Todd P. Allaria's Résumé
Todd P. Allaria
Torrance, CA 90504
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| Work Experience | |
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Systems Security Analyst Fox Entertainment Group October 2006 - Present |
Description in development. Tools trained and responsible for include Forescout CounterACT Enterprise and ActiveScout, Cisco MARS, Qualys, Websense, Symantec Sygate and EnCase Enterprise. |
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System Security Engineer Allaria Design Group August 2001 - October 2006 Torrance CA |
Designed, built, and currently maintain an information security portal using Linux-based web servers, performed ad-hoc security consulting to include tool research, implementation of Nessus security scanners, and security policy/best practices development for a $17B global media giant, News Corporation. Configured and maintained Dragon Intrusion Detection Systems for Fox Entertainment Group. |
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Director of Information Technology & Webmaster 2ndWave Inc. October 2000 - August 2001 |
Determined the current and future technology needs for the corporation. Managed the company's infrastructure utilizing direct reports across the country. Responsible for the LAN, WAN, Exchange and UNIX mail servers, helpdesk, desktops, and phone system. Designed and maintained the corporation's external web site. Built the corporate intranet. Worked with the Human Resources department to develop web-based resource management system, which tied into the corporate intranet. |
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Senior Manager, Managed Services & Webmaster e-Certify Corporation November 1999 - October 2000 |
Designed, implemented and maintained a 24x7 Network Operations Center (NOC) in Los Angeles that provided multiple clients with remote security and hosting services. Trained and supervised a staff of 18 engineers and technicians that brought the NOC to IOC within 60 days of facility selection. Developed best practices and escalation and response procedures for the following remote services;
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Director of Technology and Internet Strategy Trident Data Systems November 1997 - November 1999 |
Worked with the executive staff to determine the current and future technology needs for the corporation. Managed the team that planned, tested, and implemented those requirements. This diverse group of individuals included system administrators, network engineers, an Oracle DBA, graphic designers, programmers, help-desk personnel and marketing and advertising personnel. Directed the development, engineering and support of the corporation's Internet and Intranet sites. Acquired, deployed, and supported best-of-breed intranet technologies and tools. Established and maintained the governance processes required to optimize the development, deployment, and support of all intranet based applications and content. Provided functional leadership and guidance to the corporation's regional offices in the development and support of their intranet sites. Managed the marketing and advertising teams. Directed the design, development and implementation of marketing and advertising plans for the corporation. Supervised the creation of advertising for publication in major media vehicles. Quoted in publications including InformationWeek Magazine. |
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MIS Manager - Webmaster Trident Data Systems June 1995 - October 1997 |
Supervise staff of PC, UNIX and Macintosh system administrators, network engineers, Oracle DBA, graphic designers, programmers and help-desk personnel. Responsibility included the maintenance and the growing of the corporate computer infrastructure, the financial and human resource systems, the PBX system, and the development of websites for corporate and commercial clients and graphic design and marketing for the corporation. Developed and maintained all related documentation. As webmaster, created websites for clients including Paramount Pictures (Congo, Indian in a Cupboard, Clueless and Braveheart), The Irvine Company, Magic International, EBTA Architects and Gemological Institute Of America as well as award-winning web sites for Trident Data Systems. Responsibilities included developing Internet recruitment strategies, cultivating, negotiating and improving upon relationships with vendors, training and educating professionals at various levels of Net awareness, on using the tools currently available as well as those that are developed by this individual. Evaluated, designed, formulated, implemented, and documented cost effective and operationally efficient systems. Managed quality assurance and usability testing of websites architecture and content. Kept up with the latest developments in web technology and recommended new innovations and approaches. Ensured optimal operations and performance at the corporate sites, including all the necessary capacity planning and performance management activities. Managed quality assurance and usability testing of websites architecture and content. Kept up with the latest developments in web technology and recommended new innovations and approaches. Ensured optimal operations and performance at the corporate sites, including all the necessary capacity planning and performance management activities. |
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System Administrator, Lead Trident Data Systems August 1994 - May 1995 |
Supervise staff that maintained corporate computer infrastructure. Responsible for all issues related to UNIX, PC and Macintosh hardware, software and networks. Developed user-training classes and maintained user-support. |
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Webmaster and System Analyst College of Business Administration Computing Center January 1994 - August 1994 |
Supervised and maintained Macintoshes and PC's on Novel and Windows NT networks running both Ethernet and tokenring protocols. Responsible for all software and hardware installations related to these networks and machines. Participated in purchasing decisions related to software and hardware for the Center. Designed, developed and managed the CBA World Wide Web site. Created and maintained all documentation and training materials. |
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Lead, Systems Control Academic Computing Center August 1991 - January 1994 |
Maintained and governed Macintosh systems, applications and networks. In charge of training and providing technical assistance to faculty and staff on system installations and numerous software packages. Supervised the staff that maintains and manages a 100-node Macintosh network in an open-lab environment.Experienced in Macintosh, NeXT, PC and Sun system software and hardware. Administrate the intra-office electronic mail and the SMTP Gateway to the Internet. Managed AppleShare and Novell networks as well as maintained and managed Usenet for the university. Supervised the KeyServer for the AppleShare network. Developed numerous interactive multimedia presentations. |
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Computer Controlled Furnace Operator Hughes Aircraft November 1981 - August 1991 |
Monitored and operated a Hewlett Packard3000 computer as it controlled Retort furnaces used for various braze and process tasks. Basic familiarly with HP-UX. Required working from written and verbal instructions. Responsible for maintaining logs and inventory controls, equipment calibration and trouble-shooting. Have received numerous awards for innovation. |
| Education | |
| Master of Arts |
Interdisciplinary Studies: Art History and Education Technology, California State University at Long Beach (in progress). |
| Bachelor of Art |
History, California State University at Long Beach. |
| Certifications | |
| ISSP Certified | Trident Data Systems Information Systems Security Professional |
| MCSE | Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (in progress) |
| CCSE | Certified CheckPoint Security Engineer |
| CCSA | Certified CheckPoint Security Administrator |
| Master HTML Programmer | Brainbench |
| Internet Security Specialist | Brainbench |
| Master Homesite User | Brainbench |
| Web Programmer | Brainbench |
| Memberships | |
| AACE | Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education |
| ACM | Association for Computing Machinery |
| AIP | Association of Internet Professionals |
| IEEE | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. |
| NAPP | National Association of Photoshop Professionals |
| SAGE | System Administration Guild |
| USENIX | Advanced Computing Systems Association |
| Awards | |
| PCLA PRo Award |
Honorable Mention - Web Site Public Communicators of Los Angeles 1999 |
| PCLA PRo Award |
Second Place - Billboard Public Communicators of Los Angeles 1999 |
| Superior Achievement Award |
Superior Achievement Award Trident Data Systems 1998 |
| WebAward |
Outstanding Web Site The Web Marketing Association 1997 |
| Best of Class |
Internet Open at Internet Commerce Expo (sponsored by COMPUTERWORLD magazine) 1997 |
| Superior Achievement Award |
Superior Achievement Award Trident Data Systems 1997 |
| PRSA Prism Award |
Best Website Public Relations Society of America 1996 |
| IABC ACE Award |
ACE Award of Merit International Association of Business Communicators 1996 |