Software Developer @ From May 2015 to Present (8 months) DevOps @ Customized logwatch (PERL) to assist in identifying IP addresses and subnets possibly attempting to gain unauthorized access to the blog server.
Implemented vmWare Orchestrator workflows to stand-up/tear-down web servers on demand with proof-of-concept of full automation integration with PRTG and Zabbix monitoring software packages.
Responsible for debugging and continued improvement of the web platform used to create custom web sites using ASP .NET, Visual Basic, JQuery and C#. From January 2014 to January 2015 (1 year 1 month) Software Engineer @ Responsible for continued development of new features and support for the FAA System-Wide Analysis Capability. Unified the statistical aggregation and reporting capabilities in SWAC postprocessor. Designed and implemented a plugin architecture for SWAC modules that allows increased customization by the end-user in how flight trajectories are modeled. From February 2011 to December 2013 (2 years 11 months) Software Engineer @ Tested, evaluated, designed and implemented new features for the Integrated Test and Operations System (ITOS) ground system in support of several high profile NASA missions (e.g. Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, LANDSAT Continuity Mission, ...), Canadian Space Agency and Berkley. using C/C++ with Boost, Java with Apache Maven, Ruby, and shell scripting within a Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment. From October 2008 to January 2011 (2 years 4 months) Systems Administrator @ Planned, managed and implemented all maintenance and upgrades for a multi-OS (Windows, Linux, Free BSD and OS X) network consisting of 3 racks dispersed in 2 server rooms.
Restructured 3 racks of network equipment for 5 networks to bring organization in line with industry practices (Grouped equipment on the same network together, color-coded the cables by network, reduced areas which required managed switches).
Designed, configured and integrated a new mail server (RHEL5, sendmail, dovecot) which increased mail storage, data security, and hardware uptime.
Upgraded the gateway switch and firewall software to integrate IPv6 natively into the networks and reduce and replace obsolete equipment. From March 2007 to September 2008 (1 year 7 months) A+ Technician @ Responsible for diagnosing and repairing or facilitating the repair of customer computer or electronics equipment. From November 2003 to February 2007 (3 years 4 months) Intelligence Analyst @ Recognized by the Director of the Information Operations Technology Center for intelligence collection efforts and support provided during post 9-11 Operation Enduring Freedom.
Wrote papers on highly technical subjects directed to senior executives to influence collection efforts and priorities. Which resulted in better collection and analysis of targets that were of interest.
Oversaw project website to distribute information to senior executives and engineers to support, develop and influence project development efforts; which resulted in rapid, distribution of intelligence to members of the project team.
Supervised four soldiers while serving as team leader of the Near-Real-Time Dissemination (NRTD) desk within the National Security Operations Center.
Maintained and performed trouble-shooting on four UNIX servers, which provides worldwide dissemination of near-real-time intelligence vital to numerous military operations.
Recognized by the Commander of Special Operations Command, Europe for intelligence support provided during the Kosovo air campaign.
Maintained and briefed from five operational maps which enabled the planning and execution of contingency and current operations in the Balkans Theater. From June 1998 to September 2003 (5 years 4 months) Intelligence Analyst @ Prepared and briefed intelligence to senior executive-level officers and civilians keeping them aware of developments in their area of responsibility that could affect strategic operation plans.
Prepared and quality controlled technical reports with worldwide distribution.
Designed and maintained a team website to support live collection efforts.
Configured and maintained a mobile satellite communications system for I Corps' Analytic Control Element enabling maximum access to national-level intelligence resources. From March 1995 to January 1998 (2 years 11 months)
Bachelor's, Computer Science, Mathematics @ University of Maryland College Park From 2004 to 2008 Sean Smitz is skilled in: Requirements Analysis, SQL, C++, Java, Software Development, Linux, Ruby, Bash, C, Integration, Shell Scripting, Unix, XML, Software Engineering, Subversion