This individual has over 15 years of experience in logistics, IT, and data networking roles in the US Marine Corps, seeking a position as a Computer Systems Analyst. He possesses strong skills in leadership, problem-solving, training others, and meticulously organizing resources and documentation.
1. Kenneth A. Baker
8762 Malaga Drive • Indianapolis, IN 46250 • (760) 819-2827 • pengukenken@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Detail-oriented individual with specialties in logistics for two years and IT for 8 years, seeking role as Computer
Systems Analyst. Besides a wealth of experience, this applicant also possesses keen skills in managerial roles, is
a meticulous organizer and planner, and can intuitively detect and solve problems without needing instructions
from superiors.
CERTIFICATIONS
All certifications and education through the US Marine Corps, except CEHcertification
-Comptia Security Plus (2009)
-FoA Fiber Optic Network Design, Testing, Outside Plant, Indside Plant, Splicing (fusion/mechanical/tipping)
(2014)
-SharePoint Level 1-3 Certified (2014)
-Trained in CCNA (2014)
-CEH version 9 (2016)
Experienced Troubleshooter
Able to see things from a different perspective. While setting up a switch for a training event, two switches
(more than 100 meters apart) could not pass traffic. From experiences in Thailand, this applicant remembered
that speed settings on the interface may be the issue. After setting the speed on the trunk to 10mbps, both
switches’ interfaces were operational.
Meticulous Records Keeper, Documenter
At previous place of employment, oversaw and ensured the maintenance and records on between 8 and 15
personnel (with regards to training and personal information) and $3 million dollars of networking equipment
at any given time, resulting in excellent results in inspections (85% on FSMAO and 93% in CGIP).
Excellent Leadership, Work Ethic
During a training exercise, our superior echelon in Network Security changed the antivirus being used,
rendering our network not in compliance or able to receive updates from their server. Due to the unsafe
conditions, they threatened to shut our network down if immediate action was not taken. Within four hours,
due to quick thinking and action, the applicant was able to send subordinates to the different sites on and near
the active airfield we were operating on to uninstall the old and reinstall the new antivirus, resulting in no loss
of services to our two networks (one classified, one unclassified), with over 60 machines and 200 users
scattered across 15 square miles in under four hours, while users were using their machines.
Able to Train and Manage Others
At CLR-3, the candidate trained over 2,000 people in rifle and pistol marksmanship over a one and a half year
period without incident. The final six months in this position, the applicant was in charge of the section (which
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was a regimental section), a place normally reserved for Gunnery Sergeants (three ranks above the rank of the
applicant at the time). Though short on personnel, being only the candidate and one assistant, we still
completed all ranges safely, training over 500 people during that time.
September 2011 to Sept 2015
MWSS-374, Twentynine Palms, California
Data Networking NCO
• Part of Wing support squadron that supports all air combat training in Marine Corps Air Ground Combat
Center (MCAGCC)
• Supervised the tracking of trouble calls and troubleshooting thereof for over 100 computers over a wide
geographic area, often traveling to troubleshoot issues with clients, software, and physical connections
• Was part of 8 field exercises, often more than a month long, occasionally in austere conditions
• During the above exercises, helped set up the infrastructure (physical and logical) to support between 3 and
10 layer 3 switches, data over radio connections, between 12 and 300 users in active directory, and between
2 and 160 clients; configuring local HBSS software (military proprietary antivirus software)
• Supervised the section for three of these exercises, including the first ever ITX (ITX 14-1)
• Deployed to Bahrain to support the flying squadrons stationed there (VMU-211, mostly) in the bombing of
ISIS
• While in Bahrain in support of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 15-1 (SPMAGTF 15-1),
supervised 5 Marines at any given time
• Assisted with and helped supervise the complete remaking of both classified and unclassified networks,
physically and logically, without interruption in service, including remaking and moving the network core,
as well as emplacing redundancy measures
• Managed over 450 users in Active Directory; created over 60 accounts in Active Directory for our relief,
supervised subordinates and ensured the completion of these accounts’ creation
• Helped track over $1.5 million dollars’ worth of computer and networking equipment (in Bahrain as well as
in garrison, where it more like 2 million dollars), maintain and troubleshoot the same
• Personally managed and ensured the disposition of over 3 million dollars’ worth of equipment
• Trained subordinates in all of the above
January 2011 to September 2011
Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group (MCTOG), TwentyninePalms , California
Help Desk NCO
• Worked in a secret-level compound
• Assisted the troubleshooting, tracking, upgrading and maintenance of over 100 machines as well as day to
day computer issues
• Procured over half a million dollars’ worth of custom made proprietary equipment for voice over computer
applications
• Helped with setup of new wireless technology for classified systems
June 2009 to January 2011
3d CEB,Twentynine Palms, California
Data Network Non-Commissioned Officer(NCO)
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• Helped with initiation of new unit that did not have a commander yet
• Was section head in charge of 5 subordinates, responsible for tracking, trouble shooting, and assisting users
with all computer related issues in the battalion
• Wrote first ever desktop procedures and turnover binders for the unit
• In Afghanistan, was in charge of Data section and tracked over 100 computers (ten of which were
classified), three operational switches, several hundred thousand dollars in gear, assisted with
infrastructure building in a new compound and migration of all users and services to said compound
• Managed in Active Directory over 100 user accounts
• Configured, managed, and created all user accounts in Active Directory (45 in all) and directed the
infrastructure cabling and switch configuration for Centrix (classified coalition network used by U.S.
military and allies); was solely responsible for the creation, networking, and management of the battalion’s
node of this network
March 2004 to June 2009
Combat Logistics Regiment 3/Third Transportation Support Battalion,MCB Camp Foster Okinawa, Japan
Landing Support Specialist, Combat Marksmanship Trainer, Data NetworkingSpecialist
• Conducted safe, timely on load and off load of personnel and equipment from ships, helicopters, and
airplanes in landing zones, flight lines, and ports in Okinawa, Thailand, and South Korea
• Handled several hundred thousand dollars in new Iraqi currency, freshly minted in 2005
• Handled the materials used in Iraq’s first ever free vote (2005)
• Conducted safe and timely on load and off load of several thousand tons of mail, two hundred and fifty
military personnel from helicopters and airplanes
• Helped weigh and record the weight of first up-armored 7-ton trucks (Armadillos) for use in Iraq in order to
allow them to be shipped by air, water safely
• Trained as CMT (Combat Marksmanship Trainer), later became regimental MTU chief for Combat Logistics
Regiment 3, a position usually only for individuals three ranks above current rank at the time
• Trained over 2,000 Marines and 25 coaches in marksmanship/marksmanship instruction over the course of
a year and a half
• Personally oversaw and conducted training for over 80 range detachments at CLR-3
• Changed job to Tactical Data Network Specialist (2007), completed training as such
• In field operations in Thailand and South Korea, was part of a team that supported up to 1,500 users and as
many as 100 machines, scattered throughout wide geographic areas (from Utapao to Ban Chan Krem, about
50 miles or so south of Cambodian border)
• In garrison, helped log, track, and assist users with daily tasks such as trouble calls and troubleshooting, as
well as maintaining and tracking hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of switches, routers, servers, and
clients