Carl D. Howard
    3615 Bass Loop             (512) 673-8139 / cdhmhoward@gmail.com              Round Rock, TX 78665

                               Summary of Qualifications
Over nine years of hands-on and supervisory experience in both the U.S. Army and in civilian
corporations. A leader, mentor, and team player who takes great pride in maintaining his high standards
and those set forth by the organization. Primary competencies include:


               Active Secret Clearance Investigation          Server Administration
               Project Lead                                   Network Engineer
               Systems Analysis                               VPN Client Services
               Business Analysis                              Leader/Trainer
               Software Testing                               Wireless Networking
               Quality Assurance                              Active Directory Management
               Information Assurance                          Microsoft Exchange
               Windows Mobile based provisioning              Data Recovery
               Network Defense (Harris STAT,                  WSUS
                Nessus Security Scanner)



                                      Employment History
@hand Software Corp., Austin TX                                                             Oct. 2007 - Present

Senior Systems Analyst/ Business Analyst/Project Lead

As a critical member of the @hand Engineering & Services group. I work with the solution delivery teams to
implement @hand Field Mobility Solutions to Fortune 1000 customers and large government organizations. I
am responsible for all logistics involved in fielding end-to-end mobile solutions using @hand’s market-leading
software products. Project phases typically include requirements gathering and analysis, solution definition,
application configuration, systems integration, testing, deployment, and user training.

      Responsible for project planning to include project time line and budget.
      Consult with clients to identify current operating procedures and to clarify program objectives.
      Responsible for identifying client organization's strengths and weaknesses and suggest areas of
       improvement.
      Responsible for the analysis, evaluation, and application of customer requirements to mobile solutions
       initiatives.
      Research and recommend hardware and software development, purchase, and use.
      Develop functional and business requirements and work with the project team to create a technical
       design using @hand software products.
      Create solution testing processes in order to ensure the delivery of a high quality solution.
      Develop manuals and training modules for IT/Management for installation and operating procedures.
      Develop documentation and delivery of training modules for end users.
      Installation, deployment, configuration, testing, training, and documentation of mobile solutions.
      Work with @hand sales teams, product management, and development to ensure organizational
       alignment and resolve issues that impact solution delivery and support.
      Work with @hand sales teams to develop solution demo’s for trade shows and potential clients.
      Maintain customer support after deployment of solutions (i.e. bug tracking and support calls and email).
Carl D. Howard
U.S. Army, Reynolds Community Hospital, Fort Sill, OK                                 Jan. 2007 – Jul. 2007
Information Systems Analyst
      Worked solely with civilians, supporting many high ranking military officials as well as civilians and
       contractors throughout the hospital.
      Managed the continual software/hardware maintenance of more than 1200 workstations using the
       Windows XP operating system.
      Managed 22 Loan computers/printers to keep offices and clinics functioning during repair.
      Trouble-shooting user problems using telephone inquiries and remote control tools to resolve minor and
       complex issues.
      Logged and managed trouble tickets using Frontrange's HEAT application.
      Performed printer maintenance including Canon, HP, Lexmark, and various other models.
U.S. Army, Yongsan Seoul, Korea                                                      Aug. 2003- Jan. 2007
Network Defense, Server Administrator, and Network Engineer

      Worked closely with civilians and contractors to support high ranking military, civilians.
      Supervised all aspects of the health, morale, welfare, and training of up to 12 personnel. Provided
       technical guidance and training in information assurance and administration. Counseled personnel on
       their job performance, professional conduct and appearance, and personal matters. Enforced rules and
       regulations, always maintaining high standards.
      Delegated assignments and supervised job performance to completion. Trained personnel in job
       performance skill, safety, and emergency procedures.
      Analyzed work objectives. Planned and coordinated personnel, equipment, facilities, and time in order to
       meet goals.
      Managed the patching and continual maintenance of 400 computers consisting of Windows 2000 Servers
       and workstations, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003.
      Managed and maintained Active Directory with Exchange structure in Windows Server 2003
       environment for 400 systems and 400+ users dispersed through South Korea.
      Responsible for the scanning of and corrective action for various vulnerabilities on the network using
       Harris STAT Scanner and hand written scripts.
      Upgraded clients and servers in said Company from Windows NT-based systems on a Windows NT 4
       style Domain to Active Directory on Windows Server 2003.
      Successfully migrated/upgraded 12 Windows 2000 servers to Windows Server 2003 Enterprise servers.
      Responsible for hardware and software life cycle management for Servers, workstations, and laptops.
      Designed and implemented windows printing and file server services to ensure security of data and
       profile based access.
      Built and configured a Personnel Administration Automation system that consisted of 156 laptops for
       approximately 35 units in preparation for BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure).
      Managed HP printers, digital senders, and ISDN-based Video Teleconferencing equipment.
      Data recovery (i.e. bad or damaged hard drive) with R-Studio and other data recovery applications.


