Matthew Edward Means

774 Providence Road, Ragland, AL 35131

(205)863-4744
SKILLS SUMMARY
Network manager with extensive experience in all aspects of LAN/WAN networking a
nd security administration. Excellent background in LAN/WAN design, implementati
on, logistical facilitation, and working in the constraints of a budget. Experie
nced in developing and implementing network security, QoS, and dedicated bandwid
th to the end-user desktop. Also, well versed, qualified and trained in PC desk
top support and repair. Skilled in obtaining federal, state, and local grant mo
nies and I will bring years of qualified experience, as well as an outstanding w
ork ethic.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Watson Computers, Inc. September 2007 - Current Pell City, A
L Outside Sales and Networking Support
* Responsible for supporting all business customers for on-call technical servic
es.
* Responsible for on-site business customers ranging from a single PC to a 55 CA
L Windows Server 2003 Terminal Server environment.
-CPA firm with 10 Desktops, and an Active Directory Server.
-Equestrian veterinary clinic with 5 Desktops and an Active Directory Server.
-Church administration office with 10 desktops and an Active Directory Server.
* Trained and qualified on all Microsoft OS platforms including Windows 2000 Pro
and Server, Windows XP Pro, Windows Terminal Server 2003, and Vista.
* Oversee all in-store repairs for computers, servers and notebook computers. T
his department operates with sales averaging $10,000 per month.

Pell City Board of Education January 2007-September 2

007
Pell City, AL Network Support Manager
* Solely responsible for all aspects of network design, configuration and securi
ty.
* Responsible for daily network status reports. These reports were assimilated
from multiple sources to ascertain:
-Bandwidth usage by IP Class (Inside and outside the firewall)
-Malware threats by IP Class
-Adherence to the "Internet Acceptable Use Policy" as determined by the adopted
standards.
* Began an enterprise-wide refresh of all Windows Server 2000 to Windows Server
2003 Enterprise. The new domain controllers were introduced into the Active Dir
ectory forest (raised as primary domain controllers holding the global catalog)
to afford the easy removal of the old server. This integration was seamless to
the end user, and resulted in a considerable savings to the district by not havi
ng technicians "visit" every PC on their individual Active Directory domain(s).
* Began WAN overhaul of all single-strand WDM 10-base FX fiber transceivers to n
ew 100Mbps WDM single-strand transceivers.
* Implemented teacher/administrator remote-access to the student database from h
ome. The 128-bit encrypted SSL communication allowed web-authenticated users to
connect to their respective school's database, without the encumbrance of VPN s
etup and with all the speed of a regular browser window.
* Implemented 802.11b/g wireless security based on MAC access for all schools, a
nd be managed from a central web GUI.
* Implemented enterprise-wide email server solution offering IMAP/POP/SMTP acces
s for all authenticated desktop users.
* Implemented enterprise-wide library hosting software enabling all schools to v
iew and reserve library books at each individual school via a single web portal.
* Implemented enterprise-wide content filter based on CIPA standards. This robu
st server ran a Linux kernel and required daily interaction to facilitate usage
graphs.
St. Clair County Board of Education November 2004-Januar
y 2007
Ashville, AL Director of Information Technology
* Managed a staff of five technicians, maintained eighteen schools, served 8100
students and two county courthouses. My department operated with a budget of ov
er $240,000 of non-local revenue (e-Rate, County Commission, Title 2-D).
* Solely responsible for all aspects of network security and server deployment.
* Reported to both the County Commission Chairman and the Superintendant of the
Board of Education.
* Individually responsible for e-Rate grant application, funding, and supporting
documentation.
* Responsible for all aspects of STI Database management, as well as local schoo
l STI Database interaction.
* Largest accomplishments to date:
o Secured over $350,000 in ARC grant funding for high school distance learning.
o Facilitated several DEMARC "meet-points" for three competing LEC's to extend f
iber network across entire county. Every town and or city in St. Clair County h
as access to, and the capability to join the Metro-E MBS.
o Setup alternative PSAP call center for 911 fail-over at the Ashville Sheriff's
Office.
o Implemented wireless back-haul units to connect patrol cars to Calhoun County
ACJS/NCIC look-ups. This unique partnership with Calhoun County saves St. Clair
County man-hours and utilizes a state-of-the-art "silent dispatch" technology.
o Nortel VoIP Project connecting both courthouses.
o In-house Microsoft Exchange 2003 migration for all county email clients, as we
ll as Outlook Web Access.
o Personally implemented in-house email solution for school users that eliminate
d over 85% of bulk mail, or SPAM, in users' inboxes.
o 3DES encrypted and secured video arraignment calls between each judge's office
and the jails.
o Distance Learning equipment for each high school.
o One of a few AREN network customers that manage their own network equipment.
St. Clair County Board of Education November 2000-November 2004
Ashville, AL Cisco Certified Academy Instructor
& Network Administrator
* Taught the Cisco CCNA Certification Program and A+ Certification Courseware fo
r high school grades 9 through 12, and taught night adult education classes at E
den Career Technical Center, on a 10 month contract (during school year).
* Contract educator for Jacksonville State University, Department of Continuin
g Education. This program was designed to afford "train the trainer" sessions t
o assist classroom teachers in learning how to implement technology into their c
urricular delivery. These classes were taught during the summer for teacher CEU
credits.
* Maintained network security and WAN connectivity on contract extension (12 mon
th contract during summer months).
* Personally trained entire local Telco field staff to support 1000Mbps metro-Et
hernet fiber network. This 24-hour training course covered VLAN security implem
entation and frame-tagging for proper QoS across the new 10Mbps fiber optic WAN.
This network would physically connect each school to the central office WAN.

