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Welcome to foristal.com
Matthew John Foristal
Fairview Heights, Illinois
matt@foristal.com
University of Maryland University
College:
Master's of Science - Information
Technology
Southern Illinois University at
Edwardsville:
Bachelor's of Science - Computer
Management and Information Systems
Cisco - CCNA
CompTIA - i-Net+, Security+
Microsoft - MCP, MCP+I, MCSA
MCSE (NT 4, 2000, 2003), MCTS, MCITP
- Information Technology & 'Me'
Information Technology is the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware.-
Reference: Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) (http://www.itaa.org/newsroom/posting.cfm?ID=1743)
- Computer systems and Information Technology are my passion. Through my formal education, corporate enterprise work experience and industry
recognized technical certifications, I have accumulated a broad and diversified
comprehension of current and emerging information technology principles, concepts and practical applications. I have worked closely with internal and external customers, executives and team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis, selection, implementation, and ongoing support of
quantitative information technology solutions that align with organizational strategies, comply with the architectural standards,
as well as delivered accurately, on time and within budget.
- Core Personal & Professional Values
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Reference: World Wide Technology, Inc. (http://www.wwt.com)
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- BIONC
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Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing is Open-source software designed for volunteer computing and grid computing, which is used to further scientific research by using idle computer processing cycles to cure diseases, study global warming, discover pulsars, and perform many other types of advanced scientific research.
Reference: BIONC (http://boinc.berkeley.edu/)
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SUMMARY
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An innovative and
resourceful professional with graduate degree in Computer Management &
Information Systems, and diverse industry experience including Federal
Government classified systems and networks. Special technical expertise with
Microsoft server and client operating systems, middleware applications,
x86/64-bit hardware, virtualization, data encryption, SSL/PKI, network
administration and creative problem solving. Additional strengths include
verbal and written communication skills, problem solving, teamwork and
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EMPLOYMENT
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World Wide Technology, Inc. |
January, 2008 – Present |
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IBM Global Technology
Services (IGTS) |
December, 1997 – January, 2008 |
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Southern |
May, 1997 – May, 1998 |
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EDUCATION
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CERTIFICATIONS
AND ACHIEVEMENTS
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1998 - 2010 |
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Cisco: CCNA |
2007 |
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Honor’s Society: Phi Kappa Phi |
2004 |
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CompTIA: Security+
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2010 |
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Dean’s List: Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville |
1999 |
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Latest Activity Recorded Dec 17, 2002
Not an official transcript
CompTIA Certification Status
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CompTIA Credential |
Status |
Date Achieved |
Expires |
 Security+ |
Certified | 10/18/10 | |
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Certified |
12/17/02 |
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Enrolled |
12/17/02 |
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Certified |
12/17/02 |
12/17/02
12/17/02
Latest Activity Recorded Mar 27, 2006
Not an official transcript
Cisco Certification Status
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Cisco Credential |
Status |
Date Achieved |
Expires |
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Certified |
8/7/07 |
8/7/10 |
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Enrolled |
7/31/07 |
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Certified |
8/7/07 |
Microsoft Certified Professional Transcript
Latest Activity Recorded Mar 27, 2006
Not an official transcript
Microsoft Certification Status
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Credential |
Certification / Version |
Date Achieved |
| Microsoft Certified IT Professional | Enterprise Messaging Administrator | Jun 28, 2010 |
| Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist | Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuration | Feb 09, 2010 |
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Microsoft Certified IT Professional |
Enterprise Administrator |
Oct 06, 2008 |
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Microsoft Certified IT Professional |
Server Administrator |
Aug 21, 2008 |
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist |
Business Desktop |
Sep 22, 2008 |
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist |
Windows Server 2008 Active Directory: Configuration |
Aug 04, 2008 |
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist |
Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure: Configuration |
Aug 04, 2008 |
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist |
Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure: Configuration |
Aug 04, 2008 |
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Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
Mar 07, 2006 |
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Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
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Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer |
Microsoft Windows 2000 |
Jan 06, 2004 |
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Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer |
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 |
Mar 20, 2000 |
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Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet |
MCPI 2.0 - Certified Professional + Internet |
Mar 20, 2000 |
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Microsoft Certified Professional |
MCP 2.0 -- Certified Professional |
Aug 07, 1998 |
Microsoft Certification Exams Completed Successfully
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Exam ID |
Description |
Date Completed |
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238 |
Pro: Deploying Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 |
Jun 28, 2010 |
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237 |
Pro: Designing Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 |
Mar 30, 2010 |
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236 |
TS: Exchange Server 2007 Configuration |
Feb 09, 2010 |
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647 |
Pro: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator |
Oct 06, 2008 |
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624 |
TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops |
Sept 22, 2008 |
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646 |
Pro: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator |
Aug 21, 2008 |
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649 |
TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist |
Aug 04, 2008 |
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296 |
Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSE Certified on Windows 2000 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
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292 |
Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000 |
Mar 07, 2006 |
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219 |
Designing a Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure |
Jan 06, 2004 |
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240 |
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Accelerated Exam for MCPs Certified on Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 |
Sep 04, 2001 |
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Implementing and Supporting Microsoft® Internet Information Server 4.0 |
Mar 20, 2000 |
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059 |
Internetworking with Microsoft® TCP/IP on Microsoft® Windows NT™ 4.0 |
Mar 13, 2000 |
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058 |
Networking Essentials |
Jan 19, 2000 |
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068 |
Implementing and Supporting NT™ Server 4.0 in the Enterprise |
Dec 27, 1999 |
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067 |
Implementing and Supporting NT™ Server 4.0 |
Mar 20, 1999 |
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073 |
Implementing and Supporting NT™ 4.0 Workstation |
Aug 07, 1998 |