Dwayne Kurfirst MBA, MSIS,
Analyst / Robotics Engineer/ Programmer/ Native Mobile
~ Expert in well rounded solutions to interesting opportunities.~
EDUCATION/ACHIEVEMENTS
- Master of Science in Information Security, Lewis University, Chicago, IL.
- Master of Business Administration/Master of Science, Beta Gamma Sigma, Loyola University Graduate School of Business; Chicago, Il
- Bachelor of Science, Information Technology, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT); Rochester, NY.
- Security+ Certification, Comptia, 8/2007.
- FBI level 1 admission
- Kurfirstcorp: Creator/Owner/Programmer - #VentureAria Robotic Helper Designed and programmed all autonomous robots using raspberrypi, arduino concepts, sensors with the help of Java, Python and C.
- Love4Less: Owner / Programmer - Developed relationship site that had 20 points of interest to provide online dating. Set up all aspects of dynamic pages along with an Access database and various encryption standards
- Intellihome: Programmer/ Owner - Knowledge based home automation system built in Visual Basic using Speech recognition and through X10 Reasons to get in touch with me. You want someone that can use opencv and tensorflow to recognize faces and objects. You want someone that has made his own robots. You want security. You want speed. You want efficiency. You want multiple modules to be worked on at the same time without overlap. You want someone that can set up a mysql database and do all the relationships, add triggers, unions, and indexes without a database admin. You want a person that can run a pentaho BI server that sends you weekly emails with excel attachments on pertinent data in that database server. You want to fill this database by use of cron python php or even 4gl scripts that get data from other servers or even scape websites for it. You want a back-end api that has all the database passwords in a compiled secure environment. You want a php web service api that gets that XML data through a SOAP protocol and convert it to json. You want to show that json in a java android studio app for all android devices and or IOS device using swift and xcode in a confined user friendly environment. You also want a website that uses jquery and callback threads so the data is fresh and in real time. You want a security expert that knows how to make all servers services and programming pci compliant according to OWASP principles. You want someone that can easily work from a unix command line(I love Ubuntu) or a tool like eclipse. You want someone with version control knowledge like Subversion. You want someone that knows ticketing platforms like Mantis. You want someone that can troubleshoot and QA because he knows agile scrum principles. You need a jack of all trades that has an MBA because he knows all time is precious and can get code out fast so you do not lose money. Please to meet you I am all that and then some.
- Helped make a threat management system at ATT to catch threats as they were happening in real time with solutions to help the bottom line.
- I personally saved Verizon Wireless millions of dollars in putting up extra cell towers at every NFL stadium in the country with the use of complex algorithms and big data initiatives.
- Network Tools: TCP/IP, Ethernet, Cable Modem, Hubs/Switches (Linksys, 3com, Cisco) Security (Scripting, Firewalls, Risk Analysis / Needs Assessment)
- Operating Systems: Windows; Unix (Tails, Ubuntu, Redhat, Suse, Irix, Solaris, Linux, Free BSD); DOS; MAC; Android, IOS
- Languages: Python, PHP, OS Scripting, Perl, SQL, arduino C , Java Android Studio development, Swift
- Applications: Microsoft products (Outlook, Access, Excel, Power Point, Word), eclipse,snort,netstat, android studio, Gimp,filezilla, opencv, tensorflow,
- Security: MD5 hash salt 256 bit encryption techniques. , securing Linux, Secure Application development, Secure databases
- Saved the company by creating a big brother application to monitor call center activities and wasted time.
- Added a monthly and daily cron for better metrics.
- Synced time international for database integrity.
- Added user roles for separation of data security concerns.
- Created technical documents of changes to the system and function calls
- Streamlined Reports for Business Intelligence
- Used more efficient code for real estate one page app for ease of maintenance.
- Created web tool for NFL stadiums engineers to save millions by pointing wireless towers to breaking sectors during high impact upload times.
- Created SOP site with user interface to train new analysts and keep all data in one space.
- High level reporting of millions of records in real time.
- Provided needs and risk assessment to upper management to deal with concerns
- Server maintenance and cost cutting controls to streamline procedures
- Troubleshoot issues from Security Metrics for PCI Compliance.
- Delegated to admins upgrades and patches based on PCI Compliance
- Programmed bug solutions and new functionality based on user input
- Secured all pages with tokens and other injection prevention techniques
- Reprogrammed Zend best practices to alleviate confusion
- Part of a team of 12 programmed three threat management systems to allow upper management to see in real time patches systems and server percentages across the organization.
- Worked cross functional on QA admin and programming as need arise.
- Created streaming channel for threat videos to ease admins confusion of procedures
- Actively checked logs and used tools to catch problems before they arise.
- Created indexes for speed and efficiency.
- Provided onsite system support of software and hardware maintenance at Fermi National Laboratory for one year
- Provided feedback and consulting services where applicable
- Ensured that systems were operating at required service levels and initiated upgrades as necessary
- Also, was a team lead for project development of different servers in the proton accelerator
- Worked at NASA (Moffett field) to disassemble a 512- processor system into one 256- processor system and two 128- processor systems to help in the study of two different solar projects. Was assisted by two other team members.
- Provided onsite system support of software and hardware maintenance at Motorola for six months
- Assisted with Asset audit of all SGI Workstations
- Responsible for proactive and reactive troubleshooting for system issues on a 24x7 schedule
- Worked as a Networking, Web and Product Development consultant of strategies
- Used SQL for reports to give to customers as well as co workers and management for status updates, communication, and evaluations. The Database was lotus.
- Designed and implemented an Access database for internal and external company advancements in technology
- Security procedures were put in place with a 64 bit DES encryption
- Weekly performance updates were given as well as changes sought and requested by management as well as myself
- Provided a complete graphical user interface using Visual basic techniques in DBMS as well as programmable queries
- Used SQL to represent the correct data for the users in a fom type display
- Designed database for a client/server environment for efficiency and security
- Analytics were used to maintain the buying patterns of presses of other corporations to make sure Donnelley was up to par with the field
- Set up and managed 20 Silicon Graphics Solid Impact computer systems including networking and security
- Worked as senior lab assistant training other people in the use and installation of the systems and applications installed there on
- Assisted graduate students with thesis projects in 3-D animation
- Helped with Alias / Wavefront shortcuts and IDL performance strategies
- SGI IRIX, Alias Wavefront, Maya, Smoke, Flame, IDL, CGI / PERL & BASH shell Scripting
- Handled all aspects of moving 100 systems and 50 people, including networking and phone issues as well as taking over the networking department for 4 months while the management interviewed applicants
- Installed demo systems with SGI software and hardware and performed sales support
- Assisted in sales opportunities and customer satisfaction issues wherever needed.
- Used small SQL scripts to make sure the Oracle databases were installed and working correctly and efficiently
I have 25 plus years of experience in a variety of industries. I have nine released apps on Google Play. I have 7 apps released for apple on the play store. I have personally used w3c,and do my best to stay up to date on Hippa and SOX regulations and requirements. I have also done violent python penetration testing on rfid, wireless lan and bluetooth devices. I am part of the quora peer network for security concerns as well as pulse security news channels and the mcafee threat groups. I am more partial to Linux than Microsoft but know vulnerabilities to both. I have done international commerce and have used multi language support. In addition to my professional background, I demonstrate excellent communications skills and a personable, outgoing personality.
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TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Employment Projects
Magid Safety
RR DONNELLY COMPANY
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Silicon Graphics