JEFFREY T.

GIRARD
COLONEL, US ARMY (Retired)
8 Glen Road
Highland Falls, New York 10928
Phone: 845-977-0363
Cell: 845-764-1661
JEFFREY.GIRARD@US.ARMY.MIL
A results-driven IT professional with extensive experience in the engineering, i
nstallation, and employment of IT systems with specialization in voice and video
implementations. In-depth expertise in the implementation, analysis, optimizat
ion, troubleshooting, and documentation of LAN/WAN network systems. Strong "han
ds-on" technical knowledge of Voice over IP and video convergence in a Cisco AVV
ID architecture with CCNP and CCIE-Voice (Written) certifications. Proven abili
ty to lead and motivate project teams to ensure success. Track record for diagn
osing complex problems and customer requirements and consistently delivering eff
ective solutions.
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position where I can utilize my program management, networking skill
s and leadership capabilities that I gained while serving in the Army. I am look
ing for a challenge where I can capitalize upon my extensive experience and solv
e complex networking problems. I am looking for an opportunity to mentor others
. I enjoy working in professional environments and with teams. I perform well
in high tempo and high stress positions. I am willing to travel and relocation
is a possibility.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced leader, supervisor, and trainer with over 25 years of Telecommunicat
ions and Networking experience in the US Army. Extensive work history with nume
rous types of Army tactical telecommunications systems including Single Channel
systems, Mobile Subscriber Equipment, and Joint Network Node systems. Vast work
experience and demonstrated technical proficiency networking systems specializi
ng in Cisco products. Specialist in Cisco Voice and Video over IP technologies.
Proven leader who successfully commanded a Signal Battalion of 332 personnel.
Possesses a current Top Secret clearance.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
EnSync Interactive Solutions August 201 - Present
Senior Network Engineer / VoIP Engineer / Operations Specialist
* Responsible for meeting with the clients and understanding their requirements
and desires
* Responsible for designing and engineering networking solutions to meet the cli
ents needs
* Responsible for developing Bill of Materials, receipt of hardware and software
, installation and configuration of hardware and software, and documentation
* Responsible for installation of devices and systems at customer locations
* Responsible for advising clients on all matters pertaining to networking and V
oIP
Future Forces Integration Directorate, United States Army August 2008 - August
2010
Future Forces Integration Directorate, Deputy Networks
* Responsible for advising the Director (US Army General Officer) on all matters
pertaining to the development of networks to support the Future Combat Systems
(FCS) and Brigade Modernization Programs.
* Participates on various boards as a voting member for Configuration Control /
Configuration Management of the FCS and Brigade Modernization networks.
* Solely responsible for the design, engineering, installation, operation, and m
aintenance of ten networks to support Live, Virtual, and Constructive elements d
uring all testing and evaluation events.
* Lead integrator of the Fort Bliss Directorate of Information Management, the W
hite Sands Missile Range Data Sciences Division, and the Future Combat Systems P
rogram to all network engineering activities.
* Subject Matter Expert on Voice and Video over IP as well as lead architect to
install and integrate Voice over IP into the tactical networks.
United States Military Academy at West Point
July 2005 - August 2008

Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

* Assistant Professor teaching Information Technology courses at one of the prem
ier engineering schools in the nation.
* Over the three year period, taught 15 sections totaling over 250 students.
* Developed and taught a Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) curriculum
to the faculty at West Point and enabled faculty to achieve their CCNA credentia
ls.
* Was recognized by both the faculty and by the student population for my expert
ise and abilities in teaching networking and information technologies.
* Was the Network Team Coach for the annual Cyber Defense Exercise sponsored by
the National Security Administration (NSA) for the years 2007 through 2009. Dur
ing each of those years, the USMA team won the event.
Project Manager, VoIP Installation into Jefferson Hall Learning Center

