About


I am a senior at Washington State University majoring in Management Information Systems. I work for the WSU IT Security Office. My past employers include the Washington State University Department or Residence Life, The WSU IT Helpdesk, and Efcom (Apple Authorized Service Provider / Reseller).

I am an Apple Product Professional, MOUS certified, proficient in web design, and have customer service skills.

I have volenteered for Toys For Tots, the YWCA, Eisenhower High School, Union Gap Middle School, and The Cowiche Creek Conservancy doing various community service projects.

Steven Gifford
1516 S. 5th Ave
Yakima, Washington 98902
(509) 833-4667
steven@steveng.org

SUMMARY:

I am a hard-working, involved, outgoing person who learns quickly and is very technology literate.

EDUCATION:

Washington State University
Management Information Systems

Pullman, WA
Graduating in May 2012

RELEVANT COURSE WORK:

Managing Information Technology
Business Systems Development
Enterprise Business Process Analysis

Algorithmic Problem Solving (Python)
Data Structures (C++)
Global E-Commerce

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

Mu Iota Sigma (MIS Club) - 2011
Stimson Hall Government Webmaster - 2009
Association for Computer Machinery - 2008-2009
Eisenhower Environmental Club - 2005-2008 (Served as President)
Future Business Leaders of America - 2007-2008 (Competed at State)

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Programming Experience (PHP, Python, C++)
Apple Product Professional
Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
Web Site Design (Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, CSS)
Experience with QRadar and Scrutinizer (SIEM and Flow Managers)
Experience with Databases (Access, MSSQL, MySQL)

WORK EXPERIENCE:

WSU IT Security Office
IT Security Intern

Pullman, WA
May 2011 - Present

 

Use Security Information & Event Management Software (QRadar)
Use Flow Managers (QRadar, Scrutinizer)
Develop Customer PHP Web Application
Create and Maintain University Databases (MSSQL, Access)
Administering Cisco Network Access Control Appliance
Writing User Manuals and Security Policies

 

WSU IT Help Desk
Help Desk Technician Tier 2

Pullman, WA
August 2008 – May 2011

 

Diagnosed and Repaired Computers (Software)
Provided Customer Service
Trained New Hires
Provided Telephone Support for WSU Student Body

 

Effective Communications
Computer Technician/Salesman

Yakima, WA
July 2007 – August 2010

 

Diagnosed and Repaired Computers (Hardware and Software)
Demonstrated and Sold Computers
Supported Users Over the Telephone
Provided Customer Service
Worked With OSX Server

 

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