                                       Education and Training
      Continuing Education, University of Maryland (39 credit hours), Bachelors in Business System
       Information Management
      Certifications, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCP: Messaging (Server 2003), 2007
      Certificate, Warrior Leadership Course, Korea, 2005
      Diploma, Advanced Individual Training (609 hours), Fort Gordon, GA, 2000;
       Information Systems Operator/Analyst
      Diploma, Stratford High School, Stratford, OK, 1999

Carl Howard Resume 2010

  • 1.
    Carl D. Howard 3615 Bass Loop (512) 673-8139 / cdhmhoward@gmail.com Round Rock, TX 78665 Summary of Qualifications Over nine years of hands-on and supervisory experience in both the U.S. Army and in civilian corporations. A leader, mentor, and team player who takes great pride in maintaining his high standards and those set forth by the organization. Primary competencies include:  Active Secret Clearance Investigation  Server Administration  Project Lead  Network Engineer  Systems Analysis  VPN Client Services  Business Analysis  Leader/Trainer  Software Testing  Wireless Networking  Quality Assurance  Active Directory Management  Information Assurance  Microsoft Exchange  Windows Mobile based provisioning  Data Recovery  Network Defense (Harris STAT,  WSUS Nessus Security Scanner) Employment History @hand Software Corp., Austin TX Oct. 2007 - Present Senior Systems Analyst/ Business Analyst/Project Lead As a critical member of the @hand Engineering & Services group. I work with the solution delivery teams to implement @hand Field Mobility Solutions to Fortune 1000 customers and large government organizations. I am responsible for all logistics involved in fielding end-to-end mobile solutions using @hand’s market-leading software products. Project phases typically include requirements gathering and analysis, solution definition, application configuration, systems integration, testing, deployment, and user training.  Responsible for project planning to include project time line and budget.  Consult with clients to identify current operating procedures and to clarify program objectives.  Responsible for identifying client organization's strengths and weaknesses and suggest areas of improvement.  Responsible for the analysis, evaluation, and application of customer requirements to mobile solutions initiatives.  Research and recommend hardware and software development, purchase, and use.  Develop functional and business requirements and work with the project team to create a technical design using @hand software products.  Create solution testing processes in order to ensure the delivery of a high quality solution.  Develop manuals and training modules for IT/Management for installation and operating procedures.  Develop documentation and delivery of training modules for end users.  Installation, deployment, configuration, testing, training, and documentation of mobile solutions.  Work with @hand sales teams, product management, and development to ensure organizational alignment and resolve issues that impact solution delivery and support.  Work with @hand sales teams to develop solution demo’s for trade shows and potential clients.  Maintain customer support after deployment of solutions (i.e. bug tracking and support calls and email).
  • 2.
    Carl D. Howard U.S.Army, Reynolds Community Hospital, Fort Sill, OK Jan. 2007 – Jul. 2007 Information Systems Analyst  Worked solely with civilians, supporting many high ranking military officials as well as civilians and contractors throughout the hospital.  Managed the continual software/hardware maintenance of more than 1200 workstations using the Windows XP operating system.  Managed 22 Loan computers/printers to keep offices and clinics functioning during repair.  Trouble-shooting user problems using telephone inquiries and remote control tools to resolve minor and complex issues.  Logged and managed trouble tickets using Frontrange's HEAT application.  Performed printer maintenance including Canon, HP, Lexmark, and various other models. U.S. Army, Yongsan Seoul, Korea Aug. 2003- Jan. 2007 Network Defense, Server Administrator, and Network Engineer  Worked closely with civilians and contractors to support high ranking military, civilians.  Supervised all aspects of the health, morale, welfare, and training of up to 12 personnel. Provided technical guidance and training in information assurance and administration. Counseled personnel on their job performance, professional conduct and appearance, and personal matters. Enforced rules and regulations, always maintaining high standards.  Delegated assignments and supervised job performance to completion. Trained personnel in job performance skill, safety, and emergency procedures.  Analyzed work objectives. Planned and coordinated personnel, equipment, facilities, and time in order to meet goals.  Managed the patching and continual maintenance of 400 computers consisting of Windows 2000 Servers and workstations, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003.  Managed and maintained Active Directory with Exchange structure in Windows Server 2003 environment for 400 systems and 400+ users dispersed through South Korea.  Responsible for the scanning of and corrective action for various vulnerabilities on the network using Harris STAT Scanner and hand written scripts.  Upgraded clients and servers in said Company from Windows NT-based systems on a Windows NT 4 style Domain to Active Directory on Windows Server 2003.  Successfully migrated/upgraded 12 Windows 2000 servers to Windows Server 2003 Enterprise servers.  Responsible for hardware and software life cycle management for Servers, workstations, and laptops.  Designed and implemented windows printing and file server services to ensure security of data and profile based access.  Built and configured a Personnel Administration Automation system that consisted of 156 laptops for approximately 35 units in preparation for BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure).  Managed HP printers, digital senders, and ISDN-based Video Teleconferencing equipment.  Data recovery (i.e. bad or damaged hard drive) with R-Studio and other data recovery applications. Education and Training  Continuing Education, University of Maryland (39 credit hours), Bachelors in Business System Information Management  Certifications, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCP: Messaging (Server 2003), 2007  Certificate, Warrior Leadership Course, Korea, 2005  Diploma, Advanced Individual Training (609 hours), Fort Gordon, GA, 2000; Information Systems Operator/Analyst  Diploma, Stratford High School, Stratford, OK, 1999