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Kathryn Wilson

Instructor, Cyber Security & Network Administration

    Summary

    I am a Cyber Security Professional currently teaching at the community college level in Southern Iowa. 

    Work experience

    Instructor, Cyber Security And Network Administration

    Ocotber, 2021Current
    Indian Hills Community College

    I Teach Networking, Advanced Networking, Network Automation with Python, Secuity Audits, and IT Capstone. I am currently a Co Principal Invesigator for the GoSTEM grant. I am assiting with the development of a multi-track cyber program. 

    Managing Director

    January 2021October2021
    Recharge Finance

    I am currently the managing director for Recharge Finance, a small experimental defi cryptocurrency yield farming ecosystem.  I have deployed multiple cross chain software products, implemented a community governance system, and collaborated with the cofounders to bring substantial technological advancements and significant value to community holders. 

    Project Management and IT Consulting

    2018-01January 2021
    Foxy Freelance Consulting

    Owner

    IT and Project Management Consulting

    Projects in Continuous Improvement, Cryptocurrency, Security, Specialty applications, and Software Development

    Director of Innovation

    2017-05June 2019
    BlinkinBlox, Inc

    Director of Innovation

    I am currently active as a consultant on all blockchain related matters and customers.

    I was responsible for identifying and leveraging category trends and opportunities across current scope, as well as accessible categories for future growth. I worked in Cloud Product Development-Leading the development of new products and the associated capabilities required for market launch.

    Historically with Blinkinblox, I began as a 10-week intern during my Master's Program. I  continued with the company honing my datacenter skills.

    During my original internship, I became familiar with Xen Pool management using XenCenter and XenOrchestra. I utilized FreeNAS operating systems as storage controllers. I worked with Dell EqualLogic SAN monitoring and management. I received intensive pfSense  firewall management training. I have built and racked full VMware based clusters, plumbed interfaces and became proficient in switching. I have had the opportunity to assist with the design and implementation of a customer-facing self-service portal with OpenNebula. I have had the pleasure of working with multiple blockchains and other tech-based startups.

    Sr. IT Administrator

    2013-122019-06
    Koch

    Brothers Inc Sr IT Administrator (5 years 7 months)

    Responsible for the deployment, implementation, and integration of Solarwinds N-central and AutoTask.

    Management of new Client Installations.
    Management of Mozy Backup Services.
    Developer of Internal SharePoint, Document Management, and Internal Wiki.
    SharePoint Administration

    IT Specialist
    Answering Client and Internal help desk requests.
    Monitoring and Ticketing management.
    Network Administration and Domain Management.
    Pf Sense Firewall Management.
    FreeNas Installation and Management.
    Windows Server Management.
    Windows 7, 8.1 and 10 Workstation laptop and pseudo server management

    Department Manager

    2010-032013-12
    Martin Health Services

    Department Manager (3 years 10 months) Des Moines, Iowa Area Supervising a Team of 10-15 Certified Pharmacy Technicians. Hiring of New Technicians. Scheduling, Annual reviews, and Mentoring for 10-15 CPhTs. Management of Annual Flu Vaccine Program for 50 facilities. Ensuring the timely completion of monthly prescription cards for 50 facilities and 1500 prescriptions per day. Implementation and design of an Automated Packaging System using RX Systems automated packaging Equipment based on data analysis and cost efficiencies.

    Certified Pharmacy Technician Intern

    2010-122011-03
    Iowa Department of Corrections
    Certified Pharmacy Technician Intern (4 months)

    Retail Sales Associate

    2009-092011-03
    Lane Bryant
    Retail Sales Associate (1 year 7 months)

    Office Assistant

    2009-112010-05
    Image Transform
    Order Entry/Office assistant (7 months) Grimes, IA Responsible accurate order entry and job referencing. Responsible for large volume copying Answered multiple high volume phone lines Responsible for answering customer enquiries Quote entry and square footage calculations Assisting with Resolving Customer disputes Assisted with shipping of packages via UPS and Fed Ex

    Continuous Improvement Technician

    2005-012009-12
    Pella Corporation

    Lumber Plant Continuous Improvement Technician (5 years) Pella, IA 

    5S Program-A Place for Everything and Everything in its Place

    Championed the Lumber Plant 5s Program

    Managing Daily 5S Metrics 5S mentoring for staff, facilitators, and managers

    Creation of signs, documents, and labels related to visual management Kaizen-Continuous Improvement

    Development and Implementation of several KanBan Systems Creation and maintenance of Managing Daily Improvement Standard Work and Standard Work Documentation

    Leading and Participation on Kaizen Events and projects

    Leading and Participation on Lean Sigma Events and Projects

    Coaching and Mentoring with managers and facilitators on CI

    Leading Group Training sessions related to Kaizen

    Responsible for the maintenance of the Lumber Plant Planning and Review Process

    Creating AutoCAD Layouts for efficient Flow

    Technical/Computer Skills: Microsoft Office 2007 Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access and OneNote AutoCAD 2004 Infinity Q SPC SharePoint Large Format Printing

    Education

    Master of Information Technology, Project Management

    20172020
    Purdue University Global Graduate School

    Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

    20162017
    Purdue University Global

    Associate of Arts, Pharmacy Prep General Science

    20092011
    Des Moines Area Community College