Jeff Kooser
Professional Focus/Goal:
To utilize my wide range of skills and experience in education,
mathematics, psychology, and technology to help individuals and all sizes
businesses thrive through innovation and prudent investment in people and information
systems.
Professional Experience
July, 2022–October, 2023, Senior Systems Administrator
Aureon/FHLB Des Moines
Windows Server Migration
Identification/Inventory/Assessment of current 2012
servers
Determination of upgrade/migration paths
Assessment/Documentation of applications and databases
Submission of Change Management requests for
implementations
Change Documentation/Test Plans
CA Siteminder configuration/documentation
PDC Migration/Implementation/Validation
Security Remediation/Vulnerabilities Remediation/Mitigation
Validate vulnerabilities and remediation using tools such as
nmap, regedit, IISCrypto, PowerShell, and others.
Application Implementation/Upgrade/Support
Tier 3 Linux/Windows server support as requested
Architecture Design/Documentation as needed
September, 2018–July, 2022, Systems Engineer IV
Aureon/Co-Op Financial Services
Azure IaaS/PaaS solutions design/build/configure
Application Gateway/Web Application Firewalls
Azure Load Balancers
Azure SQL Instances
Marketplace Server Builds/Customization
vmWare Windows and linux servers design/build/configure
Azure AD Sync/Office365 Administration
PCI Remediation/Vulnerabilities Remediation/Mitigation
Utilize and remediate vulnerabilities identified from Rapid 7, SecureWorks, Fortify on
Demand, and NetSPI scans
Validate vulnerabilities and remediation using tools such as
nmap, regedit, IISCrypto, cygwin, and others.
Application Implementation/Support
PasswordState
GlobalScape Products
XMedius Fax
PingIdentity Products
Lean Software AdjustmentHub
System Software Implementation/Support
Apache Tomcat
IIS
nginx
Java JRE/JDK
Tier 3 Linux/Windows server support as needed
Architecture Design/Documentation as needed
August, 2015–September, 2018, Systems
Administrator /Systems Analyst Pella Products, Inc.
Supervision of three full-time staff
Responsible for all technology in all areas
Evaluation and recommendation of hardware/software solutions and
upgrades
Software/Hardware support:
SAP BusinessOne
Magento CE
Custom solution to transfer and merge data between Magento and SAP
Mailing/Postal Software Integration/Support (UPS/FedEx/USPS)
Microsoft Office and Online Administration/Support
MSSQL/mySQL development/support
Windows 2003/2008/2012/ME/XP/7/10 support
Zebra Printer repair/maintenance
Physical Networking and Network Administration (two remote VPN
locations)
Software Development
Cross-Environment/Cross-Platform Data Collection/Collation
Systems Monitoring with Automated Error-Correction
Augmenting text-based systems with graphical analysis/collation
October, 2014–August, 2015, Remote Perl Programmer
Zija International (Lehi, UT - Remote)
Architect, Design, and Implement System-wide Features/Enhancements
Mentoring of junior staff
Development in multi-language environment
Testing/Troubleshooting/Documentation and Bug-Fixes
Environment: Apache/NGINX with MySQL/Postgres, Perl, Bash, Javascript, CSS/HTML
August, 2011–October, 2014, Senior Network
Engineer/Systems Administrator /I.T. Developer
Cost Effective Technologies,
Floor99/Firespring (Lincoln, NE - Remote)
Provide direction and supervision of other Network Administrators
Development/Implementation of SLA/Request/Ticketing System
Linux/Mac/Windows/Networking Support
Hypervisor Administration/Support (Citrix XenCenter/HyperV/vmWare)
Varied expert-level software support for all clients in different
fields/disciplines
Software/Hardware Vendor communications/issue resolution
PCI-Compliance Testing/Verification
HIPAA and PCI compliance system administration
October, 2008–August, 2011, Data and Technologies
Coordinator Center for People in Need, Inc.
System maintenance and user support for all technology equipment
Volunteer Data Entry Supervision
Architecture/Design/Development and Implementation of Systems:
Client Demographics/Services Database Application (250,000
individuals)
Volunteer Time Entry/Reporting Database Application (8,000
individuals)
Donor Management System including Solicitation/Campaign Management (15K
Donors)
Donor/Donation Entry/Maintenance
Innovative Individual/Group Maintenance
Incorporation of USCIS and Census Data at Donor Level
Campaign/Solicitation/Mailing Management
Built-In Campaign Management
Built-In Solicitation Production
Built-In Donor Selection via RFM Modeling (real-time)
Integration with other internal systems such as Volunteer Management
Conference Center Scheduling System including Calendaring and Conflict
Management
Solicitation/Mailings Support
NCOA
CAR-RT and ZIP+4 population/sorting
May, 2008–October, 2008, Technical Support/Administration
Internet Nebraska
Provide over-the-phone and on-site customer support and resolutions
June, 2007–May, 2008, Select
Specialist/Developer SolutionOne, LLC (defunct)
Produced specialized/custom donor lists based on general specifications.
