Jonathan R. Cran
+1.515.890.0070
1041 165th St. Bradgate, Iowa 50520
jcran AT jonathancran DOT org
Information Security Specialist
Recent graduate of Iowa State University with experience in Information Technology and Software Development. Genuine talent in communicating and leading across age-groups. History of working hard, being flexible, and pursuing opportunity. Seeking a challenging technical position to gain experience with Operational and Tactical Information Security.
Skills and Qualifications:
* Microsoft Windows Administration
* Ubuntu Linux Administration
* Mac OS X / Server
* IIS 6.0 / Apache 2.x
* Microsoft Exchange Server
* Veritas Backup Exec
* Pen-Testing Tools (nmap, wireshark)
* TCP/IP Networking
* Symantec Ghost
* CVS / SVN / Sourcesafe
* MySQL / Microsoft SQL Server
* HTML / CSS / Web Standards
* Microsoft Team System (Experienced)
* C# / .NET 3.0 (Proficient)
* C++ / Java (Proficient)
* ASP / VBScript / WMI (Proficient)
* Powershell (Beginner)
* Ruby (Beginner)
Work Experience:
Software Developer - Ag Leader Technology, Inc. (2006 – 2007)
* Documented procedures and created growth plan for Software Department.
* Implemented Microsoft Team System / Agile processes for Software Department.
* Worked independently and conducted weekly progress reports.
* Supported agility within the company. (Frequent updates & maximum communication).
* Developed software to monitor and report on development progress.
System Support Specialist - Iowa State University (2003 – 2006)
* Promoted from Helpdesk Technician to Network Administrator and Consultant.
* Created and provided service channels for over 200 clients.
* Streamlined processes and workflow to improve response time by over 200%.
* Coordinated efforts of 5 student technicians.
* Planned and Oversaw the successful merger of two independent Colleges.
* Automated more than 75% of the common daily tasks.
Computer Technician - Collins Computers (2002 – 2003)
* Independently diagnosed and repaired customer's desktop computers.
* Maintained toolkit for quick repair of common problems.
* Designed and implemented small business network systems.
Education:
[2007] Studying for CISSP Security Certification (To Be Completed Fall 2007)
[2002 – 2007] Iowa State University (Ames, Iowa) - Bachelor’s Deg. (Computer Science)
[2001 – 2002] Iowa Central Community College (Fort Dodge, Iowa) - Transferred to ISU
[1997 – 2001] Humboldt High School (Humboldt, Iowa) - Graduated