Resume

Sjan Evardsson

Web Developer/Network Security/Programmer

Results-oriented IT Specialist with notable success championing several Open Source and IT security initiatives while participating in planning and implementation of information-security solutions in direct support of university objectives.

  • Track record of increasing responsibility in network security, systems analysis and development, and full lifecycle project development.
  • Demonstrated capacity to implement innovative security programs that drive awareness, decrease exposure, and strengthen organizations.
  • Hands-on experience leading all stages of system development efforts, including requirements definition, design, architecture, testing, and support.
  • Adept at developing effective security requirements/designs, project documentation and milestones, and technical/business specifications.
  • Proven leadership and personnel management experience in both military and civilian settings.

Core Competencies:

Application/web development, testing and hardening, Intrusion analysis. Computer forensics and recovery/restoration. Supervisory and employee training experience.

  • Platforms: Microsoft Windows operating systems from 3.1 on, Linux (Gentoo, Red Hat), OS X.
  • Languages: Java, JSP, HTML, Javascript, PHP, Bash Shell Scripting, SQL, Python.
  • Tools: Packeteer, Virus Protection Utilities, Spyware Detection and Removal Utilities, Aide, Tripwire, tcpdump, Snort, ACID, Nessus, Ethereal, Nmap, Hping2, OpenSSH, Netcat, RAT, Microsoft Office System (including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook), Homesite, NetBeans, evolvEd, Quanta, MySQL, PostgresQL, Photoshop, ImageReady.

Professional Experience

Rogers Software Development, Inc., Fairbanks, Alaska 2007 - Present

Programmer II

Develop software for the company’s Point of Sale and Back Office systems. Team lead for a reporting project and for an automation project related to the royalties recording needs of franchisees to their corporate offices.

Key Contributions:

  • Developed the first draft, proof of concept franchisee reporting system including automated encryption, uploading/downloading via ftp and logging and recording.
  • Led the team that finalized development of the franchisee reporting system.
  • Developed the proof of concept for a reporting framework built in PHP which makes use of the Java/PHP bridge to generate reports via JasperReport.
Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage, Alaska 2003 -2007

Web Systems Administrator

Maintain and develop the University’s web presence. Administer and maintain web servers, web-related database servers, IDS servers, Linux backup servers and network shaping devices. Oversee and train the Web Content Apprentice. Keep current on network/server security and maintenance practices and apply them in the most efficient manner possible. Provide development and support for Open Source software used for Linux servers, web content and Distance Education. Monitor IDS sensors and generate administrative reports on most dangerous activities/trends, along with recommendations for mitigation.

Key Contributions:

  • Instrumental in selecting and implementing network shaping devices, allowing the University to continue in its Distance Education role without the need for added bandwidth.
  • Spearheaded the implementation of network security initiatives, including the building and placing of IDS sensors and ACID front end.
  • Moved Linux web servers from the no-longer supported Red Hat to Gentoo, saving the University money both for upfront costs (Red Hat Enterprise Licensing) and in support hours.
  • Saved the University tens of thousands of dollars per year by implementing Moodle, (an Open Source Course Management System) and showing that it was up to the task of replacing WebCT (a commercial Course Management System).
  • Taught a college-level Basic Web Development course.

Self Employed, Anchorage, Alaska and Bremerton, Washington 1999 - Present
Contract Web ProgrammerDevelop, program and deploy web solutions and e-business applications using Java, Beans, JDBC, Servlets, JSP, SQL, HTML and JavaScript. Clients included: AARC (2004) US Fish & Wildlife Service (2002), Ovadavo.com (2002), Sauria Associates (2001) ModernMilagros.com (2000), Ingram Labs (2000).Key Contributions:

  • Contributed search portion of the US Fish & Wildlife Service’s Digital Library System, tying their existing database with Java classes built on Lucene.
  • Developed a monitored testing application to allow FCC license tests to be administered to distant locations via HTTP.
Ingram Labs, LLC, Seattle, Washington 2000
Web ProgrammerDevelop, program and deploy web-based e-business applications using Java, JSP, HTML, JavaScript and DHTML. Clients included GorillaGuide, Vitessa, Global Magik, and E-Fueler.Key Contributions:

  • Worked on Flash 5 XML connectivity to a Java socket for transmission and retrieval of Jabber XML messages.
  • Developed a Java application to provide by-city weather forecasts for all of Europe to a web interface, which automatically updated every hour with the newest information from AccuWeather.
Frye Art Museum, Seattle, Washington 1999-2000
Visitor Services Lead Provide security for the museum while assisting patrons by providing information about the museum, the museum’s permanent collection and the current exhibits.Key Contributions:

  • Supervised weekend shifts, including developing schedules to insure complete security coverage, training for new employees, and resolving employee conflicts and issues.
Unickorn Press, Anchorage, Alaska 1996-1999
Sole ProprietorOperate and manage a business providing web development (using HTML and JavaScript), desktop publishing (using MS Office and Photoshop), PC upgrades and custom-built PCs.

Education and Credentials

Professional Training and Certifications

GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst
March 31, 2005 Analyst # 0792

Completed SANS Securing Cisco Routers and Switches Course
October 2005

Completed SANS Intrusion Analysis Course
October 2004

Completed SANS Hacker Exploits and Techniques Course
September 2003