Christopher Murnahan

IT Project Manager/Information Technologist/Team Leadership I am seeking an opportunity in different venue to do something in a different organizational structure from what I did in 45 years as a federal employee. I have a wealth of experience in the management and administration of complex IT systems. I have led and I have followed as was necessary for successful results. Years of experience in IT span many generations of the development of technology. Coordinated with multiple teams within the agency as well as with other federal agencies and contracting entities. Adaptable skills to just about any situation that presents itself. As a result of Navy experience, I have been taught to remain calm and work the problem and that remains a chosen course to this day. Actively involved in customer service for over thirty four years either in-person (desk side), taking and making calls, and via online chat products such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom and via written media such as email. During military service I was identified as having a strong “autodidact” capability with an excellent memory and an IQ of 153. I am a continuous learner and I have a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics and science acquired over decades of personal development. I am a critical thinker well versed in a variety of methodologies. Conducted responsibilities in a fully remote role as well as a hybrid. . Undertaken and completed multiple training in most aspects of project management. I have been a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) for over 20 years. Trained and experienced communicator in the various work environments that I have preformed in the past 48 years. Conducted numerous presentations to a variety of audiences of different skill level. Developed customer service abilities that were recognized by the upper management chain. Interacted with project stakeholders, negotiate with system owners, users and contractors to establish I am a trained and experienced technical writer and am an accomplished documentarian. Leadership Lead numerous project teams to successful implementation. Team lead at several points over career. Took on the leadership role in situations where executive management requested to reform and repair projects, groups or teams. Performed in the role of a mentor numerous times with successful results. Personal leadership goal has been to encourage continuous learning environment, new ideas and allow everyone a voice as well as being responsible for creating an environment of trust and cooperation with an emphasis providing the tools for success to the employees Mentoring fellow employees has always been an integral part of of professional deportment.

Cybersecurity Specialist with proficiency in online security research, planning, execution and maintenance. Skilled at training internal users on security procedures and preventive measures. IT professional with 34 years of experience developing and implementing security solutions in fast-paced environments. Skilled in delivering exceptional risk management support. Computer security professional with 25 years of progressive experience in the cyber security industry. Demonstrated skill identifying business risks and compliance issues and designing proactive solutions. Background designing and implementing layered network security approaches. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

• Project Lead for conversion from Lotus Notes/Domino to Microsoft O365 cloud.
• Project lead and configuration manager for O365 Cyber Security suite.
• Project manager consolidating two Federal Agency internet domains into a new all inclusive internet domain.
• Project Lead identifying and installing Zix encryption appliances in the federal domain. Configuration manage for applying encryption process to the Lotus Domino email system and following doing the same to the O365 Cloud email system.
• 20 consecutive years where annual appraisal was rated "Exceeds Expectations".

Certified Federal Contraction Officer

Certified Novell Administrator

Certified Microsoft Teams (Trained)

Certified Microsoft O365 Cyber Security (Trained)

Certified Microsoft SharePoint (Trained)

Certified Microsoft O365 Cyber Security (Trained)

Certified Zix Corp Encryption Admin

I am a well practiced critical thinker with and emphasis on scientific and system thinking. When I am not working I am reading and studying in a wide variety of areas including philosophy, science and history.