I own and manage a small consulting company and am a nationally recognized expert in the fields of network security, spyware and spam. I provide technical marketing services such as competitive analysis, writing white papers and case studies, and participation in public forums (lectures, roundtable discussions) on behalf of my clients. I also evaluate products and establish product development roadmaps. I specialize in working with security products, but can work with just about any team on any product. I also write for PC Magazine, primarily covering business security solutions but also covering console gaming. And finally, I help small businesses get online securely, design and install networks, and architect and develop web sites. My expertise is built on my success as a technology analyst and technology manager for many organizations in healthcare, financial services, media, and education.
I am reliable and complete projects on time and to a high standard of quality. I like to think of myself as "the cleaner" because I solve problems and complete projects on time. I am equally comfortable addressing Congress about spam or rolling up my sleeves and running network cable. Whatever the job is, once you hire me it's as good as done.
MATTHEW D. SARREL, CISSP
PROFILE
Hands-on technical manager with over fifteen years of experience in secure network and data center design, application architecture, and web development. Lectured and published internationally on network and Internet technologies. Multi-tasking self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and proven leadership capacity that thrives on challenge. An excellent communicator with exceptional ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical people. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) with an extensive knowledge of network and application security.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Independent Consultant
05/2004 - Present
- Product Development, Product Testing, Technical Marketing
- Evaluate and provide recommendations regarding client's product line, feature list and roadmap.
- Author technical marketing materials such as case studies, white papers, reviewer's guides, and data sheets.
- Deliver presentations and participate in roundtable discussions at conferences representing client.
- Conduct scalability, performance and security product testing and generate test reports.
Perform competitive analysis of client product and author related report.
- Network and Information Security
- Evaluate client information systems needs and recommend solutions. Conduct risk assessment, specify and implement security solutions.
- Design, install and configure LAN and WAN services such as, e-mail services, firewalls, VPNs, VoIP, remote access, Internet connectivity.
- Architect secure web solutions and design web pages.
- Technical Writing
- Review products, primarily network security products and console games, for PC Magazine, pcmag.com, and other media outlets.
- Write detailed how-to articles and technology commentaries for PC Magazine, pcmag.com and other media outlets.
- Appear on television to provide commentary on products reviewed.
- Client list available upon request.
PC Magazine
Ziff Davis Media New York, New York
6/2000-5/2004
Technical Director, Internet
Supervised five test teams (Applications, Enterprise and Development Software, Network Infrastructure, Operating Systems and Utilities, and Wireless Networking) and provideD leadership and direction regarding story focus, market issues, and testing strategies. Managed a staff of 5 direct reports and 12-15 indirect reports, while serving as technical lead for all Internet related feature stories and accepting full responsibility for the accuracy and suitability of associated product testing. Wrote article elements, product reviews, and technical analyses.
- Reviewed, provided commentary, and approved of all formal test plans, lab-generated data, and analyses.
- Designed, budgeted, and managed installation of network equipment test bed, including clusters of MS Windows 2003 servers (Exchange, SQL Server, IIS), Linux servers (Apache, MySQL, PHP), F5 BIG-IP 5000 load balancing switches, Extreme Summit 48 10/100 Mbps switches, Cisco 2500 Series routers, Cisco 350 802.11b Access Points, Sonicwall, Watchguard, and Checkpoint firewalls, NetIQ, Spirent and Ixia network load generation tools.
- Planned and supervised long term evaluation of .NET and J2EE development environments (Borland JBuilder, Microsoft Visual Studio, etc.) and application servers (BEA WebLogic, Sun One, JBOSS, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, etc.). Wrote story elements focused on technical differences between .NET and J2EE application frameworks.
- Evaluated solutions, designed and implemented consistent Internet Services (ASP, Website, Web Services) testing methodology, trained staff, and oversaw testing.
- Served as technical lead on all security and privacy related articles. Performed comprehensive security evaluation of network infrastructure and enterprise software products.
- Initiated and negotiated strategic partnerships relating to long-term test plans.
- Provided interviews regarding technology and information security to television (BBC, CNN, CNNfn, CNBC, CBS,Fox, TechTV, WB11, NY1), periodicals (New York Times, Bergen Record, Washington Post, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Men's Fitness, eWeek), and other media (ZDNet, ZCast.tv, BBC World Radio).
- Built PC Labs brand image by providing technical commentary in public forums such as panel discussions at various conferences including multiple sessions held by the Federal Trade Commission, delivered lectures at universities, and sat on curriculum advisory committee for Katharine Gibbs department of computer science.
- Served as editorial lead for awards ceremonies.
- Provided technical guidance regarding architecture, development, management, and security of corporate network infrastructure and Ziff Davis Media Internet properties.
- Served as technical lead and wrote elements for console gaming related stories.
- Fostered staff development of technical and management skills.