Gulf States Steel, Inc. September 1994-August 2000

Gadsden, AL Quality Control Technician - 2HI Rolling Mill
* Responsible for end-station data connections to the main-frame for inspectors'
data input. This connection utilized in-house 64k ISDN modems to all finished
product mill stations, where users input product particulars.
* Configuration and preventative maintenance of all key hardware in harsh climat
es (heat, cold, dust, etc.)
* Assisted in migration from 64k ISDN modems to TCP/IP across fiber.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. August 1991-September 1994
Gadsden, AL TLE Department and Store Support Manager
* Home Furnishings Department Manager, transferred to the Tire and Lube Express
Assistant Manager Training Program.
* Both departments enjoyed almost double-digit sales increases on a yearly basis
.
* Recommended and implemented new modular shelving layouts, which resulted in im
proved shopper presence and increased revenues.
* Served as Floor Support Manager, taking on assistant manager duties on an as-n
eeded basis.
* Supervised cash drawer pulls as well as mediated customer complaints.
EDUCATION
B.S. Teaching Certificate (C/T Vocational) from the State of Alabama and Athens
State University, AL
CAREER CERTIFICATIONS
Cisco CCNA 640-507 # CSCO10305163
Cisco CCAI 640-507 v2.0
CompTIA A+ Certified IT Technician
CIVIC DUTIES
Deacon, First Baptist Church of Ragland
Member, Gideon's International of St. Clair County
Member, F&AM, JD Truss Lodge # 515
Past Secretary
Current Member Ragland School Advisory Council
Education Committee Member, National Cement / Blue Springs Nature Preserve
Chairman, St. Clair County Schools United Way of East Central Alabama Membership
Campaign
* 2004 St. Clair County Membership Drive
* 2005 St. Clair County Membership Drive

REFERENCES
Mr. Robert B. Watson
CEO, Watson Computers Inc.
89 Vaughan Lane
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-7300
Mrs. Stacey Weaver,
Technology Coordinator
Pell City Board of Education
1000 Bruce Etheridge Parkway
Suite 201
Pell City, AL 35128
(205)884-7961
Mr. Tom Sanders,
Retired Superintendent of Education, St. Clair County Schools
9470 Shoal Creek Road
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-4389
Mr. Stan Batemon,
Chairman, St. Clair County Commission
534 Eagle Point Lane
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 884-1653