Primarily, I'm a systems/network administrator for Getinge LaCalhene, an international corporation. I'm currently a contract writer and forum host for CBS Interactive. Finally, MKassner Net is a small IT and tech publications consultancy that my son and I have built together.
Certifications I have are Network+, Internet+, CWNA, CWSP, Cisco ESTQ Field Engineer, ISO 9001:2000 Auditor, and finally my amateur radio license K0PBX. I'm currently preparing for the Security+ and CISSP certifications.
Systems/Network Administrator (1998 to present)
- Responsible for design, installation, and maintenance of all IT and telecommunications equipment.
- Managed Internet access consisting of redundant T1s and 900 MHz wireless. Installed several IPsec VPNs with sister campuses using Cisco ASA and CheckPoint firewalls. In-house network consists of Cisco Catalyst switches and Aironet access points.
- Migrated Microsoft NT network to Windows 2003, including Active Directory, Exchange, WSUS, ISA, Symantec Backup Exec, and Enterprise Edition antivirus servers.
- Upgraded workstations multiple times, starting with Windows 95, and currently running Windows XP. Applications consist of Vantage (manufacturing database), Office 2003, and AutoCAD.
- Telecom responsibilities include installation and maintenance of a Panasonic PBX phone and voice mail system.
- Familiar with Cisco, Nortel, Avaya, and Juniper equipment, as well as enterprise copper, fiber, and wireless networking technologies.
Contributing Writer CBS Interactive/TechRepublic (2005 to present)
- Write articles for Internet-based technical forums, specializing in network technology and security.
- Examples of work are available at http://search.techrepublic.com.com/index.php?q=kassner&t=1
MKassner Net Major partner (2000 to present)
- MKassner Net provides technology analysis and documentation, product specification, and network design.