Provided end-user product support for in-house donor management platform.
Developed applications to streamline processes and reduce errors.
December, 2006–June, 2007, Lead Installer Lillimar
Enterprises (defunct)
Retail environment construction/installation in preparation for resets.
Provided on-site crew supervision and training
Provided end-user computer support
Network installation
June, 1999–November, 2006, Systems
Administrator News-Gazette,
Inc./Professional Impressions Media Group
Responsible for all technology systems
Managed a staff of 5-7
Developed and implemented countless full-stack cost-saving technology-based
solutions
May 1996–June, 1999,
Webmaster /Technical Writer Computer Sciences
Corporation - ITDS Intelicom (defunct)
Demonstrated above excellence in written communication and documentation of all
levels of software for all audiences.
Developed company intranet, including a web-based Data Dictionary which was
requested long after the software had drastically changed
1992–Present,
Owner Computer Designs
Computer Consulting/Training
Desktop Publishing
Editing/Publishing
1992–1996,
Adjunct Instructor Marshalltown Community
College.
Calculus I/II
Advanced (Linear) Algebra
Beginning Algebra
Business (Core) Mathematics
1992-1995, Publisher IES
Utilities, Inc.
Education/Certifications
Ongoing Post-Graduate Coursework, NorthCentral University and University of Northern
Iowa
Unisys AdCenter System training, Bedford, NH, 2004
DataSciences Client/Server training, Laurel, MD, 2003
Various NEXPO Sessions, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Project Management/Workflow Management Certification (Computer Sciences Corporation), 1999
World Education Graduate Course, Upper Iowa
University, 1994
Nebraska Teaching Certificate, K-12 Mathematics, 1992
Bachelors of Science, Education, University of Nebraska -
Lincoln, 1992 (Additional Psychology Coursework)
Computer Science Coursework, University of Iowa, 1988-1989
Computer Science and Psychology Coursework, Cornell College, 1985-1988
Languages/Applications/Platforms
Azure Powershell; Linux; Windows; Mac; DOS; VAX; CPM; HP-UX;
C++, BASIC, CoBOL, Perl, PHP; Apache, WebSite, IIS; CSS Level 1 and 2, HTML,
DHTML, XML, JavaScript, SSI, CGI; HP-UX; Ingres, MSSQL, MySQL, Access,
Reflex, FoxPro, 1-2-3 Oracle; ImageMagick, hylafax, Perl::DBI, GD,
mogrify,
a2ps, lpc, etc.; Abra, Microsoft Small Business Solutions/Solomon,
Publishing Partners International, Unisys AdCenter, Busey Bank ACH
software, Edgil credit card processing, MS Office, TRIS, Xpance, ALS,
Northwoods, GEAC/Atex MediaCommand, SII, VNC, Timbuktu, PCAnywhere,
Veritas, Lotus SmartSuite, LotusNotes, SaxoPress Publishing; QuickBooks,
Sage, Lean AdjustmentHub, PingOne, PasswordState
Awards and Nominations
Multiple 2019, 2020, 2021 Co-Op coworker "Kudos" appreciations (incl. VP level)
2016 Innovative Idea Award, Pella Products, Inc.
Employee of the Year Nominee, 2005, News-Gazette, Inc.
Employee of the Year Nominee, 2004, News-Gazette, Inc.
Employee of the Year Nominee, 2003, News-Gazette, Inc.
State of Illinois Department of Social Services Recognition, 2003
Employee of the Year Nominee, 2002, News-Gazette, Inc.
Employee of the Year Nominee, 2001, News-Gazette, Inc.
Employee Recognition Award, 1999, ITDS Intelicom
Community Involvement
Member, Board of Directors, Friends of Marshall County Conservation
Active in many community causes
Public radio and television member/supporter
Treasurer/Board Member, Community Day Care School, Champaign, IL
Board of Directors, Champaign County Urban League
Various volunteer work, (Food Bank of Lincoln, Center for People
in Need, etc.)
Contact Information
Jeff Kooser jkooser@gmail.com
Professional and Personal References
Available by
Request
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