FamilyonCall (Galen Interactive) New York, New York
2/2000-5/2000
Vice President, Engineering
Determined technology requirements, strategy and implementation plans for website designed to provide information for home health care. Evaluated, contracted, and managed relationship with web development firm, taking the lead role in establishment of functional and technical requirements and hardware and software architecture. Developed phased technology budgets and staffing models. Provided input into strategic alliances, revenue models, e-commerce strategy, content development, and marketing strategy. Determined user requirements, purchased, configured and installed (or supervised installation of) all necessary voice and data equipment. Established policies for secure systems usage and support.
- Installed, configured and maintained internal and external network environments.
- Designed, installed, and configured LAN using Cisco switches and MS NT Server 4.0; developed and maintained intranet site using MS IIS 4.0 and Office Server Extensions.
- Specified and negotiated provisioning of WAN connectivity and collocation services.
- Developed and maintained corporate web site using html, javascript and cgi/perl.
StickyNetworks (AvidNetworks) New York, New York
9/1999-2/2000
Internal Systems Manager
Determined user requirements, purchased, configured and installed (or supervised installation of) all necessary voice and data equipment. Specified and negotiated provisioning of WAN connectivity (DSL, T-1). - Established policies for secure systems usage and support. Established and documented all company-wide purchasing policies and procedures.
- Designed, installed, and configured LAN/WAN using Cisco routers and switches, Checkpoint Firewall-1 on Nokia IP440, MS NT Server 4.0, MS IIS 4.0, MS Exchange Server 5.5, MS Proxy Server 2.0.
- Provided technical support for MS Windows 98, MS NT Workstation 4.0, Linux, MS Office 2000, MapInfo Professional, Adobe Photoshop 5.5.
- Provided developer support and administer PVCS in development environment.
New Jersey Medical School
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ
1989 - 1999
National Tuberculosis Center 1995 - 1999
Director, Information Systems
Established and managed IT department, including network engineering, user support, database and web development, and data entry teams. Responsible for all IT budgets, staffing models, policies, and procedures. Served as primary liaison between technical and non-technical staff for medical research and business projects.
- Supervised design, configuration, and management of 50 node TCP/IP cross-platform LAN using Novell Netware 3.x-5.x, Novell Managewise 2.x, Windows NT Server and Workstation 3.5-4.0, Windows 9x, and Mac OS.
- Created and managed HTML, javascript, and Flash WWW site to provide information, news, and continuing medical education related to tuberculosis.
- Served as technical lead for database development in MS Access 2000 and Delphi 4 with Paradox 7-9.
- Developed security policy, user training classes, and conducted audits (including Y2K).
- Performed statistical analysis of patient data utilizing Mapinfo Professional 4.x and SAS 6.x.
- Wrote and delivered technical papers, presentations, and commentaries.
- Served as advisor to NIH, CDC, and WHO regarding the use of technology in public health programs.
HIV Educational Exchange for Healthcare Workers in Vietnam Program 1995 - 1999
Chief Information Officer
Served as primary IT advisor to government of Vietnam regarding development of electronic disease reporting and patient management system.
- Delivered multiple lecture series in Ho Chi Minh City about electronic surveillance of infectious diseases and tuberculosis epidemiology.
- Conducted needs assessment and led design of regional electronic HIV case reporting system including development of Oracle 7 database on UNIX and TCP/IP WAN to exchange data between 27 regional hospitals and data center.
- Developed HTML and javascript website to provide information regarding the project and HIV/AIDS in Vietnam.
Center for Laboratory Investigation 1989 - 1995
Network Administrator
- Designed, installed and maintained 7 Ethernet segment, 150 node WAN using Novell Netware 3.x-4.x, Novell NMS 2.0, SNMP, TCP/IP, leased lines, and Cisco routers.
- Installed CUBIX ERS/FT to provide remote access services.
- Installed, maintained and supported Intel NetSatisFAXtion and Lotus cc:mail systems.
- Developed multi-user Paradox databases, ensured data integrity and analyzed clinical and laboratory data.
- Trained users in multiple applications.
- Maintained 150 user workstations.
- Developed security policy, maintained router ACLs, and conducted security audits.
EDUCATION
- Columbia University, NY, NY, M.P.H., 1999
- Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, B.A., 1993
TRAINING
- Introduction to TCP/IP Networking, 1993
- Advanced TCP/IP Networking, 1993
- SNMP Management, 1993
- Total Quality Management, 1994
- Advanced Administration for Netware 4.x, 1995
- Advanced Epi Info 6.x, 1996
- Technical Project Management, 1997
- Categorical Data Analysis Using SAS JMP, 1998
- Intermediate MapInfo Professional 4.x, 1998
- Advanced MapInfo Professional 4.x, 1998
- Introduction to ColdFusion Development, 2000
- Advanced ColdFusion Development, 2000
- Allaire Spectra for Developers, 2000
- Improving Managerial Skills, 2000
- Introduction to Ixia Platform, 2001
- Network Analysis, Troubleshooting, and Cybercrime, 2002
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