be Secure?, The New Windows (Vista), and conducted a workshop on Securing School Wireless Networks