* Functioned as the Subject Matter Expert for Voice and Video over IP at the Uni
ted States Military Academy.
* Was solely responsible to the Dean of the Academic Board (US Army General Offi
cer) for the implementation of VoIP in the new facility.
* Was responsible for all facets of the project to include hardware and software
specifications, timelines, project management, and budget.
* Designed, coordinated, and integrated the system with the local first responde
r (E911) system.
* Was solely responsible for the installation and configuration of all of the ha
rdware and software.
* Installed all of the systems in the facility to include end user devices.
* Taught user education classes on the new hardware devices and capabilities.
US Army War College, Carlisle Barracks
June 2002 - July 2005
Chief Technology Officer
* Senior Technical Advisor, reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer.
* Responsible for formulating a technical vision and strategy for advancing IT i
nfrastructure at the War College.
* Translated the War College Strategic Vision into an aggressive, but achievable
strategic infrastructure and engineering plan.
* Was the Subject Matter Expert for Voice and Video of IP.
* Proposed, gained approval and resourcing for, and implemented a multi-year pro
gram to implement Voice and Video over IP technologies at the War College to inc
lude the rotating student population, the staff and faculty, and a new history m
useum facility.
Coalition-Joint Task Force Mountain, Bagram, Afghanistan November 2001 - A
pril 2002
Task Force Automation Officer
* Senior Automation Officer for a Coalition and Joint Task Force as it executed
combat operations in Bagram.
* Responsible for the complete automation infrastructure (physical network infra
structure as well as all services) for a 500 + person headquarters to include mu
ltiple services (Air Force, Navy, Marines) and multiple nations (Spain, Australi
a).
* Responsible for the network transport infrastructure (routing and switching) i
n the theater of operations to support combat operations (hundreds of devices sp
read over 3 nations).
* During this period, I integrated the video feed from the 2 x Predator Unmanned
Aerial Vehicle into the JTF Command Center to facilitate the integration of the
intelligence and targeting provided by the Predator into the overall execution
of combat operations.
EDUCATION
* Kennedy-Western University, PhD in Management Information Systems, September 2
004, GPA: 4.00/4.00.
* Duke University, MS in Artificial Intelligence, May 1996, GPA: 3.33/4.00.
* United States Military Academy, BS in Computer Science, May, 1985, GPA: 3.04/
4.00.

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS AND RELATED TRAINING

* Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (Voice) - Passed written Feb 2008.
* Cisco Certified Network Professional, 2006.
* Cisco Certified Academy Instructor, 2004.
* Cisco Certified Network Associate, 2001, recertified 2005.
* Cisco Express Field Engineer Certified (642-383 CXFF)
* Cisco Field Engineer for Unified Communications (650-251 LCSAUC)
* Attended a 5-day Bootcamp in preparation for taking the CCIE Voice Lab Exam
* Certified Wireless Network Professional, 2005.
* Certified Wireless Network Associate, 2005.
* Information Technology Infrastructure Library Foundation Certified 2004.
* Department of Defense Chief Information Officer Certified 2004.
* National Security Telecommunications and Information Systems Security NSTISSI,
No. 4011 Standard for Information Systems Security Professionals Certified 2004
.
PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Guest Speaker and Panel Member, "Voice over IP and the Pacific Rim" hosted by th
e American Bar Association, Section of Science and Technology Law. Presented a
lecture entitled "Security Risks of Voice over IP and the Pacific Rim", Honolulu
, Hawaii, August 2006.
PUBLICATIONS
Army Communicator "Streaming video and video on demand: Part of the new Warfig
hting requirements"; Volume 27, Number 2, Summer 2002.
 Army Communicator, "Division Automation Office evolves with technology and time
s"; Volume 26, Number 2, Spring 2001.
Army Communicator, "Welcome to the 21st Signal Battalion, we're glad that you a
re here"; Volume 26, Number 2, Spring 2001.
Army Communicator, "Supporting split-based operations"; Volume 25, Number 4, Wi
nter 2000.
Army Communicator, "Distance Learning using embedded Artificial Intelligence";
Volume 25, Number 4, Winter 2000.
Army Communicator, Voice and Data: Role Reversals in Mobile Subscriber Equipme
nt planning"; Volume 25, Number 1, Spring 2000.
Army Communicator, "Brigade Data Network: Moving data around the battlefield";
Volume 24, Number 3, Fall 1999.
Army Communicator, "A new Tactic, Technique, and Procedure for Single-Channel G
round and Airborne Radio System compromise: Tactical Patience"; Volume 24, Numb
er 3, Fall 1999.
Military Intelligence Professional Bulletin, "Cradle-to-Grave Interrogator Tra
ining Using an Embedded AI Device"; Volume 24, Number 3, July-September 1998.
AI Exchange , "Interrogator and Interview Training Device Using Embedded Artific
ial Intelligence"; Volume XI, Issue 2, Fall 1997
REFERENCES
Available upon request.