Darrah Grays
Apopka,US
Summary
Dynamic IT Specialist with extensive experience at SimVET/SimLEARN, excelling in IT project management and strategic planning. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency through expert system integration and robust IT security standards. Adept at technical troubleshooting and fostering collaboration among diverse teams to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Specialist (Sr Network/Systems Admin)
SimVET/SimLEARN National Service Center
08.2011 - Current
- Manage the SimVET/SimLEARN National Service Center IT projects.
- Provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management, other technical specialists, including biomedical specialists, with regard to critical IT issues associated with simulation operations; VA's IT architecture, VOIP, emerging technologies and their applications to both simulation and business processes; IT security concepts, standards, and methods; project management principles, methods, and practices, including developing plans and schedules, estimating resource requirements, defining milestones and deliverables, monitoring activities, and evaluating and reporting on accomplishments.
- Provided strategic advice to SimVET/SimLEARN Program and Project Manager on developing and implementing key information system components for improved operational efficiency.
- Managed and monitored systems and network to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and standards while integrating, maintaining, and managing EES networked systems and conducting analytical studies.
- Managed and prepared IT budget estimates, monitored expenditures for IT equipment maintenance, software, and services, and recommended cost-effective procurement strategies.
- Managed user and network accounts, ensuring access to systems and equipment.
Education
Associate’s Degree -
Valencia Community College
Orlando, FL, USSkills
- IT project management
- network administration
- IT security standards
- system integration
- technical troubleshooting
- strategic planning
Additional Information
Team Building Techniques, Time Management Skills, Counseling Techniques, Assertive Skills, Appraisal Techniques, Customer Care for IT Telephone Support Staff, Essential Management Skills, Understanding & Managing Stress, Investment Appraisal, Problem Solving and Decision-Making Techniques, Personal Influencing Techniques, Leadership Skills, Management of Change, Recruitment Skills and Interviewing Techniques, Certificate of Ordination License, Certificate of Appreciation and Plaques for outstanding services rendered as Choir President, Young People Willing Workers, Youth Pastor, and Men's Fellowship., Organized and conducted a volunteer tutoring service for mathematics and Introduction to Computers at the Northwest Community Center in Orlando, FL., Awarded Silver Achievement award for Outstanding work after duty hours migrating Lockheed Martin Organization-1997, Awarded plaques for Volunteer Services in Orlando Youth Development Organization-1997, Information Systems Audit Control Association (ISACA)-2001
Day Phone
(407) 616-7293
Evening Phone
(678) 523-8421
Veterans Preference
10-point preference based on a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more
Registered For Selective Service
True
Highest Grade
GS-2210-13 Step 00
Contact Current Employer
True
References
- Ida Moore, DeKalb County Government, Payroll Supervisor, (404) 371-2062, irmoore@co.dekalb.ga.us, Personal
- Vicki Wilson, Department of VA, Executive Secretary, (407) 648-6132, Professional
- Al Tester, Department of Veteran Affairs, VRC, (404) 648-6132, Professional
- Yvette Pitts-Ayo, DeKalb County Government, Account Specialist, (404) 371-4911, Personal
Languages
German: Advance, Intermediate, Novice
Job Related Training
- Certificate in Office of Information Technology Mentoring
- Certificate in vASP (Virtual Aspiring Supervisor Program) Mentoring
- Certificate in Supervisor Series II: Powerful Leadership (DeKalb County Government)-2001
- Certificate in CA-E-TRUST Admin Security Suite-2002
- Certificate in Customer Service (DeKalb County Government)-2001
- Certificate in Dealing with Difficult People (DeKalb County Government)-2001
- Certificate in CA-TOP Secret MVS BASIC-2000
- Certificate in CA-TOP Secret MVS Advance Technical-2000
- Certificate in RACF: Fundamentals of Daily Administration-1997
- Certificate in Customer Service (Lockheed Martin Corporation)-1997
- Certificate in UNIX Security for Systems Administrators-2001
- Certificate in Public Key Infrastructure-2001
Personal Information
Citizenship: United States of America
Timeline
IT Specialist (Sr Network/Systems Admin)
SimVET/SimLEARN National Service Center
08.2011 - Current
Associate’s Degree -
Valencia Community College